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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1933
Page
8
Willis Peterson of Long Beach California broke a leg when the front of his Produce store collapsed in the earthquake. He is hospitalized in Long Beach. His wife Gladys Knupp Peterson is safe and other family in Long Beach are reported well.
Funeral services for Henry Hunt were held yesterday at the United Presbyterian church in Ainsworth with Rev. 8. F. Sharpe officiating. Music by a male quartet accompanied the service. Pallbearers were Mark Campbell Mack Gordon Robert Acheson Carey Long Ed Lins and Frank Henderson. Burial followed in Ainsworth cemetery.
John Thomas and Dewey Jones were elected directors of the Cotter consolidated school. Noah Wilson elected a director of the Fredonia school. Local banks reopened after closures. Community notices include ministerial meeting notes and social visits. Rainbow girls plan to attend initiation in Iowa City. Relatives of Mrs. Harrison Dodder report safety after earthquake.
Mrs A Miay reports a weekend of visits with George Bray Glenn Beauchamp and families from Bata via and Washington attendees Char Davis Donald Iray Lage Thornburg and others. Merril Gowey re elected school director No 45. Maxine recovering after operation and moving to grandmother Ollie Balderson. C C Dana attends Clayton Smith sale near Fairfield Brookville.
Brighton March 14 readers report a social evening at the high school gym with Supt. and Mrs. F W Johnson and others. Visitors include the Kessels and White families from Fairfield and Osage, plus various local residents dropping in for birthdays, church events, and greetings as families note earthquakes and travel updates from Long Beach Compton and nearby towns.
Sunday guests included Duane and Keith Gowey at the O G Gowey home. Families visited in Ottumwa and Richland as residents move plans progress. A large gathering attended farmers night in Fairfield with Gowey and Hosler attendees.
Senate committee adds wine to a bill to legalize beer with six Republicans voting yes and three opposing. Iowa figures list Kicher Jacobsen Wilford Bierman Wearin Gillette as supporters and Dowell Gilchrist Thurston as opponents. Washington actions show Senate leaders imposing strict debate limits on Roosevelt's half billion economy bill as House awaits amendments.
In East Jackson on March 14 the Bethel congregation considers installing a donated old bell. A committee signed off on the plan and a vote approved the project. News also covers the Bethel youth play No account David, Sunday services, new trustees and elder installation, hospital updates for Mr. Brown, family visits, and a church fund drive using egg sales.
The State Senate caucus backed by Matt Cooney votes to reconsider taxation plans as Democrats align with economy goals. Governor Herring advocates tax reduction, while Brookings Institute surveys pressure a broad tax revision by the August special session. Democrats previously backed and then backtracked on related tax measures.
The annual school election saw 39 votes cast on Monday. Incumbents If Kraemer and Chris Mann were reelected to succeed themselves amid a small field. The Robi son Robison and Robison families are noted, and the Joe Christie family moved into the vacated White residence previously occupied by Glen Hagans.
President Roosevelt announced a two point plan to employ at least 200000 men in forest work and on experimental farm relief projects. He will ask Congress for authority to use national forests and other government projects without duplicating current efforts. Details on the farm plan were not disclosed but include abandoning unproductive land and reducing acreage with funding via an excise tax.
West Chester residents report the senior election held Monday with Mr. Andy Augustus and George Statler re elected to the board. City election set for next Monday to choose councilman and mayor. D K Brumback visited Siguorney on business. Miss Coon and Miss Mebinery shopped in Washington. Light rain and hail Monday evening followed by a roof fire at Ferguson store quickly controlled with interior water damage to Dr Steninger’s offices.
For rent two clean housekeeping and sleeping rooms with garage space. Contact Mrs. Frank Earl at 213 East Third Street. Call 404 black 2613 for details.
Mrs. W. H. Newell celebrated her 86th birthday on Monday March 13 while still recovering from a four month illness at her daughter Mrs. C. S. Williams home. Relatives from fourteen states and two foreign countries sent cards letters telegrams and gifts as she enjoyed the well wishers. Mrs. Augustine of West Chester shopped here yesterday. Frey professional masseur will be at Cy Bush residence March 18.
Mrs. Ralph Dean of Colum bus Junction visits here with a group from Burlington. Charles Burlen, from Burlington, now manages Hiklen's store in Washington. Mrs. Alice Peterson learns her in law and sister are uninjured but shaken after a mishap. Mr. Abel of Los Angeles works at the registrar's office in city hall. D F Macon's son-in-law and daughter in Wilmington Calif report all is well. Mrs. H L McCleery of Iowa City visits relatives. Mrs. Ivan Shaffer, injured in a fall, moved from hospital to her parents' home and is progressing well.
Florence Arliss, wife of George Arliss, plays opposite him as his queen in Warner Bros The Kings Vacation now at the State theater. This marks their third on screen collaboration following Disraeli and The Millionaire. The Arlisses are highlighted in a modern comedy drama with a charming romance written by Ernest Pascal.
Los Angeles notes requests for millions of dollars to fund reconstruction after the recent earthquake. Four tremors hit the metro area with walls collapsing. The Orange County courthouse in Santa Ana was ordered vacated due to dangerous walls.
Mrs. Ralph Livingston’s daughter Helen Livingston sends a UCLA letter describing the quake felt citywide with minor damage and no injuries. Shoppers include Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Sand and Miss Anna Tedford of Ainsworth. Auctioneer D Ff Mac lists contact. Mr. and Mrs. Raymon Sinn relocate to Robert Patterson’s house, formerly Lewis Warren’s at 93 South Third Avenue.
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