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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1931

Page

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Iowa Studies Problem of Unemployed Relief Plan

Des Moines reports on the Iowa committee on unemployment and relief shaping a winter aid program. Resolutions were amended by Gov Turner and a subcommittee. local relief via county boards is favored, with a contact from Iowa State College to organize local agencies. Some counties report adequate local care, while others note ongoing public works and fuel gathering efforts.

Des Moines Towa Committee On Dan W. Turner Towa J. W. Long County Boards of Supervisors Towa State College R. Hughes Jones County Wapello County Ottumwa

Turner urges prohibition vote during Iowa talk

Governor Dan W. Turner urged support for prohibition and general laws at a rally before the Women's Christian Temperance Union in Davenport Iowa He argued a referendum is unnecessary under current laws noting Iowa already enforces prohibition as the state law predating the Volstead act He reminded listeners of past dry sentiment and the long history of liquor control in Iowa.

Davenport Iowa Dan W. Turner Women's Christian Temperance Union Lowa Turner

Storm relief aid in Eur eka community names volunteers

In Noble on Tuesday a group of Eur eka men aided storm relief. Listed volunteers include W. R. Davison Frank Snider Chas Nicola Arthur Nicola Earl Nicola Amos Stout Earl Salt erhers Paul Weoper Wesley Branner Ed Potratz Frederick Potratz Sam Potratz Louis Fetes Jr Glenn Beenblossom Ward Essley Chester Halcomb Joseph Walter John Work W F Salterberg William Salterberg Howard Wagner Floyd Wagner Robert Potratz Louis Fetes and others likely to follow.

Eureka Noble W. R. Davison Frank Snider Chas. Nicola Arthur Nicola Earl Nicola Amos Stout Earl J. Salterhers Paul Weoper Wesley Branner Ed Potratz Frederick Potratz Sam Potratz Louis Fetes Jr Glenn Beenblossom Ward Essley Chester Halcomb Joseph Walter John Work W. F. Salterberg William M. Salterberg Howard Wagner Floyd Wagner Robert Potratz Louis Fetes

Guardsmen Return From Tipton Cattle Test Duty

Washington troopers arrive home from Tipton after guarding cattle tests in Cedar county. Captain Jay Brown reports 47 men back today, seven previously home. Camp demobilization reduces forces to about 250 remaining for a few days as National Guard units prepare to depart. Civil authorities seize leaders of opposing farm groups amid contempt and conspiracy charges tied to the bovine TB test.

Washington Tipton Cedar County South Town Avenue Jay Brown Iowa Teaders JW. Lenker Farmers Protective Association Lenker Win Fred” Butterbrodt Conker Paul Moore Ery Des Moines H. Ring Lenkers Motfit Park Findtey Cedaront

45 Boys Report at Y for Gym

45 boys reported for Junior and Cadet classes at the Y with regular sessions starting now. Washington swimmers fared well at Newton last night, losing to Newton 33 to ? The Newton meet is likely to return early November. Crandall took 3rd in 40 yard breast and 100 yard back. Darnell 3rd in 220 free. Allen tied for 2nd in several events. Hirst 4th in 44 points total. Davie 3rd in 100 yard free. Frederick and Crandall placed 2nd and 3rd in 20 yard back. Allen 2nd in 40 yard free. Wagner 1st in 20 yard English overarm and side underarm. 60 yard relay won by Washington team Shannon, Darnell, Davis, Knight. 300 yard relay won by Washington team Allen, Crandall, Wagner.

Washington Newton Crandall Darnell Allen Hirst Franklin Davie Frederick Wagner Davis Shannon Knight Bors Allen

Widow declares Ritchies not killers in Cannery case

Mrs Collings says Dr Leslie Ritchie and son William of South Norwalk Conn were not involved with the pirates who killed Benjamin. Investigators, aided by a press-funded trip, sought certainty. Ritchies deny charges as they plan action for damages against false arrest after a meeting with Mrs Collings and lawyers in Daytona Beach. A vaccination school for hogs is announced by County Agent Harold Montgomery with details at the farm bureau office.

Daytona Beach Fla Connecticut Collings Lillian Collings Leslie Ritcie Willian South Norwalk Conn Benjamin Ritchies Pir Ritchie Harold Montgomery Washington Farm Bureau Leslie Ritchin Vermont Netwalk Cont Benjamin P. Collings Stamford

Washington Cardinals Fall 2-0 to Burlington at Case Field

Washington outplayed Burlington in yards and possessions but failed to convert scoring chances. Key moments include Kiesey’s costly center snap and Ahrens strong defense for Burlington, while Marshall and Westermark produced notable runs and momentum for Washington.

