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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1931

Page

1

Washington National Bank Pays Depositors on Demand

Washington National Bank announces it is prepared to pay all depositors on demand in full. Directors affirm the bank is on an absolutely safe foundation and no depositor will lose any deposits. The note comes as Commercial Savings Bank and Washington Loan & Trust are reorganized to protect depositors, with the bank aiming to maintain daily community banking services.

Commercial Savings Bank Washington Loan &Trust Company Wington National Bank H. B. Knight Washington National Wil Smouse Williams D. D. Sherman R . Ty Joe Link R. L. Lytle J. M. Bratton C. C. Wilson Col J. Wilson Jenny Washington Nati Bank Washington National Bank V. J. Ross The Washington County

SERS WIL Whos Says hoover debt moratorium debate

A fragmented Washington note reports big bankers arriving from New York to lobby President Hoover for a debt moratorium extension. They argue to cancel all or part of debts, while critics say it would curb philanthropy and worsen repayment incentives.

Paso Tex New York Daily Hoover

Phillips Child Dies After Three Month Illness

Keith Newton Jamps, four miles northwest of town, son of Carl N. Phillips and Vera Palmer Phillips, died at 6:20 this morning after a three month illness. Born August 6, 193, he is survived by his parents and one sister. Services set for 2 PM Tuesday at Sherman's Funeral Home with Rev. D C Fitton officiating. Burial at Elm Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at Sherman's tonight or tomorrow before the funeral.

Keith Newton Jamps Carl N. Phillips Vera (Palmer) Phillips Sherman D.C. Fitton Elm Grove Tespeets

Summit program yields stories and social notes

In Lexington correspondent notes Friday evening events with Joy Rekhardt, a story about a father and thirty two apples, and mentions of Mrs Milo and Mr Matthess visiting Washington. In Salem Kansas a mail carrier known as Shorty Story prides his route, recently buying paint and giving his mailboxes a fresh coat with names.

Exington Joy Rekhardt Milo Psently KE. B. Young Mitford Anderson W. W. Matthess Washington Clarence Timmons Elover Will Brow Everett Rem Salem Kan Shorty Story Here

Washington National Bank Telegrams Pivot to Support Cedar Rapids

H B Knight of Washington National Bank Cedar Rapids Iowa reports neighbors closing and pledges full backing. He notes City National Bank stands ready to lend assistance to meet customer demands, praising the recipient bank’s solid board and cash position.

Neighbor Bank City National Bank

Flight Ended In Wenatchee After Pacific Crossing

Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon Jr landed their Belanca monoplane in Wenatchee ending one of the era’s great air journeys from Salishire Beach Japan. They faced fog and rough air but landed safely after a 40 hour plus flight and planned a new nonstop flight toward Dallas for a second prize.

Wenatchee, W Clyde Pangborn Hugh Herndon, Jr Bellance Salishire Beach North Pacific Herndon Herdon America Pangborn Opal Pang Spokane Wenatchee Holse Orn Salt Lake City Japan

Burlington Man Hellenthal Bonded After Assault Charge

Roy Hellenthal of Burlington was released on $1000 bond to answer to an assault with intent to inflict great bodily harm charge stemming from a Friday night scuffle with Hal Williams on the square. Hearing set for next Saturday morning before Justice Barber. Williams, hospitalized for concussion, shows slow improvement though remains conscious and expected to stay several days. Williams’ damaged eye is improving. retina hemorrhage noted but vision improving.

Roy Hellenthal Burlington Anges Hal Williams Washington Hellenthal Harold Putnam Turlington Justice of the Peace Justice Marber Williams

County Audition Contest Slated At Washington High

The public is invited to attend the county audition contest at Washington High School auditorium Tuesday afternoon at 4 30. Any Town resident aged 18 to 25 may enter. two women and two men may be selected to advance to state, district and national contests. Miss Carolyn Hamilton is county chairman. A separate note mentions Lawrence Mi traveling from Town to Spokane at high speed during a weekend trip.

Atwater-Kent Washington High School Carolyn Hamilton

Cow Testers Move to Muscatine for Tuberculin Testing

Tipton dispatch reports state veterinarians moving from Cedar to Muscatine County to conduct bovine tuberculosis tests with 200 National Guardsmen deployed from Camp Moffitt to Muscatine. Sheriff Nesper requested protection amid rumors of farmer resistance as Governor Findley authorized troop movement and Brig. Gen. Park A Findley commands from Camp Moffitt.

Drs Mom Ost Dan W. Turn Findley Muscounty National Guard FB. Nesper Musatine County Thar County Nesper Sherif Protectio Nesper Muscath County W.H. Bailey Camp Moffitt Cedar County Muscatine County Halley Muscatine Tipton Camp Moffit Edar Muscsine County Park A Findley Camp Moftit

Two Columbus Women Injured In Highway Crash Near Columbus Junction

A two-vehicle collision on primary highway 76 near the Daniel McKay farm injured Mrs. Frank Darrow and Mrs. A C Pedderson of Columbus Junction. The Fedderson car carried Mr and Mrs A C Pedderson and Mrs Darrow returning from Wapello. Mrs Darrow suffered back injuries and Mrs Fedderson bruising. both were sent home. George Shortridge, driver of the Burlington rental car, and his family were uninjured. Sheriff George Oaks reported no charges. investigation continues. Nearby, five new judges at the apple pie contest could not decide, prompting a hungry tally boy to award the prize to Mrs G Strunz.

