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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1936

Page

8

Iowa Picnic Attendance Report From Lincoln Park Los Angeles

J F H Taylor formerly of Washington now in California writes he attended the Iowa picnic at Lincoln Park Los Angeles on February 29. He notes attendance well over 100000 with broad county representation. Washington County attendees include the L G Burham family Ralph Knauss Mrs Will Clark and daughters Dorothy Gladys and others among many Washington residents.

J. F. H. Taylor Washington California Iowa Lincoln Park Los Angeles Washington County L. G. Burham Ralph Knauss Will Clark Dorothy Gladys Frank Webb Pratt Mart Pratt Ralph Shuman Jene Smith Orient John Metall Cloyee Dougherty

Crawfordsville Pastor Resigns from Local Presbyterian Church

Rev. Wenger offered his resignation effective in April as pastor of the Crawfordsville Presbyterian congregation. The news notes visitors and callers at local homes, with community members including Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Sewel and others visiting Sabbaths.

Crawfordsville Mar Fo Wenger Marsh Sewel Floyd Nelson Winfield S.tretcher W. H. Parkes Cotter Rtev S. . Wenger Glenn Owen Columbus Junction Willi Hinton Ruth Barnes Iowa City T. H. Barnes Frank McCoy Helen Springdale Iowa Mary McCoy

Garibaldi Fish Revealed as Catalina Island Favorite

A description notes the Garibaldi Hypsypeps rubeonda is a near foot long bright scarlet fish seen around Catalina Island. It is common on tropical coral reefs and often observed on elite boats in the region.

Garibaldi Hypsypeps Rubeonda Catalina Island Tropics

Elephants Move Logs in Vast Lumber Yards

In the great lumber yards of fur ma elephants are shown lifting heavy logs with their trunks. A jungle elephant kneels to a log, twists its trunk around it, stacks it, and positions it precisely on the pile.

Furma

PeacefulAssembly Echoes Wisdom and Power in Crowd

The report describes a large gathering where the entire crowd presented a united image of peace wisdom and power, signaling a calm yet assertive collective presence. No individuals are named in the accessible text.

Action Thrills in Follow the Fleet at State

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers dazzle in Follow the Fleet with Irving Berlin tunes. Marines clash with sailors aboard a battleship in a sequence of dance fights and high diving. Randolph Scott blends romance with Harriet Hilliard as the co stars showcase song and dance amid nautical action.

Fred Astaire Ginger Rogers Irving Berlin Penny Astaire Randolph Scott Berlin Scott Harriet Hilliard RKO Radio

Horton Does A Crosbys at Fox in Her Master's Voice

Edward Everette Horton and Peggy Conklin star in Her Masters Voice now playing at the Fox. The show features Horton and Conklin in a musical stage piece with dramatic scenes and comedic moments.

Edward Everett Horton Laura Hope Crews Peggy Conklin Edward Everette Horton the Fox

Burial Practices of the Toradjas Described by Collier’s Weekly

Collier’s Weekly reports the Toradjas of Celebes keep bodies at home for two years during death rites then place them in a mountain tomb guarded by a lifelike mummy. The Paradias are noted for holy men who dress in women's attire.

Celebes Collier’s Weekly South Dakota Sioux Falls Kansas Eugene Riley Phil Ray

Backstage in Iowa Politics News and Talk

George Mills of the Iowa Daily Press Association compiles backstage chatter among state politicians revealing strategy, alliances and current issues shaping Iowa political discourse today.

Iowa George Mills Iowa Daily Press Association

Eyes Turn East as Iowa Democratic Primary Hopes Rise

Campaigns heat up as eastern Iowa becomes the focus for statewide nominations. Lt Governor Nehs Kraschel tours river counties with no opposition yet for the Democratic governor nomination. A rival candidate faced protest from an eastern county group, then had an official post assigned to mollify tensions amid fierce state political battles.

Lowa Nehs Kraschel Iowa Taureuga

New Faces to Lead Iowa Young Republicans

Reports say Iowa Young Republicans will replace leadership at district and state meetings. The move would oust longtime kingpins who once dominated the national group, marking a return to lower ranks after months of Iowa control shifting at a local convention.

Iowa National Young Republican Organization

State Comptroller Delayed in Handling Campaign Finance Requests

A candidate is advised not to rush the comptroller’s office for receipts and expenditures, as the agency is behind in processing political obligation orders. Once figures are furnished they may be used in the upcoming general election.

State Comptroller's Office Enin

Wenig calls railroad post nomination impossible

Spencer labor commissioner Prank Wenig dismisses a railroad commission bid as impossible claiming he would have to sacrifice years of seniority as a railroad engineer to accept the job.

Wenig Spencer Puttte Raiload

Flood Preparedness Drives Campaign in Election Year

Engineers and WPA planners met at the governor's request to map a flood response if waters rise further. Preparations target towns facing overflow in South West Iowa as memories of past relief aid surface during the election season.

WPA CCS Iowa

Nelson puzzle lingers over sixth district GOP race

Reports say State Senator Fred Nelson may seek the Sixth District congress seat or the secretary of agriculture post. Story county groups discuss his candidacy with outside counties as Dwight Lewh of Des Moines weighs the scene.

Fred Nelson Puzsue Secretary of Agriculture Story County Nelson Congress Vok County Dwight Lewh Des

Des Moines Politicians Named In Sixth District Run

Moines and Frank Halligan of Des Moines are among the sixth district candidates for the Republican nomination for COUNTESS.

Liquor Commission Fire Loss Hit Cuts State Aid

A report says the Iowa liquor commission initially counted a $50,000 payment to the state general fund but the true amount credited was $29,000 after $27,000 was deducted for Waterloo store fire losses. The fire insurance was denied by the legislature, and a $21,000 claim was filed with the state under executive council rules, explaining the reduction.

Liquor Commission Fand Iowa Waterloo Nus Executive Council

Ot tumwa Mayor Buck Manning Enters Dickinson Primary

whispers in Des Moines say the first campaign broadside will come this week from Mayor Buck Manning of Ottumwa who opposes Senator L J Dickinson in the GOJP senatorial primary.

Des Moines Buck'' Manning Ottumwa L. J. Dickinson

Nurses Suspended Over Mercy Hospital Strike

Six Mercy hospital student nurses were suspended for a week and had special privileges canceled for two months after a two hour strike over the reassignment of rooms. The action followed the walkout at Des Moines facility.

Des Moines Mercy Hospital

Richard A Stewart Seeks Republican County Attorney Nomination

Richard A Stewart announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for county attorney at the June primary. He asks for support from GOP voters and emphasizes party backing.

County Attorne

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