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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1934
Page
3
God sets down and sets us with a message from Luke 1 51. He shows strength with His arm and scatters the proud in the thoughts of their hearts. He lifts up the lowly and dethrones the mighty from their thrones.
An Iowa observer notes European affairs focusing on Austria where Nazi influence clashes with the anti Nazi government. Mussolini signals support for Austrian independence with massed Italian troops nearby as European powers fear renewed conflict amid strategic military calculations and deep rivalries.
A bus carrying youths to a Ossining New York ball game crashes after brake failure. It plunges through a bridge rail and bursts into flames. Dozens die in the fire as husbands and wives struggle to rescue loved ones from the wreckage.
The article argues the U S administrations move toward a calmer, more cooperative approach in dealing with industry. It cites reduced emphasis on Brain Trust influence and a move to a board based NRA administration, signaling a shift from force and theory toward experience and judicial temperament.
A pair of trains on the New York and New Haven lines near Shelton Connecticut killed seven boys and one girl who were playing cards on a platform between rails. The incident ends with a gruesome mass casualty, prompting reflection on peril and the need for collective sacrifice to prevent such tragedies.
Crawfordsville notes July 24 report Harold Graham new Carthage link and funeral attendance for Mrs D W Holland in Mt Pleasant. Local softball results: Owls beat Ft Madison 16 to 5, Cubs 19 to 2 loss, Morning Sun girls blanked. Olds beat Noble 12 to 2. Stags lost to Legion 12 to 4. Forrest McNeill in Iowa City hospital shows temperature drop and improving condition.
When a congressman wishes to resign he sends the resignation to the state governor or to the presiding officer of the house he serves. The common practice is to send the letter to the governor and notify the speaker. The resigning member informs the senate or house, and the body orders the presiding officer to inform the state governor.
The Massachusetts ballot first used in 1888 follows the Australian format with all candidates listed alphabetically for each office and party names after the nominee. This system influenced voting presentation and party labeling in subsequent elections.
The item praises Washington Iowa’s Municipal Band and its director for bringing musical honor. It notes the community’s support with a playful reference to spending a $200 bill and includes a bundle of quips and short anecdotes from various sources.
A visitor asks about crops on a farm while a farmer names wheat corn and barley. A federal crop expert speaks of exchange and business, blending poems, odd lines, and slang into a fragmented, colloquial scene with references to pre repeal liquor demand in Richmond.
The Philathea class of the Methodist church held a picnic supper at Sunset Park with about twenty five attendees. The event featured cooperative pot luck meals, games for children, and social visiting as families gathered.
Friendship club hosts an evening meeting at Wayne Gid on home Friday July 27 at 7 p.m. Members should bring a cake. The Wesleyan Missionary Society of the M E church plans its annual picnic in Sunset park rock garden Monday at 6 30 p.m. Bring a dish to pass sandwiches and table service.
The Tuesday Rosemary club plans a meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stout on Tuesday evening July 23.
The Snowball Social club plans a picnic at Weed Park Muscatine on Wednesday August 1. Members should bring two dishes, bread and table service plus chicken or meat alternative and meet by 10:00 a.m. Notify committee members Mrs Arthur Wiley or Mrs Carl Jarrard if unable to attend. Harmony club meets with Mrs John Wheelan on Aug 1.
Announcement for the Romine family reunion to be held in Sunset Park Washington Town on Sunday August 3 1934 with likely attendees and local organizer details.
German shipments of arms to Austria provoke unrest as Premier Mussolini orders all Italian forces to readiness. Czechoslovakia signals preparedness for any emergency amid the developing situation on the continent.
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