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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1932
Page
1
Finland reports government forces broke the fascist revolt as rebels retreated from two main camps. The cabinet banned political meetings and authorized military control of communications. Tavastehus HQ was surrounded but leaders fled north inland.
Six masked men robbed the First National Bank and Trust in Berwyn Illinois escaping in two high powered sedans with 3500 dollars. The same dat e the Senate prepared to pass the Norris bill outlawing yellow dog contracts and limiting federal injunctions in labor disputes.
Judge J G Patterson authorizes payment of a 40 percent dividend for the closed Farmers and Merchants bank at Haskins. Examiner Raymond Sinn expects release date from the state banking department. about $40 000 will be paid. The 40 percent relates to prior 25 percent payouts by nearby banks and brings total disbursed across three banks to over $100 000.
Des Moines report notes Long investigation into Hamilton county clerk finances. A. W. Blackburn, county checker, testified about shortages totaling 1459.95 traced to W. H. Cunningham. Lemley admitted altering Cunningham’s report at Long’s request and a settlement for 495 was discussed. Blackburn kept $733.23 as remaining due to the county.
High winds lash the riverfront at Penns Grove New Jersey as a fire races through the area threatening about 1000 homes. By 2 30 p m several large buildings including a schoolhouse and thirty residences had fallen to the flames.
Private funeral services for Ronald Matlock age 24 will be held at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon at the residence 727 East Jefferson Street Rev C W Klein will be in charge Interment will be in Hillcrest cemetery at Brighton.
The Ainsworth Rotary Club held its regular monthly dinner in the Methodist church basement served by the ladies aid. About forty local men attended for a social evening with introductions and welcomes by Morrison and Loyd Morrison, a Rev. Snook address, quartet music, and piano accompaniment by Mrs. Marjorie Phillips.
Guy Gatton of Muscatine received a sentence not to exceed ten years in Fort Madison for a long pattern of check forgeries across eastern Iowa and Illinois. He confessed to issuing fake checks in 21 towns totaling about $1,500, using various names and aliases. He was arrested in Davenport after prior confinement in Scott County Jail and faces an additional warrant for child stealing in Cerro Gordo County. Judge J G Patterson delayed proceedings to Thursday as March term filings proceed.
Washington March 1 The House plans a fast track for a new 1.1 billion dollar tax increase bill aimed at balancing the budget by next year It would raise income taxes and add a manufacturers sales tax with other levies under consideration The bill seeks broad equity and nonpartisan support Speaker Garner indicated ample debate and amendments before possible passage this week A 18th amendment referendum petition from 145 House members signals renewed prohibition debate Senator Thomas Oklahoma introduced a soldiers bonus cash payment bill with a bond option in the Senate
St Pauls Evangelical Church in Valley Dutch Creek Township lists May 29 to June 5 for 75th anniversary events. A community supper drew about 85 attendees, board members were re elected, and a Young People's League was formed with Harriett Tinnes president and Antone Hotlé secretary treasurer.
Foreign reports describe two depth bomb explosions in the Whangpoo River near the Japanese cruiser Idzuma and the Oyi off Shanghai on March 1. Admiral Nomura and officers were aboard. mines were anchored upstream with time fuses set to detonate at noon. Local Chinese authorities offer limited official comment.
Washington high school coach Jim Shultz resumed regular workouts after a rest following the Ottumwa game. With Wells Kupka Raymond and Dusenbery back, the squad is intact for the Keota tournament Friday and Saturday. First game is against North English, then likely Sigourney or Wellman, while Keota may exit early. Wellman looks strong after beating West Chester and could challenge Sigourney.
A fragment from a San Francisco dispatch describes Mr Hearst's ranch hosting a vast news digest with pages from nationwide press wires. It notes a wild animal collection and mentions Calvin Coolidge, Polly Moran, and a political argument involving Ogden University and Paul Block.
Two junior college basketball announcements disturbed the high school office today. A Friday night game here pairs the Cornell college freshmen against the Cardinals, and a state junior college tournament will be held March 12 and 13 at Independence. Coach George Freshwaters scheduled the freshmen to stay ready for the tourney while Dick Barker pushes for a Washington trip. Independence hosts the event with a 600 seat court, and Waukon, Washington, Albia, Creston, Graceland, Mason City, Ft. Dodge or Boone are expected to participate from other regions.
Funeral services are set for Wednesday morning at ten o clock at Shermans funeral home for John Burton Pierce who died Sunday in Chicago and whose body was brought to Washington last night Immediate family members named include John Pierce Jr Mrs Dave Solomon of Minneapolis Gerald Bailey and daughter Geraldine of Chicago Rev and Mrs Fred Blick of New Kensington Pa and Mrs Oscar Lane and Mrs Roy Crossett who live in Washington with their mother and two daughters.
Wilmer Lauderman of West Chester visited on business today, meeting local contacts and touring facilities before returning home.
In Geneva and Shanghai reports Japan and China agreed to participate in an armistice conference to end fighting, while reserving freedom of action and not committing to promises. The United States concurred, with Japan seeking pressure on China to withdraw troops from Shanghai. Japanese HQ claimed a two mile advance toward Tachang amid heavy bombardment.
Washington high school debate team led by Don ald Welch and Milan Thompson defeated Brighton by unanimous decision. Davenport tops group. Washington advances to district competition with March 14 tentative date for next league debates against Grinnell and Iowa City.
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