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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1939
Page
8
The bride to be is Elizabeth Marvin of San Antonio Texas a schoolteacher who will wed Douglas Wrong Way Corrigan on July 17 the first anniversary of his famed flight. The couple announced plans for a July ceremony as Corrigan continues public attention from his Atlantic crossing in a $900 crate.
The Essex Discharged Prisoner's Aid Society heard the Chelmsford prison governor describe programs for inmates including a French lesson by a visiting woman, a debating society, and arithmetic and general studies taught by a former teacher. He said convicts are building a row of houses for prison officers and one bricklayer began a new job with a 44 hour guaranteed week after release.
Two tired Boy Scout brothers James Van Alstin fourteen and Donald twelve rode their bicycles from Chicago to Adel in five and a half days totaling 376 miles. They ate a big dinner at their aunt Mrs. Vernon Harkrader home and said their training helped them cook their meals and sleep outdoors.
A humorous remark suggests climbing to the top by first addressing root causes. The line emphasizes practical progress over flashy effort and implies thorough, step by step work leads to success.
The Iowa Taxpayers Association reports beer licenses provided the largest revenue item for 35 Iowa cities over 5,000 population in the year ending March 1, 1938, totaling 358,746 dollars. Cigarette licenses ranked second at 235,185 dollars.
Bob Stevens leads ongoing special services at Four Square Church now entering the third week. The gatherings have been notably successful and well received.
Washington July 11 The navy announced two new super battleships will be the Iowa and the New Jersey President Roosevelt approved the names The Iowa will be a 45000 ton vessel to succeed the 42000 ton battleship scrapped in 1928 under the Washington disarmament pact of 1922
At a noon Rotary gathering Jack Mace and Marsh Atkinson, local Boys State delegates, shared experiences and praised the assembly. They highlighted organization, sportsmanship, and the value of such programs for youths, noting 690 participants and a strong demonstration of civic readiness.
The American Legion, Chamber of Congress and the Rotary Club sponsored a community event attended by Kenneth Kimberlin and Joe Duea as counselors.
Sioux City Municipal Judge Bernard A Brown ordered George Walker 43 to post a 1000 bond to keep the peace after his wife testified he threatened to kill her when the house was untidy on his return from the river He also jailed him seven days for intoxication and warned he has no license to kick if the home is not straightened up.
An owl cannot move its eyes independently and must rotate its body to alter its line of sight. The fixed eye placement means changing position is the only way to shift the bird’s vision.
Funeral services for Miss Margaret Gault were held at United Presbyterian Church in Crawfordsville with Rev. Norman Webster and visiting pastors leading the ceremony. Music featured a duet by Mr. and Mrs. Royce of Creston, where Gault taught music. she had planned to resume teaching there next fall. Casket bearers included Tom McLean and Bruce Hanna among others. burial followed at Crawfordsville Cemetery. The service drew many friends from Creston and the church was filled with mourners.
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