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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1932

Page

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Equalization Fee Urged by Farmers in Marketing Act Debate

Chicago hosts American Farm Bureau Federation leaders as they plan a week long session to discuss federal legislation including the equalization fee for the agricultural marketing act. Chester H. Gray reports on the national legislative scene while E. A. O Neal Charles W Hearst and Mrs Sewell address federation concerns.

Chigqago INS Chicago American Farm Bureau Federation Chester H. Gray Washington, D. C Federation Legislative National Capital Federal Farm Board Gray American’ Federation of Business Men Independent Grain and Cotton Exchanges Agricultural Marketing Act

College Plays Tonight at 7 30 in High School Auditorium

Tonight at 7 30 the junior college folk plays perform as the second event on the Little Theater program in the high school auditorium. The prchyvstra orchestra provides music before the eight o’clock curtain. The one night only performance invites audience voting on which plays and performances are best and asks attendees to submit impressions on provided papers without signing names.

Prchyvstra C.S. Willians Washington Ulittle Theater

Sees Cold Weather Over Middlewest for Rest of Week

Chicago and the middle west remain in a frigid grip with gradual moderation noted for the first time in five days. Government observer C A Donnel says cold weather will continue until Saturday.

Middlewest Chicago Middle West C. A. Donnel

China Ready to Negotiate for a Truce

Shanghai reports China will enter talks on armistice under the March 4 League plan with Japan. Beijing insists negotiations cover only halt in fighting and withdrawal of Japanese troops with no conditions. League of Nations assembly in Geneva drafts a resolution seeking settlement of entire China Japan conflict including Manchuria and Shanghai.

Shanghai INS Japan League of Nations Assembly China League Geneva Manchuria United States Henry L. Stimson

Death of Mrs Schlossbauer Reaches Former Washington Resident

Former resident L. B. Lupton received a letter from William Schlossbauer announcing the death of his wife Mrs. Schlossbauer in Harvey Illinois. The couple lived in Washington for several months in 1930 during work on the city street lighting installation and made acquaintances here.

L. B. Lupton William Schlossbauer

Bereavement Thank You From Humston Family

The Humston family expresses thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness shown during our recent bereavement.

J. H. Humston

Washington County School Economy Meeting Called

Washington county officials, led by Supt J H Peet and County Superintendent Winnie M Palmer, call a city hall gathering for Thursday March 17 at 2 pm. Boards of education statewide invited to discuss cost cuts and group purchasing of supplies to maintain efficiency.

Washington County Board of Education J. H. Peet Washington City Schools Winnie M. Palmer Eeity Washington

Eastwood Re-elected Head of County Red Cross

Rev. I. W. Eastwood was re elected county Red Cross chairman at the annual meeting at the YMCA. Dr. H. Mastwood was re elected under protest. Lucy Dempsey named county treasurer after a January roll shows 853 members enrolled. New officers include Eastwood chair, Etter vice chair, Dawson secretary, Dempsey treasurer, and others for nursing first aid and volunteer services.

I. W. Eastwood Red Cross Hmastwood Eastwood Lucy Dempsey Miss Dempsey Red Coss Lee Wolland Fastwood P. Ll. Etter Home Service P. Ll Etter Anna Dawson T. L. Braockhart Voll Caktl C. W. Stewart H. F. Masson First Aid Lewis Warren Winnie Palmer P. L.etter Gerge Teas American Legion Mastwood Hilkea Jacobs

Hundreds Adrift on Ice Off Finland Rescue Efforts Falter

In a blizzard along the Gulf of Finland about 700 fishermen are adrift on ice floes. Rescue workers saved a few as ice and freezing conditions hindered foot travel and halted an aerial search. Icebreakers push through floes with slow progress.

Finland Helsingfors Gulf of Finland

Crisp Sees Disaster If It’s Defeated

In Washington the House opened debate on a tax bill aimed at balancing the budget with over a billion dollars in annual revenue. Representative Charles R. Crisp of Georgia urged passage of a sales tax as essential, arguing that government cannot spend more than it takes in. He framed the measure as a non partisan government bill and warned of disaster if taxes are defeated.

Washington INS Congress Charles R. Crisp Georgia Ways and Means Committee House Crisp United States INSA Coar Ways and Means

Reister Is Again Named Fire Chief

Officers who have served the Washington fire department for the last year were re elected at the department's annual meeting. Cc C Reister was re elected chief for nearly twenty years. H H Reister first assistant chief Jack Westphal second assistant Harvey Meek secretary treasurer Leslie M Kicher foreman of first truck R L Gibson second foreman Owen McGovern second truck J L Pease assistant John Custer foreman hook and ladder Earl Little assistant Oren Helwick and P J Wallace selected as firemen truck drivers.

