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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1939

Page

6

Report on Yellow Jaundice Cases in Ainsworth Homes

Ainsworth reports several yellow jaundice cases including Rolland Hendrickson Mary Bell Olinger and Harlan Evans. Carl Long visiting from Pittsburgh joins relatives here as others travel between Oskaloosa and Burlington. Members attend a 52nd wedding anniversary and Masonic work in nearby cities.

Ruth Norris Ainsworth Carl Long G. D. Rabenold Pittsburgh Rolland Hendrickson Mary Bell Olinger Harlan Evans R. F E. McFarland Earl Gosling Washington Don Rabenold T. H. Will Oskaloosa A. G. Hawley Hawley Will Mr. Long Burlington Mary Ruth Pressly Burlington Hospital E. R. Butterworth Will Richards C. BE. Co

Births Not Uniformly Distributed Across Population

Births in the United States and other countries are not evenly spread. The highest numbers occur in spring in most European nations, with a secondary peak in fall. Summer shows a drop, and November and December show deficits.

United States

Firecrackers for Celebrations Across Chinese Culture

Daily use of firecrackers in China spans centuries for celebrations. People light them to mark festivals, weddings, and New Year moments, creating a deafening chorus of sound and smoke that accompanies traditional ceremonies.

China

Last Phillyloo Bird Legends Stir Across States

A rugged tale from Larry Flint of a doughnut hole eating phillyloo bird ends in his claim of the last survivor’s death in Wyoming. Another account by WE Fuller of the Bhame Review describes a canyon chase in the Bad Lands where birds swallowed the one ahead, then vanished, leaving only tracks.

Larry Flint Pennsylvania Wyoming N. J Ble Philly-Loos Mr. Puller Western Newspaper Union

Can Fly When Hatched Australia’s megapode hatched rise

Collier's Weekly notes the Australian megapode or bush turkey can fly and lead an independent life from the moment it hatches. The article highlights this unique bird’s early flight capability and self reliance.

Australia Collier's Weekly

Miss Johnston of Columbus City Dies

Edith Johnston, 44, of Columbus City died at home Sunday afternoon after a long illness. Funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday at home, Rev. W. A. Blomquist officiating, burial in Columbus City cemetery. Born June 13, 1894, she was a lifelong resident and survived by parents, two sisters Dr Helen Johnston and Mrs Lewis Foss, grandmother Mrs Elnora Colton, and niece Virginia Foss.

Columbus Junction Edith Johnston Columbus City W. A. Bloomquist Methodist Church Mies Johnston R. Johnston Helen Johnston Des Moines Lewis Foss Elnora Colton Virginia Foss

Iowa Senate moves to tax exemption for horses and mules

A bill introduced in Des Moines seeks to exempt horses and mules from Iowa taxes to boost their use and farming value. Senators Shaw and Stalin argue current taxes deter raising animals, noting 1938 totals and tractor competition while noting existing assessments for aged livestock.

Iowa Des Moines A. J. Shaw Poccahontas Carol I. Stalin Hamburg Shaw Lowa Stalin State Department

Funeral Services for Henry Minick and George Frain

Funeral services for William Henry Minick were held Sunday at L. A. Jones funeral home conducted by Dr. Arthur Atack. Pallbearers included Ora Turner Lloyd Little et al. burial at Elim Grove cemetery. George W. Frain’s services followed at the same funeral home with Rey W. J. Stevens in charge and a duet by Aesel Robertson and Sherlock. pallbearers listed and burial at Elm Grove cemetery.

Henry Minick William Henry Minick L. A. Jones Arthur Atack Methodist Church Ora Harry Turner Lloyd John Clyde Glenna Little Elim Grove Cemetery George Prain George W. Frain L. A. Jones Funeral Home Rey W. J. Stevens Aesel Robertson Mrs. Sherlock John and James Cunningham H. ©. Banks Lee Craig Gus Strum Elm Grove Cemetery

World's Highest Golf Course Opens in Bolivia

The Alto de La Paz course in Bolivia debuts as the world's highest 18 hole golf course perched at 13 000 feet above sea level. Local officials highlight the altitude as a defining feature affecting play and scenery.

