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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1936

Page

2

Power Projects Delayed by Supreme Court Ruling

Fifty-one of the Public Works Administration power projects face indefinite delays after the Supreme Court ordered new hearings in the Duke Power case. Loans and grants total $50,089,891 with construction valued at $112,824,916 awaiting final court decisions.

Washington INS PWA Supreme Court Duke Power Company Ickes Circuit Virginia Plainview Texas Terrell Idaho Coeur D'Alene California Lodi Colorado Delta Iowa—Lamont Iowa City Nevada Winemucca Nebraska Central Neb Nebraska South Carolina Public Service Authority Lower Colorado River

I F Lamberts of Colorado to Visit Relatives

Edward and Ray Lambert traveled to Ottumwa to meet their parents I F Lambert and wife of Grand Junction Colorado who plan a month long stay with sons and other relatives in Iowa. Delores Hazen has chickenpox and several people suffer colds. Various local guests visited families including the Buenneke O Connor and MecCreedy households. Dorothy Jean Motley missed several days of school.

C. H. Beenblossom Oregon Edward Ray Lambert Ottumwa I. F. Lambert Grand Junction Colorado Iowa John Buenneke Orie O'Connor Duane Hazen Visted Burk MecCreedy Rodney Arnold Billie Loren Hazen Delores Hazen Dorothy Jean Motley

Barthelow Returns from Eastern Trip to Young America

E I Barthelow returned Saturday night from an eastern trip where he spent two weeks with his sisters and other relatives in Columbus and Cambridge Ohio. The item lists numerous local visitors and family gatherings around Young America and nearby households.

Barthelow Levi van Dyke E. IL Frank Pringle Richard Harry Dodson Donna Lee Eden Grant Humston Eva Wikoff Brighton Dorothy Johnson Washington Olive Stalder Austin Emery Edith Stalder Burl Pringle Jean Cloyee Pringle Davenport Clarence Jackson George Genkinger Leland Pringle Gunnar Swanson Helen

Baby Terry Lee Born To Lester Leeper Family

At the hospital Jimmy Conklin was dismissed yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Lester Leeper have named their baby son born Tuesday Terry Lee.

Jimmy Conklin Lester Leeper Terry Lee

Local shoppers and holiday plans fill Washington scene

Mrs. Jay White and others from Wellman Crawfordsville Keota Columbus Junction Rubinio Richmond Richmond women shopped in Washington. Sarah Marie Huber home from Stephens College for holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Davis of Ainsworth shopped in town. Agnes Evening from Richmond and Winnie Chalupa from West Chester also visited. Moore's Bootery advertises Christmas slippers and boots. A baby, George Hart Moore, born to Mr. and Mrs. Jess Moore weighs seven and a half pounds. The Tinker Christmas play, church pageant practice, and a community sale are noted. Sustained travel to Sioux City, Davenport, and Chicago mentioned for several residents.

Jay White Wellman Washington R. W. Howell Crawfordsville R. H. Teets Keota Rollin Lynn Columbus Junction le. B. Luithly Rubio Everett Huber Sarah Marie Wellday Stephens College Columbia Tom Davis Ainsworth Agnes Richmond McLellans Winnie Chalupa West Chester Moore’s Bootery E. Side Sq Jess Moore George Hart Moore Moore H. I. Ward Sioux City Frank Crabb R. &. Pike Charlotte Ward Junior College Glen Garner Oskaloosa T. R Phillips Garner Mr. Phillips W. S. Reister & Son Art Henderson Eldon T. J Lewis Lewis Peabody College Nashville, Tenn

Mrs. Joe McCreedy Is Home Improved After Accident

Mrs. Joe McCreedy returns home from Brighton after an accident. Highland Center residents report visitors including Mrs. Lewis Coon and Eula Mae. communities recall the funeral of Mrs. Elia Raymond at Salem church. several families visit and host relatives in the area.

Joe McCreedy Eula Mae Coon Highland Center Lewis Coon Eula Mae McCreedy Brighton James Murphy Donna Wellman Everette Coon Will Murphy Elia Raymond Salem Church Murray Conger Washington Ernest Badham James T. Foster

Iowa Fish and Game Arrests Total 133 In Month

The state conservation commission reported 133 people were arrested in Iowa last month for fish and game law violations. Only 14 were for pheasant hunting despite no open season. Thirty were arrested for hunting without licenses or duck stamps, with 25 more for illegal duck shooting. Of the 133, 125 were convicted, three acquitted, five not prosecuted.

