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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1935

Page

2

Awnings Asked At Local Candy Kitchen Office

Local note reports new awnings requested at the corn-hog office near the Candy Kitchen two. Mrs A B Schmoeller spends the week in Chicago visiting daughter Mrs Thomas Anderson. James Schmoeller and Mr Schmoelles will join for a Sunday visit. Jean Atchison, winner of two poster contests, is given special mention on the radio program likely to air at 8 45 from WMT. W L Rukgaber returns from Rochester with Miles staying for three weeks at the Mayo Clinic. Miles hails from Mt Pleasant.

A. B. Schmoeelter Chicago Thomas Anderson Schmoelles James Jean Atchison

Sealed bids sought for Crawfordsville school bus routes 1935 36

Crawfordsville consolidated school district calls for sealed bids to drive back routes for the 1935 36 year. Bids due by June 19. All routes remain the same as last year. E Ferguson secretary lists details. Rev Arthur A Vinz to Town City for Baptist student center board meeting. Office closed Monday June 10. Mrs Dr W McClure praised for maintaining Mr Rodman garden and sending peonies and asters bouquet.

Crawfordsville E. Eerguson E. E. Ferguson Arthur A. Vinz Board of Control of the Baptist Student Center R. A. Hender W. McClure George Rodman

Wainwright Alaska Glacier Held Stationary by Soil Cover

Scientists report a glacier at Wainwright Alaska has stopped moving and is buried under about two feet of soil. The ice holds animal remains and ancient bodies kept in good condition. The area experiences ten weeks of constant sun in summer and ten weeks of darkness in winter.

Wainright Alaska Wainwright

Since he became a candidate for ice umbrella tale

In Chinatown, Wi Tie laments that since H Hat became a candidate for ice, the borrowed umbrella he lent remains missing. The exchange highlights local quirks and neighborly tensions as a humorous anecdote from the community.

Wi Tie Chinatown H. Hat

Re open quarry on county line near Keota

Keota Iowa reports the county line quarry reopened for commercial use. E L Wall of Victor secured rights from Cady family and Orton family to mine a large limestone slab, install equipment, and haul surfacing rock for county roads in Washington and Keokuk counties. Fifteen workers now, with potential second crew.

Keota Weota Washington County Washington Keokuk PRRA E. LD. Wall Victor Iowa C. Cady W. ©. Cady IF. R Wall Wellman Cady George Cady West Chester No. 2

White Oak People Visit Friend in County Hospital

White Oak society notes visitations and personal updates. Mrs. George Augustine and daughter Orlong Mae visit George Augustine in hospital. Lloyd Luers and others attend alumni event. several families host or visit in county areas. Não.

White Oak

Brighton Plans Children’s Day Activities

Brighton notes on June 9 Children’s Day events across Sunday schools. Methodist and Presbyterian programs in morning and evening Christian service with songs, dialogues, tableaux, and group performances led by students and teachers including Jeanne Lambert Veramella Stout Betty Hoskins Ruth Tucker Janet Horton and many others.

Rhua Helmick Brighton Christian Veramella Stout Jeanne Lambert Qguy Stack Francis Lauderdale Jesus Melvin Bender Buddy Lechner Roger Arnold Norman Schooley Howard Hill Lowell Lauderdale Bud Hill Nita Crandall Ruth Dunbar Margaret Mann Shirley Grant Helen Schooley Marie Whitter Helen Polton Virginia Schooley Emily McClean Velma Sistern Anna Belle Lauderdale Patty Stack Mary Lou Stacy Joan Hagans Betty Jean Schooley Arlene Lauderdale Presbyterian Ikcess Geo McClintie Betty Hoskins Cite Migmininienth Betty White Joanne Christy Jesus Lillian Kraemer Betty Gowey Jane Edmondson Ruth Tucker Miriam Horner Virginia Cole Mrs. Edwards Ruth Guy

Highland Center Girl Hosts School Friends Evening

Victoria Cannott hosted a group of her school friends at her Highland Center home on Tuesday evening June 4. Attendees included Clair and Preston Edmondson Grace Ruth and Sam Houseal Wilma and John Stephens Florence Marr Robert Sharse Joe Easter Carl Rossier Elizabeth Dea Lucille Murphy Darlene Kroig and Eula Mae Coon. Visitors at the Will Murphy home were Mr and Mrs George Canett and family. Miss Olive Coon is taking three days measures and several community members attended the flower show in Washington on June 4.

Victoria Canott Highland Center Victoria Cannott Clair Preston Edmondson Grace Ruth Sam Houseal Wilma John Stephens Florence Marr Robert Sharse Joe Easter Carl Rossier Elizabeth Dea Lucille Murphy Darlene Kroig Eula Mae Coon

Fungus Disease Seen Killing Chinch Bugs in Southeast Iowa

In southeast Iowa counties Worthington reports a fungus disease decimating chinch bugs especially in rye and wheat fields. Dead bugs far outnumber live ones in several test plots, with early spring hatch delayed and grain growth heavy, possibly limiting damage. A Fairfield district Farm Bureau meeting featured leaders reporting extensive bureau activities and achievements.

