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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1935
Page
2
The Manitoba government weighs a proposed 700000 acre ranch on the Saskatche River delta between The Pas and Cedar Lake. The site is described as a slow-lying swamp as part of the consideration.
Iowa lawmakers clash as Gallagher accuses payoffs in public works and campaign funds. Foster’s motion to convene hearings passes, with Hickenlooper urged to present evidence amid graft claims. Legislature adjournment efforts stalled by beer and appropriations fights and a quorum shortage.
The Millson Circle of the United Presbyterian church will host a food sale at R. J. Williams store in Crawfordsville on Saturday May 4 starting at 10 o'clock. Local notes report births, illnesses, and community events including Mt. Union softball results and Rotary Lions club gathering in Washington.
Des Moines May 1 Republican state representative P B Hickenlooper of Linn County charged on the floor of the Iowa House yesterday. The confrontation followed remarks that touched on party lines and legislative conduct.
Davenport visitors included Mr and Mrs Leonard Bailey and children Joe and Sally who spent the weekend visiting relatives here alongside entertainer W C Fields at the Fox.
Billy Cox performed a humorous declamatory reading titled Lord Dundeary's Letter at a Sigourney P EB O chapter party invited by Judge and Mrs W H Hamilton. Notices warn owners to keep dogs and chickens on premises or risk police action.
Miss Belle Brinton of Briston underwent a major operation at Washington County Hospital this morning. Miss Letha Carriker went home from the hospital yesterday afternoon. She lives on Route 2, Washington.
W C Fields designated to deliver the Fairfield high school baccalaureate address at the First Methodist church on Sunday evening May 26. Dr U S Smith of Fairfield, former Methodist pastor, is among the speakers. Dr F A Lindhorst of Chicago attended events with Dr Witzigman who saw a carload of men vanish on the way to a Burlington conference.
Iowa City authorities announce the University of Iowa will hold its seventy fifth commencement starting Thursday May 30. The schedule includes campus concerts, plays, receptions, and alumni events at Memorial Union and various university locations. Visitors may view selected art works and inspect the new Fine Art building during commencement week.
Iowa State College statisticians estimate that between 350000 and 400000 acres of hybred corn will be planted in Iowa this spring. The acreage is the largest ever in a single state. Illinois ranks next in acres, followed by Indiana. Hybred corn has not been common for about seven years.
Alumni luncheon at the Iowa Memorial Union follows a full day of campus activities. Elder Daughters reception, directors dinner, and a staff breakfast mark a busy schedule. Campus concerts, recitals, and commencement exercises cap the period.
Senators resist a puritanical beer law while the house blocks bills nearing 14 million in appropriation. Two years ago the assembly authorized about 11.85 million per year for the biennium. next conference report may trim current totals. Capial improvements likely to be cut as adjournment looms into Friday or Saturday.
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