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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1934
Page
1
The 73rd Congress, which enacted the framework of Roosevelt's new deal, adjourned at 11:45 PM amid a sense of power vested in the president. Senators and representatives, many seeking re election, headed home to await the country's response to the new course charted for the nation. If not recalled for a special session, Congress will not meet again until January.
Funeral services for Leo Klein will be held at Sacred Heart church Kinross on Wednesday morning. Burial is in St Marys cemetery Keota. He died at home Sunday afternoon June 17 from a heart attack at age 36. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Peter Klein two sisters one brother.
The public is invited to open house at the Methodist parsonage rebuilt after a fire. Dr. F. C. Witzigemann and family will greet guests with the Methodist Ladies Aid in charge of refreshments. Demen tion ceremony at 4 p.m. Open house 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. with special music.
In Hollywood California observers note that no side truly wins as negotiators craft language to save face. The discussion highlights how lawmakers seek personal credit, adjournment timing, and the appearance of progress rather than decisive gains for the nation.
The July 4 program in Iowa City features The Naval Battle and Bombardment of Fort McHenry by Theatre-Duffield Co. The largest spectacle yet, it recreates War of 1812 scenes with ships and fortifications in fireworks plus comedy numbers and ride amusements. Over 25 000 attended 1988 and 23 000 in 1982. organizers expect larger crowds with a full all day lineup and traffic plans.
Des Moines dispatch reports the Iowa WCTU decries the end of 15 years prohibition, warning alcohol harms individuals and children, costs taxpayers, and undermines society. Chicago commentary quotes Ida B Wise Smith noting liquor stores opened in five Iowa cities and urging total abstinence as the safer path.
Federal meteorologist Charles D. Reed forecasts general showers across Iowa with a cooling trend following the rain. Distinct entities include Iowa and Charles D. Reed with June timing.
A night voyage up the Mississippi ends near New Orleans as the ship nears the entrance and the “Father of Waters” passes from muddy brown to gulf blue. Passengers sleep while the Quarantine Doctor is summoned at four thirty in the morning.
Four bandits in overalls robbed the First National Bank in Rantoul Illinois today. They threatened with revolvers and loud profanity and escaped with between four and five thousand dollars.
Iowa opened five liquor stores today Atlantic Marshalltown Mason City Oelwein and Des Moines as part of a statewide rollout. Customers faced a complex system with permit books, coupons, and clerks at multiple stations before receiving their purchases.
Washington Chamber of Commerce offers help to farmers fighting chinch bugs in Washington County. A Chamber board action directs coordination with the Farm Bureau to distribute creosote oil to farmers, with at least three cars arriving and more anticipated daily. Each farm receives fifty gallons to extend aid as the invasion continues.
Miss Laura M. Kinspalr’s annual report to the Iowa State Health Dept details extensive work from Aug 21, 1933, to Jun 16, 1934. It covers dental corrections, vision and hearing defects, adenoids and tonsil removals, classroom health checks, home visits, and health education including milk programs and dental honors for 510 pupils.
St Paul Minnesota June 19 The farm labor party leadership of Governor Floyd R Olson and Senator Henrik Shipstead won large majorities at yesterday's party primary signaling strong support for their leadership amid early returns from the state.
The State theater presents Twentieth Century to be shown tomorrow and Thursday drawing strong interest after favorable magazine reviews. Time praises it as one of the year’s greatest productions. Also showing is Joan Crawford in Sadie McKee in its final performances today, acclaimed as a great production.
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