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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1926
Page
3
A April 27 discussion in New York portrays family shortcomings as overemphasized. Sociologists urge changes in parental roles with mothers gaining autonomy and fathers sharing child training, while experts warn that emotional maturity and professional care may reshape the modern family.
Carroll-John Lewis, 55, was killed when the car he rode in ran off the road and rolled over twice into a ditch. John Hesser of Baynard, the driver, was seriously injured.
Results show De Malay 8 defeated Ys Men's club 2 while Button Factory 26 beat B E O 6 in the latest league games.
Williamsburg Henry W. Clay, a retired farmer, was severely cut and injured while assisting in stump blasting on his farm nearby. Flying debris caused the serious wounds.
Plans for next year in public schools include high school teaching in the local system. Mr Van Houten intends to leave the classroom for business. Miss Hertha Hay, long in charge of music instruction from trade schools to the high school, will be greatly missed for her popular and successful work.
The fortieth annual Iowa Academy of Science meeting will be held at Coe College from April 24 to May 1. President R. J. Cratty will open with the president's address on the Ministry of Science. Lectures and reports follow, with Dr. Joel Stebbins delivering a public lecture on The Twinkling Stars. Elections, committee reports, and sectional programs in multiple science fields are planned. Field: Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Coe College. April 24–May 1. 1940s era details.
Des Moines officials report the Iowa State Dental Society will hold May 4-6 meetings with Dr. Charles H. Henshaw stating 100 state dentists will exhibit dental operations. Prizes and space for 60 manufacturers accompany nine postgraduate sections including full set teeth work and new tooth replacement methods. Dr. F. T. Tinker and Dr. Polk E. Akers will lecture on bridge work and plate restoration.
Paris reports Genevieve Ometre becomes a law doctor after a 200 page study on industry and economy. London features pet dogs as salon clients in Mayfair canines, Thorndike on six week plays, and Marmaret Henderson Kidd as Britain’s first woman advocate. Berlin notes women apothecaries rise, German maid choral labels, and a female revue. Des Moines lists a coroner jury in a manslaughter case involving a 17 year old driver.
Farmers urged to act now to use the Washington seed corn station. Manager William Fistland warns capacity is limited and a late influx could force some to wait for tested corn. Station foreman Mr. Tolland notes about 100 farmers already tested, with many more awaiting service.
Des Moines reports approximately one hundred more teaching vacancies in Iowa schools this year versus last year. The Iowa State Teachers association lists 18 superintendent posts, 212 grade teachers, and 396 high school instructors open, mainly in small towns and consolidated districts.
Des Moines figures Colonel Smith W. Brookhart and Howard J. Clark filed primary election nominating papers for United States senator. Clark’s petition lists 12 000 voters while Brookhart’s shows 27 000 signatures, compared with Cummins filing last week with 10 000 signers.
Miss Louise Cottrell of the University of Iowa extension service will be a principal speaker at the Mid Mississippi Valley Conference on Community Welfare in St Louis May 9 10 11. Chancellor Herbert S Hadley of Washington University is a sponsor. Delegates from Iowa Wisconsin Kentucky Missouri Illinois Arkansas and Tennessee are expected to attend.
NEW HAVEN April 27 John McKinstry Datch Creek two aged 94 died after a long life as a hard working landowner. He rode horseback to manage his affairs and will be missed in the neighborhood. Funeral held Monday at New Haven church with many out of town visitors. Other obituary notes mention Mrs. Cook buried in New Haven cemetery and a funeral at the same church.
A practice track meet between Wellman and Washington high schools is set for tomorrow at 4 15 pm at the high school athletic field. Washington coach McKinstry will enter about thirty one athletes while Wellman coach Eastburn brings a strong squad. All boys will run in events and be given a chance. no admission fee and gates open to the public.
The Hamilton club of Chicago declares the agricultural problem the greatest challenge to statesmanship and favors no congressional adjournment until farmers’ promises in the 1924 Republican platform are redeemed. The directors urge Congress and the administration to act, expressing confidence the farm issue can be solved.
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