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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1933

Page

1

Iowa to Sell Car Licenses December 1 Ahead of Schedule

County Treasurer Marion George will begin selling automobile licenses for 2934 on December 1 after guidance from Lew E. Wallace of the Iowa state motor vehicle department. No January penalty, two months for December and January to obtain licenses, with storage affidavit rules for 1934 and registration cards ready at the treasurer's office.

Lew E. Wallace Iowa State Motor Vehicle Department Des Moines Marion George Wil Mr. Wallace Senate

Court Adjourns to Monday in District Court

Judge D. W. Hamilton adjourned the district court this morning until next Monday after a week of miscellaneous matters. The only jury case on the assignment was settled last Monday and petit jurors were excused for the term. Non jury matters will be taken up when court reconvenes Monday.

D. W. Hamilton

Classified column adds timely items for the week

A new classified column debuts offering timelier listings that should profit readers as the week progresses. The notice hints at upcoming items and encourages readers to explore the page for timely suggestions.

Harvest Sunday Plans Under Way in Iowa Communities

Des Moines reports preparations are nearly complete in about 800 Iowa communities for Harvest Sunday. President Charles E. Hearst of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation says the event aims to bring urban and rural residents closer for mutual understanding. Special church addresses and mutual visits are planned to foster optimism for agricultural and urban recovery.

Des Moines Charles E. Hearst Iowa Pureau Hearst

Baruch comment on Washington inflation stance quoted

In Santa Monica a Philadelphia periodical excerpt cites Mr Baruch praising a Washington figure for considering all opinions on money policy. He says the official will be independent from both inflationists and non inflationists and aims to benefit the majority. The remark underscores Baruch’s cautious optimism.

Santa Monica Cal Barney Haruch Philadelphia Benjamin Franklin Horace Lorimer Baruch New York Washington U. S. Chamber of Commerce

City Plans to Put Rock On Streets

Mayor Lloyd Lytle outlined a plan to place crushed rock on select city streets in cooperation with county relief projects to provide unemployment work. Work depends on weather and rock availability from a new quarry, with plans to start on two blocks near Woodlawn cemetery.

Lloyd Lytle Lytle Woodlawn Cemetery Avenue D Fred Werner Des Moines Court House Ben Boone Kalona Carl W. Klein NRA

Judges Corn Here Kid Dyas at Ames Expert Judge

IoWa State college judge Dyas served as expert judge for the Washington county corn show in Ames. He decided prize awards and also led a class on corn selection and judging linked to the event.

Iowa Board Kid Dyas IoWa State College Ames Washington County

Club formed to honor pioneers in Washington territory

The Evening Journal sponsors a Three Quarter Century Club for residents aged 75 and over. Membership is free and open to men and women who reach 75 by May 1, 1924. Applicants provide birth place, Iowa years, children, and life details, then are enrolled as life members. An annual summer meeting with dinner is planned to honor pioneers and foster fellowship.

the Evening Journal Journal Iowa Washington Territory Thos

Washington volleyball team defeats Burlington in rematch

The Washington volleyball team beat Burlington for the second time in a week, winning five of seven games. Last Thursday in Washington they won six of seven. Muscatine players will meet Washington next.

Washington Burlington Muscatine

Farm Work Allocation Increases After War Mobilization

The excerpt notes a shift as more workers are assigned to farm labor compared with usual staffing levels. It highlights a broad reallocation of labor resources to agricultural duties during the period, reflecting wartime economic adjustments.

Oldfield Dominates Washington County Corn Show

Carl R. Oldfield of Wellman showed the sweepstakes corn at the Washington county event, with his entry earning first in 49 individual contests and seen at the IGA store. Carl T. Anderson placed second in reserve, winning at Iowa Southern Utilities, with his exhibit displayed at the Iowa Southern office. Ed Dyas of Ames judged the corn praising high quality dense kernels. A Friday corn banquet will honor winners and a mystery honoree for corn improvement promotion. Arlene Lowe leads queen candidates with seven high school girls attending in white.

Carl R. Oldfield Wellman Rt 4 Washington County IGA Carl T. Anderson Wellman Iowa Southern Utilities Iowa Southern Ed Dyas Ames Washington ‘County Winters Earl Scheurman Brighton Joseph Schantz Everett Hayes Merle Warner Congress Hotel Elmer Aller Keota Cecil Davison North of Washington Farm Bureau Arlene Lowe Crawfordsville High School Modelle Harbison Ainsworth High School Marianne Hobbs West Chester High School Cecil Irene Jones Washington Esther Smith Kalona Muriel Michel Welman Helen Anderson Virginia Moothart T. A West West Chester Thomassen Stafford Nicola and Harmon John H Wheelan Timmins Farmers Co-Operative Exchange C. J. Wolfe Ainsworth Washington County Farm Bureau W. Ee. Frame Keister Ceremory Andy Augustine R. L. Lytle E. Ray

Local players trek to Burlington last night

Five players including Stan Kiesey Walt Kiesey Ray White head Ralph Gibson Milbure McKay and Lee Holland traveled to Burlington for last night’s event.

Burlington Stan Walt Kiesey Ray Whitehead Ralph Gibson Milbure McKay Lee Holland

Corn Show Banquet Set With Godfrey Address

About 1856 people expected at Washington County corn show banquet Friday evening at 6:30. County Agent W. J. Roudabush says 49 sponsors, 49 farmers guests, plus about 30 more including nominated queen candidates. George Godfrey of Ames, assistant to Iowa State president, to speak at Congress Hotel宴.

Godfrey Washington County W. J. Roudabush Roudabush George Godfrey Ames Iowa State College Congress Hotel Lemmon’s Pharmacy Martin Westen Washington EE. M. Bridges Co

Iowa State Banks Reorganization Debates and Tax Bills

In Des Moines the House passed the second emergency bank bill for RFC purchase of preferred stock in reorganized Iowa state banks under federal law to insure deposits, sending it to the Senate where action on an identical measure was deferred. The session also considered a farm bureau gross income tax proposal with graduated rates, a fire department tax levy bill, and a gas tax shift to the secondary road fund. The Senate calendar highlighted a bill enabling RFC liens and up to 59 percent stock purchase, while another measure aimed to adjust bread weight rules to avoid court rulings.

Des Moines U.P Reconstruction Finance Corporation Iowa House Senate Farm Bureau Eneraer Tne Deatty-Bennett Writien Cunningham Polk Iowa General Assembly Clyde Herring Glass-Steagall Judiciary Committee Agricultural Department

Miss Virginia Baseler Plans Return After Visit

Miss Virginia Baseler of St. Louis, currently a week long guest of Rev. and Mrs. T C Meibohm, will depart tomorrow to return home.

Virginia Baseler St. Louis T C. Meibohm

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