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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1936

Page

2

Local Notes Cover Visits and School News in Washington

Ida L. Peterson will teach Havre school next year after a Chicago vacation with her mother Mrs Helen Elder Peterson. Mable Livingston heads to Monmouth College for its eightieth anniversary events. Families from Waterloo, Ainsworth, and Cedar Rapids appear in town for visits while residents plan trips to Minnesota and Colorado.

Ida L. Peterson Highland Township Chicago Helen Elder Peterson Havre Mable Livingston Monmouth Ill

Antique display plans set for centennial celebration

A meeting of the Antiques committee for the Centennial celebration completed plans for countywide displays. Merchants will host single person displays in one window, with items clearly marked and cared for. The committee includes Mrs. Orville Elder, Miss Edna Bridges, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lemmon, Vic Westphal, and Ray Guest. The parade committee, G. H. Rasmussen, Lester Orr, and Preston Wolf, plans for a July 4 parade with floats and features, tracing from early days to modern times.

Orville Elder Pdna Bridges J. E. Lemmon Vic Westphal Ray Guest G. H. Rasmussen Lester Orr Preston Wolf

Grinnell Graduate Betty Crow heads Des Moines YWCA camp

Betty Crow, who graduated Monday from Grinnell College with a physical training major, will serve this summer as head swimming counselor at the Des Moines YWCA camp. She departs for Des Moines next Monday. Dr. and Mrs. A W Clow with daughter Doris, joined by Mildred and Sarah Jane Lemley, attended Grinnell’s commendment exercises Monday. Mr and Mrs Stanley Miller of Los Angeles, Calif arrive this afternoon for a Washington visit and stay with Mrs H M Eicher. Mrs Jack Horner of Brighton was seen shopping yesterday.

Betty Crow Grinnell College Des Moines A. W. Clow Doris Mildred Sarah Jane Lemley Stanley Miller Los Angetes Calif Washington H. M. Eicher

Two Patients Undergo Operations At City Hospital

Clara Simmering of Ainsworth had a minor operation this morning while Mrs. Harry Crone underwent a major operation, also this morning, at the hospital.

Clara Simmering Ainsworth Harry Crone

Bratshart Sought After Wandering From Home

Ralph Bratshart aged 29 is missing from Pella after wandering away from his home. He has been ill for several days and was last seen in the vicinity. Police urge anyone with information to contact local authorities.

Pella Ralph Bratshart

Tyrone District News Highlights Local Visits and Graduations

Community notes from Tyrone dated June 10 list Washington shoppers, Iowa City medical procedures, and a Wednesday commencement where Ellen Crawford graduated eighth grade. Local families, visitors, and a funeral in Washington also appear among social visits and family events.

Otto Sheetz Tyrone Josephine Singmaster Fred Sheetz Washington Mias Dorothy Sheetz Iowa City Omar Crawford George Walter Ellen Marjorie Crawford Frank Strickland Maurice Mitchell Springfield Iowa George Bond Oscar Movurer Reymond Lee Pat Doran Fairfield Loretta Hains Dublin Anna Sheetz Virginia Bond Richland Omer Crawford

Lien Pronunciation Notes in Scots Law Speech

The article discusses how the word lien may be pronounced as len or lin and mentions a Scots law variant pronounced wi'an or as in aisle. It notes pronunciation variation without detailing legal implications.

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Towa completes good sport year in Hawkeye history

Iowa City June 10 report on the 1935 36 athletic year shows Iowa achieving 63 wins 30 losses and 2 ties for a .638 percentage across ten sports Track and wrestling were unbeaten and the Hawkeyes beat 26 different foes including Notre Dame Nebraska Iowa State Colgate Drake and Marquette within and beyond the Western conference.

Iowa City University of Iowa Hawkeye Iowans Minnesota Wisconsin Chicago Hawkey Notre Dame Nebraska Iowa State Colgate Drake Marquette

Major League Results From Yesterday and Schedule Highlights

Yesterday's results feature wins for Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago, and St. Louis among others. Today’s action includes Brooklyn at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at Chicago with American League matchups like Detroit at Boston and St. Louis at New York.

