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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1932

Page

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Votes Roll In as European Tour Contest Surges

The Europe contest gains momentum with another 500000 votes on Monday. Top votegetters include Mildred Craig 619050 Elsie Glassburner 662100 Mary Pauls 437450 and Mary Dougall leading with 152300 votes. Special prizes offer a frock shoes lingerie and more for weekly top performers.

Mildred Craig Elsie Glassburner Dorothy Soukup Mary Pauls Mary L. Barnes Ned Mary Dougall Europe Washington Mildred Brown

Tri County Doctors In Convention Opened By Brookhart

Vri County Medical Association members from Henry Jefferson and Washington counties met in the city last evening opening with a dinner served by doctors wives and children Senator Brookhart opened his primary campaign in the M C A gym praising medicine and progress Dr Dennis W Crile of Augustana Hospital Chicago spoke on wartime surgical experience and medical science The gathering featured illustrated motion pictures of anatomy and a goiter operation with strong attendance and high interest Dr Crile is Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Illinois and traveled with Dr William Boice to Washington

Vri-County Medical Association Henry, Jefferson Washington County Senator Brookhart E. E. Stutsman Association Smith W. Brookhart Panama Canal Zone Dennis W. Crile Augustana Hospital Chicago Crile France William Boice Washington University of Illinois

Hope Springs Eternal in Lindbergh Baby Negotiations

Norfolk reporters describe the Marcon cruise as the crucial effort by local negotiators to recover the kidnapped Lindbergh baby. John Hughes Curtis leads the Norfolk group with Edwin Bruce and Navy pilot Richard aboard, seeking to end the wearisome mission amid weather delays and unconfirmed Lindbergh sightings.

Norfolk Col Lindbergh Marcon John Hughes Curtis Curtis Edwin B. Bruce Elmira N. Y Portsmouth Geo Jg.Richard Navy H. Dobson- Peacock Christ's Episcopal Church Guy H. Murrae Bruce Richard Maroon Curtiss Charles H Consolvo Frank H. Lackmann Sourland Mountain Hopewell N. J

Carpenter Isaac Sprague Keeps Working at 96

Although ninety six years old, Isaac Sprague of Dorchester continues to work as a carpenter and builder, a trade he has pursued for seventy years. He boasts a good appetite and perfect eyesight.

Boston INS Isaac Sprague Dorchester

Peru Labor Law Expands Peruvians in Workforce

Peru implements a new labor law requiring 80 percent Peruvian personnel in all business, commercial and industrial enterprises. The measure takes effect April 14 and applies to firms across the country.

Lima Peru

Canton Man Freed After Two Months Lost in Jail

Canton Ohio reports John McCoy aged 22 was jailed for two months due to an authorities oversight after being declared lost in the system. He was released following the error and restoration of his status.

Canton, O INS John McCoy

Refused Freedom Request Due to No Safe Shelter

A person was offered freedom but refused it, stating they had no other place to go and nowhere to shelter. The decision highlights limited options for those seeking release.

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City Manager orders end to police band in Kansas City

In Kansas City Missouri police band is to be disbanded by City Manager H F McElroy. The decree follows a notice that only one brass drum and several horns with parade experience remain as possible items of interest.

Kansas City Sade H. F. McElroy

Mayor Demands Hoover Help for Wheat Relief

Johnstown Pennsylvania mayor Eddie McCloskey denounces red tape delaying Red Cross food relief and requests immediate shipments of the farm board surplus wheat to aid hungry citizens.

Johnstown INS Red Cross Eddie McCloskey Hoover Farm Board

Free Swim Week Yields Six Boys Swim 20 Yards

Six boys passed the test by swimming the full 20 yard length at the Y pool as part of free learn to swim week. The swimmers named are Joe McElhinney Billy Rawn Clarence Haifley Robert Palmer Warren Coxe and Fred Reid. About forty boys took the lessons and fifteen learned the 20 ft width, with all participants achieving a swimming milestone.

Joe Joe McElhinney Billy Rawn Clarence Haifley Robert Palmer Warren Coxe Fred Reid Edwin Griffith

Islands and navy argue over Pacific defense

A reader from Santa Monica questions the U S stance on retaining distant islands like Hawaii and the Philippines to guard the Pacific. The letter suggests returning to home shores and leaving others to their own devices amid talk of future wars.

