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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1930

Page

4

Prohibition repeal linked to rise in drunken driving

National Temperance Bulletin argues that lifting prohibition will worsen road deaths and injuries from drunk drivers. Citing U S and Canada statistics, it claims prohibition lowers crashes. warns that personal liberty excuses bring greater risk to children and general traffic safety. It cites massachusetts and connecticut figures and Ontario warnings about alcohol impairment effects on braking and reaction time.

Canada Massachusetts Connecticut New York Detroit Census Bureau Pennsylvania Captain White Ontario National /Temperance Bulletin

March musings and notices from a bygone page

A collage of jokes and light vignettes mixed with formal bankruptcy notices. The page includes quips about washing dishes and long skirts, humorous travel observations, and two official bankruptcy hearings for Leila E. Martin of Kalona Iowa and James A. Martin of Washington Iowa with first creditors meetings scheduled March 28 1930 and in Davenport division of the United States District Court.

District Court OF the United States Soutern District OF Towa Davenport James A. Martin James A Martin Kalona Iowa Washington

Notice of Bankruptcy Meeting in Washington Iowa

Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of March 1980 the bankrupt, and that the first meeting of creditors will be held at Washington Iowa March 29th 1980 to appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact such other business as may properly come before said meeting. Dated at Washington Town the date herein first above written.

District Court OF the United States Southern District OF Towa Davenport Le‘la E. Martin Leila E. Martin Kalona Iowa Washington East Washington Street Towa T. L. Brookhart East Washington Street Transac Washington, Town

Special Week Services At Christian Church

Rev Noel Adams of Ft Madison will preach nightly this week at 7 30 p m. Womens and mens classes plan a Wednesday program and the A M E choir with Rey Callier provide Thursday music. Girls and boys plan a Friday night surprise program. Public invited to all services. Ladies Aid meets Friday at 2 30 p m in Social hall Unit No 4 leads the program and provides refreshments. Sunshine Community club shower postponed.

The Christian Church Noel Adams Ft. Madison Rey Callier Ladies Aid Society M. FE Unit No. 4

County Sheriff Candidate Seeks Republican Primary Support

Political announcement states the candidate runs for County Sheriff in the June Republican primaries, subject to voter will. The message emphasizes party backing and electoral process.

Washington County Fred Sweet

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