Umbus Junction Frank Darrow A.C. Pedderson Fedderson Burlington Daniel McKay Farm Dro Columbus Junction Wapello George Oaks Louisa County Shortridge New York Exposition of Women’s Arts and Industries Frances de Grass G. Strunl

Bank Closing Prompts Reorganization Hope

Commercial Savings Bank announces closure by board order to protect depositors after persistent withdrawals. State banking department notified. board aims to reorganize and reopen, asserting assets justify full repayment with little loss. Washington Loan and Trust Co. echoes action, closing this afternoon to protect depositors while planning continued operation and reopening.

State Banking Department

Mrs Tom Palmer Dies. Rites Planned in Washington

Mrs. Thomas Palmer aged 66 died this morning at her home on route 1 near Washington. Funeral services set for 2 30 Wednesday at L A Jones Funeral Home. She was born Lyda Lip on July 15 1885 in Ypsilanti Michigan. Survived by husband and children RE Shultz Alec Aanna Alma Berry Newt Huffman William Palmer sixteen grandchildren and one brother Frank Heath. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery.

L.A. Jones Thomas Palmer Iren I Hess Route 1 Washington Palmer Lyda Lipo Ypsilanti Mich Benjamin Heath Martha Gregg Stockton Nebr Columbia Christian Church iHaiden Childr RE. Shultz Kansas City Alec Aanna Centralia Alma Berry Wichita, Kans Newt Huffman Columbia, Mo William Palmer Frank D. Heath Superior Woodlawn,emetery

Mrs W Skinner Taken By Death

Mrs Walker Skinner of Long Beach California died after a weeks long illness and recent surgery. Born Emma Sproull in 1861 near Ridgeway Pennsylvania she was the oldest of four children. She lived in Washington before marrying and moving to Pawnee City Nebraska Des Moines and finally Long Beach where she resided with her husband. She is survived by her husband a sister Mrs C H Keck of Hollywood and a brother J M Sproull of Los Angeles. Burial will be in Long Beach cemetery.

Walker Skinner Long Beach Calif Emma Sproull Ridgeway Pennsylvania R. 8. Sproull Washington Tol 3Kluner Pawnee City Nebraska Des Moines California C. H. Keck Hollywood J. M. Sproull Los Angeles It's. Sprouli

Dr Witzigman Opens Work Here as New Pastor

Dr Frederick Carl Witzigman becomes pastor of Washington Methodist Church and preaches his first sermons to large congregations. His career spans the Upper Iowa Conference including six years as Waterloo district superintendent and four years at Cedar Rapids Trinity Church. Mr and Mrs Walter Darnell move from 602 North Lawn to 624 East Second Street.

Frederick Carl Witzigman Washington Methodist Church Witigman Upper Iowa Waterloo Witzigman Trinity Church Cedar Rapids Walter Darnell North Lawn Avenue East Secondtreet

Hubert Cline Hurt In Accident Near Washington County

Hubert Cline, 28, injured in a late Sunday crash on primary road No 2 west of Tow He swerved into a ditch when one wheel left the pavement into soft dirt and the car skidded into the ditch He sustained a brain concussion multiple bruises and a nerve injury in an arm An attending physician said the injuries are not dangerous He was found unconscious by passing motorists and taken to the hospital Cline had moved here from Texas.

R. Kimura Qakazaki Japane Japan United States Kimura Pangborn Dallas Trattie Hubert Cline Washington County Sar Cline Texas

Washington Bank Closings Prompt Protective Shutdown

Shortly after noon today the Commercial Savings bank and the Washington Loan and Trust company closed their doors voluntarily on orders from their boards. Officials say both institutions are solvent and depositors will be protected. The closures aim to prevent heavier withdrawals amid bank troubles in nearby cities. The National Bank remains unaffected and urges customers not to withdraw funds unnecessarily to aid the emergency.

Commercial Savings Bank Washington Loan &Trust Company National

Savings Bank of Brighton Closes Doors in Voluntary Action

This afternoon around 2 o clock the Savings Bank of Brighton closed its doors in a voluntary action by the board of directors. D. B. Peters, the cashier, stated the closure was protective and voluntary.

Savings Bank of Brighton D. B. Peters Anndi

City League Meets Thursday Evening at City Hall

The Wilt City league opens its season with a 7:30 p m meeting at the city hall. Delegates to the state convention in Des Moines will be elected. Rev C W Klein calls the gathering and aims for a strong turnout. Mr Pred Mauthe and Mrs Perry Hayes plan a California trip by car with Will Todd to drive them.

Dew Moines C. W. Klein Pred Mauthe Perry Hayes California Willis Todd Lile

Son of EE Cline Victim in Washington Accident

A young man, son of EE Cline, senior manager at the Washington International Company, was on his way to Washington after a hunting trip in the countryside when an accident occurred. He had been hunting squirrels and pigeons nearby.

Texas EE. Cline, Mana Washington International Company Washington

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Federal Reserve Sers Wil the Roper Phillips Exington W. W. Mathes Iowa Cedar Rapids National Bank Clinton Washington, Iowa A. Anderson the City National Bank Pacific Wenatchee, Wash Thomas Lipton Scotland London Por He University Lawrence Mi Towa City Columbus Washington Loan & Trust Co Washington Loan and Trust Company Trust Department Tom Palmer W. Skinner Ome Palifornia Washington Loan, Trust City League
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