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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1934

Page

3

Two City League Softball Games Tonight in Washington

The Washington city softball league schedules two evening games at Troop Field. The American Pearls face the All Nations, while the Legion meets the Odd Fellows, both deemed evenly matched. League statistician Elmer McFadden provides batting totals for the clubs.

Washington City Troop Field American Pearls All Nations Legion Odd Fellows Simer McPadden Legion-Odd Fellows Fame Pearls All Nations Methodists Devils Little Demons Elmer McFadden Siice Cancees-Aget Nathons Aimee Ge Demons Legion Ae

Baseball Scores From Today

St. Louis beats Pittsburgh 3 to 2. Boston defeats Brooklyn 10 to 8. Chicago tops Cincinnati 7 to 4. New York wins over Philadelphia 18 to 7. Open date for next games.

St. Louis Pittsburgh Boston Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati New York Philadelphia New York St. Woollis Amend Chicagetna Dew Yasterday Detroit Cleveland Washington St Louis

Brown Orator At Ames Today

At Ames State College the 552 graduates were awarded degrees in the annual commencement exercises bringing total degrees since last June to 862. Dr. C R Brown Yale dean emeritus delivered the address as Pree R M Hughes conferred the degrees. Local graduates include Margaret Stewart Joy Almedackhardt Dwight Booth Ray Simpson from Washington and Wellman in home economics animal husbandry dairy industry and related fields.

Ames Iowa Long State Ecollege C. R. Brown Yale University R M. Hughes Margaret Alice Stewart Washington Lwight Irvin Booth Joy Almedackhardt Wellman Ray Albert Simpson

Invention of the Hammerless Gun in England

Pathfinder Magazine notes the hammerless gun was introduced to England by a dominant patent holder in 1862. It did not gain popularity until 1871 when Surcott patented a substantially improved inner firing mechanism.

Pathfinder Magazine Baw England Surcott

Congressmen Are Officers Says Legal Definition Debate

Lawmakers are considered officers if they are legally chosen or appointed to public office. The article argues that the detenary definitions of offer include members who serve in legislative roles, raising questions about official status and authority.

National Code Authority Iowa

Camera lips praised as Karen Morley stars in The Crime Doctor

Portrait artist Er nest Bachrach hails Karen Morley for The Crime Doctor ahead of its Fox theater run Tuesday and Wednesday. He highlights her expressive eyes lips and dramatic versatility across romantic and tragic scenes opposite Otto Kruger and Nils Asther.

Ernest Bachrach Rko-Radio Karen Morley Otto Kruger Nils Asther Fox Theater Miss Morley Bachrach

Wellman Loses Match to Locals in Golf Swing Battle

An eighteen man Washington golf team travelled abroad to face Wellman and lose by seven points. Vic Westphal led with 70 total after rounds of 36 and 34, while Don Taylor and Glenn Smith added 73s for Wellman. The event used a low ball low total format and tallied head to head results amid sand greens difficulties.

Washington Wellman Vic Westphal Don Taylor Glenn Smith Ed Wells Jack Lytle D. Taylor W. Darne Dee Lee Pr R A Hender Cal Griffith Ora Hooley Ralph Gibson Bill Shannon Harley Rugg Oscar Davis Ris Cox Dewmar Steninger W S. MclIntosh W. Erwin Ka Wells L Rugg L. Dodds Bill Harwood de Ij. M. Lloyd L. C. Miller Joe Ward Frank Miller Pat Gorham Milo Serden Jim Bryant al Moorman Dunham Morrison R. Ross F. Coffey Paddy Reynolds Ray Whitehead A. Dodds Keith Wilson

Beautiful Girl Vanities Cast in Murder at the Vanities Film

The screen version of Ker Carroll's stage hit Murder at the Vanities is playing at the State theater. Carroll attended Paramount Studios in Hollywood to supervise the production with New York showgirls. Leading roles include Carl Brisson Victor Milaglen, Jack Oakie Kitty Carlitte and Duke Bilington and his orchestra in a dazzling Broadway style mystery at the opening night.

Ker Carroll State Theater Carroll Wen Paramount Studios Hollywood New York Carl Brisson Handsome Continental Paramount Victor Mi

Moon Mainly Dead World Lacking Atmosphere Says Scientists

Most astronomers judge the moon a dead world with no atmosphere or life. A minority entertain a tiny atmospheric trace in low-lying areas and possible very scanty forms of life.

Pioneers to Gather for First Annual Club Dinner

The Three Quarter Century Club plans its inaugural dinner June 28 at the Methodist church at noon. Around 150 members are expected. enrollment remains open to Washington County residents aged 75 plus. State Treasurer Leo J Wegman will speak, with other program features and a possible auto ride. New members include Miss Sue Wallingford of 315 S.

Iowa Leo J Wegman Washington County Sue Wallingford

Cousins and Removal Terms Explained

The article outlines how children of siblings are first cousins, children of first cousins are second cousins, and a child is a first cousin once removed to their parents' first cousins. It notes common confusion with the term second cousins.

Show Goes On Amid Cal Show Murder Mystery

In a grim backstage twist a murder disrupts a city cal show yet the main production continues on stage. Investigators probe the sinister hand behind the crime as audiences remain unaware until the mystery unfolds.

Cal Wile

New Deals and Indian Bill Debate in Hollywoour

A fragment from HOLLYWOUR California discusses politics, treasury department neutrality, and the Wheeler Howard Indian bill. It notes five baby girls gaining weight and mentions Max Laer as out of danger. The piece praises agent Collier and reflects on Indian civilization and property claims amid ongoing policy battles.

Hollywour Cal Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Department Max Laer Collier War Colliers Department

Journal Office Opens Applications For Membership

Application forms may be procured at the Journal office. There is no cost attached to membership and no dues to pay.

Mary C. Allen Crawfordsville Journal

Summer Music School At Iowa City Opens Training

June 11 Iowa City hosts the summer music school for high school all state orchestra and chorus. Fifty six applications were accepted with final membership expected near ninety. Groups rehearse daily at the University of Iowa under Prof. Charles B. Righter and J Albin Keen.

Iowa City Iowa University of Iowa Charles B. Righter Department of Music Prof. Righter J. Albin Keen Righter

Iowa Towns Representing Accepted Pupils Across States

Twenty Iowa communities are listed as towns from which pupils have been accepted including Iowa City Newton Burlington Columbus Junction Washington Toledo Council Bluffs Sac City Lisbon Des Moines Leon Denwick Waukon Monticello Cedar Rapids Waterloo Dysart Mt. Pleasant Armstrong and West Branch. Out state towns named are Lincoln Nebraska pik hart Indiana West Frankfort Illinois Superior Wisconsin Marion Illinois Saginaw Michigan Springfield Illinois Elgin Illinois Artesia New Mexico and Galesburg Illinois.

Iowa Iowa City Newton Burlington Columbus Junction Washington Toledo Council Bluffs Sac City Lisbon Des Moines Leon Denwick Waukon Monticello Cedar Rapids Waterloo Dysart Mt. Pleasant Armstrong West Branch Lincoln Neb Pik.hart Ind West Frankfort Ill Superior Wis Marion Saginaw, Mich Springfield Elgin Artesia N. Mex Galesburg

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