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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1931

Page

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Four Iowans Dead in Road Crashes

Reported incidents describe widespread unrest in Cuba with rebels active in Manzanillo Jiguani Guantanamo Puerto Padre Holguin and Bayamo amid claims of insurrection against President Machado. Officials say the army has the situation in hand but censorship and unconfirmed reports caused widespread tension in Havana and among police forces.

Havana Cuba Octavio Zubizarella Manzanillo Jiguani Ho'euin Chaparra Ile Machado Upp Gerardo Machado Beeun Mintingo de Cuba Guantanamo Puero Tarafa Holkuin Bayamo Santiago

Extra Girl Killed Near Keota

Keota May 21 Lucille Willis 21 died this afternoon in a two car collision two miles east of Keota. She rode with Mar and Mars Wane Rash of Keota. Miss Willis was a dairy of Walter Willis of Keota. Rash and Mrs Rash were hurt. The other car occupants were not identified.

Keota Lucille Willis Mar Mars Pavemort Miro Rash

Railroads seek rate hikes to protect credit

Eastern railroad chiefs at a New York meeting ask the Interstate Commerce Commission to restore freight rates to levels they deem necessary to safeguard railroad credit. A committee will draft details, with increases likely in eastern territory, not exceeding what is essential. Rock Island seeks bond pledge authority of 15,087,000 to back short term notes amid cash squeeze.

New York Eastern Railroads Mississippi Interstate Commerce Commission Rock Island Bunds Washington Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad

Reject Germans Plea to Reduce Conscript Armies

In Geneva on May 21 the 1982 world arms conference prospects dim as the council of the league’s legume rejects Germany’s bid to push a plan limiting conscript forces in Europe and Japan. Opponents, including Aristide Briand, deem the disarmament framework fragile and say any revision could topple the entire structure.

Geneva Council of the Legume of Waclons Japan Aristide Briand League Bevery Hills Cal League of Nations

Troop F Demonstrates Fine Inspection in Spectacular Show

Hundreds of Washington residents watched Troop F at the Troop and drill field south of town as Capt R A Isker and Sgt Paul V Davis of the regular army observed. The inspection covered records stables equipment and horses with drills in open field including riot duty map reading and chemical warfare. Capt Jay Brown and Lieutenants Conner and Donaldson led mounted and foot drills while Ottumwa Burlington and Iowa City members attended a first time annual inspection.

Washington R. A. Isker Paul V. Davis Regular Army Isker Iowa Ottumwa Burlington Iowa City Jay Brown Conner Donaldson

Public Open House At New Masonic Lodge Rooms

A Washington lodge of Masons invites the public to inspect the new lodge rooms in the Masonic temple with an open house from two to five o clock tomorrow. Eastern Star and White Shrine hostesses will greet visitors and serve punch and wafers while guides show the furnished club rooms. Shields orchestra will provide music during the event.

Washington Lodge of Masons Masonic Temple White Shrine

Mrs Hull's Nephew T J Berdo Visited Washington Area

Mrs. H C Hull hosts her young nephew T J Berdo son of Mr and Mrs Henry Berdo of eight miles northwest of Washington for a several days visit.

Poppy Sale Committee Named and Memorial Plans Discussed

Mrs. Russell Frink heads the Lee ion Auxiliary poppy sale with a long list of assisting workers. The sale begins 9 AM Saturday around the square with headquarters at the Chocolate Shop annual. Also planned is the Elm Grove cemetery memorial dedication for World War II dead.

Russell Frink Ed Grayson Kitt Grayson A. Linnenkiam Byron Snider Clarence Jacobs Charles Denmnon Robert Brinton Maysnard Brown Charles Brown Page Qwen McGovern Ed Squire Charts Clark Walter Conner R. J Chocolate Shop Legion Auxiliary Elm Grove Cemetery Washington County F. L. Wilson Washington Cemetery Association Cemetery Association Riverside Burlington Delates Carrie Wilcoy Hla Grove Cemetery

Prosecution Demanded for 17 Coal Firms in Colorado

Denver May 21. The state industrial commission was urged to prosecute 17 coal mining firms for cutting wages and violating the state industrial act. The petition for prosecution was filed by F Nigro of the United Mine Workers and John E Gross, secretary of the Colorado Federation of Labor.

Denver State Indusrial Commission F Nigro United Mine Workers John E. Gross Colorado Federation Labor

Air Armada Attacks Chicago As Hawks Set Record

Chicago witnesses a massive air show as about 700 aircraft sweep from Waukegan to Gary and back, staging a mock attack on Navy Pier to test readiness. Capt Frank Hawks also shatters speed records arriving Le Bourget after flying 1100 miles from Malmoe via London and Berlin.

Chicago Lake Michigan Waukegan Gary Wankergan North Shore Navy Pier Paris Frank M. Hawks le Bourget Field Malmoe Sweden Seft Malioe London Berlin Hawks

City Beautiful Committee Talks Plans for Beautifying Washington

The City Beautiful Planning committee met to discuss a city wide beautification movement in Washington. Members include Mrs A K Baldrige Mrs KE D Morrison Mrs Delbert Bailey Frank Miller Lloyd Lytle Preston Wolf and Ralph Shannon. The group suggests organizing residents by blocks with free planting plans and aerial work to start next summer planning for a no cost plan service.

