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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1940

Page

6

Eichhorn Named State First Assistant Attorney General

Clarence Eichhorn of Oskaloosa, partner in Devitt Eichhorn and Devitt, was appointed by Gov. George A. Wilson as first assistant attorney general. He succeeds John Rankin and will assume duties in Des Moines immediately. Eichhorn was in Des Moines Saturday for the appointment.

Oskaloosa Clarence Eichhorn Devitt, Eichhorn and Devitt George A. Wilson John Rankin Keokuk Fred Everett Albia Beichhorn Des Moines

Pennsylvanian Confession in Bay Gates Slaying Case

Richard Millinder aged 22 a worker admitted in writing to the sex slaying of Bay Gates his wife's cousin on May 5 along a lonely road near Bellefonte Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Richard Millinder Bay Gates Bellefonte

Ainsworth Community Notes From Ruth Norrie Date

Ainsworth residents share weekend visits with relatives in Davenport Chicago Muscatine and Independence. Railroad workers Eugene and Junior McCaterian Evans Francis Lopellter and Cer i Hethcote active in Rock Island line. Red Presbyterian Ladies Aid meets with ten members. business and refreshments outlined.

Ruth Norrie Ainsworth KE. R. Rhhodes Davenport Mrees Mary Cu Troxanne Coicago Mster Helen Troggent Numa Eugene Junior McCaterian Evans Francis Lopellter Ceri Hethcote Rock Island Railroad Muscatine Bobe Karte EF. W. Spesearde Rolla Houseal WiMbita Junction Jee McCaleb Butterworth Vida Inde Dence Ladies Ald Society The Red Presbyterian Church Tng Mary Townsend

Lights and Lives on Fifth Avenue in New York

A vivid slice of city life from Fifth Avenue to Madison, with scenes of unusual shop windows and passersby. The piece notes a patent office display, taxidermy scenes, fashion, theatre folk, and ordinary moments, including the death of Joseph F. Scott after a fall.

Patent Attorney Lower Fifth Avenue Broadway New York University

Liberty as the American ideal upheld amid oppression

The speaker extols Liberty as America’s enduring core since the nation’s founding. They condemn repression and dictatorship, urging continued commitment to Freedom, Democracy, and the Stars and Stripes. References to Francis Scott Key and the flag’s enduring symbols appear as emblematic reminders.

Francis Scott Key

Through With Men Screen Star Brenda Marshall Wins Divorce

Brenda Marshall 24 free from husband Richard H Gaines in an interlocutory divorce on desertion grounds. She takes custody of daughter Virginia, age 2, and declares she is through with men.

Brenda Marshall Richard H. Gaines Miss Marshall Virginia

Edward C. Taylors 3Lrd Birthday in the Capitol

Colorado representative Edward C. Taylor born 1858 marks his thirty second year in the house, with service dating from 1909, in the nation’s capital.

Edward C. Taylor Colorado Taylor

Westward Delays and Visits Highlight Local Trip News

Mrs. Nellie Spear and sister Ida Long depart for a multi state West tour stopping in Colorado Nevada Wyoming Washington Oregon and California including the fair. Eardley Bell Jr and daughter Betty join a motor trip through the west expected to last about a month visiting Spokane Vancouver and other relatives. Mrs. Julia Gardner of Long Beach Calif guests at Yoder home. Elizabeth Shell returns to Bloomington Ill after visiting Leverts.

Wellman Nellie Spear Ida Long West Colorado Nevada Wyoming Washington Oregon California Raymond Kos Lorraine Eardley Bell, Jr Betty Frank Green Greenfield Mr. Bell Virginia Lane Amy Glass Spokane Vancouver Julia Gardner Long Beach Calif Elmer Yoder

Tyrone Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

On Sunday and weekend visits, families including the Crawfords Dillon Millers Bonds and Zaigers visited Omer Crawford and Jesse Pares homes in Richland. Frances Raber stayed with Josephine Singmaster. Esther Lenninger visited Helen Sheetz. Guy Black and Sons joined Sunday dinner at the Albert Hahn home.

Tyrone Bill Crawford Omar Dillon Howard Omer Crawford Waldo Miller Dennis Dave Miller George Bond Emmett Zaiger Beby Jesse Pares Richland Frances Raber Josephine Singmaster Esther Lenninger Helen Sheetz Guy Black and Sons Albert Hahn

Walla Walla Felines An Exclusive Breed

In WALLA WALLA WASH prison 50 to 75 generation pedigree cats persist as lone mouser line. About 50 cats remain inside with no outside mating for over five decades. The colony began in 1887 after a warden’s appeal yielded 23 sacks of mice catchers.

First Typewritten Manuscript of Tom Sawyer

The first typewritten manuscript of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain dates to 1876. The artifact marks a milestone in literary publishing and the shift to typographic production in American fiction.

Mar Twain

Verdi Social Notes Show Community Visits

Mrs Ray Brinkley of Cood Hope Illinois and Mrs Leslie Gates hosted visits with friends from Des Moines Modesto and Davenport. The piece records gatherings at the Gates Weldin Baird and Longer households and notes a funeral in Davenport.

Beverly Modesta Calif F. J. Longer Edith Letitia Shields James Baird F W. Eastwood J. H. Baird Della Ramsey Davenport

Energy relations guide chemists in predicting reactions

Chemists can estimate if a reaction will release free energy without experiments. The American Chemical Society notes energy relationships show reactions tend to spread energy, driving chemical processes.

American Chemical Society

Visitors to Mount Rainier Park Reach Record Levels

Travelers from 22 foreign countries five U S possessions the 48 states and the District of Columbia were among 361 787 visitors to Mount Rainier National Park last year It was the second largest number of visitors in history American motorists paid more than 7 000 000 000 in gasoline taxes in 19 years after the first tax of this kind was levied This is almost as much as the federal government requires for one year's running expenses.

United States States District of Columbia Mount Rainier National Park

Eyes Stationary During Motion to Preserve Vision

The text asserts that eyes must remain stationary while in use to maintain effective vision. It claims movement prevents proper perception and workers must keep their gaze fixed to perform tasks accurately.

Zion National Park Named by Mormons

The bright colored canyons and formations in Zion National Park Utah were originally named Zion by religious minded Mormons, reflecting the religious influence on early naming of the landmark.

Zion National Park Utah Zion

Income disparity among single Americans in early era

The data shows that only one in ten single persons in the United States earned $2,000 or more annually. Six in ten earned less than $1,000, highlighting wide income gaps among individuals living alone.

United Stat

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