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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1934
Page
4
Police Commissioner Fumes Over Barber Looked Criminals
New York City Police Commissioner Valentine reportedly told patrolmen to muss up and mark up a smiling gangster leaving no doubt about his criminal identity. Critics warn that the policy risks mistreating innocents and blurring lines between crook and citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine
New York City
Holiday Safety Rules From National Safety Council
The holiday season brings joy but also many preventable accidents, especially for children. Key cautions include keeping kids off streets, avoiding street sledding, ensuring ice is four inches thick before skating groups, and extra care on winter roads. Do not use candles on Christmas trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
Don't Put Tree Near Stoves and High Heat
Simple Christmas tree safety tips emphasize keeping the tree away from stoves and flames and not letting it dry out indoors. Don’t anchor it loosely and avoid bulbs with excess power. Following these common sense steps costs nothing and may save lives.
Politicians Called Root of Crime Says Former Buffalo Chief
At a Pittsburgh national crime conference Austin J. Roche, ex Buffalo police commissioner, urged that politics lies at the root of crime. He said war prohibition and poverty are excuses and that a federal secret service is needed to reach criminals and purge corrupt courts and district bosses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Austin J. Roche
Buffalo
Roosevelt Storm reshapes Pennsylvania politics in 1938 upheaval
A letter from the Christian Union Herald edition discusses the November 6 election in Pennsylvania. It credits the Roosevelt wave for Democratic gains in the Senate, governorship, and state legislature, warns of congressional impotence, and urges constructive policy to restore employment and reduce welfare reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Keystone State
Joseph L. Guffey
United States Senate
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Harrisburg
Democratic Party
Congress
Republic
C. K
The Devil's Food Cake and a Community Charity
A light hearted By The Way TZ column recalls a newsroom sanctum and recalls a charitable bake offering Devil's Food Cake. A poem by Wm. Owen praises a generous donor and her act of kindness amid memories and gratitude.
By-Ways Bits and Mild Anecdotes from Washington
A collection of light observations and humorous notes from Washington. stories range from pheasant mishaps costing $22 to a corn field row joke, plus a note on By-Ways engravings and city park decorating praised by Wisie Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisie
Nation's Christmas trade shows big growth this year
Christmas shopping across major cities shows strong gains. Chicago reports heaviest toy buying since 192. New trends include demand for quality merchandise and rising sales in Atlanta Memphis and Dallas. Iowa and St Louis see steady increases with new luxury items and early pickups noted. Economic outlook remains cautiously optimistic as NRA salvage value praised and housing and industry recovery urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
San Francisco
Atlanta
Memphis
Dallas
Birmingham
Kansas City
Salt Lake City
St. Louis
Cleveland
Union Treast Company
East Ohio Gas Company
Aml
Philadelphia
Denver
Detroit
Los Angeles
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Boston
Pittsburgh
Iowa City
Iowa
George R. Davies
University
Lfe Insurance
Davies
Roosevelt
NRA
Two Basketball Games At School Tonight
Washington fans will see Coach Geers and Freshwaters' Cardinal squad in action against Centerville a strong foe aiming to repeat last season's Washington loss. Earlier, Washington and Keota clash in a hard high school contest after the Denons' strong showing against Brighton. Tip off at 7 15 with the junior college game follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Basketall
Geers
Freshwaters
Cardinal
Centerville
Washington
Keota
Washington Denons
Brighton
Fourth Grade Spelling Contest and Room Decor Plans
School notes describe a fourth grade spelling contest with star decorations on paper Christmas trees. Edith Gillespie and Margery Logan lead in stars. Fifth grade arithmetic drill leaders are Eugene Dunlap, Andrey Hotle and Donald Klein while Mary Dunsmore leads fifth grade spelling. Barbara Gorham moves to Newton and several students celebrate birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Gillespie
Margery Logan
Eugene Dunlap
Andrey Hotle
Donald Klein
Mary Dunsmore
Barbara Gorham
Newton
Marian Bemis
Leon Beatty
Mary Gier
Jane Baldrige
Richard Boyer
Donald Doran
Kenneth Hansauker
Kenton Mangold
Bob Marble
George Nesbitt
Dick Ross
Leah Anderson
Jean Atchison
Nan Hoover
Eleanor Tucker
Bob Conner
Dick Moore
Donald Lee Paul
Hubert Wilson
Lavonna Birdsell
Doris Custer
Betty McKay
Betty Stevens
Dorothy Watson
Christian Church Convention for S. E. Iowa Coming Here
A Southeast Iowa Christian Church convention arrives in the area with a two day program. Activities include devotions, addresses by Hawley Dil singer Miss Harris and Williams, a forum on building a local church program, and a fellowship banquet at the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church Convention
S. E. Iowa
Coming Here
Loren Works
C. O. Hawley
J. A. Dilsinger
George Ramsey
Keokuk
Orval Morgan
Albia
Ray Ries
Christ
Earl Lewis
Moulton
Baptist Church
Raymond Witting
Pleasant Hill
Packwood
Batavia
Parsons College
Vernon H. Carter
Bankuet
Walter Purdy
Chariton
Brotherhood
Missionary Rice
Chris Sins
Delta
Miss Epp
Marion Williams
Oskaloosa
Dillinger
Mr. Hawley
Christmas Class Room Activities and Rewards
This week the Upper Primary notes a Christmas theme with a Narcissus paper art and White Blossoms. Students drew names for a gift exchange and prepared red or green wreaths for windows. A health chart tracks self care with daily stars earned for clean teeth hands and nails. Friday features Santa Claus or a Christmas tree.
Farmers killing their hogs early in Wayland
In Wayland December 7 farmers are slaughtering hogs early to avoid extra feeding costs. The Amasa Miller family has completed home butchering for winter and summer. TDFF Meyers and neighbors plan similar butchering, signaling a sequence of local self-supply efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Johnny V Porker
Amasa Miller
Meyers
Veterans of Foreign Wars Push for Immediate Bonus Payment
The Veterans of Foreign Wars plans a nationwide campaign urging immediate cash payment of adjusted service certificates. Commander Everett Burham says rallies, radio broadcasts, and statewide speaker tours will mobilize public sentiment for a $2.208 billion payout to about 3.5 million veterans, a move supported by the American Legion and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the
United States
Everett Burham
Washington Post
Burham
V. Fl. O
Kansas City
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Veterans’ Organization
Marham
V. PW
American Legion
Miami
Fla
House of Representatives
Senate
Consumers Nations
Washington County Post
Des Moines Revokes Two Night Club Beer Permits
The Des Moines city council revoked the beer permits of the Gay Paree at 222 Fifth St and the Black Cat at 512 K Grand Ave on the beer permit inspection board's recommendation. Evidence showed the venues operated in a disorderly manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Fifth St
K. Grand Ave
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