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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1931
Page
6
Keawash Conference announces the schedule with Dec 11 through Feb 26 dates. Richland Wellman Kalona Brighton West Chester Keota appear as host or visitor on each listed Friday date. Both first and second teams will play on every date.
Crawfordsville residents report shopping trips in Washington and Columbia Missouri. Emma Hesseltine spent time visiting Mr Hesseltines relatives in Washington. Farrel Young delivered lambs for sale in Chicago. Tommie Holmes and Clint Rhea worked on sawing wood. Jolly farm bureau ladies met to make a comforter for Mrs Cherryholmes whose home was destroyed by a tornado. Frank Sands and Etta Buxbaum accompanied by J R Lease traveled to Columbia Missouri. Lee Sands visited the Sands home. Everette Woodsmall worked this week. Dr Wilson of Winfield visited Frank Sands.
Spencer Oct 12 Theodore Ketelsen year old farmer was electrocuted today when his car veered from a highway north of Everly and struck a pole carrying high voltage lines. A wire fell into the car killing him instantly. Carl Roberts, a farmer, tried to rescue Ketelsen and was badly burned.
Ten years ago today and Secretary Fred Moore reported to the Rotary Club of the district convention held last week at Omaha. They were both delegates of the local club and outlined plans to select rooms for new patterns with a discount of 50.5. Weather notes predict cloudy tonight and Tuesday with rain probable.
The United States joins the League of Nations to avert war in Manchuria between China and Japan. Washington urges an amicable settlement while Japan resists US intervention, insisting on a Japan China negotiation only. The League Council prepares to act as tensions rise and Chinese demands call for withdrawal of Japanese troops.
Reports from Iowa City and Nanking detail evolving conflict as Japan advances in Manchuria and China under Chiang Kai-Shek resists invasion. U S officials weigh actions and Tokyo's stance amid international pressure while observers warn of broader risk to peace.
In Chicago Oct 12 United States District Judge James H Wilkerson postponed the contempt hearing for Phil D Andrea bodyguard of Al Capone until tomorrow morning. D Andrea was arrested Saturday after a river was found in his pocket as he left the federal building with Capone’s chief. He remained in county jail over the weekend after bail was refused. Capone’s income tax fraud trial began at 11 AM following D Andrea’s appearance before the judge.
Oskaloosa dispatches report an aged farmer, O K Stewart, awakened by a shotgun wielding bandit who demanded his savings then food. After receiving cash the robber ate fried chicken, cut telephone lines, and fled in Stewart's automobile.
Italy's foreign minister Dino Grandi will visit Secretary of State Stimson in Washington next month after French premier Laval finishes talks with Hoover. The trip signals continued diplomatic engagement as European leaders seek alignment ahead of broader European discussions.
Richardson of Wasl to leave Washington county hospital today after fall injuries. Mr and Mrs Paul Long of Keota welcome a baby girl born this morning at the Washington county hospital. W H Wells recently operated on at the county hospital left the facility yesterday. Various locals report rainfall totals of 1.25 inches and updates on visits to Moline Iowa City and town events.
The U S Supreme Court denied John Garcia of New Orleans a review of his appeal challenging the 18th amendment and the Volstead Act. He claimed handwriting evidence was illegally obtained and faced a sentence for liquor manufacture and maintaining a nuisance. The government argued prohibition validity was already upheld. The court also rejected a challenge that a federal agent may not search a suspect without a warrant. Earl Bess of Huntington W Va had an appeal on a three year sentence under Jones and Tariff laws denied.
Oyster shells serve five uses including shelling to aid spat settlement on beds, shelling as fertilizer and lime, and use in road building. The most important use is shelling which involves the shells’ sting to attract spat for attachment.
Denver resident Miss Gretta Williams mother Mrs John Williams visits Des Moines and Iowa University students attend weekend events. Marengo visitors Mr and Mrs Gordon Meeker travel after a sister's death. A fall illness of Dr M H Sartor’s mother noted. D P Macon auctions in Washington Iowa.
Miss Ala Heller from the University of Iowa visited Iowa City for the weekend while Miss Helen McCleery hosted guests at the H W McCleery home this week end including her parents Mr and Mrs George B Me of Waterloo.
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