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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1939
Page
8
A six year old Indian boy suffered a broken arm after a violent incident described as the Indian’s last stand against civilization’s encroachment following a wedding. The narrative centers on cultural clash and the fate of the youth and bride.
Sioux teenager Nellie Yellow Thunder, 19, was found dead after an attack in a field near Gordon Nebraska. Authorities arrested 17 year old Irving Tail, who reportedly confessed, linking the assault to a car attack near the reservation at Toledo.
The Maxwell family reunion will be held in Sunset Park at noon on Thursday. The notice also mentions the Hotle Shockley family. further details are unclear due to fragment.
A list of upcoming gatherings includes a union at Sunset Park on Thursday August 17, the Dunbar family reunion at Sunset Park on Sunday August 20, the Ferguson reunion Friday August 18 at Eli White’s home near Columbus City, and the W C T U meeting Thursday at 2 30 pm at Mrs. Barker’s home with Mrs. Brinton leading. Election of officers will be held.
The document lists city officials including Mayer, City Clerk Mayer Lloyd, City Treasurer W H Fulton, City Solicitor B F Macy, Water and Light Plant chief, Police Chief J O Brows, and other police and health officers. It also names park commissioners and ward representatives, plus library staff Miss Eva Denny and Mrs Homer Stephen as assistants.
British players travel to the United States for the Wightman Cup with the U S team. The event runs August 25 at Forest Hills New York. Freda Jaimersiey is pictured playing on the Rye eastern grass courts in the Rye showpiece.
Cynthia Chapin, 22, daughter of Robert D. Chapin Hartford National Bank secretary, is hailed for saving 32 companions from a capsized yacht in Long Island Sound off the Connecticut shore. She swam 45 minutes until a tugboat crew heard her cries and came to assist.
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