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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1931

Page

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Hoover Will Again Insist on Economy

President Hoover called for strict federal economy as Congress meets. He urged limiting appropriations to essential needs and delaying even meritorious projects unless necessary for employment relief, citing a looming billion dollar deficit and a need to curb government outlays. He spoke to the American Legion after its Detroit defeat of a cash payment plan, urging organizations to oppose new spending.

Hoover Congress Legion American Legion Detroit

Four Cars Licensed In Washington County This Week

Four vehicles were licensed during the past week at the county treasurer's office in Washington. Joh n Koch of Washington has an Auburn sedan, Howard Hagen of Washington a Plymouth two door, Mrs RJ Patterson of Washington a Studebaker regular sedan, and John May of Washington a Chevrolet truck.

Washington People John Koch Washington Auburn Howard Hagen Plymouth RJ. Patterson Studebaker John May

County golf tourney postponed to undetermined date

The county golf tournament scheduled for tomorrow has been deferred today to a date not yet designated.

Mrs Wilson to Lead Style Show at Ward & Co Store

Ruth Wilson daughter of Frank J. Wilson of Washington will helm the today style show at HT Ward & Co. on September 28 and 20. Two showings daily at 3 and 8 p.m. will feature the event with Mrs 0 G Wilson, fusion advisor for Marshall Field & Co. wholesale in charge.

0. G. Wilson Fusion Marshall Field & Co HT Ward & Co Ruth Wilson Frank J. Wilson Washington

Nicola Trial Set for Next Monday

Harold B. Nicola of Wellman faces a two count larceny indictment in district court. He allegedly stole a calf from Marion J. Yoder near Weisman and a harness from W. H. McConnell near Washington, with the items later traced to his possession or sale. Nicola tied to a regional farm theft ring with multiple arrests and sentences already imposed.

Harold B. Nicola Wellman Nicola Cme Marion J. Yoder Weisman W.H. McConnell Washington Gerald Render Anamosa Ivan Rhodes Iowa Johnson Countie

Washington Demons Kept Scoreless by Ottumwa Bulldogs at Case Field Dedication

A large crowd witnessed the dedication of Case Field in Washington as the Demons played Ottumwa high school to a 0-0 tie. The defense dominated, with Ottumwa stifling Washington and neither side threatening a score, while Glen Mace praised Daddy Case and the local educators for the project.

Case Washington Ottumwa Washington Demons Egu Oskaloosa Ottumwa Bulldogs Ottumwans Bulldogs Glen Mace Mace Daddy Board of Education Milburn McKay Sea Hetweep Legion

Case Field Dedication Impresses Washington Crowd

The opening night at Case Field dazzled spectators with Mood lighting and thorough preparation for the Washington Ottumwa game. A well organized crowd flow, ticket handling, and signage complemented a modern facility with over 1,200 seats, a running track, and two field houses. The field will host ten night games this season and future match Burlington vs Washington junior college is set for Friday October 2.

Washington Burlington Ottumwa

Leaker Free on Heavy Bond in Iowa Tuberculosis Test Case

J W Lenker leader of the Partners Protective association was arraigned in Cedar Rapids on contempt charges and released under 14. He moved his cows from the martial law area to avoid government testing. A preliminary hearing is set for October 1 as testing of cattle continues across the county despite mud and unrest. A near riot investigation involves County Attorney William M Dallas and Foster Maxson.

Tipton Iowa Day W. Turner J. W. Lenker Cedar Rapids Lenker Partners' Protective Association Su Imte Peter Malcolm Tv County William M. Dallas Foster Maxson Dan Wing

Veteran of War Ends Life At Ainsworth Farm

Ted Stone a 40 year old world war veteran living near Ainsworth killed himself early today with an army rifle at the Stone farm two miles north of town. He had been in ill health since his service in France and was reportedly gassed. Stone was born January 21, 1891 in Oregon Township. Surviving are his mother, a brother Victor Stone, and four sisters. Funeral services were announced for this afternoon at the Ainsworth cemetery. He enlisted April 29, 1918 and served overseas starting July, taking part in the St Mihiel and Meuse Argonne drives.

Ainsworth Ted Stone Stone Farm Here J. A. Jones Washington France Aouirrels Oregon James Louisa “Merheron Stone Victor Stone Grace Hugh Norris T.C. Davis Willard Houston Texas Army St. Mihiel Meuse-Argonne

Wills Rally to Aid Storm Cleanup in Crawfordsville

City hall activity shifts to mobilize over a hundred Will volunteers at 7 a.m. Tuesday with axes hammers and trucks to assist cleanup at storm damage sites in Crawfordsville. Local firms and individuals pledge crews and gear while coordinators divide workers into groups led by captains for efficient one day relief under Mayor Haroy and City Clerk Howard Fulton.

