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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1931

Page

1

Dr. Stewart resigns as director of Washington health unit

Dr. C. W. Stewart, director of the Washington county public health unit, submitted his resignation at a Red Cross executive committee meeting. The change should take effect by month’s end and the county board of health will consider a successor. The unit continues diphtheria census work and aims to prevent epidemics while the Red Cross remains a budget supporter.

C. W. Stewart Washington County Public Health Unit Red Cross The Stewart County Board of Health Washington County State Board of Health

Governor Turner to speak on radio this evening

Governor Dan Turner will deliver an address on station WHO at 6:30 PM reviewing the last legislative session. He will explain why key tax relief measures were not passed and discuss other passed and defeated bills, urging listeners to tune in.

Montgomery Robert N. Montgomery Tarkio College Tarkio Palestine Christ Dan Turner R§Udio

Johnson Case Continued Until May 19

The case against State Treasurer Ray E. Johnson for operating a vehicle while intoxicated has been continued until May 19. The postponement was learned today from the municipal clerk's office. the hearing was originally set for tomorrow.

Des Moines U.P Ray E. Johnson

Unfortunate to Reopen Tariff Discussion Next Session

Julius Barnes, chairman of the United States chamber of commerce, says it would be unfortunate to reopen the tariff in the next congressional session. Speaking at the international chamber of commerce convention, he clarifies a prior Atlantic City reference to tariff adjustment and urges treating the tariff as an economic issue, not political.

Julius Barnes Washington United States Chamber of Commerce Congress International Chamber of Commerce Barnes Atlantic City Hoov Senate Watson Indiana Chamber of Commerce United States Tariff Commission

Washington High School Band opens outdoor concert season

The 65 piece Washington high school band under Milburn A. McKay will perform in Central Park on Wednesday at 8 pm as part of Portnightly club Music Week. The program features Sousa and Wagner works and marks a strong year with many seniors graduating.

Washington High School Central Park Milburn A. McKay Music Department T. R. Gillespie McKay Washington el Capitan” Sousa Boas Rosencran

Strikers Fire on Officers in Kentucky Gun Battle

In Harlan and Evarts Kentucky a daytime ambush on a highway sparked a fierce gun battle. Three officers were killed and more than ten wounded as deputies and civilians pursued armed miners suspected of strikes. One deputy later reported dead with others missing. Authorities and residents joined the manhunt in the coal region.

Harlan EK Evarts Evarts John Henry Blair Deputiete Estes Cox Cox George Dawn Daniels Belef Blair Kvarts

Hites Probate Case Heard in West Chester Court

Judge J. G. Patterson hears evidence in the Hites probate case involving the estate of the late Henry Ites of West Chester. Aleph Hites, the niece, claims $12,000 for care over several years.

J. G. Patterson Henry Ites West Chester Aleph Hites

Omer Palmer Wins City Marble Championship

Omer Palmer of Heights school won the Evening Journal medal as city champion in the marble tournament for ward school pupils. Hadley Edmundson of Wallace school was second and Carl Junghluth of Lincoln school third. Twelve boys competed after weather delays and events, with Edwin Griffith of the YMCA presenting the medal.

Omer Palmer Heights Evening Journal Hadley Edmundson Wallace School Carl Junghluth Lincoln School Edwin Griffith

Local Visitors From Sac City And Keola Shop Here

Mr and Mrs Charles George and daughter Ruth Ann of Sac City visit relatives here Mrs Flave Hagist of Keola shopped here yesterday in the same community

Charles George Ruth Ann Sac¢ City Flave Hagist Keola

District Track Meet Saturday At Pair Field

Washington high school heads to Pair Field this Saturday for the district track meet hosted by Parsons College. Schools across the southeastern town converge as Washington aims to repeat county trophy success and challenge Fairfield Burlington and Fort Madison for top placements.

Washington High School Pairfield Parsons College Washington High Mairfield Washington Fairfield Burlington Fort Madison

Colorado Boy Hero Arrives Home From Visit to White House

Bryan Untiecht a 13 year old praised for bravery at Pleasant Hill school returns to Towner Colorado after a White House visit. He is met by cheers and a kiss from his former teacher Mrs E E Hainer as government agent W H Davenport escorts him home. The boy handled the public scene with quiet poise after an extraordinary trip.

