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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1936

Page

5

Body of Alice Sudora Knowles Identified in Lewis River

Police confirmed the body found in the Lewis river near Long View Washington is Alice Sudora Knowles a Grand Coulee matron. An autopsy showed she died before entering the water and authorities suspect an illegal operation led to her death. Her mother identified the body after a month in the morgue. Knowles had gone to Seattle on June 21 for the procedure.

Lewis River Long View Wash Alice Sudora Knowles Grand Coulea Knowles Seattle

Women and Men Served as Jesters in Middle Ages Courts

In medieval courts both women and men acted as jesters delivering entertainment. They performed tricks and comic routines for nobility, with roles sometimes reflecting social and gender norms of the era.

Wowep

Blanton Defeated in Democratic Nomination Race

Clyde L. Garrett of Eastland defeats Thomas Blanton of Texas for the Democratic nomination. Blanton, a ten term congressman nicknamed the House watchdog of the treasury, was known for outspoken activities. The nomination was effectively an election in the period.

House of Representatives Thomas Blanton Texas Clyde L. Garrett Eastland Blanton House Treasury

Borneo’s Flying Frog Impresses With Branch Parachute Drops

A Borneo frog known for gliding between trees parachutes from branch to branch. Researchers note its unique skin flaps assist controlled glides aiding navigation in dense forests.

Borneo

Body of Murder Victim Found After Tacoma Search

More than 150 men scoured the area for 19 year old Robert Bernstein as Laverne Marks 22 directed the hunt from a Tacoma cell. Bernstein allegedly killed during a fishing trip near Clintonville Wisconsin and buried along a riverbank. The decomposed body wrapped in a blanket was found near an unfrequented wagon road identified by John Bernstein.

Robert Bernstein Laverne Marks Tacoma Wash Marks Bernstein Embarrass Clintonville Wis John Bernstein

Democrats nominate three for Iowa Supreme Court seats

Nominees Edward Sager of Waverly Justice Richard Mitchell of Fort Dodge and Justice Carl Stger of Toledo will contest three Iowa Supreme Court seats in the November election, opposing Republicans W. L. Bliss of Mason City Judge T. G. Garfield of Ames and Justice R. G. Albert of Jefferson.

Des Moines Supreme Court Edward Sager Waverly Richard F. Mitchell Fort Dodge Carl B. Stger Toledo W. L. Bliss Mason City T. G. Garfield Ames Justice &. G. Albert Jefferson

Ainsworth locals report visits and travels

Mrs. Clara Orris arrived Thursday afternoon from Columbus City to visit her daughter Mrs. Clyde Keiper and family. Mrs. Audra Pearson and family plan a Saturday trip to Kansas to stay a couple of weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Meador at Anthony and other relatives. Dary CC Mathers, a former resident, was in Ainsworth Thursday. Mayor Lloyd Lytle and City Clerk W H Fulton returned from a day of business in Des Moines.

Ainsworth Clara Orris Columbus City Clyde Keiper Audra Pearson Kansas Lloyd Lytle W. H. Fulton Des Moines

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