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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1931
Page
5
A stray line asks what we use for if not to make life less difficult for one or other. The wording hints at a debate over tools, tasks, and the aim of easing burden, though the fragment lacks clear context or specifics.
President Hoover plans to oppose full payment of veterans certificates this year, as in 1922, despite pressure from veterans groups. Congress may consider cashing the certificates at a cost near two billion dollars, with VFW and American Legion factions weighing positions ahead of October conventions. Local pollution hearings name Cedar Rapids area plants and several industrial facilities as offenders, amid debate over river water disposal.
Protests filed by Water Too and Cedar Falls at a stream pollution hearing argue the health department lacks valid standards for sewage plants. They contend A H Wieters report is biased to low water stage and unreliable, and that an order for plants would push cities beyond legal borrowing limits. Waterloo and Cedar Rapids joined concerns about timing and data validity amid the hearing before Dr D Steelemith.
Des Moines reports reveal Iowa's insurance commissioner and attorney general opinions on state supervision of foreign stock sales. Separate rulings state counties may not hire unemployed workers paid from poor funds for county roads, requiring wages from the secondary road fund. Court and sheriff expenses must come from the general fund, not the court expense fund. The piece also notes measurements of Erie depth, with 270 feet as the maximum and 120 feet as the shallowest depth.
Washington reports census figures showing slower birth rates offsetting population growth. Despite a decade of rise, life span extended, with only 2.1 percent under age one in 1930 and shifting age groups. Elderly 65 and over rose to 5.4 percent from 4.7 in 1920.
Local residents, relatives and friends gathered in Wellman for the annual Amrine reunion. Notables included Mr and Mrs George Petey and sons of Brighton and Mr and Mrs Elmer Reshie and family who attended. A telegram arrived announcing injuries from a car accident near Iowa City involving Jim Russell and relatives Evelyn Russell and Donald Purvi.
A mixed Iowa roundup covers state firemen elections in Audubon with officers named including Reinboldt and Lynch. Vinton’s celebrations mark its third annual corn day with a parade. Muscatine holds a Methodist conference day two with church leaders presiding. Des Moines lists pheasant season dates and bag limits. a Cherokeeman faces a distinct odor incident. Avoca grants a natural gas franchise. a Des Moines conference speaker argues for peace through Christ. Anita reports $3,000 fire damage to a veterinary building. Cherokee and Keokuk items on plow matches and a theater bomb reward. Des Moines bandits rob a grocery store in a late update.
The Willing Workers of the Presbyterian church held their regular monthly gathering on Tuesday afternoon in Crawfordsville. Guests attended a short program with readings by Alice Walker and songs by Frances Mast. The committee included Mrs. Clatifice Moorhead, Mrs. Boyd, Mr. Granville Love, Mr. Orne Dillon, and Mrs. Blake Spencer. A luncheon followed.
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