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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1934
Page
1
Washington observes Music Week May 6 to 12 with programs sponsored by the Fortnightly Club Music department and cooperation from local groups. Harvey Coulter, a Monmouth College junior, will headline the opening concert at United Presbyterian church.
Ed Squire and Rodney Arnold seek ex service men to join a kittenball team. Interested players should meet at 6 30 Wednesday evening at the city hall to organize and recruit.
Iowa will allocate a $50,000 allotment from a $1,000 appropriation for a broad state park improvement program. Projects include dams and bridges at Indianola New State park Backbone State park Eldora Pine Creek Eldora and Park grounds upgrades at Okoboji Port Defiance Mini-Wakan Keosangia and Okamanpedan.
Patrolman Maloney reports a theft of a police vehicle in Los Angeles as officers investigate the incident and seek leads. A suspect is described as a male with unknown motive and no injuries are reported at this time.
At the monthly Rotary gathering, Edgar C. Raine shared a vivid Alaska lecture drawing on 35 years in the territory. He described resources from gold to forests, noted stunning scenery, and recalled encounters with prominent figures like Tex Rickard and Rex Beach, painting a picture of Alaska’s early wild frontier.
Kramer entered an apartment house seeking a burglar when the burglar calmly stole their automobile. The incident details indicate a theft from the residence and a vehicle taken without consent.
Gilroy, California reflects a journey from Fresno to San Francisco with ranch visits. At Willie Tevis' ranch the Sultan of Johore appears, famed hunter from the Indian royal pack, mingling with locals at a barbecue. A Rotary luncheon talk causes a missed palace visit and a funny travel miscue.
Wilson Tompson chief of trade associations testified at the spring meeting of American Trade Association Executives that he was approached on three occasions by men promising bribes to involve him in industry organization rackets. He spoke during preparations for the United States Chamber of Commerce annual convention.
The school milk fund report by Supt. J. H. Peet shows 5933 half pint bottles of free milk served to Washington grade school children from Nov 1 to Apr 13. An average of sixty children were served daily at a cost of 148.24 dollars. Contributions totaled 151.49 leaving a 3.65 surplus. Milk paid by patrons cost 74.69, with twenty five sources contributing from 3 to 19 dollars.
Iowa Young Republican club outlines a series of meetings ahead of the June primary. State chairman Nolan announced dates across districts including Ottumwa Des Moines Waterloo Washington and Davenport with meetings planned from May 2 to May 30. Bailey, chairman for the second district, oversaw a May 22 update.
Elias Applegate 64 a Jackson township farmer died suddenly at home where he was born Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at Welock Funeral Home Rev Parker will officiate Burial at Blu Grove He was born November 4 1869 and married December 25 1884 to Mary Korusie He is survived by his widow and children Howard Mrs J M Record Mrs Frederick Arneth Mrs Jesse Havel and Muriel and Alice at home One sister Mrs Etta McCreedy of Minneapolis
Federal meteorologist Chore Reed predicted possible showers in western and northern Towa tomorrow, as recent storms affected crops. The state outlook remained cloudy with a warm spell noted. records show high temperatures in wood and lows at Ft. Dodge amid unsettled spring conditions.
Nolan states that four districts have not yet been arranged, noting ongoing planning and pending details. He emphasizes the lack of finalized boundaries and the need for further discussion before configuration.
In Tucson a family announces that six year old June Robles, granddaughter of a wealthy cattleman, will be freed within days after $15,000 ransom is paid. Police and federal agents suspend activity to aid negotiations. the girl is said to be hidden in Texas during a secret cross border trip. The father appeals to the kidnapers to honor the bargain and asks for a piece of his daughter's dress as proof.
A meeting of button manufacturers in Muscatine Burlington Washington and Davenport with Governor Clyde L Herring and NEA field workers was postponed. The gathering aims to resolve an ongoing dispute over working conditions and pay after 300 Muscatine workers warned of a looming strike. A new date will be set later in the week.
The Foursquare Gospel revival led by Evangelist Inez Correll will run for another week at the Horseshoe era. Crowds packed the Sunday evening service as she spoke on Home of the Soul. Services are scheduled 4 o clock on Tuesday Thursday and Friday evenings this week and again Sunday night. topics include Where Hat Thew Gleaned Aw in the Days of Noah and The Miro… Ste rated will Blood.
Esther Angaline Crawford Pardun, born January 3, 1854 at Old Dutch Creek, Washington county, died April 16 in Clarion after a heart attack. Survived by five children, including Nettie Frakes of Clarion, William Pardun of Oshkosh, Walter Pardun of Clarion, Karl Pardun of Worthington, and a sister, 14 grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. She joined Tyrone United Presbyterian church in childhood and later Clarion Congregational church. Services were conducted by Rev. H. Spelman.
The federal government broadened its use of income tax statutes in the war on crime. With the $200,000 kidnapping of Edward G. Bremer seemingly resolved, authorities prepared to apply the tax law in a new case to imprison Al Capone.
Washington high schools send seven entries across sessions Thursday through Saturday. Jule Humble and Daryl Betters compete in solo events, with various ensembles and groups performing on Thursday Friday and Saturday as the nation’s largest high school music festival begins at the University of Iowa.
Labor demonstrators and communists marked May Day in Europe and America with large parades and protests. Incidents included a hall fire in Augsburg and rioting in Angers and Paris, while Berlin and Moscow held massive celebrations. Police faced heavy assignments in Chicago and Washington as demonstrations pressed for employment and shorter hours.
Des Moines reports show April collections across several departments rose sharply. Gasoline tax led gains with 901 612 32, up 198 995 78 from April 1933, while the inheritance tax posted the best four month total since 1930 with 130 163 14 for estates. First four months of 1934 totaled 319 285 97 for the department.
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