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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1933

Page

1

Roosevelt Warns On Arms Parley Risk To Break

Paris report says President Roosevelt will withdraw from the arms conference unless delays in negotiating a disarmament accord end. Norman Davis, envoy, and Arthur Henderson arrived to brief before Geneva talks. Davis notes no U S disarmament plan and no U S contribution to the talks.

Roosevelt Paris World Arms Conference Norman Davis Davis London Arthur Henderson Geneva United States

Bandits Rob Ames Man at Newton Iowa

Three unmasked bandits robbed H. T. Satter of Ames this morning near Newton. They followed his car for eight miles, shot a tire, and took $150 plus a diamond ring and diamond stickpin. Satter freed his hands and notified the sheriff.

RCB Ames Newton, IA Newton H. T. Satter Ames Satter Sheriff's Office

Ottumwa Visitor William McConaughey Briefly Here

William McConaughey of Ottumwa visited during the weekend, staying in the area for several days and sightseeing locally.

William McConaughey of Ottumwa

Washington High to Open Grid Season Without Captain Leeper

Washington high school football begins practice for the home opener against Ottumwa at Casefield. Captain Leeper is out several weeks with a knee issue while coach Guy Carlton prioritizes fitness and caution. Ottumwa is described as a heavy team that defeated Albia 13 to 4 last week.

Leeper Washington High School Ottumwa Casefield Guy Carlton Washington Oskaloosa Cinion Dick Field Charles Cannon Albia

Home Loan Session Draws Fifty Here Saturday

A district meeting of appraisers and attorneys for the Home Loan bank was held in Washington Saturday. About fifty men attended with leaders including Guy Botsford of Des Moines Ed Kauffman of Davenport and Washington appraiser George Breitenbach and local attorney T A Michels. The movement aims to save homes from mortgage claims through government loans.

Home Loan Bank Organization Washington Guy Botsford Des Molens Ed Kauffman Davenport Iown George Breitenbach T. A

Washington and Cuba Faith in Government Amid Hard Times

The piece notes the contrast between trivial news and major events as newspapers chase front-page stories about sports and Cuba. It argues that many remain hopeful despite unemployment, trusting government to provide stability as the public faces scarcity and hardship.

Eye Injured by Telephone Wire in Accident

Bob Jacobs was cutting a telephone wire when it flopped back and nicked his eye Saturday afternoon. He received stitches but will likely keep his sight.

Bob Jacobs

First Aid Class To Meet Thursday Evening

The second meeting of the first aid class will be in the basement classroom of the nurses' home at 7 30 Thursday evening. Plans form to split the group into two classes with twenty five capacity. Dr H F Masson leads the instruction with possible help from other doctors. The Red Cross course will begin next week and run fifteen lessons with extended sessions as needed.

Nurses’ Home H. F. Masson Masson Red Cross

Jean Harlow Ties Knot With Cameraman Harold Rosson

Hollywood reports Jean Harlow wed Harold E. Rosson in Yuma Arizona after a 4:30 AM ceremony. Rosson is a noted motion picture cameraman. Harlow previously married Charles McGrew in Chicago and Paul Bern, who died by suicide in 1932.

Hollywood Jean Harlow Yuma Arizona Harold E. Rosson Justice of the Peace A Freeman Charles McGrew Chicago Paul Bern

Private Telephone Wire Near Flynns

A private telephone line, owned by the Rendering Works, lies along a wire south of town near Flynns.

Flynns The Rendering Works

Waterloo founder Harry Keister among four killed in crash

Harry Keister a Journal founder from Waterloo was killed in a south highway collision near Waverly Sunday afternoon. Four other victims included Howard Harrington Vern King and two Kacera family members. Keister, 64, born in Washington, had helped start the Journal in 1893 and later worked in advertising before his death.

Harry Keister The Journal Waverly Waterloo Acad Howard Harrington Vern King Keister WM14 Joseph Kacera Frank Cedar Rapids Kacera Washington al Keister Washington High School Daily Hustler William McCausland Nate Black William Fifewilliam McCausland Mr. Keister Evening Journal

Emergency Kitchen Benefit Kittenball Game at Troop Field

Tomorrow evening features a benefit kittenball game at Troop Field with two teams of business and professional men. Proceeds go to the emergency kitchen fund after a postponed event, with a Washington Municipal band concert at seven and a 7 30 kickoff.

Emergency Kitchen Troop Field Troop Bield Washington Municipal Band Business Men American Pearl Troof Ff Junkingfield

Tomatoes Still Needed for City Emergency Kitchen

City hall volunteers sought as 10 to 15 bushels of tomatoes are requested for tonight to aid the emergency kitchen. About twenty bushels of green beans will be canned tomorrow morning at 4 o'clock. Deliver produce to city hall or call Mrs A E Baldrige for a pickup. 186 quarts already canned.

City Hall Ey Hall A. E. Baldrige

Two Western States Vote on Repeal Tuesday

Santa Fe dispatch notes New Mexico and Idaho will vote Tuesday on repeal of Prohibition. Wet leaders forecast they will become the 30th and 31st states to ratify repeal, boosting momentum for nationwide change.

Santa FE N. M USPI New Mexico Idaho

Mrs Williams Elected District Chair Woman

Mrs June Williams of Wellman was chosen district chair woman to fill the vacancy created by Mrs Madge O Neil resignation at the first district democratic meeting in Mt Pleasant. Seventeen of twenty two chairmen and chairwomen attended with delegates from Iowa counties including Louisa Cedar and Jefferson in attendance via proxy.

June Williams Wellman Madge O'Neil Columbus Junction Mt. Pleasant Patterson Gray Iowa Eyewater Johnson J. R. Thompson Muscatine Bailey Des Moines Wolfe Cruiksha

Virginia and Florida vote in October elections

October elections pit voters in Virginia and Florida against key races while other states like Ohio Pennsylvania North and South Carolina Utah and Kentucky engage in regional contests amid Navy related coverage.

Virginia Florida Ohio Pennsylvania North South Carolina Utah Kentucky

Damage Toll From NC Hurricane Tops Fourteen Dead

Beaufort NC reports14 known dead and multimillion dollar damage after the weekend hurricane. Four men drowned on a barge in Albemarle Sound, three girls and a woman drowned elsewhere, a sailor swept from a motor ship, a Coast Guardsman missing, the schooner Dale with Captain James Hamilton and his three sons sank, and a baby was tossed from a mother’s arms in a separate tragedy. Communication with Roanoke Island remained impossible the same day.

Beaufort North Carolina Albemarle Sound Dale James Hamilton Roanoke Island

Settlement Talks Sue Auto Damage Case Reopens

Elanor Garmoe versus Roger Colthurst, a personal injury auto case, sought settlement this morning before jury impaneling. The suit, tried previously in district court, favored the plaintiff, appealed to the supreme court, and returned for retrial.

Garmoe Colthurst Elanor Garmoe Roger Colthurst Supreme Court

Hoovers Headed to Chicago for Century of Progress

Mr and Mrs Herbert Hoover travel to Chicago for a ten day visit to the Century of Progress exposition. Hoover hopes to inspect exhibits and enjoy the fair during their trip.

San Francisco Herbert Hoover Chicago

Lytle Announces Availability of NRA Reemployment Seals

County chairman Lloyd Lytle states a supply of Town re employment seals is available to all firms entitled to display them with blue eagle insignia. Seals show the number of employees added to payroll under the recovery program and must bear the county chairman's signature. Changes in re employed numbers require an updated seal upon application.

Lloyd Lytle National Recovery Administration Mr. Lytle NRA Ecounty

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