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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1933
Page
8
A playful vignette notes Arthur Brisbane and the fleet returning, cameras ready, orange juice in abundance, and birds singing in eucalyptus trees while papers predict a bank holiday and a moratorium on inaugurations. the Rogerses stockpile no goods, living on purse meat as sole product.
Charlie West’s Brewery milk wagon was frightened by a truck and ran away yesterday around 7:30 am near the city hall. West kept control of the horse but the front of the wagon was damaged and the front window broken. only a few quarts of milk spilled.
The Baptist choir of Iowa City will broadcast over WSU at 9 10 Sunday night. Miss Wilma Walker of Washington studying police at the University is a member. They gave a Christmas program at Washington Baptist church and will perform familiar hymns and Mendelssohn Hear My Prayer.
A historic guide explains farm planning to aid upland birds. It emphasizes leaving standing corn for winter food, maintaining fence-row grasses for nesting, using odd corners as cover, and ungrazed waste land as nesting and feeding areas. It cites an Iowa Commission manual on wintering, feeding, and nesting cover to protect game birds.
More than 1000 people planned a protest and parade in Burlington against employment conditions. A W Thielbert of the Des Moines County Unemployment League said the march was approved by the Trades and Labor Assembly and other groups. A 7 20 pm mass meeting at City Hall was to follow with Mayor Walsh speaking. The event was sponsored by a Federation of Unemployed Workers League of America, which has over 100 000 members and chapters nationwide. A telegram to President elect Roosevelt requesting immediate aid and support for the New Deal was also planned.
The text notes that the earliest pointed Gothic architecture used in England arose near the end of the twelfth century, marking a shift in building style. It references the name arly English as related to this transitional period.
In Washington on March 4 Franklin D. Roosevelt took the presidency as Democrats celebrate a sweeping victory. John N. Garner shifts from speaker to vice president while crowds fill the avenues amid heightened security and a mood of caution in a nation facing its fourth year of recession and recent assassinations.
Davenport high school team victors in six debates at the Iowa City tourney with five wins. Washington placed second but cannot advance in the state league as Muscatine Iowa City tied for third. Washington negative teams won two debates and affirmative one.
Iowa officials announced the state expects to meet all payrolls in March with cash. Treasurer Wegman and Auditor Storms said nonessential purchases are halted and funds are being gathered to replenish the general fund. A $25 million loan request from the Reconstruction Finance Corp would aid deposits and bank liquidity.
The program outlines arrival and oath times for President elect Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt at the White House with inaugural address and ball details. Activities include a morning church service, visits to historic sites and galleries, and Navy Yard exhibits with Fort Meyer drill through March 6.
San Francisco Chronicle notes readers discuss hay fever, clarifying it is not a fever and not caused by hay, while remedies are inconsistent and do not cure the condition.
Crowds gathered around the White House as a new Court of Honor, modeled on Federal Hall in New York, drew attention before noon. The scene showed hundreds of hotel guests and residents viewing the ceremony and the central replica of the historical hall.
Washington High advances to the Class A sectional final by defeating Eldon 35 to 29 after Eldon's earlier loss. Fairfield routed Wayland 42 to 20. Coach Guy Carlton used reserves with Glider at center, Jackson at forward, and McElhinney splitting forward duties.
Washington defeated Muscatine in a lopsided Northeast Iowa matchup as Lenoy fatigued after three tough games. The Cardinals started strong, led 1-0 after the first quarter and 47 to 4 at halftime, with Washington reserves seeing action and all regulars contributing to the margin.
Crawfordsville high school defeated Olds 19 4 to 19 to reach the sectional Class B final against Mt. Union at Burling ton today. Crawfordsville had beaten Olds twice this season, boosting hopes for a victory tonight.
The Extension Service of Iowa State College and Farm Bureaus expanded home canning by about 40 percent in 1932 across 50 counties. Training schools and 1,267 demonstrations drew over 11,500 participants, with 368 follow-up meetings engaging 9,558 people. Rural and urban communities cooperated with clubs, churches, and relief groups to store surplus produce for poor relief.
Mrs. Ted Brown and daughter Beverly left for Milwaukee to visit relatives. Miss Alice Fishburn visited Crawfordsville. A Delco battery sale at Brown's Super Service offers reduced prices. Ainsworth won first in dramatic and second in oratorical at a state contest, Lockridge took first in oratorical. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Gardner welcomed a daughter weighing 7% pounds. Mrs. E N Haney and grandson David Haney visited Washington, Topeka, and nearby. Ruth Macy and Ann Dyloff visited Oskaloosa and Washington, with Dyloff formerly at Washington County Hospital.
Three bandits robbed Tex Guinan outside her hotel in Chicago today, taking jewelry valued at $40,000 and a fur coat worth $2,700. The incident occurred in the presence of onlookers as Guinan received a severe shock.
Miami reports Mayor Cermak of Chicago remains in critical condition but showing gradual improvement. Doctors say he had a restless night yet remain encouraged about his recovery.
Jack Schneider left the Washington county hospital for home after an operation on Tuesday. Chas Brown Auctioneer reports a sale of 82 black. Mrs W R Stryker, wintering in Misenheimer NC, broke her right arm weeks ago but can use it a little and cannot write yet. She looks forward to hearing from old friends in Washington.
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