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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1935
Page
4
A compact Thought notes biblical guidance urging seek the Lord and forsake wicked ways with mercy and pardon. It reflects on revealing inner truth and externalizing it through self-trust as the true helper in all people.
A pasted program from the Graham Opera House opening, saved by the late Al W. McCall, reviews Washington halls from the 1840s log hall to 1893 opera house. It recalls public rooms, the 1893 debut with Clara Morris, and the glow of a crowd that saw a new era in a city with memories of earlier theaters.
A Washington column urges observing Railroad Week while criticizing rail crossings on North Town and North Marion avenues. The writer suggests fixing crossings, hosting a barbecue to celebrate, and notes fire trucks struggle amid chuck holes near the tracks.
A humorous dialogue exposes travel woes and philosophical quips as Mrs. Pudle learns Swiss geography from a guide who explains glaciers. A man discusses pleasures and speed limits, while a wife hides debt for furniture bought on credit.
Samuel Gordon born December 29 1865 in Crawfordsville Iowa died June 2 1935 at his Wayland Iowa home aged 69 years five months four days He married Ida Sayles January 29 1891 and they had two children Gladys Paisley and George Gordon Survived by his wife two children one brother Robert A Gordon four sisters Mrs Margaret Nickey Mrs Adda McFarland Mrs Waldo Wells and Mrs W C Houston with one deceased brother Marion Funeral services were at his home by Rev Murdock Winfield Methodist Epharopat church and interment at Crawfordsville cemetery He moved from Winfield to Wayland about a year ago a man of Christian ideals and community concern The Lord bless thee and keep thee and give thee peace
Weather outlook from June 10 to June 16 shows showers in Des Moines area Monday and south Tuesday, then fair with showers Friday, temperatures near or below normal. Northern and central Great Plains expect showers in extreme south Monday, then fair followed by showers Thursday or Friday, with temperatures near or below normal.
Funeral services for Miss Margaret Keating were held Sunday afternoon at the L. A. Jones funeral home in charge of Rev. A. A. Wing of the Baptist church. Pallbearers were John Sampson, John Godwin, Al Crone, Eli Jackson, Henry Miller and Albert Wehr. Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery.
Lodges Washington Lodge No. 26 AM and AM regular meetings first Friday monthly with Fred H Bey WM and A W Yard secretary. Rail timetable lists multiple passenger and local freight trains with daily or Sunday exceptions, noting stop details for California passengers and county seats. Agent L Goodlander signs as agent in station-town notices.
Cc B Q i No 23 Morning Pass 11 00 A M No 22 Freight 11 45 A M All trains daily except Sunday J C McKAY Agent CM 8 ST P LR RR Co Train 3 leaves Washington local 9 58 A M train 25 leaves Washington Southwest Limited 1 67 A M Fastbound train 8 leaves Washington GL see asmamena 6 08 2 M rain 26 leaves Washington 4 12 A M Southwest Limited No and daily except Sunday W C BELL Agent
Funeral services for Harry Stapp who died May 31 in Los Angeles were held at the Cotter Presbyterian Church with Rev. W. H. Parker officiating. Burial followed in Columbus City cemetery. Pallbearers included Paul Klotz Roy Chauncey David and Fred Stapp. Flowers arranged by Frank Hauenstein Nettie Blair Lewis J. C. Richie and Harold Duncan. Other notes report locals visiting relatives and moves within the area.
Funeral services were held at 9 o clock Saturday morning at Marys church for Mrs Jo Liska who died today noon at her home after a seven month illness. Monsignor Pernard Jacovens conducted the rites with casket bearers Tobe W Shradel William Knee Joseph Paillotet Ro AL Kitt M J Wilkinson Jotun kup. Burial followed at Mt Gov vel Cemetery.
Wild ponies roaming narrow sand strips off the North Carolina coast become gentle after capture and training to harness. The article notes their transformation from roaming to working animals and hints at coastal habitat.
In a fashionable dining scene Inspector Ingles learns the body remains Isobel Vane’s, and Cyrus Mantel and Vane’s lawyer friend discuss the disturbing twist. Fingerprint results contradict Vane and the morgue match complicates the case as suspense builds toward a reveal.
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