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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1931

Page

1

Liberal shift across Europe signals conservative tide

United Press reports a broad swing toward conservative governments in Europe after elections and policy shifts. Britain moved from a socialist government to a censer influenced path, with France Germany Spain showing similar realignments toward center or reaction. London observers tie these trends to hoped economic stability, pound stabilization, tariffs, empire conference plans, and international conferences as Parliament readiness begins before Nov. 10.

United Press Britain Europe Russia France Pierre Laval Germany Mary Spain London

Thompson urges farmers to organize for cooperative gain

Columbia Missouri October 29 Sam I Thompson a member of the Federal Farm Board urged agriculture to organize and seek economic equality. Speaking to the Missouri Cooperative Council during Farmers Week at the University of Missouri he praised cooperative action over the past two years and urged farmers to stop competing with each other.

Columbia Fede Farm Board Sam I.thompson Federal Farm Board Thompson Missouri Cooperative Council College of Agriculture University of Missouri

Quarry Near Chester To Surface Eight Miles Of Road No 81

Crushed rock from a Chester area quarry will surface eight miles of primary road No. 81 from Wellman south to No. 21s. Langtitt and Company of Cedar Rapids won the $18,180 contract. Work to start soon with completion targeted by mid December if weather stays favorable.

Wellman Chester A. N. Kreyner Unis County State Highway Commission State Board of Ames Langtitt Nd Company Cedar Rapids State Road Commission Brighton Brest Kresmer Cedar Township Washington West Chester

Mrs Duncan Named Worthy Grand Matron Of Eastern Star

Cedar Rapids Iowa October 24 Mrs Edna Duncan of Cedar Rapids was chosen today Worthy Grand Matron of the Order Chapter of the Eastern Star Cedar Rapids echo as the next meeting place George Ward of Sioux City named Worthy Grand Patron Mrs Anna Blaylock of Grand Junction Associate Grand Marion Mrs Maude Bowers Orient Grand Conductress Mrs Mary Johnson Humboldt Grand Treasurer and Mrs Ada Thompson Marion Grand Secretary

Cedar Rapids Iowa Edna Duncan George Ward Sioux City Anna Blaylock Grand Junction Marion Maude Bowers Orient Mary Johnson Humboldt Ada Thompson

Opening address set for Huth district Christian Endeavor convention

George C. Magalin of Des Moines state field secretary will deliver the opening address at the Huth district Christian Endeavor convention. The event, hosted at the local Presbyterian church, features a Friday evening banquet at the United Presbyterian church and a full two day program with church societies from two churches and the Christian church assisting. Hamlin handles the first address at 15 dollars, with registration and a welcome ahead of a mixer.

Huth Christian Endeavor George C. Magalin Des Moines Christian Ender Presbyterian Church United Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor Societies Christian Church Vanivention Hamlin

Kiesey Expected In Game Tonight

Washington junior Kiesey returns from Bur ington with Troop F and is expected to play against Burlington Junior College Blackhawks. Layton’s absence due to war duties may limit Kiesey’s conditioning, but he is projected to see significant time as Burlington faces a strong punting opponent and aims to boost its Little Six title hopes.

Washington Burington Burlington Cardinals Burlington Junior College Blackhawks Kiesey T Brooks Aris Sturlington Brooks Rupert Layton Ine Poe Layton Griliron George Freshwaters Penn Blick Watson Brownning

Six Dead in Arkansas Road Crash Near Marion

Six persons died and 33 were injured when a trailer broke from a motor truck and plunged down a six foot embankment near Marion Arkansas. The dead were from Mjetta Mississippi. A two year old Alton Nichols died later in Memphis hospital. The crash occurred en route to the Silman plantation north of Marion.

