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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1938

Page

8

Congressman Eicher Discusses Farm Bill Prospects in Interview

Staff Correspondent unearths Edward Eicher at a Washington vacation home to discuss the farm bill stalemate. He criticizes current administration inaction, urges cooperation with farm groups, and signals a merged wage and hour proposal aided by Senator McAdoo. He cautions on war talk and calls for constitutional referenda before war declarations.

Congressman Eicher Ezra Wittmer Wayland Jan Edward. Eicher Washington, D. C Senate House House BI Wallace Representative Farm Organizations American Farm Bureau U. S. Treasury Department of Agriculture Congress Democratic Congress McAdoo United States China North Henry South Washington

Otto Sheetz Joins Chicago Trip to See Dorothy

Tyrone notes report Otto Sheetz traveled to Chicago to visit his daughter Dorothy. Dorothy Sheetz underwent an acute appendicitis operation at the Illinois Masonic hospital. Local relatives mention Mrs. Walter Sheetz and Caroline visiting their mother Mrs. Frank Smith in Chicago.

Howard Oskaloosa South Orie Miller Ohio Indiana Selma Sommers Pandora Ervin Otto Keokuk Boshart Seattle Wash Jack Wenger Burlington Business College Emerson Wyse Tacoma A. BR. Marderrau Simon W Farmers’ Telephone Company Ruth Doreas Society Mennonite Church Allen Wenger Wilbur Bicher Ezra Wittmer Ella Shively O. P. Boshart C. C Wenger Ross Severt Frank Clark Lockridge Robert Bain Chil- Meathe Nellie Bain J. Don Hays Harold Shepherd Ed Shepherd Brighton American Legion Auxiliary Sadie Henass Laudenslager Christine Schlatter Des Moines Ladies Aid W. FE. Wood Kenneth Neuenswander Creston John Neuenswander First Presbyterian Church Bridge Club Victory Stacy Mrs Aren Bill McKurahan Otto Sheetz Tyrone Chicago Dorothy Walter Sheetz Caroline Frank Smith Fred Ray Cbickford Dorothy Sheetz Ilinois Masonic Hospital Fred Sheetz Josephine Singmaster Jackie Ed Pfeffer Clyde Thompson Anna Sheetz Keota Walter Sheets Valley Church W. J. Richardson Washington George Crawford

Snakes Use Transparent Fused Eyelids for Eyes

Snakes possess a transparent, fused outer eyelid covering the eye while the vertical inner eyelids protect the eye. This unique arrangement provides continuous lubrication and protection without blinking.

Dinners Held by Spangler Family and Relatives in East Sunset

East Sunset residents report a sequence of family dinners and gatherings at the Spangler and related homes. Attendees include the Bert Spangler family with Carlson, Berg er, Jennings, Marshal families, and others. Several visits also reference New Year’s suppers and social calls among local households.

Spangler Home Clarence Hering East Sunset George Spangler George Spangler, Jr Olds Bert Spangler A. M. Carlson Met. Union Dale Berger Sac City Charles Jennings Columbus City Phillip Marshal Baby Winfield Donald John R. Williams Hl. &. McGuire

No Age Limit for Skaters at Okoboji Ice Rink

Young Ray Parsons and 79 year old Baine Henderson shared the same Okoboji ice rink showing off daring maneuvers. The scene highlights the winter skating diversity across Spirit Lake and Arnolds Park with families and individuals enjoying outdoor ice sport.

Okoboji Ray Parsons Fred Parsons Spirit Lake Baine Henderson Arnolds Park

Local Figures Assist at Early 20th Century Butchering Event

Mrs. Harry Jones and the Graber couple assisted with the William Eichelberger butchering on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jones and daughter Ellen spent Tuesday with Jim Stewart, Walter Rich works for Wilbur Rose, and John Simmons of Winfield visited Levi Simmons. Justice officials Tolson and Hottel are noted, with Jo Hanson and Courtney Riley Coo leading agents in Washington and Los Angeles.

Claire Holmes Richard Roger John Holmes Crawfordsville Merle Twina Mary Virginia William Ralph Howell Willard Earl Ferguson United Presbyterian Sechurch Levi Simmons John Simmons Winfield S. K. Orris Ralph Mae Dorothy Clarence Hering Miles Stout Wanda Harold Klopfenstein P. J. Graber Noah Widmer Euelah Rich Sterling Lester Charbonneau Norma Jean Joan Danny Oakville Gene Stephens Maurine Ainsworth J. M. Martin Jake Graber Harold Carol P. P. Graber Harry Jones H. EF. O Earl Kephart Bertha Boyd Stephens Washington Joe Rich William Eichelberger Jones Ellen Jim Stewart Walter Rich Wilbur Rose Ment of Justice Clyde Tolson Guy Hottel Washington, DC. C Jo Hanson Angeles Courtney Riley

Hoover Meets Public Enemy No 1 At MGM Set Tour

J Edgar Hoover chats amiably with Edward G Robinson cited as America's Public Enemy No 1 during a visit to Metro Goldwyn Mayer. Hoover tours The Last Gangster set with Robinson guiding, meeting stars Joan Crawford Myrna Loy Franchot Tone Edna May Oliver and others.

J. Edgar Hoover G-Men America Hoover Mr. Hoover Edward G. Robinson State Theatre Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Robinson Spencer Tracy Frank Morgan W. S van Dyke II Joan Crawford Myrna Loy Franchot Tone Edna May Oliver

Ainsworth News Briefs Attendances and Travels

Ainsworth and Burlington area residents are noted for funeral attendance and family visits. Neal Sands returns to work in Atlanta after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Wm Marsh in Chicago. Mahin returns to Iowa City to resume. Hugh Hazelett and W Smylie visit Muscatine.

David Barr Grandma Barr David Meyer Elmer Noah Schrock Eon Kent Ohio Jacob Koebel John Taylor Iowa City Ethel Baker Cal Troyer Stanley Plank Alva Miller Shipshewanee Ind Willis Troyer David Wittmer Mount Pleasant Kenneth Neuenschwander Ezra Wittmer Neuenschwander Greening Ainsworth A. FE. Sands Neal Erickson Burlington Sumter Larry Bill Trotter Cedar Rapids C. M. See Jon Jean Far Neal Sands Atlanta Georgia Wm. Marsh Chicago J. A. Marsh Paul Mahin Owa City State University Hugh Hazelett W Smylie Muscatine

Spider Turns On Its Light Creature Shines When Bright

A Burma native spider displays phosphorescence by turning on a glow when exposed to bright light. The species emits a visible light as a defense or signaling mechanism. Further observations note its distinctive luminescent behavior in illuminated environments.

Burma

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