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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1936

Page

6

Escape adds fuel to Bruce Lloyd case in California chase

A son of a local family recounts police pursuit of Bruce Lloyd after his alleged escape. Detectives chase clues north toward Ukiah while Bernice Carter and a man flee with him. Melvin’s release shocks family as investigators press for answers and a promising lead fades at Willits.

Bruce Golden Gate Ferry O'Brien Sausalito St. Joseph O’brien Ukiah Bruce Lloyd Bernice Carter Eureka Bernice Allen Dad Shim Connie Lloyd Melvin Carrington San Dives Lloyd’s Canada Mexico Sil Helen Patsy Social Science Department Mr. Perkins Perky Jace Mama Carter Olice Willits CBS Connie Sinclair

Farm Bureau Report on Rural Electrification Meeting

County Agent W J Rouda bushed Davenport to study REA prospects and regional agitation for rural electrification in the southwest. QO W Schmitter of Rubio area planned to attend but could not make the trip to Ames. A Feb 4 ceremony in Room 17 Agricultural Hall at Iowa State College will present diplomas to seven men.

W. J Roudabush Davenport QO. W. Schmitter Rubio Ames Agricultural Hall Iowa State College W. J. Roudabush

Poultry Marketing Conference Attended by County Delegates

A carload of Washington county residents attends a Fairfield meeting to finalize plans for a cooperative poultry and egg marketing district spanning 21 Southeastern Iowa counties promoted by the Farm Bureau. John P. Schindler, with extensive experience, is slated to lead the agency. Attendees include A. C. Gingerich of Wellman and Harry Ramseyer of Washington.

Washington County Fairfield Iowa Farm Bureau John P. Schindler A. C. Gingerich Wellman Harry Ramseyer Woshington

Seven named to receive diplomas at farm and home week

Carl Anderson of Wellmar is listed among seven men in Lowe who will receive special diplomas during the farm and home week sessions. The event will honor local men for achievements tied to agriculture and home economics initiatives.

Carl . Anderson of Wellmar Lowe

Dayton Grove Weather and Local Notes Lead Item

Mrs Waller of Keota aided sister Mrs Ivan Enfield in canning meat last week as Dayton Grove notes detail weather updates and community happenings. The report, dated January 27, notes a wintry spell affecting daily life.

J. B. Moore Dayton Grove Waller of Keota Ivan Enfield

Seed labels required for Iowa agricultural seed sale

County Agent W J Ronda urges strict seed label compliance under Iowa seed law. Labels must show seed variety purity weed content germination test data with month year of testing and origin details for corn and alfalfa. Vendors at auction and Farm Bureau offices must follow provisions.

W. J. Rondabush Iowa

Card of Thanks for Kind Expressions of Sympathy

May we thank neighbors and friends for expressions of sympathy in our bereavement. These expressions have been deeply appreciated. Mrs Ezra Goodwin Mr and Mrs Wm Martin

Ezra Goodwin Wm, Martin

Weather Tough Week Disrupts Rural Routes and School Plans

Cold conditions linger as bad roads hinder mail carriers and school bus drivers. Prof Tandy delays classes at West Chester to ease travel, with students attending midweek. Local residents share weekend visits and social calls across West Cheat Ey, Wellman, Kalona, and Washington.

Prof Tandy West Chester Daniel Leftover West Cheatey Charles Walter Johnson Dean Moore J. B. Moore Floyd Kinnan Haskins Richard Leet Wilma Leet Washington Walter Leet Ivan Enfield Bruce Moore Ted Anderson Geo. McGraw Kalona Robert Stephens Dew

Bethel Struggles With Snow Drifted Roads And Mail Delays

Bethel residents report record cold with 26 degrees below zero and all country roads drifted shut. Four men aided the mail carrier, delaying deliveries for days, as schools and churches closed. Some residents traveled on foot, while others shoveled paths to Washington and nearby towns.

Ruth Gideon Bethel Donald Holmes Doyle Pleeker Parker Cotter Missouri C. J. Wolfe Ira Mikseh Mexico Charley Plecker Marlin Charley Kolosieck Charley Horak Lon Paris and Lee Charley Wolfe Ernest Gideon Washington Gladys Wolfe Marlin Plecker Grand Prairie School Lon Bure Ris Far Kolosick Gideon Christian Endeavor Ladies of the Friendship Club

Captain Aboard Flag Used on US Naval Vessels

The flag signaling the captain is aboard is the international third substitute flag hoisted at the port main yardarm or the port fore yardarm on some ships when the captain is present, replacing the missing fag and indicating command presence aboard.

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