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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1932

Page

5

New Iowa fishing and pheasant season rules issued

The Iowa Fish and Game Commission announces 1932 33 licenses issued April 1 and new trout season rules from April 15 to September 1 with daylight hours only. Pheasant opening in Benton County debated with strong local opposition and a large release program described. Lake Manawa dredging advances with a June dike completion and plan to start mud pumping in June.

Fish and Game Commission County Recorders State Fish and Game Commission Richmond Spring Brook Delaware County Vinton Tobin Benton County Germany Lake Manawa Clair Smith Council Bluffs

Deer Killing Near Avorn Farm Sparks hunt for culprit

A deer was killed near the Ford Krohn farm near Avorn with the head removed and the carcass left on the ground. Authorities pursue the perpetrator and vow severe punishment for such an act under Iowa game laws.

Iowa Ford Krohn Avorn

Benton County Update Highlights John W Tobin

Benton County reports on John W Tobin, a local figure, as part of a brief community update. Notes his involvement in county affairs and upcoming local events impacting residents.

Benton County John W. Tobin

Care for Upland Game Birds Earns Public Praise

Fish and Game Commission members and upland bird lovers commend efforts to feed and protect game birds during thaw and snow. Farmers, sportsmen groups, and towns provided feed and shelter, a humane spirit benefiting both birds and contributors.

Fish and Game Commission

Petting Diminishes After Marriage Says Cincinnati Enquirer

The Cincinnati Enquirer comments that courtship favors petting while marriage reduces its appeal, noting a girl learns a good provider shines past courtship and into married life.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Rural School Activities Show Spelling Contests and New Library

The Rural school notes report a township declamatory contest with four contestants and top placings for Billy McGinnis Doris Leffler and Jean Frey. It details a township spelling contest at Oregon with multiple prize winners and mentions a new library funded by Christmas lunch money.

Clifford Steete Frey Meeks James Alice Pisher Itarold Harold Wehr Ethel Bruegge Alice Fisher Donald Davis

Page Notebook: Local Contests and Community Notes

The town hosted a Declamatory Con test at Living Lake on January 22 with Ruth Smith winning intermediate division for Who's Afraid and Patricia Smith first in her division for Cutting Teddy's Curls. Donald Hines placed second with Suggestions for Men. Ruth Smith won humorously in the county contest at Washington High on February 27. Spelling contest occurred at Jackson Center on February 19. Easter visitors and moves filled town life, including Howard Lees relocating to the Cooper house, Ed Roushs moving to Main Street, and Dale Roth to Lees property. A Night of Music fundraiser for the music fund will be held April 6 at the high school auditorium with soloists, glee clubs, and a cantata, free will offering requested. The event honored basketball squads and declamatory contestants with a program led by Supt. J. F. Brown due to the toast master’s illness.

Haskins Donald Davis Billy McGinnis Doris Leffler Jean Frey Billy Doris Jean Rogers Miss Boyd Oregon Nyla Reiner Elsie Amlong Helen Rogers Jean Martin Viola Meeks Carl Kallaus Donald Wollrab Mamies Emma Havel Gene Schwab Shalla Mamie Carl Arlene Kallaus Donald Wollfab Mamie Havel Mrs. Palmer Alma Jukovsky Emily Havel Emma Havele Riverside Yatton Wallrab George Havel I. Kemily Tavel Ruth Shalla Living Lake Ruth Smith Patricia Smith Teddy Donald Hines Ruth Patricia Washington High School Eoll Ed Roushs Main Street Dale Roth Lees Anisa Miller Willis Frayer J. G. Roth Wayland Henry Resehley Pete Wittmer Joe Josephine Musser Tinker, Tailor Mildred Payne Mt. Pleasant Wayne Peterson J. F. Brown Swedesburg eSinging John Huston, Jr Vincent Arnold Lindeen Ralph Gorham J. E

Evening program features Wesleyan College president and local editor

Rev James B Coons of Iowa Wesleyan College and Bill Bayliss Burlington Gazette spoke at the event. The dinner menu listed chicken mel o potato crush and guards against indigestion with O H S salad and miniature basketballs.

O. H. S. Salad

Center Buttered Roll Substitutes Angel Fool Cake

A brief grocery or cafe item list notes a buttered roll substitute, an angel fool cake, whipped cream, and a crowd favorite jam, plus a cup of cheer coffee. The concise lineup suggests a bakery or cafe menu snippet with casual, inviting offerings.

Bold Robbers Prey on Penguins in Antarctic Nests

Penguins' nests are visited by two bold marauders described as sheath-bills or pirate birds. One distracts a nesting bird while the other otter feeds on penguin eggs, revealing a predatory scene in the Antarctic.

Antarctic

Alligator Noted for Distinctive Roar Among Reptiles

The alligator is known for a pronounced roaring bellow when angered or disturbed, a distinctive sound not seen in other saurians of its group.

Body Weight Terms for Live and Dead Loads

The text explains that live weight is not lighter than dead weight but can adjust to the carrier's comfort, potentially easing transport. It contrasts live weight’s adaptability with the fixed nature of dead weight and notes practical implications for carrying loads.

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