Quan Kiesey Borum Burlington Morrison Brooks Fuhr Ahrens Marshall Washington Kiesey

John McCulley-Bishop Rohman Dies in Missouri

John McCulley-Bishop Rohman died Friday afternoon at his Nevada Missouri home. The body will be transported to Burlington for private funeral services Monday at 2 pm led by Rev. F. W. Rast Wood. burial will be in the local cemetery. A son Howard of Nevada and relatives from Ottumwa Kansas City Cincinnati attend. The family notes he was previously a stock buyer and partner in a market business, and a Washington Presbyterian church member.

John McCulley Nevada Milwaukee L.A. Jones I. A. Jones F. W. Rast Wood Howard Nevad McCulley Tom Bailey Ottumwa Maude Kansas George Cincinnati McCutley Elmer Well Orier and Speer Washington Presbyterian Church

Two Bandits Believed In Hidden Hideout

Duluth Minnesota October 3 two bandits were believed hiding in a secret retreat after a spectacular 58500 holdup of two bank messengers They seized 8101 in currency and 30000 in securities then abducted the chauffeur Clarence Ber and forced him to drive to Brookston where he escaped and alerted police about the mail pouches and robber escape.

Duluth Minn Beas Wee Peter Merstad Clarence Ber Brookston Berald

Lipton Funeral Planned in Scotland

Sir Thomas Lipton famed yachtsman and businessman dies at age 11? plans made for burial in Scotland with services at 2 30 P.M. Wednesday at the Southern Necropolis Glasgow.

London Thomas Lipton Scotland Glassow

Licenses issued for two cars in Kalona and Washington

During the week of September 28 to October 3 two cars were licensed. Mary Bontrager of Kalona drove a Ford Standard coupe and Lewis Warren of Washington drove a Ford roadster at the Court house. This reflected a notable drop in registrations. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Eland and their family from Labelle Missouri visited the L O Blake home this week.

Mary Bontrager Lewis Warren Washington Ted Eland Labelle, Mo 0. L. Blake

Primitive life in el paso telegram note

A terse fragment from El Paso Texas dated October 21 describes remote locals moving toward Mexico with limited features and no cigarette guidance. The writer criticizes primitive habits and lack of wood alcohol and credit purchases.

EL Raso Tex Mexico Civilia Pyorthea

Hal Williams Injury Sparks Assault Charge in Burlington

Hal Williams of Washington recovered consciousness after an altercation with Burlington youths following a junior college football game. His father filed assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury charges. five Burlington youths named Maxwell Gerdes Henry Hellenthel Ralph Morrison Whi Venghans Roy Hellen were reported involved. Williams spoke of not pushing charges, authorities may act. Burlington claimants deny, Williams asserts he was kicked. The incident risks school athletics and local junior college image. Separately at Newton Iowa fire at the Churchill hotel caused about 25000 dollars in damage with twenty guests evacuated safely.

Cardinals Washington Ahrens Burlington Marshall Kiesy Turner Mtna Hurlington Hert Williams Hal Williams Justice of the Peace Barber John Doe Haro Putnam Williams Tington Burtington Porter Maxwell Gerdes Henry Hellenthel Morrison Whi Venghans Roy Hellenthel al Sehach Stud State University Burlington Group Wi Mars Willams Burlington Junior College Newton Churchill Hotel

Bankers urged to form state holding company in Iowa

DES MOINEs Oct 3 Iowa corn price boosting committee urged bankers statewide to form a holding corporation to rediscount loans to farmers. Governor Turner to outline plan at meeting with bankers and insurers, with a broader effort to gather support from 10 corn belt states. Soeth proposed a holding company to liquidate loans in emergencies, easing farmer financing while keeping loans mostly within banks. The plan follows discussions with Gov. Turner after talks in Chicago, with hope for Farm Board relief and rising farm product prices. Weather outlook shows no heavy precipitation and near normal temperatures in the upper Mississippi Valley and plains.

Des Moines Iowa Turner Illlnois Missouri Minnesota Nebraska Wisconsin Kansas Ohio Indiana North South Dakota Orward Mark Soeth Corn Committee Emmett County Soeth Soothan Sooth Banks Insurance Company Chicago Federal Reserve Bank Federal Farm Board Benton County White

Mrs Anna Evans Dies in Chicago

Mrs Anna Evans died in Chicago at 10 15 last night after health decline. Born December 9 18 in York North Carolina she was a daughter of Crump and Minnie Crump and granddaughter of Henry Campbell. She moved to the area in 1924 and studied nursing in Provident Hospital Chicago. Survived by husband Merrel Evans and one son Merrel Jr, parents Mr and Mrs R Le rump of Washington two sisters and two brothers. Funeral plans set for Shermans Funeral Home Monday at two with Woodlawn Cemetery interment.

Anna Louise Evans Chicago York N.C Crump Minnie pbell_ Crump Henry Campbell Provident Hospital Merrel Evans Merrel, Jr R. Lerump Washington Neill Paul Sherman Woodlawn

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