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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1931

Page

1

Resistance from Farmers Delays Cattle Test at Batavia

State veterinarians under compulsory tuberculin testing faced a 75 farmer crowd at Robert Foreman’s farm east of Batavia as Sheriff Stansbery and militia refused to test cattle without militia support. After debate, vets and sheriff left without testing. Des Moines evacuation begins with guard withdrawal, about 600 militia to return home by tomorrow night.

Batavia Towa Robert LE. Stansbery Jefferson County Des Moines Stanshers Foreman W. 11 Bailey

Brighton Woman Poison Death in Brighton Home

A Brighton woman died after ingesting poison used for spraying a chicken house. Family rush to aid, physician efforts failed. She previously known as Reed, survived by husband and infant, with services set at 2 pm Saturday at the home with Dr. Whiting officiating. Burial in Sandy Hook cemetery.

Brighton Stout Belock Houshlin Hushani Hier Pat Dr. Whiting Presbyterian Church Sandy Hook Cemetery

Bandits Captured After Bank Robbery Chase Near Carlyle

Four of five bank robbers from the State National Bank heist at Keesport near Carlyle were captured after a sheriff’s posse halted their car. The loot of 3500 dollars was recovered. the driver escaped as the men fled into fields. The bandits, all local residents, were overtaken when they jumped from the stolen car.

Carlyle State National Bank Keesporty Here

Scout Day Draws Iowa and Washington Units to Lowe

Six carloads of scouts from Iowa and Washington State, totaling about 3,008, will attend Scout Day at Lowe tomorrow. A mammoth parade, a review, and demonstrations led by President Jessup and Col. Lewis highlight the program. ROTC bands from Bairstown and Towa City will provide music, with a morning swimming session and campus tours of the field house Union the Engineering shop the Daily Iowan and the Old Capitol. Washington scouts will supervise with capable leaders.

Towa City Iowa Towa Washington U Washington ROTC Bairstown Jessup Col. Lewis Field House Union Engineering Shop Daily Lowan Old Capitol Washington Scouts

Noted Swimmer Here Wednesday Test and Safety Talks

Noted swimmer and water safety official Konrad Testwalde Jr arrives for a special visit to discuss Red Cross life saving examiner testing and training in Washington County. The event includes demonstrations at the MEC pool and a speech by A W Eastwood.

Atutetics Red Cross B W. Eastwood Washington County Amerent Red Cross Konrad Testwalde, Jr First Aid Nd Ite Saving Service Stouts Wisconsin Miso Jackson Michigan Testwuide Sheboygan County National Red Cross Life Saving Institute Lake Lucerne Arkansas

Burlington High Teams Battle In Key Little Six Clash

Two undefeated teams, Burlington High and Washington Cel ns, meet on Case field at eight o clock in a pivotal Little Six game. Washington, heavier and more experienced, faces Burlington coached by J F Thomason. Shifts in the Washington lineup are planned with Crone at half and Kupka on reserve. Carr and Jungbluth expected to start on the line.

Case Field Burlington Greshounds Washington Cel Ns Ottumwa Washington J.F. Thomason Burlington Jim Shultz Crone Kupka Carr Jungbluth Twa Hiteington

Claude Niver Dies in Cleveland Ohio

Claude Niver died in a Cleveland hospital on October 21 from pneumonia. He lived in the Keota area years ago, moved to Tennessee for college then to Cleveland for work, and was buried in Chesan­ing, Michigan, home of his father. His mother was Mr. Thompson’s sister and a half sister, Mrs John Wimmer, resides in Keota.

Davis Thompson Claude Niver Cleveland Ohio Mr. Niver Keota Tennessee John Wimmer Chesaning Mich Mr Thompson

Miners Survive After Weat End Coal Mine Trapped

In Schickiny Pennsylvania six miners were trapped at the Moc aqua Weat End Coal mine. Rescuers broke through the barrier to find two miners alive while others had died. John son Mortont, 28, and several other names are not clearly legible. The rescuers credited patience and a directed drive toward safety as the team pressed through.

Schickiny Weat End Mocaqua Johnson

Gingerich Plane On Trial Flight Today

The airplane built by Herman Gingerich with help from Hervey Wright of Iowa City was flown in two trial flights at Marty Whittaker's field this afternoon. George Gingerich piloted the craft and said it rose about sixty feet. the test was promising but the motor was tight and the landing field rough, causing slight damage to the landing gear. The plane was returned to the builders’ hangar with plans for another flight when weather improves and a better field is found.