Alto de la Paz Bolivia

Commercial Club Skating Party Aids Girl Reserves Plans

The Commercial Club hosted a skating party last Thursday from 7 30 to 1 8 On February 16 a luncheon for Girl Reserves at the Y M C A is planned with Esther Hayes and Ione Steele in charge and Clara Anne Huber handling the program A Happy floor program will be organized at the Y M C A with Clara Anne Huber as program chair A publicity drive for the organization was also discussed In a separate note a Pearson's London Weekly writer explains the harmless nature of a snake tongue contradicting common fears

Bob Masson Maurita Daniel Esther Hayes Ione Steele Clara Anne Huber Cabinent Pearson London Weekly

Centennial Pupils Attendance Good At Centennial School

The list shows multiple grade levels with pupils recorded as never absent or tardy over six weeks and again for the first semester. Names span Grade One to Four, including Marlene Barnes, Francis Carricker, Russel Cotlin, Keith Dawson, and others, with a separate dental roll in Grade Two.

Centennial School Marlene Barnes Francis Carricker Russel Cotlin Keith Dawson Dale Jacobs Donna Garrett Patsy Griswold Tommy Hoover Keith Hotle Francis Miller Susie Roberts Joan Seigle Clifford Jacobs Robert Kleese Esta Custer Darrene Hill Charlotte Little Helen Lowder Arlene Stanton John Colle T Don Seigte Dwain White Ella Musil Jeanne Ellen Rudiger Betty Fieher Catherine Litts Joan Morgan Elta Musi Robert Dodds Dick Dodder Jerry Fisher Dayiu Pranklin Howard Hill Billy Kelsey John Masson Hubert Noonan Dick Paul Junior Saucer John Watson Rex West Dickie Young Martie Chance Stary Cupy Shirley Dowell Joan Fields Mary Martin Phyl Ruch Jucenheimer Dick Maxwell Marguerite Utterback Phillip Dusenberry Thomas Seymour Dolores Wallace Leo Mancold Virginia Walker Paul Nelson John Kelly Verla Jean Brobst Ervile Griswold

Cabinet meeting of Girl Reserve advisers and cabinet

The Girl Reserve cabinet and advisers Miss Anderson Miss Stivers and Miss Mercer met in the Y M A Y W room for a pot luck supper and discussion. Francis Sartor, president, called the meeting at 5 36 PM to outline near term plans with a focus on major forthcoming actions.

Miss Anderson

Mohur coin in India from sixteenth century to late 19th century

A mohur was a Persian gold coin used in India from the sixteenth century. Between 1835 and 1891 a gold mohur with a nominal value of 15 rupees was struck by the government of British India. After India's 1899 gold standard adoption the British sovereign became legal tender and the mohur was superseded.

India

Meaning and origin of the name Randall

The name Randall derives from Teutonic roots as a form of Randolph. It shares the meaning "house wolf" interpreted as "protector of the home." It appears as both a surname and a given name in usage.

Randal Randolph

Death Toll Rises in Chile Earthquake Devastation

Chile reels from a powerful quake that leveled Concepcion and Chillan with Talcahuano port town hit hard. Officials warn of famine and disease as trains carry surgeons, nurses, medical supplies, and food to stricken areas while authorities fix prices on essential goods.

Chile Concepcion Chillan Santiago Talcahuano

Track Star Arrested as Cleveland Shoe Burglar

Leahy a 19 year old Cleveland high school track star and mile record holder is pictured under arrest. He admitted committing 41 burglaries mostly of women’s clothing for a thrill in the weeks long spree terrorizing Fast Cleveland homes.

Cleveland Howard Leahy Leahy

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