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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1936

Page

2

Local Everyday Notes From Gentral City to Washington

Local items report Mr and Mrs Albert Day s returning to Washington from Gentral City Nebr at 523 North Iowa They prefer Washington after avoiding Nebraska sand storms Mrs Ezra Goodwin plans a Hayesville Iowa visit with her daughter Mrs Will Martin Mr and Mrs Milton Roth and son Donald from near Mt Pleasant shopped in town Shoes on sale at Moore s Bootery Eoma Clemans resumes teaching after an injury Louise Null ill with tonsillitis Mrs W B Pant en route home to Antora Ills Kaneas Athens November refers to upcoming events Visitors from Washington and Cedar Panida plus church fire news at Albia Associated Presbyterian Church Pastor AM Malcolm was reported.

Albert Days Gentral City Nebr Washington North Iowa Nebraska D. F. Macon Ezra Goodwin Hayesville Dauugher Will Martin Milton Roth Donald Mt. Pleasant Moore's Eoma Clemans Associated Presbyterian Church Albia AM. Malcolm Louise Null Ad McCarty Brighton W. B. Pant Antora TiHirois Terline Wmntehineson Kaneas Athens Phner Prafeer Tonnt Mascour Rash Res Ana Mra Hwonand Cedar Panida Giver Danehtor Potty Mallonde Fontobt FF Jones Cotter Waahineton

Townsend Plan Lecture At Courthouse

Frank I. Collins of Burlington will lecture on the Townsend plan at the courthouse Thursday evening at 7. The meeting is open to all, with a question session and a campaign for tax education noting the plan is financed by a transaction tax.

Frank I. Collins Burlington Court House Collins

Local residents and visitors in Washington on various business

Lee H anna and son Robert Crawfordsville were in town on business. Wilmer Lauderman Crawfordsville also visited. Paul Nofsinger and George Foster Wellman were here on business. W I Hill, ill, is improving. Fresh eggs offered at 19 cents per dozen by Reister & Sons. Lloyd Albrecht Riverside visited Washington. Mrs R A Hender's pneumonia remains unchanged. Mrs Doc Crane of Chicago visiting at the U S Young home. Jay Miller in Washington en route to Welman from University of Iowa. C E Bathman Dolgeville N Y on business. Frank Isett Columbus Junction in Washington. Harold Pearson and Charles Wolfe Ainsworth here on business. Burt and Clarence Booth Haskins here. Mark and Bernadine Koenig Kalona shopping in Washington. Mrs Alex Miller, secretary of state, leaves for Des Moines to Wayland after brother-in-law Joseph Miller’s death. Mr and Mrs James Coleman Ottumwa welcome daughter Jacqueline Ann born January 2. Coleman former superintendent of Ainsworth schools.

Lee'Hanna Robert Crawfordsville Wilmer Lauderman Paul Nofsinger George Foster Wellman W. I. Hill Reister & Sons Lloyd Albrecht Riverside Washington R. A. Hender C. E. Bathman Dolgeville N. Y Frank Isett Columbus Junction Harold Pearson Charles Wolfe Ainsworth Burt Clarence Booth Haskins Mark and Bernadine Koennig Kalona aMre Alex Miller Nac Myers Cleo Trier Cloyce Robertson Keota Clarence Randall Washington County Gertie Sanders Arch Sanders Edward Engle Date Fred Altenbrend Jake Seethout W. J. Augustine Stewart Brothers

Hospital Discharges And Admissions Noted

Lorena Donaldson of Washington was discharged yesterday afternoon. H R Crayton was admitted for treatment yesterday afternoon. Mareverite Schafer, age 14, was admitted for treatment of a fractured leg last evening.

Lorena Donaldson Washington H. R. Crayton Mareverite Schafer

Knotek Duroc Breeders Sell Top Sows At Strong Average

The Knotek brothers showcased a high selling Duroc sale with a top sow at $160 and overall average near $72.50. Buyers from many states attended, including Sam Hearn and F E Shrock, with praise for the Knotek herd and Wave Ace lineage signaling growing hog-raising confidence.

Knotek Brothers Duree Knotek Wave Ace F. BE. Shrock Marion Indiana

Local residents in town and Washington on business

Roy Finch of near Brighton was in town this morning on business. A W Motley of Ainsworth shopped in Washington yesterday afternoon. Dale Darbyshire of Crawfordsville was a Washington news visitor today.

Roy Finch Brighton A. W. Motley Ainsworth Washington Dale Darbyshire Crawfordsville Buel

Way to Hell Mistakes Says Jud Tunkins

Jud Tunkins argues that every man makes mistakes but suggests fewer errors if each person pays for his own.

Jud Tunkins

Landon Favored by Kansan Speaker in Topeka Address

Henry Depping, Kansas City attorney and former Missouri assistant attorney general, predicted Gov Alf M Landon would win the presidency. He assailed the current administration as socialist and praised Kansas for tax cuts and reduced state costs while warning Americans to avoid the “smooth talking” White House candidate.

Topeka Kan UPA Alf M. Landon Henry Depping Kansas City Depping Misouri Kansas London Kamas America Landon White House Deppine New York Democratic Party

Tax Bachelors and Old Maids? Proposal for State Social Security

Chicago economist Dr. Frank G Dickinson urged a state based social security plan funded by a graduated tax on bachelors and childless couples. He proposed investing old age pension funds through private insurers and criticized federal plans as unconstitutional.