City Beautiful Planning Committee Washington A. K. Baldrige Ke, D. Morrison Delbert Bailey Frank Miller Lloyd Lytle Preston Wolf Ralph Shannon

Senior Class Day Honors Highlight High School Event

The senior class celebration featured novelty stunts, a band concert under Milburn McKay, and a published program with articles by advanced typing students. Awards covered debate, oratory, athletics, typing accuracy, and sub district contest results, with numerous letters and cups presented by staff and coaches.

Milburn McKay Cherie Mcklhinney Lucille Davison Helen Green Mlotse Mallory Ernestine Murdock Will Will. Virginia Mirron Robert Petratz Jake Glenn Lambert Lloyd Augustine Martha Shelansoski Genévieve Bailey William Shannon Charle Berdo

World nerves on edge as Russia sparks Geneva talk

Report from Geneva notes a Russian delegate stirs distrust with a bold proposal. Observers question sincerity as global leaders fear destabilizing moves and unsettling hints echo through diplomacy.

Red Cross 50th Anniversary Dinner and Hoover Speech

Observance of the American Red Cross jubilees marked by a dinner at the YMCA this evening. The event highlights the radio broadcast of President Hoover’s address from Washington D C and urges attendance to learn about Red Cross achievements and ongoing humanitarian work.

American Red Cross Yy. M. C Hoover Washngton D.C Red Cross W. Eastwood F. W. Hastwood Washington Co American National Red Cross Mr. Hoover International Committee Geneva Max Huber Clara Barton John Barton Payne

Class Day Program Marks Transfer and Skit

The senior president William Masson received the class key from the old line and Maurice Mayo accepted as Junior president. Sherman Watson and Mary Mickey read the Last Will. William Shannon led the class Prophecy with Ruth Foster, Robert McFarlane, and Vivian Bridges in cast roles. The 1941 versus 1931 theme was staged with a banquet and a class song by Mary Pauls and Donna Crow. Annuals went on sale after the exercises.

Jim Shultz Kern Judevine Kiesey Jones Watson Shebeck Endicott Raymond Snyder Fuhr McElhinney Young Kolosick R. Stutsman Stutsman Lytle Mohr Shanton Wells Simpeon Crone Minden Frederick Howes Hesseltine Berdo Akbaueh Coats Keating Helwick Ro Stutsman Plesseltine Harriett Barrett Commercial Department Lucille Davison Helen Green Cherie Melhinoney Donna Crow Rose Carbaugh Miss Patton Mildred Maurine Martin Helen Martha Schoonover Mary Pauls Mary Ellen Mickey Ruthlesabel Foster Cherie Marguerite McKihinney Marjorie Mac Dunbar Donald Coats Alice Lucille Nicola Pernice Adrian Marjor Robertson Edna Mae Flartman Raymond Witting William Masson Grant Mekune Bernice Derby Mioiie Mallory William Welle Jr Cherie Mckihinnes WieLite W. Paxter Bilekel Elias Maurice Mayo Sherman Watson Mary Mickey William Shannon Ruth Foster Robert McFarlane Vivian Bridges

Local Social Guests Visit In Marble Rock

Mrs Roy Lang of Mason City and Mrs T Rex of Marble Rock stayed with Mrs May Frink and Mrs Lyle for a few days this week.

Roy Lang Mason City T. Rex Marble Rock May Frink Gon Lyle

Four Iowa Crashes Kill One, Injure Nine

Multiple Iowa crashes leave four dead and four seriously hurt. Catherine Wernette of Forest City and Frank Hittie of Mechanicsville among the deceased. Roy Baker and Clyde Benting critically injured near Mordam in a train collision. Swen Hanson killed near Garner. others injured as truck hits a buggy. Olis Reese badly burned and hospitalized in Cedar Rapids.

Catherine Wernette Forest City Frank Hittie Mechanicsville M. Spurgell Omaha Marie Jepperson Roy Baker Ben Baker Baker Engraving Company Clyde Benting Mondamin Iowa Benting Baker Lord Lister Hospital Garner Garner Swen Hanson Here Hanson Hittie Lincoln Highway Hitfle OlUls Reese Marshalltown Reese Cedar Rapids

Wards Organize City Clean-Up Effort Across Divisions

The Clean-Up program of the City Beautiful campaign is being organized through ward meetings. Ward three under Clarence Logan established plans with Miss Etha Dawson aiding the main committee. Ward one south of the tracks met under Miss Alice Rownd and ward one north convened at Mrs. Charles Brown’s home. Ward four met led by Miss Ella Gordon at the library. Ward two begins organization under captain Mrs. Claire Dewey.

City Beautiful Clarence Logan Etha Dawson Alice Rownd Ward One Charles Brown Ward Four Ella Gordon Ward Claire Dewey

R. J. Rowan of Ainsworth Travels to Washington

R. J. Rowan of Ainsworth was in Washington today, placing him among visitors engaging in discussions and meetings at federal offices. Local observers noted his trip aimed at addressing regional concerns and potential projects.

R. J. Rowan of Ainsworth Washington

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General Carrera Holguin Miss Willis Walter Willis Ikeota Federal R. R. Board Son TC Pemple Charrge—Fends ‘Roald Lake Front Air Corps Benjamin Foulois Lake Navy Pier Grant Park City Beautiful Committee John Jake J. A. Taylor Cherie McKihinney William Sartor Thelen Schoonover Raymond Wittrig Edna Mae Hartman Drake University Weaver Columbine North Western Calamas la Russia ING OP Society W. Foster Biekel United Press
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