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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1936
Page
9
Hochstetter of Kalona bought the 160 acre Michael Clancy estate farm near Riverside for 45 dollars per acre. Rt Rev Monsignor Bernard Jacobemeier is administrator of the Clancy estate. Paul Yegery will farm the property this year. Funeral services were held for infant William Edward Bushek at St Marys church conducted by Monsignor Bernard Jacobemeier.
Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey combine brings African pygmy elephants and miniature pongers to Davenport on Tuesday Aug 11. Col Tim McCoy leads a vast cast of stars, including European importations, 7 ringed stages, 81 tents, and a 16 000 seat big top in a sprawling tented city. The show features a 60 member liberty act, world famous aerial ballet, and a troop of rough riders and cowboys.
Selfwith Classified will be held and a pot luck luncheon served Plans for a delegation from the unit attending the picnic at Mt Pleasant for disabled veterans on July 31 will be made. The recently elected officers are: President Miss Rose Dautremont first vice president Mrs Joseph P Quinn second vice president Mrs William Ingram secretary Miss Leona Kucera treasurer Mrs Edward Bushek chaplain Mrs Walton sergeant at arms Mrs Frank Safourek historian Mrs Eva Thompson members of executive board Mrs C J Karel Mrs Edward Muller and Mrs William Kucera. Friends here have received word of the serious injury to Russell H Miller husband of Miss Gladys Fage a former school teacher here at Los Angeles Calif. He was thrown from a fire truck to the pavement on July 5 causing a skin fracture and injuries to his back. He is in a critical condition in the hospital there.
Mrs Ernestine Dennison, wife of Sheriff Dennison, suffered injuries from a fall at the rear porch of their home. She was taken to the county hospital for treatment.
The report highlights George L. McDaniel leading hog trading with a top price of 11.25 dollars. Weather outlook notes generally fair and cooler tonight.
Shirley Temples latest hit The Poor Little Rich Girl stirs hearts with laughter and tears. Acclaimed as a brilliant moment in her meteoric career. Alice Faye Gloria Stuart Jack Haley and Michiel Whalen in supporting cast. Plays Thurs Fri Sat at the State.
A car owned by Mell Crandall burst into flames on rural route 2 as it reached Sam Marsh's mailbox. Fire spread toward Marsh's barn but residents extinguished it after telephones failed and the line was out. The car was completely destroyed.
Over eighty portraits of Christopher Columbus exist, yet none were painted from life during his lifetime. Historians note the portrait tradition arose after his era, with later artists creating enduring images based on secondhand descriptions and later legends.
Coach Ossie Solem, Iowa City, plans to find a replacement kicker after Dick Crayne’s loss leaves a void in the Hawkeyes kicking game. He notes Crayne’s boot is hard to replace, while optimists point to 11 of 18 returning lettermen and several linemen ready to shore up the squad ahead of practice opening Sept. 10.
Results from major league games show Pittsburgh 9 Brooklyn 8 and Philadelphia 5 Chicago 3 with only scheduled games listed today Chicago at New York St Louis at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at Boston Cincinnati at Philadelphia. American League standings note New York 63 33 .656 and Philadelphia 32 63 .337 with yesterday’s results Cleveland 6 Washington 3 Boston 5 St Louis 2 New York 16 Detroit 6 Chicago 19 Philadelphia 6.
Federal law prohibits wearing foreign military uniforms decorations or insignia without authorization. The act targets impersonation and misrepresentation while outlining penalties and enforcement by federal authorities.
Lee Holland and OFC Elder played yesterday as the third flight completes its first round. Elder will meet Jack Westphal in the second round, with several other first round matches still to be played in Dey No. 2. Baldrige defeated Ted Ball 3 and 2, and Dr. E. E. o man beat Henry Bailey. two winners will face each other. Championship action sees Tom Brookhart and Ralph son planning a second round, while T. R. Phillips meets Dr. A Clow in the other second round flight.
The text notes camels emit a slight shrill or plaintive cry with no clear reason. Camels also grunt when provoked or mounted to move faster. Older camels are quieter than younger ones. In the rutting season the male camel roars loudly and fights fiercely with rivals.
A 15 percent TM note reports the Bureau of Plant Industry found limited data on maximum wild watermelons. It states wild melons were sometimes so large a man could scarcely embrace the fruit with outstretched arms.
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