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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1934
Page
8
National Guard troops moved into Minneapolis to disperse pickets in an abrupt clash as arrests mounted. Officials did not specify numbers but stated security forces responded to protests turning violent downtown.
Mr and Mrs J Huston of Crawfordsville announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Miss Hope Huston to William Dodds Dunn of Wyman. The wedding will be held Wednesday August 15 at the bride’s parents home. New officers installed for the Methodist Women’s Home Missionary society met yesterday at Mrs Charles Thomas’s home with Mrs O F E Selmitt as installing officer and Mrs Mary Genkinger as president. A program featured three young girls with musical performances and songs, drawing praise from attendees.
Mrs Leslie Gates leaves Washington County Hospital for home as Governor Floyd Olson enforces a strict ban on picketing. Acting on orders from Adjutant General Waleh soldiers move to halt protests by loading picketers into empty trucks.
The Dutch Creek fair, the first of its kind here, is announced for August 23 on the Evangelical church grounds.
The column lists multiple residents with upcoming birthdays including Evelyn Meek at age 10 and others such as Mabel Maxine Hayes Kathryn Latta Mrs Joe Conrad and R F Hamill. It notes a Three Quarter Century club applicant Mrs J R George and a Red Brick school memory linked to a local event. A store picnic honors Helen Klepfer with cake and gifts at Sunset Park.
The column covers social events, travel, illness, and minor incidents. Highlights include Dutch Creek fair preparations, S. S. convention at U P church, a dog bite scare involving five year old John Masson, improvements at local homes, and multiple minor accidents and illnesses. Community life features marriages planned for Aug 2 and local theater at Grace Hill and Washington facilities.
Junior Malich ky visited cousin Norman So ka. Mrs Roy Havel, Robot, LeRoy spent Monday at Charlie Von Drasek. W Kron sold hogs to John Bates Monday evening. The Kron family hosted a birthday party for Thelma Kron with ice cream and cookies. Several names appear with visits and chores including Roy Havel tracking horses that escaped, traveling miles south of Washington.
Mrs Hugh Morris hosted guests from Chicago last week. Keith Stapp, son of Mr and Mrs David Stapp, was admitted to the Children's Hospital in Iowa City after a health issue. Carol and Connie Stephens visit Chicago sister Mrs John Elliott. Johnny and Patty Elliott stay with grandparents Mr and Mrs D D Stephens.
A balloon launched from the Black Hills region rises into the stratosphere with hydrogen lift, the gondola clearing the rim as wind gusts threaten a risky journey. Spectators estimate around 10,000 people watched the ascent, while officials expected a landing 100 miles southeast of Rapid City in southern Iowa.
Riverside July 27 two July 29 night games highlight a local softball tournament at North Liberty. Coralville Midgets face a Valley neighborhood team, then Coralville men meet a club led by Clair Fivyne. Riverside Juniors football team joins the event with Melvin Swift and Vernon Hartzler in the locals’ battery.
Five horses used for harrowing ran away this afternoon in a field at Lioya Walkers. One horse was cut a little but stop occurred after they reached a fence. The boy handling the team was unhurt. Willis Todd and sister Mrs. E J Page plan a year in California at Long Beach leaving Monday. Ed Knapp of Riverside will accompany them. Mr and Mrs Harry McPhail of Keokuk visit Miss Edith Reeg. Miss MePhail is a Keokuk principal attending UI summer school.
Damaging signs is destroying taxed property and is punishable by law. Gretchen Buck of Garner visits grandmother Mrs. Harvey Young in town. Gretchen plans to visit Brighton with Mr. and Mrs. EB Hammer and family including Mrs. Ka ries Waymack of Cincinnati.
A New York Herald Tritime scientist argues that growth is the net result of a chain of processes, with heavy hydrogen inhibiting some steps. If key steps slow, subsequent growth processes halt, hindering overall development.
Stratosphere temperature 12 miles above the North Pole runs 25 degrees warmer than the same altitude over the equator, indicating a notable regional thermal contrast in high altitude air masses.
A French birth must be recorded with a Christian name chosen from an official list drawn from saints and notable figures. The government periodically updates the approved names.
Swedish museums use artificial lighting in exhibit halls to simulate daylight. The system enhances visibility of pictures and other objects, creating a natural viewing environment for visitors and curators.
Mr and Mrs Robert Miss Ralston Meek and Howard Miller went to Primghar on a business trip and are expected home tonight. Auctioneer D Yr Macon Washington Iowa can be reached at 251. Lucille Davison has returned to nurse training at University hospital after a month with her parents Mr and Mrs Roy Davison. Betty Gentry of Kansas City and Roberta Willit of Davenport are house guests of Josephine Mekishinnes.
Ellen Phillips has returned from a northern trip. Mr and Mrs C Gordon Enny of South St Paul brought her home and visited at Mrs Bertha Phillips and Faye Ellen. Faye Ellen’s mother is Mrs Kony. From the Kony home Faye Ellen traveled to Duluth. Joan Moore Virginia Shannon and Louise Null are spending the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Berdo northeast of Washington.
Observations by G hk Turner in the Kaunas City Times note that the term dog days refers to ancient beliefs linking midsummer heat to Sirius, the Dog Star. Egyptians and Romans marked the period from July to August 11 as the hottest, coinciding with Sirius rising and setting and the sun's heat.
The Kolah club will convene with Charles Thomas on Wednesday at 2 pm to discuss upcoming plans and activities.
Miss Helen Shalla of Kalona visits with Lucille Kurtz before heading to Moline to see the Wilbert Olson home. Canton Illinois pair Mr and Mrs Clifford Swick and Miss Geraldine Swick visit Harold Swick. Mrs Wilbert Olson and nephew Dick Olson return to Moline after visiting Washington. Mary Louise Harwood attends a Des Moines luncheon for Dorothy Graves at Wakonda Country Club. Rev and Mrs F J Robins and Betty of Ildon visit, formerly of West Chester. Eli Whit Mrs Alice Williams and son Burdette, Edith Miller, and George Yeager of Crawfordsville shop here. W G Edwards and Miss Freda White of Crawfordsville are business visitors. Isabelle Anwyl, Margaret Gault, Lorene Taylor of Crawfordsville visit Washington. Merle Twinam and son William Charles shop here. John Shebeck brings in a triple blossom clover from L E Howell farm. Mrs L W Lauéthky and daughter from Rubio shop today.
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