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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1931

Page

7

Tornado relief and local notes fill Washington page

Washington residents rally for tornado relief with Red Cross help and charity drives as Washington county reports cold spell and farm work plans. Local troopers visit Tipton, car thefts in Oskaloosa, Dr. Fred Reid called to Cedar county, and Boy Scouts discuss expansion and a Washington pool project.

Red Cross Red ‘Cross St Lois Eastwood Focal Red Cross East Toca Busines Fred Skola Iowa Wateh Mel Boilean Boyd Berdo Tipton Cedar County Fair Grounds Pred Reid Fred Reid Washington Peter Malcolm Cedar County Washington County Yo M.C. A West Chester Ainsworth

Fifty years of Joe Palooka Outcast honor marked

The fiftieth anniversary of Joe Palooka the Outcast is noted as a civic honor of great significance. In remarks by Mrs. Brookhart participation in the Red Cross is highlighted as a vital movement with personal rewards beyond financial giving. A county Sunday school convention at Eicher church recognized high contest points and elected Clyde V. Brown president for the coming year.

Tf. Brookhart T.L. Brookhart Reed Cros FW Eastwood Washngton County Washington Counties Red Cross Brookhart The U.P. Ehurelst Chester Babtist U. P Shton Methodist Walter Hutton C. G. Herbecht Wayland Mennonite Frances Eicher

Iowa State News Frost and weather updates prompt mixed forecasts

Des Moines reports frost warnings for low grounds tonight with temperatures near four degrees in Inwood and a 76 degree high at Keokuk yesterday. General statewide precipitation included light in many areas while some towns saw minimal rainfall, prompting officials to anticipate warmer conditions Sunday.

Charles D. Reed Mercury Inwood Keokuk Iowa Palle

Oklahoma man executed for murder in El Reno robbery

Henry Lovett, a Chickasha farmer, was executed in the electric chair at McAlester for the November 6, 1930, El Reno robbery murder of El Reno High School coach Follart. Lovett appeared dazed as guards carried him to the death chamber and did not speak to Warden Sam Brown before the current was turned on. He was pronounced dead at 12 08 p.m.

McAlester O& la Henry Lovett Oklahoma Ison del Reno Lavett Sam Brown Lowtt Follart EL Reno

Varied Comment on Legion Action on Prohibition Repeal

Washington remarks show congress members reacting to the American Legion vote urging a national referendum on the 18th Amendment. President Hoover reportedly declined comment as debates over repealing prohibition continue.

Seins Legion Pitherville American Legion Detroit Legion Deets Pickett Pickett Horthest The Methodist Church Colorado Kentucky Washington, Sept Congress Hoover

Women's groups rail against Legion anti prohibition stance

In a swift official reply from Allon MP headquarters the Women's Christian Temperance Union condemns the American Legion stance on liquor. They warn that their organizations will mobilize to block any modification and expect 12 000 voting women to back enforcement against loosened laws.

Vanston Women's Christian Temperance Union Allon MP American Legion Legion Ae

Move to Expedite Al Capone's Trial

Chicago dispatch reports Judge James H. Wilkerson urged expediting Al Capone's trial on tax evasion charges. Attorneys Mike Ahern and others filed three motions, with papers due by next Tuesday, a week before the scheduled opening. The case centers on a substantial alleged tax liability and related proceedings.

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