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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1931

Page

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Legion to Use All Facilities to Aid Unemployed in Iowa

Des Moines reports outline plans by the American Legion Iowa department to mobilize posts and auxiliaries to combat unemployment this winter. Director Fred Keating says 512 posts and auxiliary units will back a statewide educational and outreach drive, coordinating with local welfare agencies and industrial leaders to preserve payrolls. The campaign will utilize newspapers radio and billboards and focus on education about resources and sound governance while remaining politically neutral.

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New Complication in Louisiana Today

Baton Rouge Oct 17 UP The Louisiana political burlesque grew more involved as Joseph, Shreveport contractor, was sworn in as U.S. senator. His entry stirred the mix as Huey P. Long and other senator-elects struggle to prevent rivals from seizing the executive mansion. One truck, a Studebaker, was licensed this week north of Riverside.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Joseph Shreveport United States Tand Guy Huey P Lane Unes Studebaker J. North of Riverside

Edison at Deathbed as End Nears for Great Inventor

West Orange N J October reports say Thomas A Edison remains at his bedside while doctors and family monitor his decline. Dr Hubert S Howe issued daily bulletins noting the coma deepening and an accelerated pulse as attendants say the end may come at any time.

West Orange Thomas A. Edison Hubert S. Howe Orange N. J Howe Indi Edison

All Car Owners Must Obtain Licenses Under Sheriff Notice

The sheriff warns that starting January first every driver must possess a driver's license. Unlicensed drivers will face arrest. Licenses apply to car owners and other operators. owners pay no fee while spouses and children must. Only about 300 licenses issued so far from an expected 12 000 to 15 000 countywide. Applications are under Sheriff Frank Kos’s direction.

Sheriff's Office Sheriff's of E Frank Kos Gpa Vadetean

Weather forecast for upper Mississippi and plains region

The outlook covers October 19 to 24 for the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys, northern and central Great Plains. Precipitation is scarce early in the week with general showers later. temperatures stay mostly above normal but may turn colder toward the end.

Mississippi Missouri Great Plains

Rotary Governor to Speak at Luncheon Next Tuesday

Rotary President Lloyd Morrison announces Roy Louden district governor will address the club at the Tuesday noon meeting. The weekly luncheon moves from Monday to Tuesday to accommodate the governor’s visit. In Waterloo a district court issued a temporary injunction restraining Peter L Marrelis from practicing medicine at the behest of George Lyman state health law enforcement director.

Lloyd — Morrison Washington Rotary Era Roy Louden Fairfield Waterloo Peter L. Marrelis George Lyman State Department of Health

Washington Cardinals Dominate Osceola In Fast Football Victory

Washington junior college Cardinals overpowered Osceola 19 to 0 at Case Field. The game featured a record aerial attack with 29 passes attempted, 13 completed for eight yard gains, and key interceptions by Kiesey and Davenport. Marshall threaded the scoring in the third period after an Osceola turnover, with Kiesey sealing the win late by returning a Davenport pass 25 yards for a touchdown.

Washington Junior College Cardinals Osceola Case Field Kiesey Washington Davasceola Cardinals Marshall Davenport Oscola Tillotson Little Watson Zika Fuhr Klesey Jim

Capone Tax Fraud Trial Goes To Jury In Chicago

Federal Judge James H Wilkerson delivers instructions as the Capone income tax fraud case goes to a jury of small town tradesmen in Chicago. U S Attorney George E Q Johnson sums up the government's case after closing arguments. The verdict hinges on whether Capone faces up to 32 years in prison and an $89 000 fine for evading taxes on a reported income of over a million dollars.

Ury Naios James J. Wilkerson Federal Building Chicago James H. Wilkerson Capone Income Capone Pinal Ans United States George E. Q. Johnson Ranester Johnson James I. Wilkerson Cal Tout

Kalona Golfers to Play Here Sunday

Kalona golfers travel to Marshalltown for a Sunday match with Washington players. Vic Westphal, tournament committee chairman, announced the event and urged Washington Country Club members to be ready at one o clock.

Kalona Washington Vic Westphal Om Nittee Washington Country Club

Pair Sentenced Taxes Reduced To Pay $500 Fine In Iowa Counties

Judge J G Patterson at Oskaloosa sentenced James McDonald and J loge to pay fines of $500 each and cover costs. They were jailed briefly, then released after paying. They faced a license plate charge tied to a Minnesota issued plate and a Studebaker. Police notes flagged past records but no major crimes found.

Iowa J. G. Patterson Butek Minnesota Studebaker Oskaloosa RC. Lees A. E. Baldrton

Mrs Morrow Considered For Husband's Senate Seat

The text notes rumors that Mrs. Morrow may be offered her husband’s Senate seat if he steps aside. It describes Mrs. Morrow’s background as wife to a man who achieved Mexican success, learning Spanish and gaining favor with locals. It suggests potential political maneuvering but lacks clear confirmation.

Mellon Unveils Credit Regulations to Aid Banks

Washington October authorities announced new rules to strengthen bank liquidity by allowing rediscounting of certain commercial paper and accepting notes from the National Credit Corporation as collateral. The move aims to ease frozen assets and attract more participants, with high grade paper and government bonds eligible for pledging. New York organized the Credit Corporation with Hoover's program, electing George M. Reynolds as chairman and Mortin er as president, along with several bankers as officers.

Washington Oct National Credit Corporation Federal Reserve Banks Secretary of Treasury Mellon Credit Corporation Treasury Federal Reserve Bank Credit Corportion Organizanie New York Th Credit Corporation Hoover Billion Dollar Credit Corporation Federal Reserve District Federal Reserve Bank of New York George M. Reynolds Rehairman Continental Uliness Bank & ‘Tenist Co Chicago Mortiner New York Trust Co Pre

District Audition Contest Sets Broadcast On WSUL

Miss Carolyn Hamilton county chairman for Atwater Kent radio audition announces a district contest to be broadcast over WSUL Iowa City at 8 o clock Thursday evening October 22. Four representatives from the county will compete two women and two men with Miss Helen Coffey accompanying all four contestants.

Carolyn Hamilton Atwater Helen Coffey Washington

Nation May Defy World Opinion

Washington reports debate over whether the United States will join global efforts to prevent war in Manchuria. The U.S. Senate has kept out of the League but may use League machinery to urge adherence to Kellogg Briand Pact. Japan and China are seen as weighing their options amid rising tensions and external pressure.

Washington Manchuria Armeentiss B. Gilbert League United States Senate Tokio Imperial Geneva Kengeki Yoshizawa Japa Council Sew Oas Ariside Briand

Miss Benda Buys Interest in Shop

Miss Benda announces she has purchased a half interest in Paul’s Beaute Shoppe where she has worked almost a year. She attended Iowa School of Beauty Culture at Des Moines and graduated with high honors. Formerly of Pleasant Plain, she is well known in the community.

Bertha Bem Paul Benda Iowa School of Beauty Culture Dew Moines Pleasant Plain

City Council Awards Contracts for Munition Plant Equipment

Within a month the city council awarded contracts for a new municipal light plant. The agreements cover the plant and its equipment, signaling progress on the local utility project this week.

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