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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1936

Page

2

Local News From Wapello and Nearby

Marjorie McFarlane returned from Wapello where she teaches and will stay at her parents home with Miss Roxye Ster as a guest. School closures due to drifted roads and cold weather noted. Roma Clemens, injured on the basketball floor, returned to a chair briefly after a bump while jumping for the ball. P Beatty of Brighton visited town on business. J W White of Haskins shopped in Washington.

Marjorie McFarlane Wapello R. F. McFarlane Roxyester Reister P. Beatty Brighton Roma Clemens Miss Clemens J. W. White Haskins Washington

Washington attendees and visitors report at Wallace Jeffrey sale

Several Washington people attended the Wallace Jeffrey sale today. John Bryan Cedar Rapids was in Washington yesterday on business. C F Lorack Riverside was a business visitor in Washington today. Manford Kilgore Ainsworth was shopping in town. A B Clark of Brighton was in town on business. T H Peters went to Colfax on business today. C C Courtney of Brighton was a business caller in Washington. Carol Sitler Wellman was shopping in Washington today. S W Easter returned from Des Moines noting Iowa capital cold and turkey-trot street traffic.'}

Washington John Bryan Cedar Rapids C. F. Lorack Riverside DPD F. Macon Iowa Manford Kilgore Ainsworth A. B. Clark Brighton T. H. Peters Colfax S. W. Easter Des Moines

Republican Candidate Declares for County Attorney Nomination

A Republican candidate announces intent to seek the county attorney nomination at the June primary subject to Republican voters. The notice urges support from party members.

Cardinals Play Maquoketa Here Tonight

Washington hosts Maquoketa junior college in a high school gym game starting at eight with a pregame reserves match. Coach Freshwaters notes Maquoketa’s tough record in the northeast and predicts Glider McFadden Stites Woodford and Bicher will start, with possible early substitutions. Bill Kinban of Muscatine is referee. The Little Six schedule also sends Washington to Ottumwa to face a team that beat them in December as Ottumwa leads the standings while Washington trails. Coach Carlton adds nine players including Palmer back from illness with Jarrard, Grecian and Carstensen in reserve roles. Harrison of Iowa and Knox of Des Moines officiate.

Washington Maquoketa Fred Maasham George Freshwaters Glider McFadden Stites Woodford Bicher Bill Kinban Muscatine Ottumwa Guy Carlton Demons Aoard Carlton Palmer Iline Mangold Tucker Custer Dougall Booth Jarrard Grecian Dale Carstensen Harrison Iowa Knox Dog Moines

Jerky Defined as Dried Lean Meat

A definition of jerky describes it as jerked meat typically venison, lean cuts cut into strips and dried by slow fire or sun to preserve it.

Circumstantial Evidence Then and Now

The article explains circumstantial evidence as facts surrounding a crime rather than proof. It notes the term derives from Latin roots meaning around and to stand and cites contrasts like the Scotch term argumentative evidence. It emphasizes how small surrounding clues can be used to argue guilt or innocence.

Ainsworth Resident Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

C. A. Ruebsam of Ainsworth route 2 underwent an appendicitis operation last evening. The report notes a routine surgical procedure with successful initial recovery expected.

C. A. Ruebsam Ainsworth

Weather Prevents St Marys basketball game

Stormy weather blocked St Marys from traveling to play St Johns on Wednesday. The game will be rescheduled. The St Marys schedule continues with Jan 24 St Matthias and other interstate and diocesan games through Feb 29. Classes at St Marys and public schools were dismissed due to extreme cold and drifting roads.

Riverside St. Mary’s Victor St John’s High School St. Matthias Muscatine Cosgrove Riverside High School St. Mary's

Bisbee Discusses India at Crawfordsville Meeting

Dr. Royal D. Bisbee missionary to India spoke at the Methodist church in Crawfordsville Tuesday evening after a pot luck supper. He shared Indian costumes and curios and described villages where the gospel is not yet present. Shirley born to Mr and Mrs Glenn Owens at Washington county hospital Monday afternoon. News notes of Moravia visitors and Mediapolis trip. School dismissed Wednesday due to severe cold and drifting roads.

