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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1933

Page

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Washington Demons Fall 2-0 to Iowa City on Case Field

Washington high school Demons lost 2-0 to Iowa City, despite outgaining their opponent. Key plays included a second quarter safety after Barker was tackled behind the line. Washington showed progress with end runs by Libe and Jones, and Leeper and Kicher contributed yardage and receiving, but could not sustain drives near the Iowa City goal.

Washington High School Demons Ioowa City Case Field Iowa City Washington Barker Libe Jones Leeper Kicher Demons Ottumwa Muscatine Guy Carlton Iowa City Waggoner Miller Duwat L.T Nelson Hotle Otmene Thomas Barner Trevaciie McCreedy McFarland R.G. Williams Palmer R.T Roberts Turnipseed R.E. DD Williams Cannoy Q.B Marshall Ibe Ballard Jones R.H Mutchler Bicher F.B Eaches Repass Sauer DeKalb Cannon Nowell Palmer Grecian Waggoner Jopyell White

Seven defendants found guilty in Urschel kidnapping case

Oklahoma City dispatch reports seven defendants convicted in the Urschel kidnapping of Charles Urschel, oil heir. Convicted are Harvey Bailey Albert Bates R G Shannon and family Armon Shannon and Clifford Skelly Barney Berman, with three St Paul men acquitted. Bailey Bates slated for new trial. motions filed.

Oklahoma City U.P Charles Urschel Oklahoma Harvey Bailey Albert Bates R. G. Shannon Ms. Shannon Armon Paradise Texas Clifford Skelly Barney Berman St. Paul Changebes Ursche Bailey Bates George Kelly Shannons Denver Court Court of Appeals United States Supreme Court Shannons, Berman Skelly

Forecast Warns of Frost in Northwest Iowa Tomorrow

Des Moines reports forecast by Federal Meteorologist Charles D. Ree that a cooler, fair day will follow with near freezing temperatures in northwest Iowa. Yesterday's low reached 44 at Inwood. expected to drop close to freezing tomorrow night after a brief Ft. Dodge shower.

Des Moines Warniacs Charles D. Ree Iowa Inwood Ft. Dodge

Iowa collects over 1.17 million from taxes in September

The state of Iowa reported a total revenue of $1,175,325 from gas, beer, inheritance taxes and notary fees for September. Gas tax alone contributed $1,046,267 of the total.

Des Moines Iowa

Private Funeral for Former Mayor Applesace

A private funeral service will honor John W. Applesace, former mayor of Washington, at 4 PM tomorrow at the Applegate residence 415 East Jefferson Street. Friends may view the body at L A Jones Funeral Home until 10 AM tomorrow. Rev. F W Eastwood will lead the service and burial will follow at Elm Grove cemetery.

John W. Applesace Washington Applegate East Jefferson Street Duade L. A. Jones Funeral F. W. Eastwood Elm Grove Cemetery

Antique Davis era bill found in Salem papers

John A. Starr of Salem uncovered an archaic bill for $105 documenting repairs to a rocker hall cupboard and a shawl box for President Jefferson Davis of the Confederate States of America.

Salem, Ore Jefferson Davis Confederate States of America John A. Starr Salem Davis

Woman Gathers Over 100 Cactus Varieties in Wichita Garden

Mrs J E Pearce has collected more than 100 cactus varieties in her 20 year old Wichita garden. The rarest plant is a large Keerius from Central America. The garden remains drought resistant.

Wichita Kan Mra J. E. Pearce Central America

Roosevelt Backed by Chamber of Commerce Leader Urges Support

Richard F. Carne, representative of the United States Chamber of Commerce, urged men to back Roosevelt and the national recovery plan. He described the chamber as democratic and noted its referendum system across 4,500 affiliated clubs. Carne credited the chamber with promoting economy in expenditures and praised the NRA concept, while stressing opposition to inflation and support for restoring credit for community needs. About 70 men attended the Better Washington Club dinner where Mayor Lloyd Lytle presided.