Chicago Frank G Dickinson University of Illinois Townsend Bryan Dickinson

Public Library Receives Columbia Encyclopedia Gift

The Washington Iowa public library receives a one volume Columbia Encyclopedia from Matilda Berg of New York City. The inscription credits Miss Berg and editors Clarke F. Ansley and Elizabeth J. Sherwood. Berg did editorial work here while residing with her sister Mrs. Thomas R. Gillespie and remains on Columbia University staff.

The Public Library Columbia Matilda Berg New York City Columbia University Press Jane Chilcote Washington Iowa Miss Denny Matilda Lee Berg Clarke F. Ansley Elizabeth J. Sherwood Miss Berg Thomas R. Gillespie Columbia University

Maplecrest Turkey Hatch Marks First Season Breakthrough

Wellman January 29 Maplecrest records its first hatch of the season with about 2400 lively poults in the Trieschman farm turkey house, A Gingerich owner, and space for around 5000 more poults in a second house. Another hatch planned and 50 000 more eggs incubating. PWA road work continues with six crews active and over a dozen part time. Stork news includes two new births in local homes. Busch broadcast set for February 11 with Ward Miler tenor and Dianne Coffey soprano accompanied by Mrs Ward Miler on piano at 9 p m.

Vy Cordelle Braden Wellman Maplecrest Li Eonshiad Trieschman Farm A. ©. Gingerich PWA Kings Guards Frances Metgershaus Heserman Ida Long Stork Chas. Johnson Harry Gardner Walter Reed Keith Adams Minnie Jennings Ed Relf Adams California T. D. Adams Henry Wishard Lester Disney Ward Miber Dianne Coffey Ward Miler Ss U. 1

Center School Teachers Enjoy a Winter Vacation

Dublin reports a vacation for the Center school staff and pupils since Wednesday due to icy roads and extreme cold. The note lists local visits and family activities, including Miss Wanda Maurer and Elam Johnson’s travels, and mentions Mrs. Clarence Randall in hospital care. Local farm work and deliveries are also noted.

Dublin Center School

Olds Wins Game in Overtime at Y

Washington fans saw a tight battle as Olds defeated the Y Collegiants 53 to 45 in overtime after both sides tied 45 at full time. Nickolaus scored in OT for Olds, joined by Fletcher as Olds pulled away.

Washington Olds

Carl Peterson to Hold Public Sale South of Riverside

Riverside news reports Carl Peterson will hold a public sale at the Peterson farm south of Riverside on Tuesday February 4. The sale includes over 800 bushels of corn hay tar and oats plus machinery and other items. A St Marys church fifth card social was postponed from last Monday to Thursday January 3. Also noted: William Griffin re elected to the Iowa City Boy Scout council and Glen Fordyce named area executive for another year. Arnold Falk of Paris Montana visited the Loughno home recently.

Riverside Carl Peterson Peterson Farm St. Marys Church William Gritfin Iowa City Glen Fordyce Arnold Falk Paris Montana William O Loughno

Ohio Slate University Frogs Produced At 5000 Year Pace

The Ohio Slate University laboratory reports a production of 5000 frogs annually priced at 15 cents each. This output reflects ongoing amphibian research capacity and budget implications for the science program.

Ohio Slate University Laboratories

Riverside Teams to Clash Friday in Intra City Rivalry

Riverside January 29 report: St Marys high plays Riverside Public School Friday January 31 at the local gym in a second intra city showdown for supremacy. A trophy from the Better Riverside club will be awarded. The December 13 game saw St Marys win 28 to 18. A midget game opens the program.

Riverside St. Mary's Riverside Public St Mary’s

What of it Arky Vaughn and the 1936 baseball salaries

A New York column notes Arky Vaughn seeks more money from Pittsburgh in 1936 after a stellar batting title. It lampoons Branch Rickey, Herman Dean, umpire Daly Stark, and others debating pay and status, while hinting Stark’s contrast to Dean and other holdouts.

Davis J. Wah New York Arky Vaughn Pittsburgh Branch Rickey Herman Dean Dean Daly Stark Central Park Stark van Mungo Dodgers Clydel Castleman Giants Mange Brooklyn Mr. Quigley Moriarty Tim Broad Leaane Bronx Unemo Stark

Wallace Wins In Extra Period On Wallace Court

Wallace grades school defeats Lincolnites 18 to 10 in overtime after a 3 3 and tied 9 9 at end of regulation. Vacha scored key field goals and Hardy added a free throw as East End boys take early lead in grade school title chase. Next week Heights and Wallace face off in a pivotal game while Lincoln and Centennial meet Tuesday.

Lincolnites Wallace Heights Wallee Ute Vacha Hardy Lincoln East End John Coulter Bobby Marble Vinton Burham Centennial

Farmers Mutual Insurance Sees Rise in Coverage in 1935

In Fort Dodge Iowa C H Nelson president of Farmers Mutual Insurance association announced insurance in force rose to 7 703 740 in 1935 up 1 105875 from prior year. Losses were the lowest since 1928 and the association operates under Nebraska law.

Fort Dodge Iowa Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association Laws Nebraska C. H. Nelson Nelson

King Edward VII Funeral Crowds Rally Loyal London

Reports from London describe a spontaneous display of loyalty as a funeral procession for King Edward VII moved from Buckingham Palace to St James's Palace. A large crowd lined the route, waving and shouting as the royal car passed.

London Edward Wilt Puetines Palace St. James

Purdue Bans DPrivine Use on Campus

A campus order prohibits DPrivine on Purdue grounds, affecting students and university facilities as officials enforce the restriction. The measure aims to curb illicit use and maintain campus safety.

Purdue

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