Marion Ark M Jetta Miss Mssissippi Silman Rang Amon Hal Vz Wiley Nichols Ome Atlen Alvie Comnisters Herbert Dilmore Memphis Alton Nichols Perry Eason Njuries Eason

Letters Sent to Depositors in Washington Bank Plan

A committee leading stock subscriptions for a new Washington bank has informed depositors of the closed Commercial Savings Bank that over 40 400 has been subscribed toward capital stock The letter explains the new bank aims to serve depositors and liquidate the old bank jointly with state banking department Encouragement to depositors to invest small sums is given with emphasis on early returns and community benefit The committee has spent two weeks on the campaign and invites interested persons to call at squatters on the west side square Also noted is a local social note: Mr and Mrs N D Anderson Mrs Alva Whetstine and L Crawford plan to move to Kansas City for the weekend

Washington Cetuin Caital Th State Banking Department Umge Tiew Bank Rew Bank West Side Ity N. D. Anderson

Wayne Norman Wins County Corn Husking Contest

Wayne Norman of Ainsworth won the County Corn Husking Contest at Stephens farm, husking 1775.1 pounds net in 80 minutes. Contestants included Dick Stephens, Scott Willey, H. Brenneman, and others. officiating judges, crowd of 200, shotgun start at 1:31, with rules on gleaning and penalties for husks and missed ears.

Wayne Norman Ainsworth Stephens Farm Stephens Aingworth Nevada Iowa Dick Stephens Scott Willey Henry Waxenknecht H. Brepneman C Davison Washington E. J. Aller Kenta F. Bikley Riverside Henry Kneeht Era Brenneman Willey Davison Aller Norm Warenknecht Igby Macon Lloyd Walker Walter Hirown Montgomery Wayne Norman

Navy Day and the rush to build ships in wartime

The excerpt reflects a wartime mindset with Navy Day celebrations and a push to accelerate ship construction. It notes increasing appropriations, urgency for rapid production, and comparisons to England retaining naval value while relinquishing financial dominance.

Heverly Hills England

Dad's Night at HI-Y Club Hosts Sons Dinner Play Night

Wee Ray reports Dad s Night at the HI-Y Club where about thirty fathers enjoy dinner and entertainment by their sons. The Evening featured play reading of The Man in the Bowler Hat with Ed Kriffith in charge. A Hewenstom influenced production delivered a mystery filled with costumes and villainy. The HY club notes growing membership and strong interest in the program.

Lie Lave Bes Welch Ed Kriffith Junior Boles John Mary Bol Hanson Ton Witton Putnam Rob Shannon William Stewart Duke Kendig Injeemself Om McElhinney The

Hoover Donates 5000 to San Francisco Community Chest

President Hoover, described as resident for the San Francisco Bay region, sent a 5000 dollar donation to the San Francisco Community Chest after a request for a statement for test workers. A telegram from Lawrence Richey conveyed his support, urging the subscription as a sign of backing. The report notes county residents traveling to participate in state and national events, including a corn husking contest in Iowa and a national contest near Grundy Center.

San Francisco Hoover San Francisco Bay Region

National corn credit plan eyed to aid growers

Preliminary steps toward forming a national corn credit corporation were disclosed by Earl C. Smith of the Illinois Agricultural Association. The plan would provide loans to growers to store corn and hold it off the market until prices rise, with participation from farm groups, the Federal Farm Board, and banks.

Chicago National Credit Corporation For Earl C. Smith Ilinois Agriculture Association Smith Middle West Federal Farm. Board National Grain Corporation Chilcago Corn Credit Corportion Wee Forn Cherepromsuerses Federal Farm Board Orn Earl C Stith Illinois Agricultural Sociation C.K. Huff George S. Milner Farmers National Grain Corporation C.K. Hearst Town’ Farm Bureau Federa On George A. Ranney Vic International Harvester Company Mark W. Woods Nebraska Stanley Resa Poceral Ee Sel The Con

Troop F Cavalry Members Return Home From Burlington

About fifteen members of Troop F, 113th Cavalry, arrived home after discharge from service. The group includes Washington junior high and high school students and several men with families who earn more at regular jobs than from the state. Des Moines County tests on cattle remain ongoing for a week or ten days, with most troops still stationed in Burlington. Roughly 600 cavalry remain for the testing period, while Troop E Ottumwa is excluded. Mrs. T. A. Michels’ parents from Tipton visited the local area yesterday and today.

113Th Cavalry Burlington Washington Des Moines County Des Moines Ottumwa

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