Des Moines Iowa State Conservation Commission

Prairie Flower School News Program and Play at Church

The Prairie Flower school hosts a December 23 program at eight, followed by the two act play Christmas at the Stebbins presented by local youths. A box social and hot lunches are planned in the Prairie Flower church basement with public invited.

Prairie Flower School Stebbins Prairie Flower Church Alice Finke Martha Turnipseed Mary Ardith Jarrard Leonard Booth Stanley Jarrard Lorene Booth Maxine Fulton Prairie Flower Leonard Booth Beulah M. Johnson

Mrs Tom Porter honored at birthday dinner in Verdi

Mrs Tom Porter was the guest of honor at a birthday dinner at the Ralph Chorpenning home in Verdi. Attendees included the Chorpenning family and relatives such as the Williams and Baird households, with social visits noted at several local homes. J H Baird sold six horses to Illinois buyers and Y's Men dinner attendance was mentioned.

Tom Porter F. J. Longer Verdi Ralph Chorpening James Chorpenning Lester Everett R. J. Chorpenning Robert Melvin Chorpenning Russel Chorpenning Earl Chorpenning Dale Ayers Susie Johnson Keith McCelland Harry Anderson Ralph Williams Edd Miller Stanley Baird Crandal Brighton Ray Miller Muscatine J. H. Baird Illinois Lyle Wilson Washington Vera Tucker Ray Nottsenger Ralph Chorpenning

Pleasant Ridge Local News Blitz

Mrs G M Smith reports a day of social visits and school plans at Pleasant Ridge with Mrs Bruce Stewart, Mrs Henry Underwood, Jake Schadd, Louis Pacani, and Tony Kauffman among those mentioned. Neighbors Dale Smith, Renny Housel, and Frank Hunter visited homes and the Welgman sale was attended. Robert North lost a milk cow and land measurements were underway locally.

G. M. Smith Pleasant Ridge Bruce Stewart Henry Underwood Peter Berdo Jake Schadd Louis Pacani Sigourney Wittmer Dale Smith Renny Housel Tony Kauffman Tony Kauffman and Sons Welgman Robert North Frank Hunter Bert Hunter Winfield Ben Bruegge Howard Wittrie Glen Pratt

Describes New English King As Man of Kingly Qualities

A 1936 United Press piece portrays George VI as a resolute figure who overcame illness and speech struggles, likening his ascent to Kipling's If. It highlights his navy service, wartime gallantry, close bond with Queen Elizabeth, and discreet public life while noting his sporting talents and devotion to duty.

United Press London Rudyard Kipling United States George VI Prince Albert Roosevelt England Kipling Duke of York King George Vas Phaick Edward Prince of Wales Jutland Elizabeth Bowes- Lyon Strathmore Elizabeth King George George Mary

Green couple attend Schaffer 40th wedding anniversary

Grandview reports Mr and Mrs Chas Green attending a celebration at Sam Schaffer’s home marking the 40th wedding anniversary of the Schaffers. Other items include Dr M Maxwell visiting New London and Delbert Maxwell's Washington dental work. local families travel and illness notes.

Mrs. C. Green Schaffer Home Chas. Green Sam Schaffer Schaffer M. Maxwell New London Delbert Maxwell Washington Lioyd Bull Denver Colorado Paulette Gislain Adolph Gislain Fredrick Gislain Sam Gowing Gislain Wilbur Cray Richard Cray Arten Milan John Cray Chase Green Elmer Karnes Webster City

No. The broad smile of a son and the new king

The piece remarks that the new king is a human figure who has endured the mill of life. It notes he started at the bottom of the ladder and worked up, reflecting a grounded, relatable portrait of leadership.

Tilvy

Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Floral Offers

We express heartfelt thanks to kind neighbors and thoughtful friends for expressions of sympathy and the beautiful floral offers we greatly appreciated.

Columbus Sails From Paros With Crew of Eighty Eight

The Columbus voyage dated August 3 1492 sails from Paros with the Santa Maria carrying 52 crew on its 100 ton decked ship and the two caravels Pinta and Nina each at 50 and 40 tons with 18 crew aboard.

Paros

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