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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1930

Page

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Strikes and Police Clash in Reichstag District

In Terlin a mass metal workers strike led to heavy clashes with police as 12 000 workers protested wage cuts. Eight arrests were reported including Greta Mildenberg a communist deputy who allegedly led attacks on milk wagons. violence spread to the Reichstag area with fascist deputies calling for freedom and repudiation of Versailles.

Terlin Metal Workers Reichstag Me Eichstag Heinrich Burening Mmen Greta Mildenberg Miss Midenberg Compiunta Grego. Strasfas

Gray Wa Lonser Deacesanst

Gray county notes moving and farm work report in Richmond Iowa and nearby areas. Families relocate on Dan Hesseltine place, and road work with BM Mohland on the tractor road crew. local residents attend kin visits and farm tasks while funeral services for Wallace Well are noted.

Howard McCreedy Jame Nicholson Charlie Green Smith Bros Qd Oats D. G. Wells Freda Marie Snyder Cedar Rapids E. P. Snider Jake Snyder

Tragic Accident Claims Young Lemmons Baby

William Dean Lemmons aged eight months died suddenly yesterday afternoon at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Lemmons of Washington Street. The infant appears to have strangled while awake on a bed rail and was found by his mother around 2 30 pm. The bed, used by relatives for years, proved fatal in an unforeseen accident. Funeral services set for 2 pm Saturday at L A Jones Funeral Home with Rev M LeFever officiating. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery.

William Eaddenec Irs Mons Washington William Dean Toont Evidentyone William Theast Gladys Dayton Mirone Fern Benn Fred Sheets Robert Sheets Fred Robert Poland Rosamond Redlinger Valley Sheets Charley Linegar LeRoy Tel Guy Black Coppie Eloise Dorothy Sheets Pred Sheets Josephine Otto Sheets Guy Black Albert Hahn Joseph Hahn Wishington

Legion Auxiliary Installs New Officers For Year

The Legion Auxiliary elected Mrs. Frank Kratz as president and named officers including first vice president Mrs. Walter Conner and second vice president Mrs. Tom Downing. A long list of committee chairs and an 1 o'clock potluck luncheon preceded planning for the upcoming Legion banquet and spring dedication of the Elm Grove soldier’s memorial.

Legion Auxiliary Harold Ross The Ular Frank Kratz Walter Conner Tom Downing Clarence Jacobs Charles Denison Clyde Putnam Harold Montgomery Russell Frink Ed Grayson J. J. Mayer Everett Burham Owen McGovern George Baker Howard Melride Poppy Russel Frink Boice Kurtz J.J. Minick Charles Clark Ale Weed Grady’ Dunlap Robert Brinton B. F. Bostwick, Jr Brown Preston EL H.W. Russell Fred Stewart J. L. Mayer R. D. Page Albert Wehr Spencer Reed Fred Downing Busine Ann Legion Elm Grove Cemetery

Army Deserter Links Bandits to Fort Sheridan Supply Depot

Lake County authorities received a confession from former Fort Sheridan soldier Lester J McAdrian who aids Chicago gangsters. He claims the gang stole a machine gun and 900 dollars worth of pistol ammunition from the Fort Sheridan supply house on September 28. He names leaders Bullet Joe and Conroy and ties his group to the murder of Alfred Lingle, a Chicago Tribune reporter, via conversations he overheard.

Waukegan United States Army Chicago Lester J. McAdrian Fort Sheridan Lake County Meadrian Alfred Lingle Chicago Tribune Joe Conroy Lingle

Funeral services for Fern Belle Renn held in Crawfordsville

Funeral services for Fern Belle Renn were conducted yesterday at the Methodist church by Dr AW Henke with a duet by Mrs Gladys Williams and Mrs Carl Hedges and accompaniment by Miss Mary Hunter. Burial was at Glen Grove Cemetery. Baptist women planned a rummage sale to raise about $50. Mary Prin and Mrs Paul Snaken were guests as well as Mrs R C Wilcox and Miss Gina Blaneht who each spoke at the business session.

Fern Belle Renn Methodist Church AW Henke Gladys Williams Carl Hedges Mary Hunter Wee Verle Lloyd Gallagher Delbert Kieth Wilson Edwin Kos Lawrence Heck Bln Grove Cemetery Mary Prin Tussel Frink Paul Snakenhere Washington Auxiliary R. C. Wilcox

Dates Set for Five Day Pheasant Season in 33 Iowa Counties

Deputy Game Warden FL Breitenbach and County Recorder Mrs. Helle Rice report a five day pheasant season in 33 northern Iowa counties. Dates are November 1, 5, 6, 14 and 15 with a daily bag limit of three birds. Hunting runs from 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. More hunters plan to travel to northern towns for the open days. Open counties include Lyon, Sioux, Woodbury, Monona, Osceola, O'Brien, Dickinson, Clay, Emmet, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Kossuth, Humboldt, Winnebago, Hancock, Wright, Hamilton, Worth, Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Hardin, Mitchell, Floyd, Butler, Grundy, Howard, Chickasaw, Bremer, Black Hawk, Fayette, Buchanan, Delaware, Winneshiek. Breitenbach notes federal limits place wild geese and brants at four thirds per day. duck limit remains fifteen.

