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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1935
Page
6
An African American or Indiana hillbilly style ballad recounts John Dillinger’s demise after trusting a woman in red. It recalls Purvis and agents, the casino movie outing, and Dillinger’s death, portraying crime as unwise. The verse warns against deceit and violence.
Richland residents Mr and Mrs John Widner and Mrs Russ Widner returned from a 10 day Western trip to Yellowstone National Park. They enjoyed the journey and are happy to be home. John works with the Bell Telephone crew based in Infield. Editor and Mrs Roach also mentioned.
Advertising blurb for Dr. Emil's Adia Tablets offering quick relief from indigestion and upset stomach due to smoking and drinking. Money back guarantee. Geo. L. McDaniel, Druggist.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A K and A M meets first Friday monthly. Eastbound lines show No 30 passenger train at 4 00 PM daily, No 12 Apache train 12 20 AM, No 4 Golden State Limited 3 39 AM, No 82 Local Freight 10 00 AM, No 8 Golden State Limited 2 12 AM westbound, No 11 Apache 4 28 PM, No 1 daily 1 55 PM, No 8 Local Freight 11 36 AM. other mixed trains 9 30 AM and 7 15 PM. Notes: California passengers stop No 3 and 4. No 21 stops for Fl Paso. local stops listed incl Brighton and Eldon. Agents L Goodlander and J C McKay noted for respective lines. Also train schedules from Co B & Q No 23 Morning Palace 11 00 AM and No 22 Freight 11 45 AM. all trains daily except Sunday. B R R Co trains from Washington include Southwest Limited departures and local trains with times 9 58 AM 1 67 AM 6 08 PM 12 AM.
Lore Groody and Dick Groody spend a weekend in Illiness with relatives. The W C T A enjoyed an evening picnic at Mrs A C Robinsons home with about 40 guests. Rev Mayers and Rev Roach gave talks and a music program. Mr and Mrs J M Horn of Fairfield visited Mrs Bertha Hoskins Sunday. Mrs Amanda Tracy suffered a stroke. recovery slow due to age. Mrs Anna Stalker goes to Nevada Iowa to enter hospital for treatment. Rev and Mrs L B Wines and their son travel east and north in a Plymouth gift from Mr and Mrs Warren Shult. A daughter visited Orange City relatives last week. Harvesting progresses. a welcome rain fell Sunday afternoon.
Miss Mary Glasgow is working a few days for Mrs. Sam Bowser northwest of Washington. Donald Smith is working a couple of weeks for Clarence Fulton. Miss Dora Saunders of Brighton spent Tuesday with Mrs. Ray Reeves and others. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Reeves and Edward Kaufman visited the Paul House Friday evening.
A large crowd attended two St. John's Lutheran church mission services in Wellman High School gymnasium on July 23. Rev. Arthur E. Krause of Millersburg preached on belief in Christ for those who have not heard, stressing the church’s duty to preach salvation and open doors for light and peace. Rev. Theo E. Hinck of De Witt spoke in the afternoon on Jesus as the God man Savior, describing humanity’s need for salvation and Christ’s role in redeeming mankind.
U S reports prohibition repeal lifts federal beverage taxes to nearly 500 million dollars annually. In fiscal year 1935 beer and liquor taxes totaled 411,021,772 with customs duties adding over 25 million. June set a monthly high of 40,381,597 for alcohol taxes as beer and distilled spirits brought in 211,215,057 and 150,525,647 respectively.
A fragment expresses that salvation is completed through the Gospel of Jesus Christ and offered to every sinner. It emphasizes universal availability of the savior’s redemption.
Keota residents Johnny Hancock Donald Warnestaff Robert Cady Kay S Statler John Dupuis Kenneth Hart Kunsell Richardson and R Barrel Sheets returned Sunday from a week at a Boy Scout camp on Lake Wapello. This group marks Keota’s new troop and their first camp experience. Funeral services for Miss Deltrich were held in Des Moines with E C Gilbert and Milas Mildred Ochs attending. Miss Deltrich was a cousin of the late William Deitrich pioneer harness maker.
A Sunday morning shower near Sandy Hook produced a vivid rainbow seen against green trees. Locals report rain lasting about ten minutes, with haying and data cutting hindered for days. Nearby events include fishing by Robert Dunbar and farm mishaps involving hay and a leg injury to a hired man.
Miss Helen Wilson is visiting at the Ben Wallace home in Iowa City.
Word received by Mrs Gilbert stated that Miss Deitrich, a registered nurse, was found dead in bed Saturday morning at her Keota home where she resided with relatives. The dealer in Keota and Miss Deitrich grew to maturity here.
Lloyd Helwick spoke to the Rotary Club about his eighteen months in the U S navy. He described training in San Diego, assignment to the cruiser Raleigh, and travels to Alaska Panama the Hawaiian Islands and the east coast. He noted merit rewards and clerical duties in the commander's office and expressed satisfaction with naval life.
A dialectal remark quotes Uncle Eben warning that a fool is more dangerous than a rascal because a rascal may reform for his own good. The line suggests cautious view of character and potential change.
The Welsh foxhound ranks among the oldest hound types with an unmatched nose and tongue. Descriptions praise its prowess as a premier Fox hunter and note its long history within the canine family.
Advertisement touts a secret process by Little Gem Rechemicalized Alum to keep pickles crisper. Granda Thompson's recipes appear on each package to make sweet sour or dill pickles. Ten cents a package at grocers or available for canning.
Karen Sire, daughter of Maurice Sire, becomes entangled in a murder and robbery case at the Sire Park Avenue apartment. Detective One Armed Toole hints at connections to the Whipple syndicate and an Asiatic prince using a stolen leopard robe and girdle as motives while Dick Bannister and Brenda Whipple figure in betrayals, disguises, and alibis.
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