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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1934

Page

3

Pulitzer Prize editorial writer E P Chase born in Anita

E P Chase editor and publisher of the Atlantic News Telegraph and author of this year's Pulitzer prize editorial was born in Anita Cass county. He is son of Charles F Chase long involved in Cass county newspapers and he later helped launch the Atlantic News Telegraph. Chase has held multiple leadership roles in regional business and civic groups and married Jane Colton in 1924.

Atlantic E. P. Chase Atlantic News-Telegraph Anita Cass County Charles F. Chase Nampa Boise Idaho Chase Atlantic Rotary Club Cass County Republican Central Committee Western Town Editorial Association Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Jane Colton Washington A. Chase

Political Candidate Declarations for County and State Seats

Announcement lists candidates for Washington County Board of Supervisors term starting January 1 1935 on the Republican ticket and state senate race for Henry Washington counties subject to June primaries. Includes Rev Barthelow and BF Bauer among names.

Board of Supervisors of Washington County Rev. Barthelow Bauer Tt Henry-Washington Co Henry Washington FE. Miller Nira Averps

Fifteen Hurt as Fire Breaks Out at Elevator

In St Louis on May 8 a blast and fire at the Continental Export elevator injured fifteen people, one fatally. The structure, among the world’s largest, stood on the riverbank and part of it collapsed into the river, causing heavy damage.

William Randolph Hearst Stocl Middle West Joneses ST. Louis Continental Export Company

We Spent It We Sunk Our Money In Debt And Delusion

A speaker laments trusted politicians pushing easy cures for economic ills. He argues tariff cuts and cheap money fail, debt grows, taxes rise, and taxpayers bear the burden. He insists prosperity requires thrift, hard work, and balanced budgets, noting most blame lies with self.

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All Nations, Play Softball In City League Opener

Washington city softball league opened with All Nations routing Methodists 27 to 0 and American Pearls defeating Odd Fellows 11 to 0 at Cavalry field. Ray Whitehead hit the season's first home run as All Nations piled 23 hits off Don McClure while the Pearls managed only five. Two favored teams led the opening night crowd of about 200 under improved field lights.

All Nations Methodists American Pearls Odd Fellows Washington City Cavalry Field Don McClure Stan Kiesey Walt Wells Ray Whitehead Lester Jones F. Murphy Crone Zeiglowsky Pearls Washington

American Pearls Win Baseball Results Yesterday

Scores show American Pearls defeating All Nations with strong hitting. Key players include Kiesey and Murphy driving runs while Peters, Crone, and Martin contributed elsewhere in a high scoring lineup. Boston, New York, and Chicago features appear in day’s results with multiple rivalries and next games listed.

Chicago Philadelphia New York Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn St. Louis Boston St Louis Detroit Cleveland Washington G. Truas B. Kolosick Crone Martin Sayre J. McGill Gerrard Joe Simering Telford Morgan Zivexlowsky T. Kiesey Winn D. Murphy W. Kiesey Wallace

Girl Scouts Host Night with Readings and Supper

The Girl Scouts held a special party last evening with Mrs. Vearl Stephens Whistler and pupil Marjorie Logan as guests. They provided readings for the group, which were enjoyed along with a supper prepared by Virginia.

Vearl Stephens Whistler Marjorie Logan Virginia

Middleweight Champ Is Booked Friday May 18

Will Cummings announces a Veterans of Foreign Wars athletic show at city hall on Friday May 18. Main event features Henry Korn of Toledo world middleweight champion versus Sailor Lachon of Jefferson City for 158 pounds in a two or three fall match within a ninety minute limit.

Will Cummings City Hall Henry Korn Toledo Ohio Middlewest Sailor Lacson Jefferson City Tony Sargano Kansas City Tiger Buckley Des Moines Washington Jimmy Bear Cedar Rapids

County Rural Carriers Meet Held in Brighton Iowa

The Washington County Rural Carriers association met May 4 at the Masonic Hall in Brighton with about sixty present from Brighton Crawfordsville Fairfield Iowa City Kalona Noble Riverside Wasland Wellman and Harper. Postmasters Jamison Sodergren and MacGugen attended. The program featured music and speeches culminating in plans for the next meeting in Crawfordsville June 1.

Brighton Washington Counyy Rural Sector Carriers Association Masonic Hall Iowa Crawfordaville Fairfield Iowa City Kalona Noble Riverside Washington Wasland Wellman Harper Jamison Sodergren Wayland MacGugen Bara Lee Jamison Betty White Joseph Christie Mel, Crandall DO. RK Thoma Ainsworth Frank Clarke Crawfordsville Prody A. Borkoski

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