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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1935
Page
1
Waterloo and ten Civil War veterans joined the opening session of the sixty first annual encampment of the Iowa department Grand Army of the Republic as the group convened.
A two year old girl, Davenport Shirley Lane, is hospitalized with severe burns after tumbling into a tub of scalding water while her mother prepared a bath. Doctors believe she will recover.
Shenandoah's tenth annual flower show drew more than 20,000 visitors over three days. The Congregational church won first prize for best decorated altar, followed by the Methodist church in second and Trinity Lutheran in third.
Sioux City resident Jack Bedard, 44, gave no statement to police at the hospital after suffering a single stab wound near the heart and a severe facial gash. Officers questioned him regarding the incident.
Des Moines reports three of the Wycoff quadruplets born to Mrs. Larry Wycoff of Sac City marked their first birthday on Sunday. The fourth child died at several weeks old.
Tama County coroner Harvey Jones said an inquest will be held into the death of Ward A. Harder, 14, of Dysart. Harder died after being shot during a game described as cops and robbers, with the weapon used by playmate Nels Larson, 16.
University of Iowa summer program leads families to live in Tent City for the season. Residents elect a local mayor as part of the camp style community.
Waterloo resident Walter Tompkins, 29, dived from a bridge railing into the Cedar River and was knocked unconscious on landing in shallow water. He will be released from a local hospital with no serious injuries reported.
Peiping reports Chinese war minister Mo Ying Ching has acceded to all Japanese demands. A note was handed to the Japanese garrison commander expressing a wish for peace. A military airplane carrying an important official was to fly over Tientsin en route to Peiping, with protection requested. Japanese troops and armored cars moved toward Yangtsun after reports Chinese forces burned a Japanese military telephone pole.
A promising stage show at the State Theatre arrives tomorrow and Wednesday under Irving N. Lewis. Five vaudeville acts are announced with elaborate scenery promising entertaining performances.
Federal agents traced the Weyerhaeuser kidnapers to 1509 West Eleventh Street Spokane. J Edgar Hoover said Salt Lake arrests include Herman Whaley and his wife Margaret who confessed. A brother still at large. William Mahan pursued after escaping Butte.
The Methodist and United Presbyterian churches opened their vacation Bible schools this morning for a three week session with forenoon classes five days a week. Enrollment stood at 193, with 39 beginners 61 in the primary and 93 in the junior group. Recreation runs from ten to noon with many pupils swimming at the Y pool. Dr W Eastwood leads the Presbyterian program now in his twelfth year conducting such schools in Washington and expects attendance to rise toward 70.
Robert Ripley praises Chelm St. Orr & Co as the Fiehth Wonder of the World. The act features St. Orr in unusual feats with Billy and Betty Starr, the Two Kays, Hadium Girls, Ralph Detre and Andrew Mack, Jack Del Rio's Syncopators. Mr. Pratt announces a great show presented with the regular State screen feature at the State venue.
Washington marks railroad week with Mayor Lytle's proclamation praising rail service and progress. A reporter interviews veteran Rock Island roadmaster Sullivan on railroads’ value, tax contributions, and their role in coal transport and town growth since 1858.
Iowa City on June 10 a divorce decree was signed by Judge Harold D. Evans in district court divorcing Dorothy N. Strickler from Elmus J. Strickler. Married November 10, 1926 and separated May 1934. She gains possession of the household goods and may resume the maiden name Dorothy Ellis.
Roger Says from Hollywood notes global critics and leaders. He claims France offered premierships, England trades horses, Italy sends guns to Africa, Japan scans Chinese maps, and Russia is unseen, arguing it is a bad time to be in government running business.
Three armed bandits robbed the First State bank in Rockford Illinois, fleeing with an undetermined sum estimated at under 800 dollars. Three customers and three employees were inside as two men entered with a third accomplice in a car bearing a non resident license plate 00-57. The robbers took cash from tellers and avoided the bank’s time-locked safe.
W. M. Messer schwerdt 74, former Kalona postmaster and 37 year tinner, died Saturday. Funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Kalona Methodist church with Rev. Fred Miller officiating. Survived by wife, two daughters Lydia Feldman Ames and Marie Sykes Altoona, and four sons Edward Newton Charles Urbana Al Emil J Kalona David St Joseph Mo. Daughter Freda Manatt preceded him in death. Burial Sharon Hill cemetery.
In Fort Worth Texas Dido died of old age at fourteen. The city dog held the top license for thirteen of his fourteen years each year. The long familiar figure leaves a record as the city’s premier canine.
Sheriff Harold M Putnam announced Cecil Ayres is in custody after being located in Maquoketa Iowa. Ayres is linked to the Wellman L C Miller jewelry store burglary of April 21 and may face charges with Art Ayres and Lee Blakely in Missouri and nearby burglaries.
Harrison E. Spangler of Cedar Rapids spoke as temporary chairman of a Midwest Republicans conference in Springfield, attacking the Roosevelt administration for sabotaging America. He warned against a new conservative party and urged unity under Republican principles to restore recovery.
Sheriff H. M. Putnam and County Treasurer Marion 38. George announce receipt of driver license application forms from Des Moines. Motorists may obtain forms at county offices and other towns to be announced. Applicants mail completed forms to the secretary of state’s motor vehicle department for mailing of licenses. Those with licenses in the past year face no driving fitness exam.
Fifteen thousand farm belt Republicans gathered in Springfield to draft a grass roots creed as a potential framework for the 1936 platform. Former Governor Frank C Lowden led the keynote urging defense of constitutional government against a perceived high place threat and federal overreach in economic questions. Arthur M Hyde and others attacked the New Deal while promoting liberty and opposition to dictatorial ideas.
Burdell Donaldson sustained a severe burn to her hand when an oil stove tank caught fire. She tossed the flaming tank outdoors to protect the house at 702 East Van Buren Street. Fire department was called but not needed to extinguish the blaze.
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