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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1933

Page

1

Glass to Contest Blue Eagle Over Recovery Act

Senator Carter Glass of Virginia moves to challenge the constitutionality of the national recovery act at the next Congress session. Glass, a skeptic of the NRA since last spring, was noted as opposing the program, amid warnings of storm conditions for the country and amid AFL tensions.

Washington Carter Glass Virginia Roosevelt Treasury Bank Iz Senate American Federation of Labor Robert Wagner NRA Glass Blue Eagle Lynchburg

Fine Displays at Washington Stores

Washington merchants prepare attractive rail window displays for the all opening Thursday evening festivities. The event begins shortly after 7:00 with bands on hand. Shoppers will meet friends on the square as merchants showcase new fall merchandise despite shortages elsewhere.

Washington

Wheel breaks loose injures bystander in Shelby mishap

A rear wheel from a passing car came loose in Shelby and rolled about 300 feet across a road ditch and lawn. It struck a porch door and demolished a chair by a woman resting on a couch, narrowly missing serious injury.

Shelby Ella

Trinity Church Elects Officers and Plans New Schedule

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church elected Walter Oversen as chairman and Rudolph Wesaler as treasurer with Walter Schroeder re-elected secretary. New elders are John Kiden and Peter Jessen. Services start at 10 30 a m with Sunday school at 9 36 a m. Reports from the Iowa district convention were presented by Rev Meibohm and delegate.

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Walter Oversen Walter Schroeder Rudolph Wesaler Oversen John Kiden Peter Jessen Iown Missouri Synod of the Lutheran Church T.¢. Meibohm Kiben Eldora Wolf Hinek Wellman T. C Meibohm Louise John Biden Rudolph Wessler Billy and Alfred Wessler Meibolem

Washington county tax receipts show progress and remaining levy

County Treasurer Marion George reports year to date tax collections at 658 017 with September be- hind. The total levy was 831 232 94 leaving 173 215 uncollected. Rock Island railway tax about 40 000 still unpaid. delinquent list to be published mid November with tax sale planned for early December. Schools receive 99 979 allocate to Washington district 29 863 Washington city 13 613 95. County general 14 865 89 secondary road funds 27 045 622 state fund 19 821 16 soldiers bonus 4 498 28.

Washington County Marion George Rock Island Railway George Washington Washington City General County

Dr Calhoun to Speak at United Presbyterian Church

Dr Norwood J. Calhoun of Monmouth will give three evening talks at the United Presbyterian Church this midweek. He may be joined by former pastor Dr W C Williamson, 93, of Monmouth. Each night includes music and devotion with youth, men, and women leading sections.

Norwood J. Calhoun First United Presbyterian Church of Monmouth, Ill United Presbyterian Church W. C. Williamson D. D Monmouth D. C. Fulton Committee 1

Lespedeza New Forage Crop Demonstrated by Brighton Farmer

F. K. McClelland of Brighton, on the John Stewart farm northeast of Washington, is testing the new forage crop Lespedeza. He showed samples at the Journal office and sent another to Ames after a state agriculture school request. McClelland believes it has real potential, resembling alfalfa with heavier leaf growth, does not require lime, grows on poor land, and serves as good feed for cattle and hogs. Experiments across the country are supporting its value.

F. K. McClelland Brighton John Stewart Washington Journal Ames State School of Agriculture McClelland

Optometrists Meet Here This Evening

The Southeastern Zone of Optometrists holds its monthly meeting at the Congress Hotel this evening. Attendees from ten to twelve cities in the region are expected, with eighteen to twenty members present.

Argentine president visits Brazil amid goodwill tours

The passage recalls a visit by an Argentine president to Brazil aboard an Argentine battleship, met by Brazilian cruisers and air power. It contrasts grand gestures with the stark image of arming and weapons, noting speeches of goodwill followed by renewed arms buildup.

Santa Monica Cal Brazil

Important Iowa Supreme Court Decisions Await Rulings

A batch of important cases sits before the Iowa Supreme Court as the Oct convening approaches. Among these is a test suit challenging Iowa’s soldiers preference law filed by the state after Clint A. Allen, former bookkeeper for State Treasurer Leo J. Wegman, won a mandamus in Polk County. Wegman’s appeal does not challenge the law itself but asserts Allen’s discharge for incompetency.

