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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1931

Page

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United States Observer Joins League Council Session

Wrentiss Gilbert, U.S. representative at Geneva, sat as an observer in the League of Nations council in Neva Ohio to monitor the Japan China dispute over Manchuria. He attended the session without voting rights as the council reconvened to address the potential war threat.

Neva United States League of Nations Council Japan China Manchuria Wrentiss Gilbert United Stationsular Geneva Green Horse Shoe

German Sunday Service at St Pauls Church Washington

Rev Carl W Klein of St Pauls Evangelical church announces the morning service Sunday at his Washington church will be in German marking a return to German language worship after a long period. Specially invited attendees are urged to participate.

Carl W. Klein St Paul's Evangelical Church Washington Nni Klein Terest

Vote Indictment of Bishop Cannon in 1928 Case

Federal grand jury indicts Bishop James Cannon of the Methodist Episcopal Church South on 19 counts under the federal corrupt practices act. Ada L. Bourroughs, Cannon's political secretary, is named in the same indictment. Charges allege violations related to funds donated to anti Smith Democrats during the 1928 presidential campaign and failures to account for funds in House reports.

Washington James Caran Methodist Episcopal Church South Ada L. Bourroughs Cannons E. C. Jameson New York Capitalist Miss Burroughs anti-Smith Organization House of Representives

Welsh Singers to Appear at Junction Columbus Concert

The Welsh Imperial Singers, same group seen in Washington, will perform at Columbus High School in Junction October evening. Admission is 30 ts with no reserved seats. Sponsored by the Junction Presbyterian Church Men’s Brotherhood class.

Washington Colmbus High School Columbus Men's Brotherhood — Clas Junction Presbyterian Church

Iowa Highway Plans Graveling on Primary Road 81

Iowa Highway Commission announced graveling plans for primary road No. 81 running from Wellman south 8.3 miles to No. 2 near West Chester. Bids for surfacing will be opened Tuesday with potential work starting this fall or next spring. Also new paving on primary 181 between Haskins and Overside opened, with one way traffic in places as work continues.

Wellman West Chester State Highway Commission Ames Highway Board Haskins Kreymer Lkely Fowa Ity Sauurdas de Consteuetion Milwaukee Rail Way

Synod Meeting Set At United Presbyterian Church Here

The next meeting of the Synod of the United Presbyterian Church will be held in Washington. Rev D C Fulton and Everett Stewart report from the 1331 meeting. Rev R A Foster of Keota to moderate opening sermon in October. College Springs delegates, including Rev D C Fulton and Rev Robert McCune, elected to represent the church on the state university board. Tarkio College dedication included with Dr J Knox Montgomery giving main address and honorary degrees to Rev J E Bradford and Dr P Knox Montgomery. Opening sermon at the synod by Rev Willard Wylie of Newton.

United. Presbyterian Church Washington D.C. Fulton Everett Stewart R.A. Foster Keokth College Springs Robert McCune Cedar Rapids Muskingum College Ohio Robi M. Montgomery D. D Tarkio College Tarkio 3. E Bradford Chitcago P. Knox Montgomery

Warn on Traffic Laws Emphasized by Justice of the Peace

Justice of the Peace W E Barber tells Journal the need for strict adherence to new traffic provisions. The rules require trailers over 1000 pounds to display license plates and a weight plate, and mandate lights on vehicles including wagons. In Iowa six months there were 51 accidents from horse drawn vehicles with lights off, seven deaths and 21 permanent injuries, underscoring the safety push.

Justice of the Peace W.ee Barber Towa

Cardinals Meet Osceola Tonight

This week's home football game features Washin and Osceola Junior College at Casefield. Washington will start with changes from ineligible players Turner and Montgomery while Freshwaters prepares a strong lineup. Osceola, noted for scoring and defense, recently defeated Albia and is expected to provide a tough match for a large crowd tonight at eight o'clock.

Washin Osceola Junior College Casefield Washington Turner Montgomery Freshwaters Osceolans Oserola Albia

New Bank Planned for Washington Area

Plains to organize a new bank to replace the old Commercial Savings bank. A YMCA committee, including farmers and business men, was appointed to sell stock and push for a strong regional bank within days. Trustees and district court approval aim to maximize depositors’ returns as liquidation of the old bank proceeds.

YM. C. A Epost Kis

Plans for C E Convention in Pella area

Rev Henry Jacobs of Pella district leads local youth in planning a Christian Endeavor Convention to be held November 6 and 7. State president Hubert Utterback of Des Moines and state VP Rev Mulder of Pella will participate with Miss Williams of Washington and Paul Gorham giving welcomes. Leigh Soule will speak on Washington University Mt A recreational, with social events and a Friday registration. About 200 youths expected. hosting churches include Presbyterian and United Presbyterian. Reception committee members are Stanley Baird Everett Simpson and Leona Parcel.