Wills City Hall Crawfordsville Priday Washington Cleaners Rothschilds Washington Loan @ Trust Co J. Penney Company Welch Moore Washington National Tank Commercial Savings Bank Weatphal the Jeweler HT Ward & Co Jon Shields & Sons East Sinclair Oil Station North Side Fraham Brown Super Servce Candy Kitchen & Hebner Tlockhart Dougherty Bros Washington D C0 Wallace Lumber Co Loyd Lynie Sherman Srothers Me Uellans Ode Fergutson Frank Macon John Davison Hill Kos WT Green Plal Tu Ity Hall Haroy Tipton Howard Fulton Journal Oelock Ea Porter Oree Graham

Eastwood to Speak at Red Cross District Meeting Ottumwa

Rev. F L Eastwood chairman of this county Red Cross chapter will speak at a special district Red Cross meeting to be held in Ottumwa soon. He has long worked with the Red Cross across the state and is among the key speakers for the occasion. Mrs T L Brookhart chairs the charity committees planning the roll call set for November 11.

FL W. Eastwood Red Cross Ottumwa Eastwood T. L. Brookhart

Oklahoma town considers oil and trade notes in rambling dispatch

A fragmented report from Oologah Oklahoma mentions Flying over oil wells, Venezuela tariff free shipping, home section talk of wheat corn fat cattle meat and winter plans. The idiosyncratic text references Murray, meat smoke houses, and listening to Walt Str.

Oologah Okia Venezuela Murray Walt

Paving on No 161 Near Haskins Near Completion

Rains delayed but progress on primary road No 161 north of Haskins continues under engineer A Kremer. About 300 feet of concrete poured this week and under two to three days of good weather more work is expected. full opening to traffic unlikely for two to three weeks as concrete sets and shoulder work finishes.

Haskins Kreymer Washington County Krevmer Newing Oetoi Iowa City West Chester Wellman

Lexington Harvest Dinner and Auction Recap

The Lexington Ladies Aid held a Harvest Home dinner and display auction, clearing about $60 from nearly 150 diners. Auctioneer Frank Macon led bidding that netted roughly $25, with prizes awarded to Mrs. Morton Emde, Ernest Strum, Mrs. Warren Mathes, Mrs. Wil Anderson, Mrs. Everett Fleming, Mrs. Howard Gardner, Chirenee Timmons, Albert Paul, Warren Bishop, and Mrs. Will Flynn, plus a largest variety prize. Donations funded fruit display stands and chicken entries by Dr. S. B. Waisi Washington and others. Mrs. Everett Huber presided this past year. Mrs. Wade Gardner succeeds as president for next Harvest Home.

Lexington Howard Gardner Earl Dill Chirenee Timmons Albert Paul Warren Bishop Will Flynn John Canott 5. B. Waisi Washington Everett Huber Lexington Aid Society Wade Gardner Will Wiite

Three Men Get $1,000 in Robbery

Three unmasked bandits robbed the Towa Loan company in Burlington Iowa of about $1,000 this afternoon. Oscar Disthehorst alone in the office described the bandits as young. George Martin, an employee, returned as the bandits sorted cash and checks and left behind some checks. Police began broadcasting the suspects' description.

Aurlington Iowa Towa Loan Company Oscar Disthehorst Offics George Martin Risfeld Elt

Man Loses Arm In Sorghum Mill Accident

Donald Watson of West er, brother of Glenn Watson of Washington, lost his left arm just below the elbow in a noon accident yesterday. While working with a sorghum mill, his jacket cuff caught and pulled his arm into the machinery. He was employed by his father in law at Conesvill and transported to the Spit University at Town City for treatment.

Donald Watson Wester Glenn Watson Washington Mr. Watson Conesvill Spit University Town City

Weather outlook for period across plains and valleys

Weather outlook for Sept 2 to Oct 3 covers Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and northern central Great Plains. Mostly fair in the south with scattered showers in the north at week start and again toward the end. The note mentions Berlin theater popularity waning amid summer. In June, about 149,000 attended the operetta Victoria and Her Hussar performances.

Mississippi Missouri Great Plains Aia Belin Berlin An E' Ing Victoria

Iowa corn drive aims for higher prices with state help

The Iowa corn committee, in its second session, urged farmers in 20 counties to hold their corn for a 60 cent price. Governor Dan W Turner was asked to seek aid from neighboring corn states and federal authorities. The panel plans to pursue Farm Board assistance and efforts toward a statewide cooperative, while pressing the Farm Board to meet the situation.

Iowa Corn Committee Ted Dan W. Turner Turner Washington Farm Board

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