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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1930

Page

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Washington County Co op Organizes Hog Grading Sale

Washington county starts a livestock co operative grading and shipping hogs with 473 hogs sold yesterday. Howard Jefferson of Iowa Livestock and Sam Thompson graded the hogs as first sales from Washington as a shipping point under new plans. Producers contributing hogs include Morton Emde Everette Young W A Stewart Son John Stew Lloyd Turnipseed Howard McCall and Charles Palmer. County Agent Harold Montgomery notes high quality hogs and argues graded sales assure fair pricing for top and average stock.

Washington County Livestock Cooperative Howard Jefferson Towa Livestock Corporation Sam Thompson Towa Washington Morton Emde Everette Young W. A. Stewart Comiay Harold Montgomery

Roosevelt Nominated for New York Governorship at Convention

Franklin D Roosevelt was nominated as the Democratic candidate to succeed himself as New York governor. The nomination followed longtime silence by former Governor Alfred E. Smith, who had positioned Roosevelt for the race.

N. You Franklin D Roosevelt New York Alfred E. Smith

ECT 500 At Inner TONIGHT

The 41 Bi high school band and orchestra from Washington present a dinner at the Y M C A from five to seven thirty. Milburn McKray, director, says a varied program of numbers including solos duets and quartets will entertain attendees. Advance tickets sell well but food will be available at the door for those not yet purchased. About 500 are expected to attend with proceeds funding additional uniforms. Tickets cost fifty cents.

Milburn McKray Washington

Locata Alleged Cattle Swindler in Fairfield

Fairfield Sept 20 P D xg Maxwell of Dekalb with Yo Brouht here today on an alleged illegal cattle sale case. He was vented by Austin Mountain authorities awaiting Sheriff Suamberry. Maxwell named with 25 others in investigation into a cattle ring buying cheap cattle in Texas and Kansas to sell locally. Republican tour planned by county executives with Dan Turner and J. T. Dickenson. meeting at Burlington Wednesday at 7 20. delegation leaves about 4 30.

Fairfield D. Xg Maxwell Dekalb Yo Brouht Austin Mtn Sheri Suamberry Feturn Maxwell TH. Monro Texas Kanes Republican Central Dan Turner J. T. Dickinson Burlington

Forty Twins Attend Graham Theatre Party With Hilton Sisters

A afternoon twin gathering at the Graham theatre hosted by Daisy and Violet Hilton drew thirty nine sets of twins aged from nine months to sixty four years. The event featured a film and vaudeville, with twins receiving copies of the Hilton sisters’ picture and local families listed among attendees.

Ronsing Graham Theatre Journal Theatre Management Daisy Violet Hilton Violet

Wash County Rural Letter Carriers Meet at Brighton

The Washington County Rural Letter Carriers Association held its regular monthly meeting at the Legion hall in Brighton on September 27. About fifty attended from Crawfordsville, Washington, Wayland, Brighton, and Winfield. The program included speeches by Postmaster Jamison and Frank D. Clark, musical numbers by local students, roll call, and the president’s annual report, followed by refreshments provided by the Brighton post office staff and a thanking resolution.

Ighton Washington County Rural Letter Carrier’s Association Legion Hall Brighton Crawfordsville Washington Wayland Winfield Harry H. Clark Wayland America Mr. Heidel Marjorie Ruth Haskins W.wv. Jamison Frank D. Clark Lorene Hidlhouse Nellie Hagans Nellie Kyle Mary Maxine Tracy Rev. Heidel Allen Wintermeyer A. J. Johnson Mell Crandall Washington Prody A. Berkoski Brighton Postoffic Force Brighton Postoffice Force Wody A. T

Personal Injury Case Opens Today

A personal injury suit opened today in the strict court brought by Perry Richardson against Iverson Ice Cream Company for damages of 4700. The accident occurred November 29, 1829 at East Main Street and South Second Avenue. Bailey & Baldrige represent the plaintiff. James P. Starr and T. J. Brookhart defend. Jury selection completed by 11 am. testimony for the plaintiff began.

Perry Richardson Iverson Ice Cream Company East Main Streets South Second Avenue Bailey & Baldrige Washington James P. Starr Fairfield T. J. Brookhart Earl Salterbers Floyd Speilman C. T. Johnson J. Warlo A. Engle Wade Gardner Corn Pringle Ian Revins Edwae Albert Saunders Jim Davis Southern Jet Company A.M. Baker May Jones Bell-Brown J Patterson Cars Bell Walter $. Brown Patterson Town Lloyd Whetstine Whetstine Doyle Schauf

Teachers Hear Prof Sanford At Washington County Institute

Prof C M Sanford of the University of Illinois led county teachers in an address on personal contact with students. He urged teachers to think of Mary, Bill and Joe as individuals and to avoid relying solely on subject matter. Additional sessions included PTA meetings, school officer talks, and musical entertainment from Washington and Wellman high bands and a Marionette program by Lincoln School pupils led by Miss Charlotte Foster.

