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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1940
Page
1
Report discusses potential Republican nomination candidates for the Philadelphia convention. Senator Vandenberg of Michigan is seen as receptive but not campaigning aggressively while Justice Roberts is floated as a possible compromise candidate if the convention is deadlocked.
The resolutions committee ordered a tentative platform draft by late tomorrow after pushing on religious objections from Nebraska members and denying extra time to Alf Landon for the foreign affairs plank. Sub-committees must report by four this afternoon, with the full committee meeting at two tomorrow to receive the draft. Robert Smith of Nebraska denounced Sunday work as offensive to spiritual values.
A CBS NBC joint report from Compiegne forest said a French German armistice exists but terms await Italo French agreement and may stay secret for some time. Ministers in Bordeaux began replying to Hitler terms while Britain faced renewed bombings and Italian claims of naval strikes.
Donald B. Robison 82 his wife Verna and nine year old daughter Rosalie are the new owners of the 119.2 acre Spielman farm half a mile southeast of Brighton part of the farm lies in Jefferson county The farm was bought under the Bankhead Jones farm tenancy act and is one of five Washington County farms purchased this year costing over 52866 The Robison farm was bought from the Northern Trust Company of Chicago through agent Vernon Crull for 12070 including planned improvements The Robisons take possession March 1 1941 and plan a livestock and grain system with Holstein cows and Cow Testing Association records.
Opening night Sunday June 253 launches the Voice of Prophecy series led by L Vories at the Washington tabernacle on West Madison Street and South Avenue D. The evangelist will discuss The Crash of Nations and Bible prophecy’s view on whether Hitler will rule Europe with daily lectures except Mondays and Saturdays. music begins at 7 30 P M.
Supervisor George Mohr reports 267 children registered in the first week at Lincoln and Stewart grounds with 180 at Lincoln and 87 at Stewart. Weekly attendance reached 690 at Lincoln and 320 at Stewart, signaling growing community interest as summer programs begin.
The campaign aims to awaken interest in world events and looming war through songs and pictures on screen. Mr Youngs notes the nationwide and international sponsorship with free admission, inviting Washington and nearby residents to attend.
The district court clerk reports four marriage licenses issued between eight and twelve today. Edward R Barker of Maywood Illinois wed Helen Masson of Washington. Glenn Imhoff and Georgia Rich of Wayland, Oscar Nordyke and Doris Matthews of Washington, Warren Rhoads and Marie Adams of Buffalo New York were the other couples.
A six game weekly softball style schedule set by Mr Mohr features teams named Democrats Ex Democrats Journal and Small fry playing Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. Next week matchups include Democrats vs Ex Democrats Journal vs Small fry and others with a split season ahead and Mae Crone preparing to return to Kewanee IL.
The Senate Naval D tails Committee announced in Washington that Col. Frank Knox would be invited to testify at an open hearing. The date or exact time was not specified.
WASHINGTON June 22 President Roosevelt nominated Maurice Francis Donegan for United States attorney for the southern district of Iowa. He previously served as associate justice of the Iowa Supreme Court 1933 1939 and has long ties to Davenport. He will succeed John K Valentine who sought the governorship. Donegan was recommended by Senator Clyde L Herring who helped Valentine run for governor.
The Frank Stamps quartet from Des Moines will perform Wednesday evening June 26 at the Haskins church. Heard daily on station WHO they promise a varied program with songs that may bring laughter and tears. Admission is ten and twenty six cents.
Hearings begin on the nomination of a naval secretary in President Roosevelt's cabinet, examining qualifications, policy views, and potential impact on defense priorities amid wartime era scrutiny.
Men may sign up tonight for a baseball trip to St Louis on July 21 to see the Brooklyn Dodgers and St Louis Cardinals in a double header. Ray Whitehead says 80 spots are available this evening with committee members signing up interested participants. June 29 is the registration deadline and tickets must be reserved by then.
Six persons passed driving tests conducted by Ben Bentzinger of the state highway patrol at the courthouse, earning autona licenses. Recipients include J. W. Ferguson of Wyman, Eleanor Peiffer, J. S. to Mrs. Wayne Kendrick, Gev anne Rudiger, Elsie J. Wlace of Washington, and Marion Griffis of Washington. Mr and Mrs Rollie returned from a wedding trip.
Readable notes show seats at the baseball park and transportation between the way station and the ball park priced at $7.45. The item outlines travel and seating logistics for attendees.
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