Pee TE Eee Ceenennin Cincinnati Acceentenrnctin Philadelphia Am Pittsburgh Brooklyn New York Chicago Philadelphia St. Louie Boston Louis Philadelpha Petey Peete Detroit Neous Baker Washington Cleveland St. Louis Milwaukee Kansas City Minneapolis Columbus Indianapolis Louisville Rae

Florence Baird Vacation at Parents Home in Xenia

Florence Baird returns from Waterloo teaching to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs George Baird in Xenia. Frieda Van Morn also heads home from Parsons College to study music under her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Van Horn. Local guests include Mrs Nora Hicks and the Davises. A windmill was added at Anta Wagenknecht's. Rain is needed. a light shower refreshed fields but did not mud them. Farmers work includes corn plowing and planting soybeans. alfalfa hay was mostly put up.

R. L. Stephens Xenia Florence Baird Waterloo George Baird Frieda van Morn Parsons College Frank van Horn Nora Hicks Hampton Ed Davis Lillian Crone Wayne Norman Anta Wagenknecht

Grandparents Welcome Summer Guests and Local Scenes

Highland Center notes a busy period with Conway and June Alberti of Indianapolis visiting the J T Foster grandparents for the summer. The piece records family visits, farming activity, school hiring, and residents' weekend movements in Washington, Riverside, Letts, and Sigourney, with many local names.

Eula Mae Coon Highland Center Conway June Alberti Indianapolis Indiana J.T. Feater Burke McCreedy Carris Rabenold Ainsworth James Murphy Donna Wellman Wm. Murphy Ira A. Co Riverside Lucille Murphy Earl Steeles Washington Lewis Coon Eula Mae Willie Lewis Ben Harrison Lewis Coons Alvah R Boileau Letts Karl Sweet Home Joe Krotz Darlene Delores Burke McCreedys Henry Harrisons

T Kauffman Family Dinner Hosts in Pleasant Ridge

Mr and Mrs Tony Kauffman hosted a family dinner at Pleasant Ridge on Sunday. Family members present included Emil Stalder and his family and other relatives, reflecting a warm gathering among kin.

T. Kauffman Pleasant Ridge Ailean Smith Tony Kauffman Emil Stalder

Belgian Draft Horse Aged Breed with Dense Muscling

The Lelgian draft horse, oldest and heaviest breed, traced to 770 A D, older than the English thoroughbred by 25 years. Originating in Belgium from Flemish war horse lineage Weight 1700 to 2500 pounds, broad and sturdy, chestnut preferred though browns and bays frequent. Government support aids breeders. many imports to the United States.

Belgium United States

Steel mesh fence guards Welfare Island penitentiary

The New York city penitentiary on Welfare island is surrounded by a steel mesh fence twelve feet high. It cannot be cut through without proper reels and is too fine for handheld tools or climbing aids to pass over.

New York City Welfare Island

Senator Steiner Calls for American Deal to Replace New Deal

The keynote speaker denounces the New Deal and urges a bold American alternative. He argues democracy must choose a program that rewards citizens without fear, and that America can yet build, create, and prosper with an independent, duty‑driven leadership.

Senator Steiner America Steiner

Republican Conclave Echoes Through Generations

A terse political remark notes the enduring significance of a Republican conclave, signaling its rare impact across generations and hinting at a lasting party influence. The statement emphasizes the enduring resonance of a political gathering and its historical weight.

Undying Fire Keeps Burning At Saltergate Inn

A Tit-Bits Magazine writer describes a fire at Saltergate Inn on the moor between Pickering and Whitby in Yorkshire. Lit in stagecoach days over a century ago, it remains alight fed by peat, kept burning as railways arrived to satisfy travelers.

Saltergate Inn Moorland Pickering Whitby Yorkshire Tit-Bits Magazine

Sincere Words and Humanity Embrace Honest Utterances

A reflective note on how genuine expressions endure and are welcomed by the collective spirit of humanity, highlighting the value of humble truth spoken from the heart.

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