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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1933

Page

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Storm Death Toll Rises Along Atlantic Coast

United Press reports at least 47 killed and 15 million dollars in damage from a hurricane that swept the Atlantic coast, crossing six states and waning into a Canadian low. Virginia 10 dead, New Jersey 8, Pennsylvania 11, Maryland 7, New York 3, Washington DC 4, with many communities isolated and more deaths feared as lines are restored.

United Press Atlantic Tropics Canada United States Virginia New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland New York District of Columbia George Z. Medalie Grand Jury

Helen Rabenold to Wed Burke McCreedy Oct 18

Miss Helen Rabenold and Burke McCreedy announced their marriage date as October 18 after a Thursday afternoon gathering hosted by Miss Helen Rabenold. Twenty guests played banco and completed a heart-shaped jig saw puzzle before luncheon in pink and white.

Ainsworth Ruth Rabenold Helen Rabenold Banco Burke McCreedy Clarence Walker Sunset Park Washington Harry Duncan Paul Hazelett Chicago Century of Progress Clyde Keipern Ronald Orris Fairfield Wayne Hethcote Corning Lyle Robertson Virginia Robertson Washerton Georgia Sands Kensington Club A. J. Laird Des Moines Martha Sands

Young Democrat Smith Named Delegate From Local District

Willard Smith a member of the county Young Democrats has been chosen as one of ten official delegates from the congressional district to attend the gathering of young democrats in Kansas City soon.

Willard Smith Kansas City

Washipeton Band Plans Special Concert Next Week

The Washipeton Municipal band announced by Director Milburn McKay that there will be a special extra concert a week from next Sunday after completing the Sunday program at Sunset Park. There is no concert next Sunday.

Sunset Park Washipeton Milburn McKay

Arctic spear on Heceta Beach sparks curios on coast

An intricate 12 foot spear tipped with ivory drew attention among numerous curiosities found at Heceta Beach near here. The artifact reflects indigenous craft and maritime trade networks in the region.

Mlorenc Ey Heceta Beach

Students From Out of Town Enroll This Fall

Registrars announced plans to enroll out of town students for the fall term. Enrollment dates are August 4 and September 2 at the Kienscheel building. Classes begin September 4 with a roster of named applicants from multiple towns and schools.

Washington Dear Har and Mead Wilmaeet West Chester Niekard Leet Pers Sevooter What Cheer Richard la Moine Kinesley Donald PF. Moskins Byrighton Lugeneuve Brighton Path Samson Moree Son Usier Colege Kienscheel

Boston jury selection sets record in racketeer case

A Boston proceeding set a new record as 39 veniremen were examined before a jury was chosen to try three alleged players of Charles Solomon, a racketeer known as King. Most excuses cited objections to capital punishment.

Boston Charles (King) Solomon

Saint ROGERS Says on NRA and fiscal schemes in Washington

In Beverly Hills the speaker recounts conversations with figures like Hugh Johnson and Miss Perkins about the NRA. He notes an ongoing push to raise extra money in the scheme and reports mixed reactions from prominent men who hope it works without personal impact.

Beverly Hills Cal NRA Hugh Johnson Miss Perkins Washington

Cantoni and Clow Capture County Tennis Singles Titles

Tom Cantoni defeated Hubert Turner 6 4 6 3 6 3 to win the men’s singles title while Betty Clow beat Mrs Cherry Holmes 6 5 4 6 10 8 to take the women’s crown. Mitchell and Cherryholmes meet Betty and Doris Crow for the women’s doubles. Turner beat Zillmer 1 1 4 6 6 4 yesterday.

Tom Cantoni Hubert Turner Betty Clow Mrs. Cherryholmes Mitchell Cherryholmes Betty Doris Crow Boyer Cantoni Zillmer Wellman

State lists 159 farms and homes for sale in Oregon

Salem reports the State Bonus Commission has foreclosed on defaulted veterans loans and placed 159 small farms and city residences on the market. In most cases properties are offered for less than the original loan amount.

Salem, Ore SPI State of Overton State Bonus Commission

Grabl and Frazer Named State Penitentiary Wardens

Brig. Gen. Charles H. Grabl, adjutant general of the Iowa National Guard, is named warden of the Iowa state penitentiary at Fort Madison. Sheriff W. H. Frazer of Jones County becomes warden of the state reformatory at Anamosa. Both appointments by the state board of control follow long sessions amid debate over patronage in state administration.

Adjutant General of Iowa Des Moines Charles H. Grabl Lowa National Guard More Madison W. H. Fraaier Jones Bounty State Men's Reformatory Anamosa State Board of Control Grahl Republcan Dan W. Turner F. Madison T. P. Hallowell Hollowell Il Health Frazer H. Ireland Board of Control

Legislature spent ten dollars per minute to pass laws

The Texas legislature's recent session cost taxpayers about 10.36 dollars per minute in expenses as officials compile the overall bill.

Austin Tex UPI Texas

Jonesport Folk Stage Seth Parker Show at church

The United Presbyterian church in Jonesport hosted a Seth Parker radio show in person by the young people's society. The program featured songs solos duets and a group performance with local and guest participants followed by an ice cream social with net proceeds benefiting the society treasury.