NRA Richard F. Carne United States Chamber of Commerce Washington Carne Chamber of Commerce Chamber C. of C Hoover Harriman Wagner New York William Green Federation of Labor Roosevelt Ralph Scott Lloyd Lytle

Farm Delegation Guides Washington Visit For Relief

A five member farm delegation led by Henry Bosch of Atwater Minnesota toured Washington to press for a farmers blue eagle and currency inflation. Sen. Lynn Frazier accompanied them as they sought support for Frazier’s mortgage refinancing bill and a farmer NRA code filing at the Agricultural Department.

Washington Roosevelt Lynn Fragier Henry Bosch Atwater, Minn Frazier Agricultural Department George N. Peek Bose Des Moines

There Was a Sting in Kick in Susanville

Mrs Ruby Goldstein and two LA dancers spent six weeks kicking a hanging gray paper bag, then after success their zeal continued until the bag turned out to be a hornet's nest causing a sting.

Susanvilee Ca. O Ruby Goldstein Los Angeles Kidnhapers

Will Rogers on politics and costs in Beverly Hills

Will Rogers quips about political payrolls and kidnappers profits in Beverly Hills. He mocks government expenses noting a steamship shipment cost and the idea of sending picture postcards by cable to save money.

Beverly Hills Cal

Presbyterians Study Missions Conference Attendees Gather

A Presbyterian Women's Missionary society group attended the second mission study coaching conference in Muscatine after Thursday sessions in Iowa City. Mrs Marion Humphreys led the expert lessons, praised for fifteen years of teaching. Local officers and members traveled by several cars, with Washington city leading attendance in Iowa City.

Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society Muscatine Iowa City

Iowans Observe Day at Chicago World’s Fair

Iowans celebrated at the world’s fair with Gov. Clyde L. Herring and state officials greeted by a 19 gun salute from Camp Whistler troops. They reviewed troops, then proceeded to the Court of States for a formal program with planned addresses. Governor Herring also planned to attend the Northwestern Iowa game at Soldier Field later.

Chicago Clyde L. Herring Giov. Nog Krascehel Camp Whistler Court of States Herring Edward Kelly Dawes A Century of Progress Governor Herring Northwestern Iowa Soldiers Field Iowa University Coe College

Town Honors Physician At La Grange Basket Picnic

The town of La Grange gathered for a basket picnic honoring Dr. William Ellery, a practicing physician since 1877 and the town's oldest resident at 79 years old.

LA Grange William Ellery

Local People Head to World's Fair in Chicago

A party of locals left by Rock Island railway for a Chicago excursion to the exposition. They were to arrive around 8:30 a.m. and stay at the Sheridan Plaza hotel before visiting the fairgrounds. Chaperones included Bruce Cowden and Mr. Shannon with hotel staff guiding the group.

Rock Island Railway Chicago Big City Sheridan Plaza Hotel Exposition Grounds Fred Jugeler Lydia Jugeler G. Jugeler Nate Pearson Myrtle Pearson David Pearson Brumback West Chester Bruce Cowden Journal Force Mr. Shannon

Bank robberies and shootings echo across Iowa and Minnesota

A string of bank robberies and a courthouse looting unfolds from Pipestone Minnesota to Oelwein and Garner Iowa. Six bandits rob Pipestone National Bank, hostage women clerks. two officers and a civilian are wounded in Oelwein attempts. A lone assailant robs First National Bank in Ogden with minor injuries to the cashier. Hancock County courthouse safes are blown with minimal losses. Springfield police pursue escaped Indiana convicts heading toward Chicago.

Minn First Nation Oelwein Iowa Vipestone Pipestone National Bank Hone Ogden U.R First National Bank Fant Hugo Boehm Hoehm Boehm Garner Hancock County McMillan Springfield Indiana Keokuk Chicago

Japan Gets White Leghorns

Fifty pedigreed White Leghorn hens valued at 1550 were sent from a poultry farm to the Imperial government of Japan. A Nipponese emissary was sent to select the birds for Japan s experimental farm.

Corvallis Imperial Government of Japan

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