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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1939
Page
6
An Indian couple endures a clash with civilization as a tribal youth and his bride face upheaval after a wedding. The article notes a six year old Indian child receiving a broken arm in the incidents last week.
A 19 year old Sioux girl Nellie Yellow Thunder was found slain in a field near Gordon Nebraska. Irving Tail age 17 was arrested as a suspect after authorities reported a confession from him. He was struck by an automobile near the reservation at Toledo.
The Maxwell family reunion is set for noon Thursday in Sunset Park. The Hotle Shockley reunion is planned for Thursday August 17 at Sunset Park. Dunbar, Derguson, and other gatherings follow in August with locations including Columbus City and Eli White’s home nearby. The WCTU meet Thursday at 2 30 PM at Mrs Barker’s home with Mrs Brinton leading, and election of officers is planned.
The Abington Independent School District lists Superintendent F A Ralston Dean of Junior College Harland W Mead High School Principal ST a Georges Fields Junior High Principal Miss Ethel Met reedy and School Board members President Glenn Mace Secretary Ralph W Thompson with Dr P L Etter Dr T J Pease A B Atchison W Tucker.
A compiled roster lists city officers and department heads including City Clerk Mayer, Treasurer Fulton, Solicitor Milcu, Police Chief Jordus, Police Officers Walter Kicsey and Policeman, Fire Chief Prats, Health Officer Lemley, and Library staff Eva Denny and Mrs Homer Stephen, with Park Commissioners and other city roles.
British tennis players arrive in the United States for the Wightman Cup matches with the U S.The U.S. hosts Aug 25 at Forest Hills N Y.Freda Hammersley is shown in action at the Rye Eastern grass court championships as the event shapes up for the competition.
Cynthia Chapin, 22, daughter of Robert D. Chapin secretary of Hartford National Bank, is hailed as a heroine for saving 32 companions clinging to a capsized yacht in Long Island Sound off the Connecticut shore. She swam 45 minutes until a tugboat crew heard her cries.
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