Washington County Teachers Institute Wellman Band C. M. Sanford University of Ilinois Mary Bill Joe Santora CE. Germane Missouri University B.C. Moeller Town State Teachers College M. Sanford P. L. Etter Washington High School Milburn McKay Wellman High School Milo. Sorden Sanford Moeller Germany Hig Lincoln School Charlotte Foster Isabelle Davis Susie Jimmie

Will Rogers Comments on Hitler and War on Credit

Will Rogers discusses Hitler and the idea of forgetting the peace treaty causing future debts. He argues nations will avoid credit wars, predicting a generation reluctant to fight and that wars on credit have corrupted national behavior.

Brveryy Hills Calif Hitler

Oil probe linked to Teapot Dome firms in shale land plot

Washington reports a new oil investigation tied to Teapot Dome era firms. Senate Public Lands Committee Chairman Nye and Senator Walsh favor congressional examination of charges by Ralph E. Kelley about a land grab on Colorado shale lands. Secretary Wilber says he welcomes full inquiry.

Washington Teapot Dome West Gerald P. Nye Senate Public Lands Committee Thomas J. Walsh Montana Ralph Kelley Congress Wilber Colorado

Three Held for Iowa Bank Robberies

Three men held in Chicago are suspects in Iowa bank robberies. John OMalley alias Rohner alias John McCormick, Frank Orouski alias Frank Osborne, and Joseph Hanley face investigation. Officers from Oramwa Carroll banks will travel to Chicago with Wapello and Carroll county authorities. Mrs Mary Harbour of Ames visits her brother Wilbur Gardner in Ainsworth.

Des Moines Chicago Iowa J.B. Risden Bureau of Investigation John W. Norton Oramwa Carroll Wapello Carroll Counties Risden John O'Malley Rohner John McCormick Sparta Wis Frank Orouski Frank Osborne Joseph Hanley Mary Harbour of Ames Wilbur Gardner Ainsworth

Marionette program features community figures and speakers

In Salem Oregon Patrolman Jones stands watch as Juniot and performers steal the spotlight with The Giant and The Fairy. Jimmie McElhinney and Josephine McElhinney star with Margart Snider and Mary Annabel Westphal delivering introductions and speeches between acts. CM Sanford and Supt J H lead post performance conferences as work on You and Your Job and That Boy is discussed.

Scouts Plan Iowa City Trip For Football Game

Thirty or more Boy Scouts from Washington will travel to Iowa City on Saturday to attend the Iowa versus Oklahoma A and M football game as guests of the university. Ted Brown, in charge of the local Scouts, says troops meet Wednesday at the Methodist church to plan the trip. About 2,000 Scouts are expected in town, marching in uniform with leaders, and a section of seats will be reserved. Brown will seek local men to arrange car transportation.

Scou's Washington Iowa City Iowa Oklahoma A M. College Ted Brown Methodiat Church University Town Brown Towa City

Rotarians Host Teachers For Annual Welcome Party

The Rotary Club hosted the annual Teachers party last evening in the school gym to “get acquainted.” Rev F W Codd spoke on aiming high, urging dreamers who drive civilization forward. The program featured Maurice Mayo John Owen and Marold Schneider performing brass numbers and Dodd Frank Miller as committee chair introduced the guest speaker.

Rotarians Roary Club F.W. Codd Davenport Art Henke Haldrige al Baldrige Irene DeLong Cupil Rotary Maurice Mayo John Owen Marold Schneider North Pole Andree

League Rivals In Workouts At Shibe Park

Sept 30 1930 at Shibe Park the Philadelphia Athletics and St Louis Cardinals held workouts ahead of the World Series opener. The Athletics practiced privately while the Cardinals staged an open session after which Letty Grove was slated to face Burleted Grimes in game one. Connie Mack reportedly plans to start his best lineup for the crucial first game.

Shire Park Philadelphia Shibe Park Cardinals Letty” Grove Aga Grimes Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Cardinals Tomorow Corm ¥Ius McGillicuddy United Press Connie

Veterans convention to meet in Washington October 7

The 1930 Tri-County Veterans association will hold its convention in Washington next Tuesday. Veterans of the Civil War from Muscatine Louisa and Washington counties will attend. A dinner is planned and to be served at a time to be announced by the Wom Relief Corps.

Wash Tri-County Veterans Association Washington Muscatine Louisa Washington Ounties Wom Relief Corps

Ecuador Executive Says He'll Resign

President Isidro Ayora says he will relinquish the presidency of Ecuador despite an unconditional vote of confidence from the full assembly and Congress refusing his resignation as the only way to save the country from its crisis.

Quito Ecuador Isidro Ayora Com Congress

Impressive Rotary speaker praises changing times

A Rotary meeting featured a speaker noting rapid change from radio from Europe to everyday life. He praised Rotarians for adapting to new conditions and pursuing higher business ideals. Christianity and business were portrayed as evolving to serve more, with a refrain that those who serve best profit most. It was declared a fine meeting with a good time had by all.

Chri Dax Europe Germany Rotary

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