Des Moines Lowa Ort Lowa Supreme Court Rh. W. Garrett Iowa Clint A. Allen Leo J. Wegman Polk County Wegman Allen Treasury Department State

Fifty Jurors Drawn for Next Court Term in Grinnell

Fifty petit jurors were drawn at the courthouse for the upcoming district court term, including 24 men and 23 women. They will report Monday at 1 39 afternoon. term opens Monday Oct 30 with Judge Hamilton presiding.

Court House D. W. Hamilton Jol Grinnell Mable Blick Eri. D. Crossett Pearl Casey C. V

Policies of Wallace Are Upheld

Ralph W. Smith state master of the Grange defends the federal farm program at the Grange convention in Grinnell. He praises Secretary Wallace and urges three recovery points: limit production, recognize Russia as a market, and stabilize the dollar or control inflation to aid farmers.

Smith Grinnell Ralph W. Smith The Grange Farmers’ Organization Wallace Henry A. Wallace Russia

Mayer Family Returns From Madrid Visit

Charles J. Mayer and his wife Mrs. J. L. Mayer along with Ed and Lena Mayer returned last evening from Madrid Iowa where they had been visiting for a few days.

Charles J. Mayer J. L. Mayer Lena Mayer Madrid Iowa

Iowa Liquor Commission to report on six week study

The Iowa Commission on Liquor Control met in Des Moines to hear reports on individual plans submitted earlier in the year. Each commissioner outlined findings from his study and the group reviewed plans from a public hearing held Sept 10. A final recommendation to form a statewide liquor control measure was to be drafted for a special legislative session.

Des Moines Iowa A Commission On Liquor Control Iowa Statehouse

Washington County Hospital Listed as Standard by ACS

Dr Franklin H. Martin says Washington county hospital is approved for the next year by the American College of Surgeons and placed on the national list of standardized hospitals. Iowa has 47 approved county hospitals with Iowa City University Hospital the largest at 1 040 beds and Washington county the smallest at 30 beds. 67 percent of 3 544 surveyed institutions were approved, reflecting strict requirements.

Franklin H. Martin Chicago American College of Surgeons Washington County Hospital National Organization of Surgeons Washington Hospital Ames Burlington Carroll Cedar Rapids Centerville Clinton Council Bluffs Davenport Decorah Des Moines Dubuque Fort Dodge Fort Madison Grinnell Hampton Iowa City Keokuk Knoxville Ile Mare Mason City New Hampton Oftumwva Sioux City Washington Waterloo Waverly University At Washington County Veterans Hospital Knoexville Lutheran Hospital

Washington merchants discuss possible store hour changes

A morning conference of Washington business leaders explored potential changes to store hours in light of upcoming retailer reforms. No decision was made, a committee led by H R Lund H C Ward and W Hedges will gather facts and report soon.

Washington H. R. Lund H. C. Ward W. ( Hedges NRA Ralph Scott Washington Club Ralph Dougherty

Melody Men to perform at Crone's store Friday morning

The Melody Men from WOC WHO will appear at Crone's store Friday at 11:00 for a modern music program and comedy. Prizes announced accompany the concert, promising an entertaining event for shoppers.

Melody Men Wocwho Jack Sprat Crone’s

Surgeons Endorse Patient Hospital Choice for Safe Care

The statement supports patient ability to select a hospital capable of providing safe and efficient care when illness requires hospitalization. It emphasizes physician approval and public access to informed hospital choice.

Gospel Meetings at Horseshoe Club Begin Tonight

Foursquare gospel meetings move from the South Marion tent to the Horseshoe Club building on the alley south of the square. Rev. W J Stevens leads the campaign. Dedication at 7 30 tonight with Miss East man and Miss House of Fairfield in charge Wednesday and Mr Stevens to speak Thursday.

Foresquare Gospel Marion Avenue Horeshoe Club W. J. Stevens Stevens

Holzworth Funeral Planned for Harper Victim

Funeral services for John H Holazworth of Harper who was killed in a Sunday night automobile accident will be held Wednesday morning at St Elizabeths Church in Harp.

John HH. Holazworth Harper St. Elizabeth's Church Harpit

Deepest Oil Well Reaches 10 440 Feet Depth

The deepest oil well in the country has reached a depth of 10 440 feet. No further details on location company or date are provided in the fragment.

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