Nellie Manners Crawfordsville Royal D. Bisbee Methodist Church In India Methodist Church Glenn Owens Washington County Hospital Shirley Walden Smith Marilyn Moravia Mary Jones Ella J. Woodburn Mediapolis

Bishop Leete Unable to Attend Warrington Service

Word from Omaha Nebraska reports Bishop Frederick D. Leete unable to attend the Warrington Methodist service Sunday due to injuries from an auto accident. He is confined to bed for some time but hopes to speak on Sunday February 9 when able. Rev. Leete serves as resident bishop for the Omaha territory.

Frederick D. Leete Omaha Nebr Leete Warrington Rev

Ainsworth U L P Bible School Postponed

The Ainsworth United Lutheran Parish reports Bible school at 10 A M and worship at 11 A M. The young people will be entertained at the manse Wednesday January 29 at 7 30. Severe cold and bad roads postponed last Wednesday plans. More details will be announced at Sabbath. S Fred Sharpe Pastor.

Ainsworth UL. P. Bible School S. Fred Sharpe

Liquor Insurance Claim Hits Iowa Executive Council

The Iowa liquor commission seeks 21638 from the state executive council for losses after the Waterloo liquor store fire on November 19. The claim uses the contingency fund to cover destruction of liquor valued at 18879 with the total stakes tied to state property protection and prior fire losses. Governor Herring opposes using tax funds. council members include Mrs. Alex Miller Leo Wegman C W Storms and Ray Murray.

George Mills Des Mainhs Iowa Executive Council Ross Ewing Iowa State College Statehouse Providential Liquor Commission Uch Coynel Clyde L. Herring

Local News Briefs From Hardscrabble Iowa

Local items note Mrs Clint Robertson visiting at the Glen Little home and Marjorie Loeffler staying over with her sister. Don Reighard visits Arvid Swanson. Fritchen Bros. bought hogs at the Keota sale. John Wehr bought cattle. H T Carrie bought 823 head of Hereford cattle from Turkington Friday. Mr and Mrs Carrie and Mrs N E West drove to Des Moines and back, posting ice cream at the West home. Mrs J C Lemley and Jimmie were guests. Little Miss Roberta Lynn is ill with a severe cold.

John Wehr Clint Robertson Glen Little Marjorie Loeffler Clyde Crile Don Reighard Arvid Swanson Fritchen Bros Keota H. T. Carrie Turkington Carrie Carrie and Mrs. N. EK West Des Moines J. C. Lemley Jimmie Roberta Lynn J. C Rowan Charles Grishames Glen Litle Chet Robertson Snyder

Hughes Sets Air Record With Los Angeles to Newark Flight

Howard Hughes, noted producer and amateur aviator, smashed the transcontinental speed record by flying from Los Angeles to Newark in 9 hours 27 minutes 10 seconds. He surpassed Col. Roscoe Turner’s previous mark of 10 hours 2 minutes 67 seconds set last year.

Howard Hughes Los Angeles Newark Ww. J Col Roscoe Turner

Ten-Point Safety Council Program Announced Today

Iowa Safety Council unveils a tenpoint plan to reduce traffic deaths and injuries by 36 percent, enhance home and industrial safety, and unite multiple agencies under a statewide program. The note lists officers including Charles Pye, Lou Wallace, and John Gunn, with Phil H. Sproul named executive secretary.

Iowa National Safety Council Council Hall Charles Pye Des Moines Lou Wallace State Motor Vehicle Department John A. Gunn W. V. Hughes Fairfield W. J. Rupperle Marion R. R. Willliams Eldora Erlin M. Lomen Decorah R. W. Kelley Ottumwa Walter Ferrell Hiram C. Houghton Red Oak W. H. Lovejoy Jefferson Herman H. Koch Sioux City Kong Phil H. Sproul United Commercial Travelers’ Safety Movement Hell Hall

Lake District in England Described as scenic English region

The Lake District in England spans parts of Cumberland Westmorland and Lancashire. It covers about 30 miles in diameter and includes portions of Pur tess peninsula Conistenwater Derwentwater Windemere and Grasmere with several waterfalls and high fells.

