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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1931
Page
6
The item reads as stray fragments about a hot afternoon near 100 degrees and mostly fair weather. It markets Hobson's Bog soap for fleas and goggles for eye protection with a driving pun on hogs and a price of 7.25.
W A Cook is reported quite ill at his West Main Street home. For sale a 1929 Chevrolet Coach. Mrs Geo Teas and Mr and Mrs Charles L Miksch of Chicago are guests of their uncle Charles King in Washington today. Mrs Miksch visited the county about a year ago by airplane and the plane crashed on takeoff from a field near Ainsworth with no serious injuries.
Wichita reports two men overcome by gas washed into a large sewer main. Fire crews searched with gas masks as a ditch digger cut into the earth between manholes. Doctors said drowning likely if gas did not kill them first. a metallic breather was kept at the scene for recovery.
The Farm Board completed drafting a statement in reply to President Hoover's suggestion to clarify its wheat disposal policy. It signals that the board has not fully met Kansas wheat growers and others who want the wheat held off the market until the 1931 crop is sold. The board’s drafting stretched into late hours with sessions through lunch.
Mrs. Turkowski seeks divorce from Joe Turkowski claiming his policy of weekly beatings, pursued since their marriage, caused damage and strain in their relationship in Salem Massachusetts.
Miss Gertrude Miller, a 98 pound, five foot-tall woman constable in Lima Ohio, filed candidacy for clerk of the new municipal court. She claims nearly 600 arrests and notes she is believed to be the United States' only woman constable.
Mrs Lewis Klein recovering after a goiter operation at University hospital Iowa City showing gradual improvement. Miss Ruth Sherbeck departs for Mason City to supervise in Park hospital operating room for July. Mrs D S Hancher very ill at West Madison home with daughters from Chicago and Kansas City caring for her. D S Hancher visits home of daughter Alice Payne. Elmer Keck and Vera return from Orlando to Chamberlain then onward to Colorado and California with plans for a two month trip through the southwest and Florida.
In north central Nebraska grasshoppers devastate wheat oats and alfalfa and threaten famine. Farmers seek aid from Gov. Bryan and federal funds for insecticide. Nebraska allocates 1600 dollars for prevention. Congressman Edgar Howard urges Washington for additional assistance.
Miss Ruth Nichols, injured aviator, left St John New Brunswick aboard Clarence Chamberlain's plane for Boston, en route to Rye. She plans a September trans Atlantic flight despite last weeks faulty landing here. Mrs Chamberlain and nurse Mabel Jones accompany the party.
Mesa officials moved to remove four buzzards made of cardboard that were posted on lamp posts as advertising. The birds were described as a symbolic reminder of a dead town, prompting the action by the Chamber of Commerce.
Judge P. P. Green of Gila County notes a May record of 50 licenses as June must attract more brides and grooms to keep its banner status. The item highlights a historical spike in marriage licenses for the Arizona locale.
Mrs J W Fitzpatrick and baby Helen and Harry Montgomery Jr plan to drive through Iron Chicago tonight. Mrs Fitzpatrick and daughter will visit her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Montgomery. T W Cahill returns to Montgomery Ward after a week in Decatur IL and Chicago. Miss Blanche Brook and Miss Jewel Patton move from their Klein’s apartment. Miss Patton resigns from Western Union and will leave Washington in about a week. Miss Brook to live with Mr and Mrs Fred Neiswanger. A wedding license issued to Ethel Alexander of Wellman and Irving M Gingerich of Parnell. Mrs Clarence Juber and daughter of Des Moines return home after visiting relatives here. Mr and Mrs Frank Casey and daughter Frances Jane and Miss Barbara Shrack depart for a week in Colorado. Dr and Mrs A W Henke, son Gale and daughter Margaret depart tonight for Clear Lake Methodist camp. Dr Henke to teach at Epworth League Institute next week. They welcome visitors at the camp and plan short excursions. Rev and Mrs D C Fulton, son Dave and daughter Jane depart for Pittsburgh and Philadelphia for six weeks’ vacation. Miss Violet Bramer of Clinton, formerly of Washington, visited yesterday and today with friends. Miss My ry r ile Anderson spent the week end in Clinton with Miss Bramer who returned here with her.
Two youths wearing heavy masks robbed a Cedar Rapids area sandwich shop near Cedar Rapids. They forced the four staff and owner Bertha Shankhin to the wall, stole $14 in cash and a $150 ring, then cut the phone line before fleeing.
Announcement of a low rate coach excursion to Chicago by the Burlington Route for July 3 to July 6 returning by July 6. Fare five dollars, half fare for children. Includes travel from Washington to Chicago with options to visit the Art Institute, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and more. Also notes local social items and hospital updates.
Mr and Mrs Fred Hahn were seen shopping in Riverside Washington this morning.
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