Henry €. Jacobs Pela Towa Christian Endeavor Society Ung Mae Nudge Hubert Utterback Dy Moines Mulder Pella Williams Washington Colina South America Paul” Gorham Hetter Washington Club Leigh W. Soule Washington Fy. Mt United Presbyter Church G. ED. Lowing Presbyterian Shared Christian Endeavor Societies Christian United Presbyterian Presbyterian Stanley Baird Everett Simpson Leona Parcel

League Arbiters Wield Weary Manchuria Tensions

The League of Nations Council in Geneva faced sharp exchanges as two of three delegates clashed over Manchuria. Dr Alfred Szey China’s representative interrupted Kenkichi Yoshizawa Japan’s delegate to accuse Japan of unwarranted acts, while U S Consul at large attended Cannell’s Peace efforts, signaling ongoing diplomacy amid Sino-Japanese strains.

Manchuria League of Nations Council Geneva Alfred Szey China Kenkichi Yoshizawa Japan Prentiss Ilorts U.S Mini Cannell

Religious Play Set for Wednesday Presentation

The district drama department presents "The Mock" in the disk school auditorium next Wednesday night Oct 21. Supt J H Peet stars as Simon Peter with Mary Hamill as author and Mrs C S Williams directing. The third school orchestra provides music with enhanced lighting and authentic costumes.

Disk Scohol Elit Drama Department Supt J. H. Peet Simon Peter McDaniel Mary Hamil George Arliss Hamilton C. 8. Williams Washington Junior College Town State

Veterans Sons Name Officers for New Year at Camp Meeting

Col D. Palmer Camp of the Sons of Union Veterans elected officers for the year. JH Kennedy named commander with George K Burham senior vie Jor vie D Lowash junior vice RL Stewart treasurer W E Barber secretary and W Boyer Walter Klewse and William McConaughs elected camp cornell during yesterday evening’s rating.

D. 4. Palmer The Sons of Union Veterans JH. Kennedy George K. Burham Jor Vie D. Lowash Stewart W. E. Barber W. Boyer Walter Klewse William McConaughs Cornell

More Fish Put In Stream In Crooked Creek

Breitenbach deputy game warden reports hundreds of fish placed in Crooked Creek this week. The consignment includes 16 cans of channel catfish five inchers, one tank of catfish six hundred, and 800 bullheads. Bees attack a valuable cow owned by Johns railway agent Creek near here. the cow died despite veterinary efforts. The Montana School of Mines enrolls over 218 records before opening. new enrollment exceeds old high mark.

HL. Breitenbach Crooked Creek Johns

Burglars Take Watches From Home In Late Night Theft

Dave Wallingford reported to police today two watches were stolen from his home last night. Burglars believed to be after money found none and left with the watches. Mrs A B Swift is reported ill and has been fasting for two weeks. The Interchurch Council service occurred last Sunday.

Wellhoe Scapa Jutland Cowes Isle of Wight Canada Dave Wallingford A. B. Swift

Capone Silk Underwear Argument Mirrors National Mood

Beberhy Hills reports that government lawyers argue about silk underwear in Capone case as a symbol of extravagance. The jurors’ reactions are seen as potentially the most damaging evidence, reflecting broader public concern with luxury and crime.

Beverhy Hills Cal Capone

Henry County cattle testing nears end amid guard presence

A crowd of over 300 farmers greeted Sheriff Gilber Murray in Des Moines county as he urged enforcement of the state tuberculosis testing law. Henry County tests near completion with guards protecting operations. Officials warn farmers resisting tests will face penalties, and county attorney Clyde Vance is involved as cases against Grinstead and Thornburg persist.

Burlington Sherif Gilber Murray Des Moines Jake Evers Nan National Guard Murray Everman Des Motnes Onty Farmers Protective Assocition Henry Atl Park A. Findley Th Findley CliFord Vance Jon Grinstead Troyd Thornburg

Bank Robbery At Rock Iowa Ends With Vault Lockout

In Rock Iowa an assistant cashier Philip Oden defied three bandits and locked the vault door. The robbers forced cashier W. J. Lindaman to the floor while taking about $900 in cash. The trio fled in a waiting car with Kansas plates toward Minnesota.

Lit Rock Iowa First National Bank Phulip Oden Oden Sted W. J. Lindaman Minnesota Kansas

Demons Fall to Centerville in Hard Night Clash

Washington High fails to score as Centerville powers to a 13 0 win at Centerville night contest. Center Ville takes early 13 point lead on Perry to Sparks pass and a Mel Conville run while Washington shows stout defense late. Captain Lester Jones and McConville star for Centerville as Washington suffers first defeat of the season before about 2900 fans.

Washington CenterVille Washington Crew Perry Sparks Mel Conville McConville Lester Jones Bee Kupka Young Leeper Raymond Endicott McElhinney Matt Perry Dusenberry

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