Lake District England Cumberland Westgoreland Lancashire Purtess Peninsula Conistenwater Altewater Derwentwater Bottermere Windemere Grasmerr Crummockater Enveriale

Family Night at Methodist Service Sermon at Calvary's Crosses

Dr. Schwartz preached on Calvary's Three Crosses during Family Night at the Methodist church. Bishop Leete, announced to speak Sunday, cannot attend due to an accident but will deliver February 9. Tonight's sermon is The Barred Door with Sunday school sponsorship. official board meets at 10:30.

Methodist Church Journal Today Frederick D. Leete Methodist Sunday School

Ethiopians claim 1700 Italians slain on northern front

Addis Ababa officials say a battle on the northern front killed 1700 Italian soldiers and that 800 troops surrendered, many of Austrian extraction.

Addis Ababa

Murray Won't Seek Re election For Iowa Posts

Des Moines January 24 Ray Murray Iowa secretary of agriculture for two terms announced he will not seek re election nor run for governor or senator He said he is too good a friend of Nels and Clyde and plans to return to his farm at term's end

Des Moines Ray Murray Iowa Nels Clyde

Air current maps temp at altitudecold snap grounds

A pilot at 10 500 feet reported 7 degrees above zero while ground temperature was 16 below. Warmer air currents moved north aloft and cooler air drifted south along the ground. Planes diverted to Omaha and Iowa City due to winds and drifts.

Dis Moines Jan Omaha Iowa City

Local Notes and Visits Highlight Washington Stopovers

Mrs T C Knerr of Kalona travels to Mediapolis to visit a seriously ill father. Two men at Sinerary Station Washington dodge injury after an air compressor explodes. Mrs Mr Bailey and daughter Josephine stay at Hotel Wigwam in St Petersburg Fla. Karl Brian moves address within Kalona area. Alice McDaniel returns home from Onslow as scarlet fever closes school. Mrs Morgan Lalor of Chicago to return home. Chalmers Marshall of Lithgon visits Washington on business. Mrs Kerr improves after illness. Mrs A J Ritting of Columbus Junction travels to Washington to assist in caring for her father A M Anderson.

T. C. Knerr Kalona Washington Mediapolis Wilson Putman Frank Heck, Jr Sinerary Station Om Fast Washington Street Wilson Fran Mr. Bailey Josephine Alice McDaniel Onslow George McDaniel Chalmers Marshall Lithgoton A. 8. Kerr A. J. Ritting Columbus Junction Washinton A. M. Anderson

Revised farm program backed by Senate panel

Washington Jan 24 A new and revised farm program replacing the AAA was agreed by a five Democrat sub committee of the Senate agriculture committee. The measure retains soil conservation provisions and states that each of the 48 states has a voice in supervising a permanent farm program.

Washington, D. C Senate Agriculture Committee

Also Mentioned on This Page

Washington County L. J. Kehof Gutz Official Washington Directory Geo. Morrison County Ethel Grecian RK. K. Noonan W P. Rawe Jane Lady Harriet Coulter Tiarold Putnam County George County Gage of Lester B A. C. Peterson North Optometrists Lemmon John W. Lemaion East Side Square Balpg W. Thompson Insurance, Bonds and Abstracts Balley Bidg Phone Crull Temple Lemley & Yard General Insurance East Main Street Washington Independent School District E. A. Ralston Harland W. Mead Della Patton Ethel McCreedy C. W. Tucker Ralph Whompson P. L. Etter T. J. Pease Glenn Mace Atchison Eveready Officers Lloyd Co. B. Lemley Tednoentis Wstemae Park Marian 8 Bailey Frank B. Miller J. B. Lemmon Lester H. Orr O ' Boller J. H. Squire Will Dupule W. Carl Hedger Fred Reid cIty Library Eva Denny Homer Stephen Ream & Carson N. Ta. Ave Theodore B. Bailey Bailey Livingston & Eicher W. Livingston C. Eicher West Main St Court House Chiropractors Chas. C. Brown East Main &T Sherman West Main Bt Cardinals Our Washington, Iow Iowa Ave F. G. Livesay D. C A. A. Cockum Ph. C of Safety Council Kurtz Oleo Boj Murray Karl Brian North Second Avenue Morgan Lalor Chicago G. 8. Kerr Morgan Jessie Kerr Johnson’s Grocery Salt Lake
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