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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1932
Page
5
A testimonial promotes Udea Tablets from Geo L McDaniel Drugstore. The ad asserts dramatic relief for gas pains ulcers heartburn and dyspepsia and offers a risk free $1 package with money back guarantee.
Pirates lead the early league race after strong showings since May 19, sweeping west rivals and climbing to third. Cardinals split with Reds as Giants stumble under Billy Terry, while Ruth hits homer No. 16 in a 12 1 victory over Boston. Foxx hits 21 as Athletics win. Rain cancels Pirates vs Cubs and Browns vs White Sox.
Mrs W R Stryker writes of her son Dr Paul Stryker who died in Michigan. He served in the 65th Coast Artillery Corps blasted German guns and endured gas and hospital recovery. He saved money to buy clothing after hardship and was proud of Legion service and Birmingham community standing. He died at age forty after two months with sinus illness.
The article notes Paul Smith’s brave effort to stay hopeful after his illness. He arranged for his car in the last week and expected to be discharged in a few days. Doctors, including specialist Dr. Ferris Smith, performed operations and earned his confidence in skill and character.
Room 8 student Bet ty Drake and Dorthea Snyder lead grade contests in arithmetic and spelling with long win streaks. A 190 percent room on the dental honor roll and 100 percent building honor are noted. Several fourth graders earn A for this six weeks plus writing buttons winners are celebrated. Miss Landau reports a Sunset Park picnic plan and Mimi Landau’s Iowa visit.
Black robed seniors numbering 1,100 attended the seventy second commencement at the University of Kewa. Baccalaureate speaker Dr. Robert Hiliott Speer, secretary of the Presbyterian board of foreign missions, delivered the sermon Sunday morning. President Walter A. Jessup awarded the degree the next day, symbolizing completion of academic labors.
A massive blast and blaze in Chicago early today killed an unidentified man believed to be the arsonist. Firefighters rescued six tenants from the building as flames forced parents to fling two children from a nearby roof to awaiting officers. The victim’s charred body was found behind a confectionery on the ground floor. investigators say he started the fire with inflammable materials.
The article urges readers to observe the night sky and consider the meaning of celestial signs. It highlights shared human wonder and invites collective reflection under the stars.
A 5600 pound giant bell from Harvard hall in Cambridge Massachusetts has been relocated to the new memorial chapel tower. Ten workmen used block and tackle to transfer the English import from Loftsboro England to its new home.
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