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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1935

Page

11

Questions for Chauffeurs Editor's Note

A list of 50 exam questions about chauffeur licensing and traffic laws from Iowa City officials, to be explained at a court house meeting. Topics include license age, rights, badge display, suspensions, penalties, signals, speed standards, turns, lighting, parking, overloading, vehicle dimensions, and equipment requirements.

Journal H. M. Putnam James Gildroy Iowa City Gildroy Court House Board of Control

No Woodpeckers in Australia Parked in World’s Forests

The article notes woodpeckers inhabit all wooded regions except Madagascar and cover the Australian region. It states about 45 species exist in the United States and highlights their economic value as useful dairy ward residents.

Madagascar Australia United States

Explosions Need Oxygen Not Possible in Vacuum

An explosion is rapid burning requiring oxygen. without it in a vacuum, combustion cannot occur. The statement explains the chemical basis of explosions and why a vacuum prevents them.

Turkeys Bought in Thousand Lot Purchases

West Chester Produce Co took delivery of one thousand turkeys from John A. Stewart north of Washington, marking a second thousand sent by the same producer in recent months. Local notes include community events, visits, club activities, and sympathy messages for families connected to West Chester and nearby areas.

R. C. Ferguson West Chester West Chester Produce Co John A. Stewart Washington

Unwife in Custody of Baby’s Birth Amid Turbulent March

Helen Riley awaits confinement in a stormy March as Walter hovers between Stella’s crisis and his pregnant wife. News of Jerry’s betrayal, Stella’s heartbreak, and a near tragedy with a gas incident unfold while Miss Fredericks consoles Helen as Walter races to aid his sister.

Walter Miss Fredericks Helen Payne Anton

Mrs Arthur Reigel Hosts Visit From Horton in Amboy

Amboy report notes Mr Horton from New York visiting his daughter Mrs Arthur Reigel and family including Mr and Mrs Roy Whiteman and Conn. Also mentions Mrs J K Beal visiting.

Amboy Mr. Horton New York Arthur Reigel Roy Whiteman Conn J. K. Beal

Mrs Dale Wagner Visits Friends at Crawfordsville

Mrs Dale Wagner and her son Paul of Corning visit Crawfordsville on Thursday to call on relatives and friends and attend to local matters.

Mrs Dale Wagner Crawfordsville Paul Corning

Local visitors and club notices from West Branch area

John McCoy and his mother Mrs Mary McCoy are visitors in town. Mrs Allen Conrad is ill and away from the telephone office. Isabella Anwyl covers her shift. The Wednesday Study club plans its December meeting at Mrs Mabel Mangan's home Tuesday evening for the annual Christmas exchange and children's party.

G. Walton Grover Walton J. B. Walton Havre Dee Glen Gordon Gene Martin Eskridge Kans Mr. Martin Frances Booth Home Economies Art Club Walter Stout Eldin Bauer Will” Reif Burlington Queen Esther Society Methodist Church Dpd Booth George Attig Jesse Attig Sibley Dean Niffenegge Amés M. E Aid Society W. B. Rittenhouse Agnes Ross Mr. Rittenhouse Ross Tillie Clark Bauer Lou Bauer Town City Joy van Horn Jessup Iowa Conrad Wanda Smith Rock Island John McCoy West Branch Mary McCoy Allen Conrad Isabella Anwyl Mabel Mangan

Miss Nelle Davis Spotted Shopping at Local Store

Miss Nelle Davis of Crawfordsville was seen shopping here on Saturday, according to local observers.

Nelle Davis Crawfordsville

Walter Riley Misses Birth But Returns At Dawn

Walter races to New York and to Stella’s hospital chaos unfolds as Helen delivers a baby girl. He confronts blame and guilt, then comforts Helen at dawn, confessing he should have stayed. Stella’s crisis ends with relief as Walter reconciles with his wife.

Walter South Bound Brook New York Helen Marie Hans Anyon Anton Bound Brook Stella Brook Hospital Dr. Johnson Anastasia Irene Stell Agnes Dirk Mama Carl Darling Miss Frederick Han Miss Fredericks Pane Mr Riley SS Eyal

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