13 Nov 1931
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1931
Page
1
In Toronto eight members of the Canadian communist party were found guilty of sedition and unlawful association. They received a total of 40 years in prison and will be deported after serving their sentences. All property held in Canada by the men was confiscated.
Firemen extinguishing a store fire at Dr. Clifford E F Parker a Howell veterinarian damaged his wine brick stock valued at 2500 dollars as water weakened the inventory though the blaze caused only slight damage.
Washington plans a city wide observance with libraries schools and clubs. Public library displays children’s books and hosts daily reviews at 1 pm lasting 45 minutes from Monday to Saturday featuring Mrs J H Peet Mrs J S Michum Mrs George Morrison Mrs Jennie Acheson Mrs SS Stephens and Miss Jeannette Kyle. Special talks planned in high junior and ward schools with church notices to follow.
General fighting on the Nanni river front in Manchuria reports clash between Japanese and Chinese troops over Tsitsihar. Mao Chang-Shan denies Soviet aid. Chang Hsueh-Liang rejects Japanese ultimatum. Henry Pu-Yi allegedly en route to Mukden to reclaim Manchurian throne under Japanese protection.
In Pontiac on November 13 a band of six men, claiming no political motive, abducted and flogged unemployed men linked to unemployment demonstrations. Victims reported being beaten, one left barefoot, with police forming a special detective squad. A hunger march on October 12 is seen as a possible trigger. Clarence Sherman, among those attacked, described being zip tied and whipped at State Park.
Ace O Towns announces about thirty firms in yesterday’s Journal with special values across clothing auto accessories foods shoes flowers candy and more. Today’s Journal highlights food line values and urges families to plan shopping in advance for thrift and savings tomorrow’s event.
Mrs Ralph Adams of Well man visited the store today and made several purchases. Local merchants report steady customer traffic through the afternoon hours.
Washington county reports 360 members on day one with hopes to reach 400 more to hit quota. Crawfordsville relief quick to act after disaster. Noble county delayed by rough roads. Local donations total about 800 dollars with 244.20 spent locally. 900 days of work donated by farmers under relief organizers.
Fifty two defendants faced Judge Walter C. Lindley in Chicago federal court on conspiracy to violate prohibition law. Most pleaded not guilty with trial set for Navy 30. Anthony Romano pleaded guilty. sentence deferred. Ness Shoop and Beaudire reported Aurora headquarters. operations spread to Illinois Iowa Minnesota South Dakota.
Five armed men robbed the Citizens National Bank in Rahway New Jersey and escaped with 81000. An outside lookout and a man at the wheel aided the operation as three entered with guns, seized bills, and fled to a waiting car.
The Y M C A Bible Class continues Sundays at 2 30 in the men's lobby with Dr F W Eastwood teaching. Newscomers may join. three earlier lessons have been presented and attendance at the Jessons has been good on the topic Christ of the Classroom.
A public Scout Court of Honor for Boy Scouts of Washington and surrounding towns will be held Monday at 7 30 PM in the Methodist church basement. Scouts from several county towns will receive recognition and advancement. the event includes musical performances. The public is invited. the next county court will be at Crawfordsville.
A blaze in Yarmouth England destroyed about one half million herrings that were in the process of being cured. Local authorities reported the loss as a sharp blow to the fisheries, with damage impact felt by producers and distributors in the coastal town.
Dr W Boone of Ottumwa, chair of Iowa fish and game commission, will attend a Will H Dilg conservation league dinner in Washington Monday Nov 28. Governor Dan Turner will give the principal talk on conservation matters and also address a public meeting at 8 pm in the Y M C A gym. Tickets for the dinner are on sale.
Late yesterday the November term grand jury reported and was dismissed by Judge Frank Bechly. Only public indictment was against William Richardson for deserting his family, arrested at Jefferson earlier this week. Trial of EB Harmeier trustee in bankruptcy for Walter Fisher and C L Davis relating to claims against the state of Israel Davis continues before Judge Levely.
The Washington Y M C A swimming team hosts Cedar Rapids Y Saturday night November 14 at 7 39 PM at the local Y pool. Admission is free. Local boys listed include Louis Thornton Homer Darnell Milo Glider Francis Crone Dick Eddington Dale Crandall Charles Owen Horace Allen Donald Franklin Claire Norton Jim Wagner Carl Hinkle Carl Fredericks and others. Edwin Griffith coaches the local squad. Fred Smith coaches Cedar Rapids with several boys on their roster.
Washington's junior college Cardinals close their 1931 football season tonight at Case field against Wartburg college of Waverly. Kickoff is at eight. The Cardinals, riding recent good form, aim for a solid victory under Coach George Freshwaters. The night promises a large crowd as the final action of the season unfolds. Washington high school has two home games left at Keokuk next Friday and Thanksgiving against Mt. Pleasant.
Rev. Carl W. Klein of St Paul Evangelical church was chosen by the Washington ministerial association to deliver the Thanksgiving day sermon. The 10 o clock service will be at the Presbyterian church with the church choir providing music. It is a union service for all churches and residents, with the offering to aid unemployment and relief efforts.
Williamsburg officials report that William and Mary College has issued a strict prohibition on hazing in all forms across campus. The action aims to curb dangerous student rituals and promote a safe college environment.
The article names local figures including Dick Westerfield, Pewee Ireland, Shorty Nissen and Stark as part of a community tribute celebrating their contributions to the town’s sports scene.
A caustic survey mocks the annual journalist gathering in a remote desert setting. The piece portrays writers as a swarm drawn to spectacle and insinuates a loss of propriety, likening public opinion's makers to unseemly orgies and noting a lack of female participants.
Washington city officials plan a door to door campaign to curb tramp solicitations. Cards distributed to homes instruct housewives to refer callers for charity to the City Clerk or city hall for approved work or removal. Tickets explain that worthy applicants will be cared for, others sent away.
James Wingfield, Civil War veteran of the 91st Illinois Infantry, died today in Ogden. He had received a medal on Armistice Day from the local American Legion post.
Omer Little of Louisburg Kansas shelled 2021.8 pounds to top early finishers at Grundy Center Iowa. Other early leaders include Bert Hanson and Albert Laukhuf with 1751.6 and 1760.7 pounds. Final results expected around 3 or 4 pm as penalties are tallied before an estimated 60 000 in attendance.
In Grundy Center Iowa on November 13 the national husking derby brought 16 top cornhuskers from eight states to compete for the crown. Champions and runners up from Ohio Indiana Illinois Iowa Kansas Minnesota Nebraska and Missouri gathered amid a festive homecoming atmosphere with an NBC broadcast planned. The field included Theodore Balko of Minnesota Orville Welch of Illinois and former champion Fred Stanek who did not defend his title. The event showcased a慎 seasonal Iowa crop and attracted wide local support from the Grundy County farm bureau and Grundy Center Commercial Club.
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