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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1934

Page

1

Campaign Opened by Gov Turner for Iowa Governor

In Creston Iowa on February 27 former Gov Dan Turner opened his campaign for governor calling the June 4 primary pivotal for the Republican Party. He attacked Dickinson Spangler and Calflesh, pledged to sever ties with utility and big money interests, and warned that the fight centers on the governorship as behind the scenes money backs Calflesh.

Creston Iowa Dan W. Turner Turner Kiwanis Club U.S L. J. Dickincon Harrison KE. Spangler Robert W. Cuolflesh Calflesh Dieckinson-Spangler Farrer Rovernorship Spauler, Dickinson, Bradshaw Charles Brad

12 Below Zero Official Report

Des Moines reports the coldest night of the winter at 1 degree below zero and a second cold spell of the season. Yesterday’s high barely reached 14 above zero as forecaster Reed notes warming trend with improving conditions and temp rise expected tomorrow in Iowa.

Des Moines UPC Towa Tomourrow Charles Reed

Washington Wins Two First Places in County Declamatory Contests

Washington scored two first places in county declamatory contests and will host Keota West Chester and Ainsworth for the state preliminary on Wednesday. Results include Oratorical first Beulah Rich Crawfordsville second Arlene Brig Kalona third Clifford Flynn Riverside. Dramatic first Slayder Hughes Washington second Louise Stillwell Kalona third Wanda Jones Ainsworth. school rankings list Washington Kalona Crawfordsville Ainsworth as top four.

Washington Hich Schoel Keota West Chester Ainsworth St. Mary's Ball Riverside Brret Catherine Masson Wade Scranton Lester Yoder Kalona Beulah Rich Crawfordsville Arlene ‘Brig Clifford Flynn Slayder Hughes Louise Stillwell Wanda Jones Kalena Crawfordville Brighton Riveride Bith St. Mary's Washington W Miss Hughes Miss McMullen Miss O'Dea Lews City Riverside High School Age’ Glee Club Tomeorrow Ninhe

Bailey Named as County Attorney Candidate

Henry ob Hindley announces Bailey as a candidate for county attorney pending Republican voters decision at the June 4 primary. Bailey, 29, born in Washington, with a law degree from the University of Iowa 1929, has practiced law five years in Washington. He works in the office founded by his late father Maresh W. Bailey and is a member of the Washington county and Iowa State Bar associations.

Henry Ob Hindley Oey Mr. Bailey Washington Warlieington State University of Iowa Maresh W. Bailey Toemy Bailey Washington County Iuowa

Mrs Harry Watkins To Return Home With Dorothy Marie

Mrs Harry Watkins and her little daughter Dorothy Marie are to return home tonight from Chicago.

Harry Watkins Dorothy Marie Chicago

Johnson defends NRA record as critics press new WPA for reforms

U M Administrator Hugh S. Johnson outlines gains under the recovery act from June to last fall and pledges a new offensive to shorten hours raise wages and broaden public support for the blue eagle while addressing delegates in Washington. He calls for unified price stabilization wage uniformity and stricter code enforcement to protect smaller businesses and improve compliance.

Washington, DC Hugh Ss. Johnson NRA Blue Eagle Johnson NEA Washington

Wilson wartime car donated to Whitte Museum

The Whitte Museum in San Antonio, Texas now houses President Woodrow Wilson’s war-time automobile. Col P. J. Hennessey donated the vehicle, which he had acquired from Mrs. A. B. Butler in Washington.

San Antonio Texas Whitte Woodrow Wilson P. J. Hennessey A. B. Butler Washington

ISTANBUL-UP Students Favor Science Over Law and Literature

At a new Istanbul university with 3154 students, 2147 study science, 1183 pursue law, 87 choose literature, and 874 aim to become physicians. The distribution shows science as the most popular subject among Turkish students.