Washington Leslie M. Kicher First Truck Company R. L. Gibson Owen McGovern Second Truck Company J. L. Pease John Custer Hook and Ladder Company Earl Little Oren Helwick P. J. Wallace

Farm Bureau Meet at Jackson Center School House

Jackson township farm bureau hosts a Friday evening meeting at the Jackson Center school house with motion pictures and a community program arranged by local women.

Jackson Township Farm Bureau Jackson Center

Visit to Kidnapers Haunt Recalls Lindbergh Baby Tale

A Peekskill man claims he was blindfolded and taken to see the Lindbergh baby by two men. He says he was told to tell Colonel Lindbergh the child was well and a $75,000 ransom would be demanded. Police could not confirm the report.

Charles A. Lindbergh Colonel Lindbergh Lindbergh International News Service New York INS The Lindberghs Story Peekskill, N. Y Peekskill

Washington High School Band Broadcast Delights List

Washington listeners enjoyed a WSUI broadcast by the Washington high school band last night from nine to ten. Director Milburn McKay led thirty eight students to Iowa City for the program and the group fits well in the studio. The band thanks those who lent cars for the trip namely John Jackson J W Cox H E Busby Fred L Stewart Claude Tucker Dr H L Hendricks Dr D D Davis Oscar Hughes Martha Mathers and Milburn McKay.

Washington WSUI Washington High School Milburn McKay Iowa City John Jackson J. W. Cox H. E. Busby Fred L. Stewart Claude Tucker H. L. Hendricks D. D. Davis Oscar Hughes Martha Mathers

Wellman Man Seeks Republican Governor Nomination

Louis J. Kehoe of Wellman announced his candidacy for Iowa governor as a Republican. Kehoe, a lawyer and editor of The Taxpayer, said friends urged him to run and he aims to lower government costs through tax reforms.

Wellman Iowa March LO MNS Louis J. Kehoe Kehoe the Taxpayer

Will Rogers music legacy tribute in Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills reports that Will Rogers, though small in stature and modest in life, created music that stirs every American. His marches like El Capitan, Washington's Post, and Stars and Stripes Forever are described as monuments for the soul that will endure through the ages.

Beverly Hills Cal el Capitan Washington Post Stars and Stripes Forever

Demons to Play Keokuk Tonight in District Opener

Coach Jim Shultz and ten Demons head to Ottumwa for the district tournament opener against Keokuk. Washington advances from the Keota sectional while Mt. Pleasant is disqualified for coach conduct. Keokuk is considered a strong foe with recent tight games against Fairfield Burlington and Mt. Pleasant. If Washington wins, Eldon awaits tomorrow. Ottumwa faces Indianola with the winner meeting Albia.

Jim Shultgz Ottumwa Demons Keokuk Washington Keota Mt. Pleasant Fairfield Burlington Associates of Washington Eldon Indianola Albia Langlas Reid Hunt

Lindbergh Child Still Is Missing

A sweeping, ongoing search for the Lindbergh baby expands to ships and ports abroad while authorities admit no solid leads. tips spur reports from Atlantic City to Paris. Chicago and Detroit raids target possible suspects as Mrs Lindbergh's health concerns rise amid the vigil.

Trenton N. J INS New York Ile de France Plymouth United States Atlantic City Paris American Legion Larchmont West Chester County Broadway Limited Crack Western Chicago New Jersey Lee Turner St. Louis Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Monmouth Singers to Perform at Local Churches Sunday

David Fulton will bring three Monmouth College gospel quartet members home for the weekend. The group will lead the union young people's service at the Presbyterian church at 6 15 Sunday evening and sing at the United Presbyterian church Sunday night. They will drive here Saturday.

David Fulton Monmouth College Union Presbyterian Church United Presbyterian Church

Miss Briley Chats with Readers on Want Ad Service

Journal representative Miss Briley offers practical tips to readers on using the want ads for profitable results. She guides busy households through constructive suggestions to maximize value from the classified listings.

Miss Briley Journal

Ad Ready Prompt Pleased Miss Briley With Offer

Message invites buyers to prepare ads and states Miss Briley would be pleased by a ready listing. It implies a sales prompt encouraging ready advertisements for Miss Briley.

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