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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1931

Page

8

Local News Briefs and Social Notices From Cedar Falls

Mrs A R Miller left for Evanston Ill after visiting relatives here. Mrs T E Nicholson of north of Washington visited her son Carl Nicholson and family. Miss Elizabeth G of Crawfordsville yesterday. Zait at Schmoeler Bros sees new fall suits and top coats. Henry Crooks of Crawfordsville was here on business. Local young men pledged to Alpha Chi Epsilon at Iowa State Teacher College Cedar Falls: Carlton Lytle Galefisher and Clarence Rain.

T. E. Nicholson North of Washington Carl Nicholson Elizabeth G Crawfordsville Sp Schmoeler Bros Jane Henry Crooks Crawfordsville Iowa State Teacher College Cedar Falls Carlton Lytle Galefisher Clarence Rain Alpha Chi Epsilon

Ten Years Ago Today items and market prices noted

A fragment lists sale prices for spotted polands around 49 dollars and hogs at 5.65. It mentions weather as mostly cloudy and colder tonight and notes readers can find the latest books at the news stand.

McDaniel

Iowans Laud Hoover Plan to Ease Money Shortage

A historical note shows Iowans praising President Hoover's scheme to ease the money situation. It mentions extending credits against gold supplies to push money into circulation and support general commerce. The text reflects early 20th century debates on monetary policy and credit expansion.

Local notices and visits roll through Crawfordsville

Mr and Mrs HJ Boles leave for Rock Springs Wyoming after visiting Dr and Mrs J C Tolee and relatives. Elizabeth Boles to Petersburg Virginia to attend Southern College Hall. Irene Mitchell of Crawfordsville visiting Mrs Jonnie Mitchell. Mrs Lester Duke and two children return to Grinnell after visiting Mr and Mrs A J Griffith. Raymond Anderson of Crawfordsville on business. Mrs John McConaughey of Mt Union shopped here. Mrs GB French and Miss Mary French visit Cedar Rapids to see Dr Paul French. Harry Irwin living at Colenso Annex while working with state banking department at Brighton Savings Bank. Dutch bulbs from Holland at Oetjen's Seed Store. Davis of on bust Harlan Cummings of Wayland visits. Helen Jones ill but improving. doctors determined illness not infantile paralysis. Read the Classified Ads.

HJ. Boles Rock Springs Wyo Whiting Grinnell A. J. Griffith Raymond Anderson Crawfordsville Schmoeller Bros John McConaughey Mt. Union French Mary French Cedar Rapids Paul French Harry Irwin Colenso Annex Irwin Brighton Savings Bank Alba Ness Holland Oetjen Davis Harlan Cummings Wayland Helen Jones DA. Jones

Hoover Plans New Program to Relieve Financial Strain

A federal plan outlined by President Hoover seeks broad relief measures including Fed bank liquidity, banker committees to unlock deposits from closed banks, and possible creation of a finance corporation. The NY Clearing House pledges 150 million dollars, with Treasury Secretary Melton signaling further funding. Congress may amend the Federal Reserve Act, and farmers could gain via government capital to land banks. Hoover to meet real estate leaders at 2 PM to discuss mortgage issues amid a joint statement urging unity.

Federal Reserve Banks New York Clearing House Association Ready Secretary of Treasury Melton Congress Federal Reserve Act Hoover War Finance Corporation

Bank Board Applauds Community Loyalty Amid Reconstruction

The Washington National Bank Board of Directors issues a public note of gratitude for local loyalty and explains steps taken with Federal Reserve and National Banking Department guidance to meet a potential panic. They emphasize duty to depositors and the community, warn against withdrawals, and urge continued support to aid recovery and avoid economic ruin.

On Journal Fea Federal Reserve Bank National Banking Department Washington National Bank Washington Washington County Mary

Oskaloosa Woman's Relief Corps Visit Noted in Washington

DF auctioneer in Washington reports that all five members of the local Woman's Relief corps plus Mrs B Schmitt attended the corps meeting in Oskaloosa. Other attendees from here include Mrs A R Schmoeller and Alma Dodds, with a luncheon and inspection by Mrs Schmoeller. Several visitors arrived from Chicago, including Mrs Miller and her daughter, and Mrs Anderson and daughter, now en route to Las Animas California to visit relatives and veterans.

Washington Iowa Woman's Relief Corps B. Schmitt Oskaloosa Ethel Stele Oleeta Stewart Longwell Schmoeller Oskaloosa Corps K. M. Miller Dauhter Mary Thomas D. Anderson Sevilla Jean Chiro Miller Blanche Guthrie Mildred Guthrie Mary Miller Las Animas Calo Carl Guthrie

Doctor Simmons Freed After Murder Charge Dismissal

Sioux City Oct 7 Dr Howard J Simmons was cleared today as Judge Miles W Newby dismissed second degree murder charges in the death of Dorothy Graham 22 a stenographer who died last March The case had alleged an illegal operation by Dr Simmons led to Miss Grahams death president county attorney Prichard had recommended dismissal

Sioux City Howard J. Simmons Dorothy Graham Prichard Miles W. Newby Simman Miss Graham

York City traveler arrives in town with friends for a visit

Murray Reed of York City arrives in California for the winter trip and spends a few days visiting with friends Mrs. Ella Meall and Mrs. Wabneeta Ingalls.

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