Istanbul New University

Beef Cattlemen to Meet Friday in Washington

A meeting of beef feeders and breeders will be held in Washington on March 2 at 1 10 P M in the city hall to discuss plans to bring beef production under the Agricultural Adjustment Act. O C Patterson calls for the gathering to shape statewide policy and secure better returns for farmers in agriculture. A county delegate will be chosen to attend the March 7 state meeting in Des Moines where beef producers aim to form a statewide organization and plan actions to prevent overproduction.

Washington O. C. Patterson Des Moines Towa Beyyond & Suing Teenie H. M. Byang Mark Brandt Loreal

Revolving fund plan for beef and dairy cattle relief

A 200 million dollar revolving fund is proposed to reduce beef and dairy cattle costs. It would be reinstated by a processing tax on beef and dairy products when consumer purchasing power warrants. The emergency plan suggests eliminating five to six million producing cows and disposing of cows via noncommercial channels, old range cows, or grain belt channels for relief.

East End Weekly noted for neighborhood focus and local items

The Journal comments on East End Weekly a venture by young reporters led by editor John Bidwell. Its items include a bridge club luncheon on Feb 28 1934 and a dog Mitzy Brown giving birth on Feb 19 1934. Local ads mention Khart End Grocery Bidwell's Plumbing and other shops plus horses and a pup for sale. The piece suggests readers subscribe for wider coverage.

Journal East End John Bidwell W. Wilson Warren Cox Bill Brown J. M. Lloyd Bridge Club Mitzy Brown Khart End Bidwell Bielipse Lumber Company Mitzy

Wreck near Pittsburgh Kills At Least Ten

A Pennsylvania railway passenger train derailed near Penn Station in Pittsburgh. Ten people died and 37 were injured as the locomotive left the tracks and crashed into trees and nearby structures. Fire erupted briefly but did not spread.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Railway Akronw Penn Station Akaleet Clark Chewing Gum Factory

University basketball crowd in Iowa City Saturday night

Hansen and son Bob and Richard McCutchen were among attendees at the University basketball game in Iowa City Saturday night.

KE. TT. Hansen Bob Richard McCutchen Iowa City

River Workers in County Register

The national re-employment office in Washington starts a drive to collect data on men with river work experience. Spring job opportunities await those with the relevant experience, and local offices must file a report this week so eligible men register promptly.

Register National Washington

National re employment service aids private industry

Hans Pfund states the Iowa National Reemployment Service, established August 1935, serves private industry by registering skilled labor and professional workers. The free service has helped re-hire over 10000 persons since August, enabling employers to select from highly skilled workers for expansion.

Dbbs Hans Pfund Iowa National Ome Tak

Rogers continued on page 8 with weather talk and stage notes

The item parodies New York weather forecasters promising a bigger storm than before. It mentions Clark Gable returning to the stage and a push to keep women away, while Wall Street brokers head to Washington amid ongoing investigations.

New York Gosh Mad Goud Clark Gable Gin Kim Wall Street Washington

Iowa Senate to Act on Liquor Control Measure

Iowa House cleared the liquor control conference report 71 to 32 and sent it to the Senate for action. If approved by the Senate and signed by Governor Clyde L. Herring a three member commission will regulate liquor stores with state monopoly powers.

Des Moines Iowa House of Representatives Senate Clyde L. Herring Control Commission Iowa House

WRECKS JUNKED CAR THIRTY DAYS SENTENCE

Arnold withaveky a Riverside youth was sentenced to thirty days in county jail after pleading guilty to reckless driving. Lukavsky faced no additional charges though he drove a junked car lacking a current license plate and license. The car, sold for 2.50, was made operable locally and wrecked on Riverside main street. W B Eicher of the state motor vehicle department warned on compliance with year plates and registration.

Arnold Withaveky Riverside Justices of the Peace J. B. Bovee Lukavysky Lukavsky W. BB. Eteher State Motor Vehicle Department Eleher Motor Vehicle Department

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