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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1935
Page
8
The dormouse is a small Old World rodent resembling a tiny squirrel though not very bushy. It lives in trees and feeds on nuts and acorns. Its name means sleeping mouse, referencing its torpid state in cold weather.
Ten years ago Nate Bovee son of J E B Rovee taught agriculture in Circle public schools. An Oh Boy root beer is refreshing. George L McDaniel Druggist notes hog tops at 9.50 with unsettled weather and local thunder showers tonight.
A Chicago Tribune writer notes Shinto shrines host few weekly services with annual festivals and Buddhist temples handle sacred rites. He describes ritual hand clapping before prayer, bowing, and peaceful intent, and highlights Meiji Shrine’s vast facilities including a 55,000 seat stadium and a 50,000 baseball arena used in alternating National Olympic games.
R S Hecht president of the American Bankers Association argues against a government owned central bank in the United States. He cites Europe as different and praises the regional Fed system as better and warns that a central bank would be directed by the ruling government. He cites history with the Second Bank and notes most central banks are not government owned. He urges maintaining private ownership and regional guidance to avoid political influence.
A Tit-Bits writer warns that the Lister Institute for Preventive Medicine near King's Road Chelsea is one of the world’s most dangerous farms as millions of germs in test tubes are guarded to prevent epidemics. The institute breeds germs to study and defeat them and ships over 5,000 cultures annually to scientists worldwide with careful packing and nourishment for the microbes.
The Pont du Gard, built in the Roman era across the Rhone, has survived two millennia of invasions and floods and remains largely intact. Now concerns arise that vibration from a neighboring bridge could endanger this 800 yard long, 140 foot high monument, which sustained minor damage only in the Fifth century.
The hymn Rock of Ages is attributed to Augustus Montagu Toplady born 1740 died 1778. Tradition places him sheltering from a storm near a rock at Cheddar Somerset when he wrote it. The phrase predates him and appears in Isaiah 86 4 and has been used by Wesley and Southey.
The record notes John Paul Jones is credited with raising the Grand Union flag on an American warship, marking an early symbol of the new nation.
Iceland’s parliament is described as the oldest in the world, established in its historic era and known as the Althing. The piece notes its long-standing status as a foundational legislative body.
Mrs. Margaret Waley defends herself against a Tacoma kidnapping case arguing she was an innocent dupe of husband Harmon Waley. Harmon Waley received 45 years at McNeil Island for his role. Attorneys John Dore J C Dennis and H H Johnston present opposing positions as Judge Cushman rules against a guilty plea. Waley will testify for his wife.
Ainsworth Iowa June 26 a family dinner honored Mrs Mae Freeland of Chicago visiting the town and Miss Alice Stephens who leaves for Los Angeles. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Dave Peterson and daughter Kathryn of Waterloo with grandchildren. Several relatives and friends from Washington Burlington Des Moines Morning Sun and Maquoketa joined the gathering at the Stephens home.
In Keota on June 26 Mrs Amelia Dewis and Mrs Ardelia Chapman two 75 year old twins gathered with sisters Mrs Susan Culver of Leon and Mrs Ida Miller of North English for a family reunion at Mrs Dewis daughter Mrs Charles Mattison home. The gathering drew forty three relatives including Lafe Culver Leon Ralph Gamble Garden Grove Lemon Miller Lawrence Miller North English George Mattison Victor Carol Willis West Chester and others. Also announced is the birth of a 6 pound son to Mr and Mrs Ralph Shalla at Mercy Hospital Iowa City born June 19. Mrs Shalla is Wyanna Fountain daughter of Nora Fountain of Keota. Mr Shalla will serve as superintendent of the consolidated school at Cotter Iowa next year.
prominent Sioux City man Arthur Hanford was killed when the plane he was piloting crashed. The incident occurred as he served in a notable local role and drew attention from the community.
The Bride of Frankenstein returns to the State Theatre for final showings amid fanfare. A petition by over eighty supporters urged Manager Pratt to bring the production to town, noting its sensational appeal and previous acclaim.
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