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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1931

Page

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Long Term Bond Issue Defended Amid Deficit Debate

Treasury officials defend the long term 800 million dollar bond issue to aid past deficits. They say continued short term borrowing would be unwieldy. Oversubscribed but book kept open for wider subscriptions. Officials stress maintaining public confidence amid economic difficulties. Senator Fess cites banker loan fears as example of low confidence across the country.

Washington Treasury Mellon

Dog Bite Leads to Euthanized Animal and Rabies Consideration

Charles Foster was bitten by a dog in the 00 block of Fast Main Street this morning. The dog was killed and its head sent to Iowa City for testing as authorities suspected possible rabies.

Charles Foster Leigh Foster Fast Main Street Iowa City

Pacific Flight Permit for 2 Americans Centered on Japan

Japan grants a permit to Dor Moyle and C. A. Alten of Los Angeles to attempt a nonstop Pacific crossing from Sap Ibhora Beach in a City of Tacoma craft. They entered Asahi contest for a 25000 prize, with Moyle and Alten racing against Hugh Lindon Jr. and Clyde Pingborn who await final approval for their trans Pacific trek. The report also notes ongoing preparations and a related family flight plan by the Lindberghs and De Seversky.

Tees Dor Moyle Los Angeles Jalor Glory’ Fier C. A. Alten Pacific Ocean Meanwtee Hugh Eindon, Jr Clyde Pingborn Thers Worsk New York Tokio Russia Cleveland Alexander de Severski Evelyn Lindberghs Counie Moscow Mire Deseversky de Seversky

Mrs Heyde of Brighton Dead in Iowa

Mrs. Kate Heyde, born June 7, 1865 in Rochester New York, died last evening at ten twenty at her daughter’s home near Brighton Iowa. She leaves husband William die d in 1920 and a large family including daughters Mrs Minnie Mann and Mrs Clara Shepherd sons Will and Walter, eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Christian church in Brighton Friday at 2 30 p m with burial in Brighton cemetery.

Brighton Sant Kate Heyde Minnie Mann Rochester New York Henry Barbara Criesehe Faber Iowa Walnut Township Jefferson County Mr. Heyde Clara Shepherd Will Walter Jake Lorkridge Ben Cedar Rapids Louis Swickard Eliza Weidmer The Christian Church

Omaha coin collector's collection stolen during renominating

OMAHA Neb While Whelton T Thorson a local coin collector was renominated chairman of the American Numismatic Association at Cincinnati thieves broke into his home and carried away his valuable old coin collection.

Omaha, Neb Whelton T. Thorson Omaha American Numismatic Association Cincinnati

John Blattner Dead in Kansas Funeral Rites Set

John Blattner 77, former Washington county resident, died Tuesday at his sister’s home in Wellington Kansas. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 30 PM at Valley Enochim west of town, burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery, with Rev. Carl W. Klein in charge. He lived in Kearney Lincoln and Wellington, earned a nickname Golden Eagle, and left many friends in Washington county. only his sister Mrs H K Harbaugh survives.

John Blattner Washington County Valley Echnion Carl W. Klein Blattner Oak Ridge Cemetery Washington Wellington Kan H. K. Herbaugh Harbaugh Nellie Elias L. A. Jones Funeral Home Mr. Blattner Dutch Creek Township George and Christine (Mayer) Blattner Golden Eagle Kearney Lincoln Nebraska Kansas Keota Dutch Creek Ile Harbaneh

Maxwell Man at Ames Shoots Wife and Then Himself

Maxwell Oyler shot his wife Mrs. Oyler in Maxwell Iowa after she left him and their three children for a nurse job in Ames. He then killed himself in Ames after reading a divorce demand letter. Officers report a troubled marriage and a fatal domestic incident.

Maxwell Ames Chford Oyler Oyler Iowa

Six More Chilean Navy Vessels Join Mutiny at Talcahuano

Six additional ships including three submarines and a submarine tender joined the Talcahuano mutiny in southern Chile. Crews ashore the officers and sailed for an unknown destination believed to be Coquimbo where rebels concentrate. Government extends siege powers as new regime forms.

Santiago Chile Talcahuano Concepcion Coquimbo

Injunctions Issued Against Enjoinment of Liquor Law Violators

Judge D W Hamilton granted decrees enjoining several men linked to recent liquor law infractions after arrests and sentences in prior months. Also three divorces granted Edith Piper Hugh Piper Nell Spear Ruth Springman. a default entered in Serel Taylor Lydia Taylor case. A separate armed shooting ended with the death of Mrs Tyler after an altercation with her husband Oyler.

D. W. Hamilton George F. Morrison W. E Hall Charles W. McHenry Marvin Buck Ray Raymond Harley Noel Earl Adams David Lowry Russell Morgan Roy G. Hamston Walter Burgin John Peweil Hamilton Grindell Washington Edith M. Piper Hugh A. Piper Nellan Spear Arthur Spear Ruth Springman Dave J. Springman Serel Taylor Lydia Pearl Taylor

Last Minute News Briefs From Des Moines And Around World

Summary of terse items includes state agent presenting two women claiming to be wives of John M. Smith to the Des Moines capital for a meeting with the former governor candidate from Clarinda insane hospital. Other dispatches report fatal rioting in Barcelona during a general strike, a gold strike near Mt Hull in Oregon/Washington, a Florida man threatening suicide amid police siege, and weak radio contact with the Polar submarine Nautilus off Spitzbergen.

