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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1939
Page
8
The annual Poppy sale raised $160. Dr Hess Fly Spray and Dr Hess Fly Killer stop flies in stables cows horses milk soup. Weather forecast: fair warm tonight. Tuesday cloudy.
Glorious film at the State Theatre features Tyrone Power Alice Faye and Al Jolson in Rose of Washington Square a melodious drama with beloved song hits and a new Mack Gordon Harry Revel tune I Never Knew Heaven Could Speak. The film centers on a woman who forgives and loves amid heartbreak and memory filled melodies.
Warner Bros releases Confessions of a Nazi Spy at the Fox Theatre, a controversy laden film breaking Hollywood norms by portraying Nazi espionage. The production marks a rare departure from prior avoidance of provocative topics.
In Riverside on June 5 the St Marys School girls staged an annual program in the parish hall auditorium. Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier presented eighth grade diplomas to Walter Droll Joseph Homan Patricia Homan and other graduates. A National Rural Essay contest certificate went to Constance Pailliotet. Ruth Klein also received a certificate. The program included plays songs and a drill with funds earmarked for church use.
The Riverside Unit of the Women's Auxiliary to the American Legion reports 302 poppies sold. Edna Bushek, Poppy Day chairwoman, says proceeds will exceed 30 dollars. Girl Scouts helped canvass Riverside while Auxiliary members sold five each in Hills. ceremonies at St John’s church and nuptials at St John’s joined Monsignor Jacobsmeier.
Brighton prepares for two new businesses as the Fisher bakery reopens with ten years of Chicago experience and Mr Myers plans a hardware store in the Legion building once remodeling ends. The library will move to the second floor during the transition.
Mrs. O W Schmitter leaves Rubio for several weeks visit with her son Lyle Schmitter and family in Washington DC. Lylbern Johnson of Cleveland visits his parents in Ohio on a two week vacation. Local notices include hospital treatment and Memorial services attendance.
The lord mayor title allegedly derived from domino maiore meaning sir mayor, a term used during Edward III's reign in the 14th century.
Des Moines reports show a push for strict economy across Iowa state government. Executives scrutinize travel expense requests for conferences and conventions, with questions about necessity and line items as the new administration vets staff travel.
Hastings figure Otha D Wearin known as Othey to Governor Kraschel is again rumored to pursue a federal appointment in Washington D C Nearly a year after losing the Democratic senatorial nomination to Guy M Gillette Wearin is said to be targeting a post with the Maritime Commission Friends report he remains determined while keeping counsel in the capital
Mammoth Cave in Kentucky formed as the Green River eroded its valley during the glacial epoch, or in fairly recent geologic time.
A tapir is explained as a large thick skinned mammal with a nose extended into a short trunk. Its appearance is said to resemble both a pig and an elephant.
The author urges recognition of farmers’ production costs plus a living wage. He cites prices nine percent lower than prewar while input costs are twenty percent higher, estimates ten million unemployed, and imports representing fifteen million workers. He argues for an American market, noting farm organizations support this and criticizing subsidies and foreign crop imports as widening surpluses.
Vacation schools opened across several churches with strong enrollment. At Foursquare Gospel Church 106 pupils and eight teachers started, prompting three more instructors. United Presbyterian expects 40 to 50 students, with two weeks of classes and multiple department heads. Presbyterian school enrolled fifty. Trinity Lutheran reports 29 on opening day with two weeks ahead.
In winter a human body emits enough heat in an hour to raise two quarts of water to boil. The fact is presented as a general statement about human heat output.
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