Washington Seth Parker United Presbyterian Church Young People's Society of the Church John Howard Omaha Ma Parker Carolyn MecCleery Lizzie Velda Parcell Cephas David Fulton Harvey Coulter Watson Ernest Simpson Lem William Stewart Jane Ruth Stewart Mary Virginia Davis Mollie Ruth George Young People's Society

Fire destroys large Wesley Prehoda farm barn and outbuildings

A blaze at the Wesley Prehoda farm southeast of Riverside destroyed a large barn two corn cribs four granaries a scale house and a garage. About 15 tons hay 1250 bushels of corn 1000 bushels of oats and livestock were lost with total damage near 7500 partially insured. Ray and Mellie Steele first spotted the fire around 10 pm and freed horses as neighbors aided effort. Dorothy and Mrs. Prehoda slept in the house while Mr. Prehoda was away at a game.

Riverside Wesley Ray Mellie Steele Washington County Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association

Wellman Picnic Draws Record Crowd

Washington sent a large contingent to Wellman for the annual picnic in the city park drawing an estimated crowd between 4000 and 5000. The program featured kittenball games baseball band concerts horse and foot races a tug of war a dance and an old fiddlers contest won by Charles Fritz. EF Eicher of Washington delivered the day’s address focusing on industrial recovery and cooperation for smaller cities. L J Kehoe of Wellman introduced him.

Washington Wellman Charles Fritz EF. (. Eicher

Washington set to host horseshoe contest with Oskaloosa rivals

Andy Plattner announced ten Oskaloosa men, among the community's top tossers, will travel to Washington on Saturday to compete in a horseshoe pitching contest with local players. The event starts at ten o'clock across from Harry Whittaker's feed yard, following a recent Washington victory in Oskaloosa.

Andy Plattner Oskaloosa O Washington Oskaloosa Harry Whittaker

Farmers Call For Soon Vaccination School For Hogs

Farmers nearly all ask for another hog vaccination school to be held soon. The event would occur mid September with permits to vaccinate hogs available. Notify the Farm Bureau office at once if you want a permit.

Farm Bureau

Winners Report for Journal Popularity Contest Trip

Winners named Ruth Messer Mary Ellen Lytle Louis McFadden and Betty Wilson must report to the Journal office Saturday for reservations and train tickets and receive World's Fair trip instructions. They will be supervised by R. F E Shannon at the Sheridan Plaza hotel for a three day trip.

Journal Ruth Messer Mary Ellen Lytle Louis McFadden Betty Wilsor R. F E. Shannon Sheridan Plaza Hotel

Respite for Four Days on Pigs Shipping to Markets

Farmers will ship go hadi pigs to St. Paul Sioux City St. Joseph Omaha Kansas City and Chicago markets to obtain federal bounties. A four day respite is announced by the agricultural adjustment administration until next Tuesday. No corp hog premiums will be paid on pigs sent to these markets after today. Two new Iowa markets Mason City and Ottumwa will receive pigs under the bounty plan.

Washington, PD. C St. Paul Sioux City St. Joseph Omaha Kansas City Chicago Agricultural Adjustment Administration Iowa Mason City Ottumwa

Williams and Barclay Earn Degrees at Local Convocation

Newell Williams received his master's degree at the University of Iowa convocation. He majored in Spanish and minored in French. Charles Barclay earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce. Miss Esther Carlton of Spirit Lake earned a master's degree in English literature with a minor in English language. her thesis was Sense Imagery in the Poetry of Shelley. She plans to leave tomorrow for home.

Newell Williams University of Iowa Charles Barclay Esther Carlton Spirit Lake Bonor Douglas Shelley

Sings Here Sunday and Gard of Cedar Rapids at Meth Church

Sings Here Sunday features Gard of Cedar Rapids a former Weatherwix quartet member and baritone. He will perform at the Trinity Methodist service with the local church’s program. Gard and his wife with her parents Mr and Mrs H B Green and their daughter Mrs Gilbert Kruger visit Fr and Mrs F C Witzigman Sunday.

Gard Cedar Rapids Trinity Methodist Church Weatherwix H. B Green Gilberta Kruger F. C. Witzigman

Evangelist Sorensen Speaks at Gospel Tent on South Marion

Friday night evangelist F C Sorensen will speak on Up a Tree at the tent on South Marion avenue. Sunday night Maxine Sorensen will speak on And He Died. Sunday’s musical program promises to be the best yet with a girls chorus formed under Mr Sorensen's direction and also sings by trios and duets.

F. C. Sorensen South Marion Avenue Maxine Sorensen Mr. Sorensen

Vacation School Reunion at Haskins Community Church

The Haskins Community Vacation Church school held a reunion at the church on Wednesday afternoon with games and a program. Teachers handed out home made candies. The reunion marked the fourth year of the school.

Haskins Comunity Vacation Church

Dentist challenges new Oregon dental advertising law

Dr. Y T Donohue, a Eugene dentist, is challenging the constitutionality of Oregon's new law that bans all advertising except the professional card type. The case raises First Amendment and commercial speech questions as it targets professional advertising.

Eugene Ore Donohue

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