Des Moines Sept J.P Myron C. Tullar John M. Smith Smith Iowa Clarinda Barcelona Spain U.P Carmen Street

Iowa Governor Candidate’s Wife Arrested In Fraud Case

Mrs. John Smith was held in Des Moines on charges of attempting to defraud an insurance company of 50000. The case ties to John Smith, former Iowa governor candidate who disappeared in February and later appeared in sane at a hospital. Authorities probe his alleged marriages and other persons tied to the case.

Des Moines John Smith Iowa Smith Garner Kansas Mae Clayton Mae Jay Smith Clayton Clarinda

Enrollment at Washington High Reaches 436 So Far

Registration at Washington High shows 436 students enrolled this morning with expectations to exceed 450 as more enrollments flow in before the opening of school next Monday. Freshmen number 116, sophomores 120, juniors 119, seniors 90. Principal Miss Della Patton notes several more, including eight juniors and two seniors from other schools, will enroll. Registration also opened in the junior college today and continues through tomorrow.

Washington High School Della Patton Patton

Red Cross Field Representative Here

Miss Ruth Fischer the Red Cross field representative from St Louis is in Washington today and tomorrow making advance preparations with the county executive committee for the annual Red Cross roll call. The county has 4.8 percent Red Cross members and is considered active. A board meeting at the library tomorrow afternoon will review further plans.

Ruth Fischer Red Cross St. Louis Washington Miss Fischer Washington County

Park expands with John Graham block acquisition

Sunset park gains new ground north of the west park end by the John Graham block between Washington and Main streets. The land will become parking and picnic space with a Mall street entrance, moved buildings, and tables and water planned for fall. Park commissioner J F Simpson notes demand for parking on busy days and safer play areas. The Willains family resides on the purchased site, just over a block included.

Sunset Park John Graham Washington and Main Streets Mall Street J. F. Simpson Simpson H. J. Willains

Simmering Taken by Death at Home Near Washington

George Simmering son of Mr and Mrs John Simmering died at about three o'clock in the afternoon at his parents home two miles northeast of Washington. Death caused by infantile paralysis. He was 22 years old.

George Simmering John Simmonering Washington L. A. Jones [Mere

Golf Ball Fear Overshadows Jobs in U S

In Beverly Hills on September 3 the writer notes the country dwells on golf ball dimensions while unemployment remains a concern. He cites five thousand spectators following Bobby Jones at the golf championship and suggests Bobby Jones should advise Washington to revive interest in government.

Beverly Hills Cal Bobby Jones Bobby Washington

Doctors hear talk on hospital work and administration

The Washington County Medical Association met in the Y auditorium with wives and guests attending. Dr Ek Stutsman presided and Dr Murray McCreedy joined. Robert Neff, University hospitals administrator, spoke on hospital development and the role of hospitals in medical education and disease prevention.

H. P. Masson Ek. E. Stutsman Murray McCreedy Brighton C. A. Boies Robert K. Neff University Hospitals State University of Iowa Neff Indiana University Indiana University Hospitals Indianapolis City Dispensary Social Service Department Joint Purchasing Committee of Indiana Children’s Hospital Association of America United State

Local Festival Plans Include Band and Drum Corps

At a fall festival chairmen meeting, committees reviewed entertainment and finances. The entertainment allotment rises to 1500 dollars. Washington band and Legion drum corps expected to headline alongside the municipal band. Booster drives aim to raise 400 dollars, concessions director touts new rides, and festival ads will run on car bumpers and shop covers.

Harry Ward Washington Band Legion Drum Corps Washington Municipal Band Concessions and Rides Carl W. Klein Wisie Long Ford

Bank Robbery in Colfax Nets $1000 for Four Bandits

Four bandits held up the People's State Bank of Colfax, Wisconsin, escaping with about $1000 in currency. They fled in a large sedan toward Chippewa Falls, as reported from Colfax on September 3.

Colfax Wis People’s State Bank of Chippewa Falls

Will Reclaim Used Car Oil in Washington

A. K. Putnam to start a Washington business reclaiming crankcase oil. The Tripleil process renews used oil for reuse and will operate in a room owned by R. F. Dougherty on Gasoline Alley. An agency covers Washington Jefferson Henry and Louisa counties as the plant nears opening.

Washington A. K. Putnam R. F E. Dougherty Gasoline Alley Oldsmobile Louisa Counties Putnam

Hospital talk urges care for all and facility expansion

A speaker praised Washington county’s hospital and the chance to meet local doctors and their wives. He urged expansion of hospital facilities to reach all classes, stressing health as an economic asset. Out-of-town guests included Dr. Harold Spilman Ottumwa and Dr. L. R. Hinsdall Keota among others.

Washington County Harold Spilman Ottumwa L. R. Hinsdall Keota BE. C. Allen Way- Tewee Edachitta

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