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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1933
Page
3
Washington County Flower Show rules and classes announced for amateurs hosted by Fortnightly Club Garden Department at United Presbyterian Church Washington. Entries open 9 to 11 am June 8 with prizes in many divisions including named varieties and artistic arrangements.
Mrs Mars Kephart reports Pleasant Hill activities with visits from Ed Chalupa family in Richmond and A E Kephart household. Local folks attend Sunday school convention at Richer church and dinners with Caldwell Swift Weston families. The Ladies Aid heads to Mrs Will Miller, and a children’s day program is planned for June 11.
In Slawston Minnesota a baby boy of Mr and Mrs James Kinney died after ingesting kerosene. The child was taken to a hospital but suffered fatal lung burns from the oil. Authorities investigate the accident at the Kinney home.
A scale model of the South Dakota Game Lodge will be shipped to the World’s Fair in Chicago this summer. The lodge served as former President Coolidge’s summer White House in 1927.
Ames Iowa June 6 funds may finance vaccination for cholera in hog herds. Regional Credit Corporation banks and warehouse boards offer loans for serum virus and veterinary care. Local directors and bankers urge early vaccination to avoid loan delays and herd loss.
The Iowa Insurance Department certifies Saint Paul Mercury Indemnity Company of Saint Paul Delaware as authorized to transact specified auto, property, health, and other insurance in Iowa until April 1, 1934. The sworn statements as of December 31 1932 show assets of 1 689 394 56, liabilities of 1 968 601 54, paid up capital 900 090 01, and surplus of 1 199 64 32. Commissioner FE Clark signs and seals the document in Des Moines on April 1, 1933.
The State theater presents a double program featuring the film Looking Forward with a focus on modern big business and romance amid financial intrigue. Roosevelt reportedly saw the picture at the White House and gave it the title from his book. Also on the bill is Dressen's Circus with high class acts and the Murri troupe, a one ring circus feature promising family entertainment.
German scientist argues the dachshund is an ancient German breed dating to Roman era dog lineage. The finding links the breed to early civilization and German canine history.
Washington June 6 The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports May 1 world wheat stocks reached 774 million bushels, up 49 million from 1932. European imports and exports show larger carryovers, while Danube Basin and Russia hold smaller stocks. Shipments fell in April and the bureau cautions carry-over may exceed July 1932 records.
Two games last night in the eight team town league. American Pearl crushed Little Demons 14 to 0 while Easy Aces defeated Giants 16 to 5. Tonight at troop field two more games are set Y M C A versus Orioles and Troop F versus Devils at six and eight.
The report links rising prices of various commodities to inflation expectations and better business conditions, noting the dollar's modest gains against the French franc while Chicago wheat climbs about 50 percent. It cites the weak U.S. winter wheat crop as another factor.
Damascus Shrine No 10 invites members to a ceremonial in Ottumwa Iowa on Wednesday June 7. Local Shrine officers rehearse Tuesday evening June 6. The Navajo club meeting for Wednesday has been postponed.
Knights of Pythias service for grave decoration will be Sunday June 11. Members are asked to bring flowers and be at the hall at 2 p m. 963
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