Santa Monica Cal Honolulu Pacific Azores Atlantic Honolus Philippines

Mrs B Weidner dies after brief illness in Brighton

Adrienne Wanerus known as Youny Weidner of Brighton dies at Washington County Hospital after a winter illness and sudden heart trouble. Survived by daughter Maxine 13 and brothers John Fred Theodore Philip and Clara McClintie Lena Kisor. Funeral plans pending relatives’ word.

Brighton Ben Weidner Washington County Hospital Adrienne Wanerus Youny’' Wanerus John Wanerus Fairfield Washington Weidner Maxine John Fred Clara McClintie Theodore Washington, D. C Philip Lena Kisor Galesburg Ill Pythian Sisters Lodge

Fine Rain Fell Last Night .82 of An Inch

Thunder and lightning accompanied a rainfall of .82 inches, measured by Don D. Sherman the state rain gauge official. The note praises the precision of the rainfall record and the usefulness of the service.

Don D. Sherman Don

City employees take weekly vacation under 1932 budget plan

Alliance city council approves an economy move with a new 1932 appropriation requiring all city workers to take one day off each week as a cost saving measure.

Alliance

Capone Ready for Leavenworth Transfer in Eleven Years

Chicago observers report U S Marshal H W Laubenheimer will move Al Capone to Leavenworth tonight to begin an eleven year prison term plus a $50 000 fine for income tax evasion. The court ruling denying certiorari ends Capone’s last hopes of escape, with guards ready to escort him from the county jail to the federal penitentiary. Capone and accomplices face removal procedures, with potential later transfers and a denim uniform upon arrival.

Chicago Alphonse Capone U. S H. ©. W. Laubenheimer al Capone Leavenworth U. S. Supreme Court Robert Ryan Leavenworth Penitentiary Samuel Alschuler U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Capone U. S. Court High Court Washington United States Circuit Court of Appeals Seventh District Supreme Court Michael Ahern Caepone U. S. Marshall H. C. W. Laubenheimer Scarface al Kansas James H. Wilkerson Ralph Hhis

Congressmen Seek Pardon for Honolulu Honor Slayers

Washington dispatch reports 836 congressmen urge unconditional pardons for Lt. Thomas H. Massie and three others convicted in Honolulu honor slaying. The push to Gov. Judd follows calls amid Honolulu tension and ongoing defense of Massie Fortescue defendants.

Honolulu Washington INS Thomas H. Massie Congress Lawrence Judd Hawaii M. H. Thatcher Kentucky Thatcher Judd U. H Anne Kleugel Massie-Fortescue International Kleugel Honolulu Citizens’ Organization For Good Government Harry Kleugel Territorial Board of Leper Hospitals Grace Hubbard Fortescue T. H Sanford Wood United States Wood Mitchell

Rothschild Speaks on Jewish Contribution to Civilization

Colonel C. J. Wilson and Mr. I. Rothschild were guests of the Mount Pleasant Rotary Club. Rothschild delivered the evening address titled The Jew's Contribution to Civilization, a survey of Jewish history and notable achievements in ancient and modern times.

C. J. Wilson Mr. I. Rothschild Mr. Pleasant Rotary Club Rothschild Mr. Rothschild

Health Roundup at Ainsworth Tomorrow

The annual summer round up at Ainsworth school is set for tomorrow at 2 PM. The Health Unit will conduct free examinations for children aged 2 to 6, inviting both town and rural residents of the Ainsworth community.

Ainsworth Health Unit

Brookhart Opens 1932 Campaign In Iowa City

Senator W. Brookhart speaks at the Y M C A in Iowa City to a large home audience and visiting supporters. He criticizes Wall Street practices, calls for salary reductions, and urges broader federal aid to midwest and southern states while outlining his goals for a future senate term. Harold Orr of Ottumwa visits Washington Monday.

Smith W. Brookhart Washington D. C Towa City Towa Carl Klein Wall Street Brookhart United States Harold Orr Ottumwa Washington

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