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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1933

Page

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Washington Collegians Triumph Over Graceland 20-0

Washington college junior team defeated Graceland 20 to 0 at Lamoni as coach George Freshwaters notes a strong reversal in form after a 13-0 loss at Creston. Jackson, Jones and Fuhr starred on offense while Washington’s defense limited Graceland and controlled play in the final period.

George Freshwaters Lamont Creston Graceland College Washington Cardinals Freshwaters Burlington Junior College Jackson Fuhr Crone Jungbluth Graceland Lamoni Iowa Yellow Jackets Gracelanders Graeceland Red Shirts Freshwater Jones

Mrs Armstrong Dies in Chicago in 89th Year

Mrs Alice Armstrong aged about 89 died Sunday in Chicago after a weeklong illness. Her body will be brought to Washington for burial beside her husband Samuel at Woodlawn Cemetery. She was a Washington resident for years, trained at Washington High School in 1870, and active in the Presbyterian church. Surviving relatives include nephew Henry Yearich of Chicago and two nieces Mrs Mabel Frishbie of Chicago and Mrs Stella Jones of New York.

Garaldine Arnold George Kelly Kathryn Federal Grand Jury Chicago Geraldine Memphis Charles Ursehel Alice Armstrong Washineton Henry Yearick Sherman F. WW. Eastwood Presbyterian Church Woodlawn Armstrong Alice Yearick Ohio Sigourner Washington Washington High School Samuel Armstrong Jim Chicage Henry Yearich Mabel Frishbie Stella Jones New York

Enrolled Husking Meet At Palmer Farm Draws Keen Interest

Twenty contestants enrolled for a corn husking contest to be held at the Fred Palmer farm next Saturday forenoon. Only eight wagons are secured, prompting county officials to urge farmers within driving distance to offer teams and gear.

Fred Palmer William J. Roudabush Farm Bureau P. Mayes Clarence Shull Crawfordsville Alvin Hahn Ainsworth Willard Bell Washington Glen Hahn Cecil Davison Wayne Norman Richard Stephens Elmer Aller Keota Leroy Lenninger Brighton Sam Bowser Kermit Jones Warren Davis Nicholson Krantz Brothers Winfield Paul Widmer Raymond Rieh

Ada Simons Spends Day in Muscatine

Mrs. Ada Simons spent the day in Muscatine yesterday.

Ada Simons Muscatine

Trial Notices in 30 Court Actions

Trial notices filed by attorneys with the district court clerk mark cases on the term opening Oct. 30. Not all listed suits will reach trial. those tried will largely come from the notice list. Names include Dougherty v Kepper, Kloubee v Spreacker, Washington National Bank v Maxwell, Rice Stix Dry Goods Co v Curl, Temple v Houck, Morrison v Ed Review, Andrew v Washing ton Loan and Trust Co, and other civil actions across numerous parties and estates.

Dougherty Kepper Kloubee Spreacker Manatt Kepper Knotek Havel Washington National Bank Maxwell Sanford Tobin Roth Thompson Rice-Stix Dry Goods Co Curl Temple Houck Hay Admi Godfrey Morrison Spessard Alexante Sigler Ree Alexander Hradek Admr Richardson Ayers Hochstetler Sehmoeller Wright, Bates, Etc Meiiuein Farmers Savings Bank Ve Yougy

Mail Messenger Position Open at Post Office

The post office announced bids will be received for ten days for the mail messenger role. The job covers hauling mail between the post office and three railway stations using a light truck. Applications can be obtained at the post office following the resignation of Dow.

Wis Wil B Mal Messenger Postoffic Formic Dow

Roosevelt Pledges More Farm Price Increases and Gold Market Plan

President Roosevelt convened his financial advisers at the White House to refine plans for higher farm product prices, a government gold market, and a managed currency as part of broader economic recovery. He urged continued price boosts for farm goods and pledged further steps if needed.

Washington, PD Roosevelt United States White House Jesse Jones Reconstruction Finance Corporation Dean Acheson Treasury Henry Morgenthau Sr Farm Credit Administration

Rand olph Field and Garner Visit San Antonio Flight Talk

The report notes Vice President Garner and Mr Marley touring Randolph flying field in San Antonio praising its quality and beauty. It mentions Helly field and says Garner represents Uvalde in Congress for 30 years while others make speeches and politicians fish.

San Antoni Tex Garner Marley San Antonio Randolph Flying Field America Helly Field Arner Uvalde Congress Wable Dogs

Bowes Holds Place For Two Years In 608 Mem Sueni

Bowes, who has served as holder for the past two years, maintains the office as the 608 Mem Sueni confirms continued leadership despite recent changes in the position.

Ald Bowes

Iowa Subcommittee Examines Income and Sales Tax Reforms

A Des Moines based legislative subcommittee studies a proposed 1 percent personal income tax starting at 1 percent on the first 1400 of taxable income and rising with each bracket, plus a 1 percent to 2 percent top rate. The panel considers a 1 to 2 percent retail sales tax with a tax base shift from property to new levies, aiming to ease property tax burdens while facing internal disagreement. Readiness to finalize drafts ahead of a full committee vote remains uncertain as factions clash over the plan.

Ghey Sioux City Des Moines Iowa Port Dew Moline

Washington rural mail carriers report salary cuts

Two Washington rural mail carriers told the Journal office that reported salary figures are not exact. They note deductions from pay include a line item for the annuity fund and a 3.5 percent deduction. They say maintenance allowance remains one cent per mile, down from four cents previously. One carrier says it costs eight cents per mile to operate a route, leaving little profit despite basic pay figures.

Washington Cara Mail Journal Office Neares Edoon

Better Washington Club Meets Tonight

The October gathering of the Better Washington club is set for six o'clock this evening at the M. M. A. Tax revision measures will be discussed. Representative John Speidel and Supt J. H. Peet of the Washington schools will deliver addresses. Persons wishing to bear the discussion are invited.

Etter Washington Club John Speidel Supt J. H. Peet Washington

Exclude All Towns Less Than 2500 From Retail Code

Washington reports the 1933 retail code signed by President Roosevelt exempts small stores in towns of 2500 or fewer, with exceptions for chains and factories. The code bans selling below cost, aims to curb cheap labor products, and becomes effective Oct. 30 after NRA administrator Hugh Johnson explains cost-based limits and farm concessions.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt NRA Hugh 8S Johnson

Former Secretary Doak Taken Today

William N. Doak, who rose from a railway yard hand to secretary of labor in the Hoover cabinet, died at his Washington home today from a heart ailment. He served in the U S cabinet and was a notable political figure in 1930s labor policy.

Washington, D. C William N. Doak, Co

Corn Empire Day Set for Washington County Observance

Washington County plans Corn Empire Day. Iona is crowned corn king as production and value rise over 410 million dollars. Merchants urged to decorate windows with corn and stalks, placing displays by lamp posts, ready for Thursday October 26 statewide observance.

Washington Iona Washington County

Community room hosts dinner program for all without tickets

The discussion of a tax revision invites those without dinner tickets to join the community room for the program, which is expected to begin about seven.

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