Worthington van Buren Davis Lee Louisa Muscatine Mount Pleasant Washington District Farm Bureau Fairfield Claude Fivnon Riverside Ed Hotle Keota George Lord Ainsworth Max Waterhouse Brighton H. C. Finney Walter R. Brown Lloyd Foster Joe Knotek Homer Birney Will Booth Agena Farm Bureau

Braden Reporter Tells News Items in Her District

Braden June 7 notices show social visits and gatherings. Homer Hunt family dinner at Roy Moore home honoring Ronald Moore and bride. Weekend guests include Lon Mickle Lyn Mickel and family. Wilfred and Myra Smiths spent Sunday at Wild Cat Den. Ruth and Mildred Kupka visited Latimer Davis. Henry Hunt of Aineworth visited Homer. John Christner plus Emerson Witting hosted Sunday dinner. Bert Yard of Washington spent Monday replanting corn.

E. G. Mason Braden Homer Hunt Roy Moore Ronald Moore F. M. Smith Lon Mickle Sheridan Lyn Mickel Freeport Wilfred Myra Smith Wild Cat den Muscatine Ruth Mildred Kupka Latimer Davis Henry Hunt Aineworth Homer John Christner Near Wayland Emerson Witting Bert Yard Washington

4 H Rally Day Plans at County Event

4 H clubs schedule Rally Day on Wednesday June 12 with Marjorie Roll call and club president responses. Eleanor Augustine installs county officers. picnic dinner led by Mrs. Rennie Dawson. Afternoon program features songs solos and dramatizations by county clubs, plus awards and prizes based on attendance mileage and projects.

Leslie Gates Eleanor Augustine Max Waterhouse Rennie Dawson Maplecrest Wilma Stephens Reading Frances Jane Wagamon Willing Workers Myria Stephens Happy Hustlers County Project Merle Eckels Harold Clegg W. J. Roudabush W. J. Rondabush

Ogden family thanks friends for funeral kindness

J. B. Ogden of Chicago expresses gratitude to those who sent flowers sang at the service and aided during the funeral of Mrs. Ogden. He is joined by Mrs. Ogden's sisters Mrs H A Ess levy Mrs R H Malin and Mrs Newton O'Loughlin in thanking the community for sympathy and support.

J. B. Ogden Chicago The Journal

Feared Mount Pilates Lake Shadows 1307 Ascent Attempt

In Mount Pilates Switzerland locals feared a tiny summit lake believed to house the governor of Judea. In 1307 six men were imprisoned for attempting to ascend despite town rules.

Mount Pilates Switzerland Judea

Busy Night for American Pearls in Two Softball Games

No games last night due to muddy field. two games set tonight under clear weather. At 7 20 the American Pearls face Troop F in city league, then play Washington’s team in Tri County league at 8 30 with Packwood opposing.

Troop F American Pearls Washington Packwood

Adorable Shirley Delights Audiences In Our Little Girl

Shirley Temple once again captivates audiences in Our Little Girl at the State theater. The film portrays a heartfelt emotional story with standout performances by Rosemary Ames, Joel McCrea, Lyle Talbot, and others, earning high praise for Temple’s finest screen work to date.

Shirley Temple State Theater Irvin Cobb Shirley Rosemary Ames Joel McCrea Lyle Talbot Finn O-Brien-Moore Jack Denohine Poodles Hanneford Gus van Margaret Armstrong Rita Owin Leonard Carey J. Farrell Macdonald Jack Baxley

Baseball standings and results summary

Baseball standings show New York leading the American League with 27 wins and 16 losses, Cleveland at 23 18, Washington 19 23, Philadelphia 16 23, and Detroit 21 21. Yesterday Detroit defeated Cleveland 10 to 9. National League results column lists Pittsburgh at 29 23 678 overall, Brooklyn 23 17 669, Cincinnati 16 23 410, with rainouts and scheduled games noted. American Association shows Indianapolis 26 16 619, Minneapolis 28 20 583, Kansas City 20 18 626, Milwaukee 20 20 500, with standings continuing.

W. L Pet New ‘York Clevelan Ainndinemeoe Washington Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Boston New York Chicago St. Louis L. Pet Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Sittin Nu American Association W. L. Pet Indciiascus Indianapols Minneapolia Kansas City Milwaukee Uinvhie

Notable MLB and football score fragment list

A readable fragment lists city matchups and scores: Toledo 6 Indianapolis 1. St. Paul 7 Milwaukee 3. Minneapolis at Kansas City. Columbus at Louisville. Various pairings include Rate Indianapolis at Toledo and Louisville at Columbus with St. Paul at Milwaukee.

Toledo Indianapolis St. Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City Columbus Louisville

Jud Tunkins Knows Jud Tunking In An Emergency

A fragmented line notes Jud Tunkins speaks of Jud Tunking and the idea of improvised solutions in crisis. The text references making a silk purse from a sow’s ear and cannot create value from a fancy card.

Jud Tunkins

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