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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1934

Page

8

Y's Men's circus plans take shape for January event

At a Y's Men’s club meeting plans for a January circus at the Y M C A building grew clearer. Charles Long sang two songs as Henry Bailey outlined a varied program with booths and attractions while past successes were recalled by Charlie Davis and Eddie Squires. Several notices from the Justices court were served to members over unpaid baseball debts.

Y. ML. C.A Charlie Davis Eddie Squires Davis Squire Henry Bailey

Baby boy born at Washington County Hospital

Mr and Mrs Marion Rittenhouse welcomed a son born at 1 15 this afternoon at Washington county hospital.

Marion Rittenhouse Washington County Hospital

Temperature Dips to 4.5 Degrees Above Zero Last Night

A thermometer reading shows a chill with temperatures dropping to 4.5 degrees above zero overnight. Local residents report cold winds and increased heating use as subfreezing conditions ease.

The Wardrobe Cleaners Hat Cleaning and Refitting

Local cleaning shop advertises hat cleaning and reblocking to new shapes. They offer clothes repair and refinement including ladies coats, general cleaning and pressing services. Phone S00.

Iowa 9 High School Play Festival Broadcast

Thursday evening at 8 15 Iowa 9 High School Play Festival in H S Aud Adm 15c 25c. The Iowa State College band with Stanley Dayton will broadcast from Ames at 4 15 Thursday afternoon. Stanley Dayton is son of O L Dayton and plays bari tone saxophone. Muskrat season closes 245 W till jan 1. Birth announcement: Mr and Mrs 8S J Boyd welcomed a son to Mr and Mrs A J Gilpin of Iowa City at Mercy hospital weighing seven pounds fifteen ounces. Mother Frances Boyd formerly of Washington.

Iowa H. S Iowa State College Band Stanley Dayton Ames Stanley O. L. Dayton Gibson’s J. Boyd

Alma Glasgow White dies at Alameda California

Mrs Alma Glasgow White a former Washington resident dies in Alameda California from Bright s disease after years of suffering She lived on West Main Street with her sister Mattie and brother Greer and was about seventy five She was active in the Presbyterian church artist and tutor with a noted history in Washington and Stanford exhibitions.

Alma Glasgow White Washington Alameda California Bright Nan Gertrude Hunter Grace Lytle Wit Mattie Greer West Main Glasgow Dr. Stutsman J. D. White Presbyterian Church Colorado West Infield Smeuse Kansas City Rey White Glasgows Whit Leland Stanford University

Early solid foods linked to earlier walking and teething

A study by the New York State College of Economics suggests babies who receive solid foods earlier in infancy begin to stand and walk sooner and develop teeth earlier than those who start solids later. The report highlights dietary timing and growth milestones in infancy.

New York State College of

Veterans of Foreign Wars Oppose Bonus Marches

At a Washington post meeting veterans oppose proposed national capital demonstrations. James Van Zandt of Pennsylvania broadcasts from Cedar Rapids and Davenport events while VFW urges orderly cash payment campaigns and warns against unauthorized use of insignia or marches, with possible disciplinary action.

Washington Veterans of Foreign Wars Washington County James &. van Zandt Pennsylvania Iowa Cedar Rapids Blackhawk Davenport WOC van Zand United States Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Congress United State

North Prairie Flower Notes From Nearby Iowa City Trip

Everett Young and son John visited Iowa City on business last Tuesday amid scarce news and broken telephone lines. Sam Oldfield's health worsened as neighbors repaired downed poles and broken wires. Ernest Strum and Patterson visited Washington for the day. Wellman report pending.

North Prairie Flower Everett Young John Iowa City Ernest Strum Sam Oldfield C. Patterson Washington Wellman

Bombs Explode in Two Boston Theaters

Time bombs planted by labor agitators exploded in the Tremont and Majestic theaters in Boston today, injuring two charwomen. Two theaters are under One's Management, which has faced demands from projection men.

Boston Tremont Majestic Lynn Maass Pawtucket R. T

Egg price and household items inch into local ads

Eggs retail 22c per dozen at W. 8. Reister & Son. 25114. Oak dining suite advertised with 66 inch buffet 10 ft table four chairs two host chairs feather a call 284 25613. Mrs David Allen formerly Mildred Hancher home from Washington county hospital after two weeks. Hospital care and improved condition noted. H S Play Festival Iowa 9 HS Aud Thurs Eve Adm 15c 25c. Mr and Mrs J H Peet visited Cedar Rapids for a school meeting Mrs RR EK Shannon joined them.

Reister & Son David Allen Mildred Hancher Washington County Hospital H. S Iowa J. H. Peet Cedar Rapids RR EK. Shannon

Iowa Coal Mines Back to Full Time Amid Winter

The Iowa coal mining industry has resumed full operation due to the severe cold. Around 1,000 workers are employed in Appanoose county’s larger mines and 609 in smaller mines, with both day and night shifts active. The revival follows a notably harsh winter.

Centerville Dee Iowa Appanoose County

Argentine dwarf toad behavior and movement noted

The article observes the Argentine dwarf toad and states it runs rather than hops or jumps, describing its distinctive locomotion. It emphasizes the toad moves on legs with a running gait and does not perform typical amphibian leaps.

Christmas Tree Lamps With Detector Feature

A line of assorted color Christmas tree lamps featuring built in detectors. Each unit includes automatic on off sensing and decorative lighting options for holiday displays.

Bauer Couple Plan December Visit to Wilmington Daughter

Mr. and Mrs. B K F Bauer of West Chester announce a December 16 departure for an extended visit with their daughter Mrs. Carl B Johnson at 1067 McDonald Avenue Wilmington California. Also note local theater event and an auctioneer in Washington Iowa with contact numbers.

BK. F. Bauer West Chester Carl B. Johnson McDonald Enue Wilmington Calif Iowa D. F. Macon Washington

Common Metals Copper Lead and Zinc

Aside from iron, copper, lead and zinc are the three most common and useful metals. They have been produced in enormous quantities due to improved metallurgical processes, and their abundance and low cost have enabled many comforts of modern life.

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