Colorado White House Towner Colo Bryan Untiecht Pleasant II W. H. Davenport Bryan

Orchestra finals Friday at Iowa City

Pierce Knox of Washington plays in the school for the blind orchestra from Vinton as twenty six blind students form the group that will compete in the state high school orchestra finals at Iowa City Friday afternoon.

Pierce Knox Sherm Knox Washington School For the Blind Vinton Iowa City

Red Cross Nears Fiftieth Anniversary Chapter Plans

DrEW Eastwood leads Washington county Red Cross as it marks the May 21 fiftieth anniversary of the national group. The executive committee reviews dwindling funds and drought relief strains, and urges a stronger roll call this November. Aris Golden anniversary plans and a larger chapter role on the county health unit board are announced amid a health unit director resignation.

Drew Eastwood Washington County Red Cross Aris Eolden Washington A. F F. Masson Ryc County Health Unit Board Red C. W. Stewart

Banker and Wife Killed by a Fiend in Water Valley

In Water Valley Mississippi banker V Wor Waener and his wife were found murdered near their home their bodies hacked with an axe. The killer dragged the bodies away and buried them in shallow graves 75 and 200 yards from the house. No robbery motive. a watch and a diamond ring were found on Waener.

Water Valley Miss Vay W. V. Waaner Bank of Water Mallevy Waaner

Haya Couple Returns from West Coast Trip

Mr and Mrs Charles Haya return from California after a three month visit. En route they briefly stopped in Colorado and Kansas City before resuming their journey home.

Charles Haya California Colorado Kansas City

Reno Divorce Blitz Thrown At Six Week List

In Santa Monica on May 6 a Reno style divorce wave hits six week registrants. Officials issued divorces to all names on the hotel register lists, including some who did not seek divorce. Residents are warned to avoid registering or appearing publicly to dodge being divorced by error.

Santa Monica Cal Reno

Two men sent to Anamosa reformatory after district court term

Deputy Harold Pure and Ode Ferguson escorted Steve Miller Ivan Rhodes to the Anamosa reformatory after they were sentenced by Judge J G Patterson in district court. Miller received up to 25 years for aggravated robbery and Rhodes up to five years for larceny of domestic animals.

Harold M. Purenam Ode Ferguson Reformatory Anamosa Steve Miller Ivan Rhodes J. G. Patterson Miller West Chester Rhodes Wellman Johnson Iowa Marengo Towa City Harold B. Nicola R. H. McCarty File Will McConnell Lloyd Ferns Washington Stterson Ferns Dutch Creek

Injury to Richard Minick at Lincoln school grounds

Richard Minick dislocated his left elbow while playing at Lincoln school grounds before class. A doctor reset the arm and he is at home today awaiting a normal recovery.

Lincoln School Richard Minick Ray Minick Richard

Kyle and son visit Brighton on business yesterday

D. J. Kyle and his son from Brighton were in town yesterday on business.

D. J. Kyle and Son of Brighton

Supreme Court blocks Iowa road bond amendment election

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled the proposed constitutional amendment to authorize a 100 million road bond issue is unconstitutional and issued an injunction preventing a special election. Justices Stevens Evans and Morling dissented. the decision cites Article 10 limiting voter propositions and notes two distinct matters in the amendment. Ends a chapter in road bond battles.

Des Moines State Supreme Court Iowa Stevens Evans Morling Polk County District Court High Court John Fletcher Iowa Assembly Supreme Court

Senator King Demands Stimson Denounce Evans Haiti View

Senator King of Utah formally protests to the State Department demanding President Hoover repudiate Col. Frank K. Evans's Marine Gazette article advocating possible U S occupation returns in Haiti after 1936. King says Evans’s stance risks fueling backlash and questions current policy toward Haitian self rule.

Asks Stimson Col. Evans Haiti Washington King Utah State Department United States Stimson Frank K. Evans Marine Corps Gazette Evans Hoover

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