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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1939
Page
6
Leo the lion and his trainer wowed fans in front of the Fox Theatre with a live animal display. The performance drew applause from attendees and highlighted the star attraction’s onstage presence.
In Wayland August 25 about 350 attended the Conrad family reunion in the park. Don Roth and his Cedar Rapids Waterloo based orchestra performed an hour show. Members included Doy Roth and Frank Voelk er. Dorothy and Betty Wittmer sang a duet. Officers for next year were elected at the business session. A kitchen shower for Gilbert and Mrs Schantz followed. The Goldsmith reunion at Trenton drew 137 attendees due to rain.
About twenty members attended as Kalona participants elected officers. Daniel Orendorf was named president, Melvin Gingerich vice president, and Alice Goldsmith secretary, with Otto Gingerich attending from Trenton Ohio.
Iowa reports about 50 fewer state owned cars in service since January 1 as agencies return cars and trade in for fewer new models. State Car Dispatcher Hesalroad prepares a system to assign vehicles, log registrations, and curb private use, while officials replace driving with personal cars and four cent mileage reimbursements.
Walter Leet took his school route children to Muscatine on Wednesday. The group described the trip as pleasant and thanked Mr. Leet for annual visits. In Dayton Grove local activities included chimney work on a new cottage at Kamp Kory and weekend visits to Davenport and Rock Island.
In Chicago, workers comb through half a million telephone books at 40 cents an hour. The books, 1,404 pages long, are a common hiding place for money and valuables, turning the search into a regular line of work.
The Washington Independent lists Harland W. Mead as Principal of Junior High, with Harry Rowles Thompson and Dr. P. L. Etter, E. A. Ralston, and sector principals for Junior College and High School. The elementary principals are George Pields and Miss Ethel McCreedy. School Board members include President Glenn Mace, Secretary Ralph, Dr. T. J. Pease, A. E. Atchison, and C. W. Tucker.
The roster lists Mayor Lloyd Lytle City Clerk W H Fulton City Treasurer W F Mitek City Solicitor G E Mitek Supt Water and Light Plant ES P L Jordan Chief of Police J O Brown Policeman Walter Kliesey Policeman Mark Pratt City Fire Chief C C Reister Assessor C E Lemley City Health Officer D C Barrett Park Commissioners Marian B Bailey Frank B Miller J E Lemmon
Crop Insurance Supervisor Jess Alton of the Iowa agricultural board predicts wheat could reach a dollar a bushel by July 1, 1940 if growers adhere to farm allotments. He notes current carryover and consumption imply rising prices, with 62 million acres allotted for next year's wheat under AAA.
District guidance explains high school options for residents of Washington Independent School District and neighboring districts. It details tuition caps, grade-level assignments, and new facilities at junior high and elementary schools, plus contact points for planning with district staff.
The speaker notes that farmers can maintain a high price level by staying within their allotments. He adds that war in Europe would render this prediction practically meaningless, underscoring the fragility of expected outcomes amid global conflict.
A good sized audience heard the Washington band led by Hal Reister in Crawfordsville on Thursday evening. Vocal solos by Forrest Walker were enjoyed and Al Schmoeller’s demonstration received praise. Several locals visiting included Carl Johnson and family from Wilmington California and Mrs Johnson remembered as Lois Bauer.
Moscow reports the new cotton textile industry in the Ukraine is making progress as mills expand production and integrate with national plans.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park contains 16 summits over 6 000 feet and spans 36 miles at elevations above 5 000 feet, highlighting the region's rugged topography.
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