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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1932
Page
1
Norfolk leaders Burrage Dobson Peacock Curtis dodge questions as reporters seek latest on the Lindbergh baby case. They say they have not seen the kidnapers in 24 hours and will not disclose new moves.
Riverside residents welcomed visitors and family members from Carroll Boone Davenport and other nearby towns during Easter week. Attendees included Albert Klein and Blanche Klein, Rose Mannion, Curtis Heaton, Helen Heitzman, Louis Rose family, George Schnoebelen, Dorothy Schneider, Lucile Schneider, and many clergy and neighbors.
Anamosa March 1 A district court jury found J W Lenker of Wilton Junction and Paul Moore of Tipton guilty of conspiracy to obstruct enforcement of the state tuberculosis test law. The verdict followed 27 hours of deliberation. The case stems from the cattle war last fall, with both men active in opposing cattle tests in southeastern Iowa.
Washington De Molay enters the 1932 state tournament at Muscatine to play Monticello in the opening round. The team carries last year’s title hopes with Ahrens Kiesey Wells Peter Cline Little in the lineup and coach George Freshwaters ready with substitutes. Muscatine looms strong, with or without Barko, who may join if vacation allows.
An illustration by the Ludington chamber of commerce shows a dollar’s journey to argue against hoarding. C Lawrence Hind began the dollar on its rounds. After a week it returned with two sheets noting its travels and forty five purchases were recorded.
The National Hairdressers Association announces its next convention will run September 10 to 17 aboard a Great Lakes steamship. The voyage starts and ends in Detroit with stops in Toronto Buffalo Erie Cleveland and Rochester during the week.
St Marys church held an Easter social at their hall on March 29 hosted by Mrs Elmo Knittel Mrs J P Quinn and Mrs Charles Swift. A chicken pie supper plus entertainment were offered a cinema show was canceled due to undelivered films. Net proceeds were expected to total around $100.00.
The Presbyterian Church held its annual congregational dinner and business meeting last night electing H. J. Montgomery as president. Officers named include Harry McCall as vice president and Miss Ella Gordon as treasurer and benevolences secretary.
Miss Helen Louise Daugherty has moved to the Roy Kos home to room and board for the rest of the school year. Easter services at the Baptist Church featured the pageant The Joy of Easter Morning. Upcoming events include Bible school begin new quarter lessons March 29, morning worship, BBP meeting, and a Young People's Rally at Washington March 8-10.
The House votes broad tax measures to balance the budget, approving a stock transfer tax of one quarter of one percent with a four cent minimum and boosting taxes on future commodity trading to five cents per $100. LA Guardia pushes to extend the tax abroad. The tally shows major revenue steps totaling about $840 million with remaining taxes to come. A Wilson Ice display is noted in Blair corner windows.
Mary Louise Barnes of Crawfordsville has surged to third place with 23 650 votes after dumping 14 700 votes since Monday. The standings show Elsie Glassburner in first with 31 100 and Mildred Craig close behind at 25 150. The contest urges readers to vote and note the upcoming 33 day Europe trip for Miss Washington.
An opportunity to support a candidate for Miss Washington with prizes of 5, 3, and 2.50 dollars. Votes cast at the Evening Journal office before 6 pm Saturday will decide winners. Current standings do not affect chances. each girl has an equal shot, with the title bringing a trip to Europe.
A revised rule in the Washington popularity contest awards votes based on purchase amounts. Purchases under 81.00 earn 50 votes, with incremental votes for higher sums up to 3.00 and beyond. Votes on charge accounts follow the same scheme when payments are made. voters are urged to send extra votes to the Evening Journal ballot box.
Have Pictures Taken All pictures of the girls who are running in the Washington popularity contest must be taken by Monday April ath. C H Guther is taking these pictures free of charge, so make your appointments immediately. Names listed with amounts next to them include Lois Holland Mary Estelle Anderson Saree Marguerite Scranton Vera Darbyshire Dorothy Soukup Helen Schoonover Alice Bratton Lucille Mohland Irma Moore Ruby Hindahl and others in Washington and Riverside areas.
Beverly Hills March 31 a critic blasts the government and calls out bankers for a fresh scheme. He claims lenders route debts through the government then pay borrowers, leaving the state as the sole unexploited party. He denounces loan transfers to Uncle Sam as not a frozen asset but a petrified persimmon.
John Goodman died at 1 25 this morning at Washington County Hospital after illness starting Sunday at his daughter Mrs Taylor Stout’s home near Brighton. He was 66, survived by two daughters Mrs Taylor Stout and Mrs J W Cox, three grandchildren, and siblings. Funeral 2 30 Saturday at Methodist church with Odd Fellows committal at Elm Grove cemetery.
Evidence continued in district court for the Munro road case where D. R. Munro seeks damages for widening the right of way on primary highway No 8&1 near West Chester. Engineers' blueprints and photographs illustrated conditions at the site and underpinned witness testimony.
Hartford banker William J. Mulligan says banking will change drastically within ten years. He foresees elimination of savings departments from commercial institutions and ban on ties with bond or securities handling entities.
A six week probe into University of Iowa affairs ends with warrants for W H McChesney former treasurer and ex bank president and Charles A Brown labor foreman. McChesney charged with embezzlement and Brown with payroll padding and forgery in a scheme that affected university funds and salaries. Fingerprint work continues on university books to identify altered entries and handwriting.
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