FL Breitenbach Helle Rice W. B. Albert Iowa Washington Lyon Sioux Woodbury Monona Osceola O'Brien Dickinson Clay Emmet Palo Alto Pocahontas Kossuth Humboldt Winnebago Hancock Wright Hamilton Worth

Institute Held by the W C T U in Washington County

The county W C T U institute met yesterday at Mrs. J. Hawthorne’s home in Washington street. Speakers included Dr. Rose Butterfield of Indianapolis, health director, who cited doctors and Sir King George’s physician on alcohol. Other speakers were Rev. Pop Robins, Mrs. Ol Brumback, Dr. A W Henk, Mrs. Lula Cherry, Mrs. Clara Barker, and Mary Hofer. Washington county earned an efficiency ribbon and red star for full union sister quota. the Washington union received a blue efficiency badge for 100 points.

W. CT West Chester A W. Henk Washington Methodis Churcl Lula Cherry Clara Barker Mary Hofer Kaona Washington County Union

Local Notes from Ainsworth and Cotter Community

Bonnie Roeder and daughter Alles Joan of Iowa City attended a parish banquet at the Kelsey home with fine decorations and programs. Mr. Winfield Scott of Avoca visits cousin George Marr after more than fifty years away. Mrs. E R Lins attends a Missionary conference at Crawfordsville. Goffy buys a farm near Cotter and will move in spring. I G club meets Beenblossom home for a pot luck supper. Next meeting planned at Schroeder home. R H Paul hosts Maxwell and Potter families for a fried chicken dinner.

Ainsworth Bonnie Roeder Alles Joan Iowa City Kelsey ME. Ehures Winfield Scott Avoca George Marr E.R. Lins Crawfordsville Hunt Miss Campbell Mrs. Schroeder Schroeder R. H. Paul Maxwell Potter Pan Ita Rush Town City Hospital Abe Rush Dolores Hagin Wwe Ainsworth Hfe Lee Club Wm. Shalla Shalla Paul Ladies Aid U. Pi

Five Trapped in Snow Bank Dead of Cold

Regina Sask Oct 17 Five men trapped in a snowbank while attempting to reach the capital died. Their automobile stalled in a heavy drift last night and workers recovered their bodies today. A separate accident near Calgary claimed another life when Gabriel Delaney of Edmonton skidded into a drift and overturned. Regina residents joined search parties for Dora Gorenko a 12 year old girl who disappeared in last night’s blizzard as drifts and fierce wind stalled rescuers.

Reigna Sask Calgary Gabriel Delaney Edmpton Regina

Americans urged to rethink citizenship amid global woes

A Beverly Hills broadcast-style discussion surveys nations including Germany, England, France, and Spain, noting economic strains and leadership quirks. The speaker questions U S loyalty and urges readers to reconsider giving up citizenship in light of world troubles.

Beverly Hills Calif U.S Ching Russia Hitler Germany Ke Capelle Chicago France England Spain Haly Till

First Killing Frost Hits Region At 28 Degrees

The season’s first killing frost arrived last night with temperatures dropping to 28 degrees, the coldest yet this fall. The frost came later than usual and persisted long enough to allow corn to mature without frost damage.

School of Methods For Sunday Schools

The county council of religious education appointed a committee to organize a School of Methods for Sunday schools. Supt. JH. Poot chairs a group including Chad W. Brown Miss Ella Gordon Rev. D. Chalmers Fulton Leigh W. Soule. A meeting of church school workers is set for next Monday evening Oct 20 at 8 o clock to present the plan and gather interest.

County Council of Reigious Education JH. Poot Chad W. Brown Ella Gordon D. Chalmers’ Fulton Leigh W. Soule Sunda

Wayne C C Moorhy Correspondent Notes Local Socials

Wayne C C Moorhy Correspondent reports in Wayne C C Moorhy area Oct 15 with visits from W J Wilk of Des Moines and Pete Matson near Rome Tow to Jos Krantz home. Various dozen neighbors including Richard Davis four months old son of Mr and Mrs Willard Davis improves. Beulah stays. John Nickolaus, Elmer Hooper, P L Nickolaus appear in calls. stock sale by John Krantz. Norwood Jones from Chicago visiting.

Willard Davis Beulah Elmer Hooper Olds John Nickolaus Washington State P. L. Nickolaus J. A. Moorhead C. F. Korf Washington J. H. Jones

Blast rocks tall Los Angeles building injuring dozens

An explosion at an 11 story garment district complex in Los Angeles injured at least 40 people and caused about 1 million dollars in damage. Investigators suspected TNT presence from examined debris while labor strife and a possible ignition by a Mexican youth were debated. Damaged firms included Heverly Hills Brooks and Gray Bar Electric with surrounding buildings and sidewalks also harmed.

Los Angeles Galement Workers Sutter Heverly Hills Brooks, Inc Gray Bar Electric Stewart-Dawes Ok, Elevator Company MD. Connell Lanttera Iron Fame Works

Albia approves Sunday motion pictures vote decisive

In Albia on October 17, citizens approved Sunday motion pictures by a vote of 1,211 to 695 in a special election. Results were announced today.

Albia. In P—Citizeny of A'bia

Rabid Coyotes Terrorize Winnemucca Nevada

Rabid coyotes infested with rabies roam Humboldt County area near Winnemucca Nevada, snapping at any living beings and casting fear over residents as authorities monitor the unusual animal outbreak.

Winnemudca Humboldt Soun Y

Blanche and Zelma's Beauty Nook Opening Soon

Blanche and Zelma's Beauty Nook will open Tuesday in the Bailey Building near the Arnold Harbor Shop. Misses Blanche Spivacek and Zelma Moser, with prior beauty experience in Washington and larger cities, are redecorating the interior and preparing for a Monday announcement.

Blache Zelma Bailey Building Arnnold Harbor Lanche Spivacek Zalma Moser Washington

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