Herman Gingerich Hervey Wright Iowa City Marty Whittaker George Gingerich Sherman Fingerich Sherman Gingerich Mall

Martin Hines Taken by Death in Washington

Martin Hines, a retired farmer, died at his home 614 North Second Avenue around 3 a.m. after being ill for two weeks. He is survived by a wife and several children and grandchildren. Funeral services are under the charge of Woodrow Weadwood and will be held at Elm Grove Cemetery. Two funeral notices note the moving of the McClure family from 602 East Madison Street to 709 South Iowa Avenue.

Hoy Walter Raymond Collett Sarah Collett Eld Sheih Jones Averat Wauss Himnes Homer Oud Avenue Esktation Coast Washington Bi Witer Clara, Carton Minneapolis Wes Topping Chicago Willan "Matucha Mier More Joseph Hina Washington Fe Weadwood Furia Ela Grove Cetery D. W. McClure Madison Street Iowa Ave

Hoover Replies to Attack on Naval Economy Program

President Hoover defends his navy economy plan amid charges of ignorance from the Navy League. He announced plans to appoint a committee to trial the league, seek corrections, and demand apologies for alleged distortions while aiming to cut the 1932 Navy budget and avoid higher taxes.

Hoover Washington Det Navy League William Howard Gardiner League Navy Navy Department Pernelp Teague 18 Navy Leagu Fa Suicham Gardner Rdiner

Three Held Here for Hearing Today

Charles Whitmarsh and Jay Pisher of Des Moines and Leland ham of Wapello were brought to Washington from Wapello and lodged in jail overnight for a hearing today. They were arrested on complaint of Mrs. J. W. Schwarty of Burlington who alleged the car they were driving crashed into a pole. Whitmarsh admitted something but further details are unclear as the report ends with golfing imagery and demonstrations at the clubhouse.

Charles Whitmarsh Jay Pisher Des Moines Lelandham Wapello Washington Juil J. W. Schwarty Burlington Whitmars

Mrs Sawhill Dies in Seattle After Long Illness

Word arrived from Washington that Mrs. W R Sawhill died last evening in Seattle where her husband Dr West Sawhill serves as pastor of the First United Presbyterian church. She was about 60, had long ill health, and burial will be in Senille. Survived by two children Mary Louise a Seattle teacher and William a college student. sister in Chicago.

Letter Brighton Get John Leffler Albert Coffin Pleasant Plain Harry Knerr Maywood Herman Johnson Chicago Cora Emry Emma Littrell New Llama Presbyterian Church Linton Johnson Rubio W. R. Sawhill Seattle Wath West Sawhill First United Sawhill Senille de Sawhil Second United Presbyterian Church Washington Esides Mary Louise Seatle William

Notre Dame Head Criticizes Notre Dame Name

Beverly Hills, Oct. 30. Father O'Donnell, Notre Dame head, visits and defends the correct pronunciation Notre Dame. He praises Anderson and condemns critics, saying Rockne’s legacy endures and that politics will not disrupt hard times. He predicts Republicans face electoral backlash next summer.

Beverly Hills Cal Father O'Donnell Notre Dame University Notre Ne O. K Notrey Dam Anderson Rockne

Cardinals Lose Burlington Tilt In Rainy Roundup

Washington junior college eleven fell 12 to 0 to Burlington as Coulter rushed 70 yards on two plays and Coulter again broke free for a 15 yard touchdown. Kiesey and Brown sparked Burlington on a damp field while Washington struggled with blocked punts and slippery ball leading to the loss.

Washington Burlington Coulter Brooks Hurlington Cardinal Antone Klesey Skola Little Schnell Kiesey Morrison Watson Cardinals Coters Thelackhawk Selear Ahrens Kern Brown Schoell Stirlington

Hoover program seen shaping national money trends

Hoover era policies under way as indicators point to hoarding easing and a slight rise in bank deposits. A federal report shows a $24,000,000 drop in money circulation last week, the first favorable trend since a string of bank failures. Industrial recovery appeared underway with more industries up and fewer down, while Mrs. Warren Stewart was hospitalized for pneumonia in Washington.

Washington Hoover Federal Reserve Ant Renin Toa

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