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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1936

Page

2

Funeral for Mrs Buntenbach set for Friday

Mrs. Wm Buntenbach longtime Washington county resident died Monday night at her daughter’s home in Rock Island Ill Funeral services will be held Friday at Knox funeral home Rock Island with Rev Virtue of the 8th Ave United Presbyterian church officiating Interment will be at Chippahanock Cemetery beside her husband She is survived by eight children and several grandchildren one son preceded her in death in 1918

Wm. Bunttenbach Washington County G. 8. Hamilton Rock Island Ill U. P. Church Mrs. Eaton Omaha Neb Buntenbach Hamilton Nil F. E. Armstrong Cc. W. Shoemaker Herman Y L. Buntenbach Davenport Lottie Eaton Williams Klemme Iowa B. F. Tucker Fred Burger Washington Robert Knox Funeral Home Virtue 8Th Ave. United Presbyterian Church Chippahanock Cemetery

Des Moines Drug Store Burglarized in Early Morning Theft

Three burglars bound E. M. Debrient when surprised them and escaped with ten dollars, 200 cartons of cigarettes, razor blades, and cosmetics at a Des Moines drug store. Debrient freed himself and called police. suspects described as considerate.

Des Moines E. M. Debrient

Road Commission Posts Large Refund to Iowa Funds

The Road Commission reports a total fund balance of 2 869 708 52 with 5 224 903 82 available for expenditure. Monthly spending includes 618 427 92 across construction maintenance and finance with detailed outlays in excavation gravel paving and other projects. End month balance remains 5 224 903 82 and expenditures cover roads crossings bridges and engineering.

Sion Murtagh

Birmingham denies closed primary charges in Iowa race

Birmingham states no attempt to influence candidacies. He avoids comment on possible link to Lieut. Gov. Kraschel's governor bid. Kraschel backs by Governor Herring, but primary campaigns continue with incumbents facing opposition or potential challengers.

Des Moines Democratic State Central Committee FE. H. Birmingham Birmingham Nelson G. Kraschel Kraschel Central Committee Clyde Herring United States Senate

Wisconsin University President Faces Resignation Rumors

Dr. Glenn Frank president of the University of Wisconsin since 1926 refused to rule out resigning from his $28 000 a year post or being ousted by June 1 amid rumors of external pressure for leadership change. Gov. La Follette denial followed reports of a successor, while the board of regents criticized his role in an athletic controversy and political remarks that drew Lafollette ire. Frank defended his administration at a regents meeting stating outsiders were seeking management change and that forces outside the university were influencing events.

Frank Madison Wis INS Glenn Frank University of Wisconsin Currett Philip la Follette Dr. Frank Board of Regents Roosevelt Lafollettes

Bargain Bonanza Ends With Bundle Of Eskimo Spitz Puppies

Mrs William McCaleb of West Union Iowa thought she bought one Eskimo Spitz dog but seven arrived after birth of six puppies during transit. The incident was reported from WREST UNION IOWA dated March 12. The seller offered no explanation and Mrs McCaleb considered the extra dogs a fortunate surprise.

Miss Floy Swartzendrover Named Manager at Clarion Moore Hotel

Emmetsburg IowaMarch 12 UP Miss Floy Swartzendrover longtime secretary to J H Moore at the Kermore hotel here has been appointed manager of the Moore hotel at Clarion She will succeed Leon Moore who retires to run a farm and will assume her new duties March 16.

Girrs Emmetsburg Iowa Floy Swartzendrover J. H. Moore Kermore Moore Clarion

Keokuk Iowa Named After a Peaceful Saulk Chief

Keokuk Iowa was named for a Saulk and Fores chief who remained peaceful during the Black Hawk War and died in 1545.

Keokuk Iowa

Local residents and visitors spotted around town yesterday

Wayland residents Mr and Mrs Jacob Fisher shopped in town while Mr and Mrs Ivan Schaffer visited Mrs Schaffer s father in T Jackson. The Augustana college mixed choir led by Miss Thelda Tracy plans a concert tour starting next Thursday across eastern states. Irene Schlanbusch arrived to manage the ladies ready to wear department in Grahams store after moving from Oskaloosa. Others include visits from Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, and local business activity with several shoppers and a medical admission at Keota hospital.

Jacob Fisher Wayland Ivan &Chaffer Sschaffer T. &. Jackson Macon Washington Iowa Clair Sodergren Fresh Eggs Reister & Bon Thelda Tracy Augustana College Rock Island Ill Ray C. Tracy Augustana College Mixed Choir Migs Tracy Misa Irene Schlanbusch Newman Grove Nebr Grahams Miss Schlanbusch Oskaloosa Leslie McFarland Brighton Carl Croussett Kleih Matilda Ted Boekhorst Ko Iona Gussie Knerr Dean Kalona CBS Lemmon Iowa City Presbytery

Senators Defend WPA Defense Amid New Probes

Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill rally to defend the WPA relief program amid charges of waste and political use. Senator Davis urges a Senate inquiry into all WPA aspects, while Hopkins and other officials dodge specifics about staff and salaries.

Washington INS Capitol Davis Pennsylvania Senate Robinson Arkansas West Virginia Maryland Michigan Republican National Committees Liberty League WPA Davi Harry S Hopkins Hopkins Lewis Illinois Wagner New York van Nuys Indiana Hastings Delaware Davia Holt

County 4 H Conservation Club Meets Saturday Afternoon

County Agent W J Rouda bush announces a county 4 H conservation club meeting Saturday at 1 30 pm in the courthouse led by Isabelle Combs. This marks a new department of the farm clubs work. All boys and girls are invited to participate.

W. J. Roudabush 4-H Conservation Club Court House Isabelle Combs All Boys and

Omission of two letters changes theater seating prices

A Wednesday notice about the university play on April 1 caused confusion by stating the upper State theater gallery would be unreserved for 26 cents while all other seats remained reserved at 75 cents. The errant line altered the announcement’s meaning in the local paper.

Girls 10 to 21 Invited to Attend Meeting

An invitation is extended to girls between ten and twenty one years old to attend the upcoming meeting. The notice emphasizes participation and community involvement.

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