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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1935
Page
1
Governor Clyde L. Her ring signed the bill establishing Iowa's highway patrol. Preliminary steps are underway with Lew Wallace sending out application blanks for patrol positions.
The 45 year old Pleasanton Iowa man Harrison Overton was killed when struck by lightning while riding a grader on a baseball diamond construction project in Pleasanton. It is Iowa's first lightning fatality of the year.
Mount Vernon hosts the annual May festival at Cornell College with a music focus. The event runs through Saturday, featuring performances and campus engagement.
Ames celebrates Veishea with Iowa State home economics students baking 2000 cherry pies while posters and parades brighten campus. Swans and festive imagery underscore the student led preparations for the big event.
Postal authorities arrested three people and sought two others in Council Bluffs for circulating dime chain letters at a rate of 15 000 a day. Charges include violation of lottery laws and misuse of the mails.
Cold and wet Iowa weather in the last week slowed vegetation and field work. Government meteorologist Charlie Reed said the conditions likely harmed chinch bug activity and development.
In Davenport Mrs. D. B. Hill reported jewelry valued at about 50 dollars stolen from her home after a prowler entered. The thief apparently took gold rings but did not take a silver service.
Roy Davis aged 45 a Bethlehem farmer died from injuries after his new tractor stuck in a soft field. He chained a post to the rear wheels to pull free the post slipped and crushed him on the Joe McIntire farm.
Dr. Gordon F. Harkness of Davenport, president of the Iowa State Medical Society, spoke to delegates at the 54th annual convention, noting the basic science law as a step in the right direction despite medical concerns.
Davenport police received seven missing boy reports within four hours, ages four to eighteen, as search efforts centered near the municipal stadium during a baseball game between Keokuk and Davenport Western league teams.
Post offices announced no Saturday half holiday for window staff including money orders postal savings registered mail and bonds. Hours will be nine to five six days a week replacing the former nine to one schedule for the Saturday department.
Mrs T H Barnes, from Crawfordville, traveled to Washington yesterday. She met with local contacts to discuss business and community matters.
Illinois hunger marchers gathered at the old state arsenal across from the capitol to protest unemployment funding delays amid dwindling federal relief. From Auburn Fast Pekin and Chicago groups arrived as organizers predicted more than 1,690 by nightfall.
Civil airplanes in the United States carried 1,859,031 passengers in 1934, per the bureau of air commerce. The prior year total was 1,739,275. Domestic scheduled lines carried 461,743 passengers. 1,397,288 flew with miscellaneous commercial operators and private owners.
Wilson Shannon Davis died yesterday evening at University hospital Iowa City after six weeks there and a failing health. Funeral services set for 2:30 Friday at Sherman’s funeral home with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. He born January 12 1863 in Morristown Ohio came to Washington area aged eight. Survived by widow Joanna Bennett two daughters Edith Johnson Zelma Huldef er Reniah and son Glenn five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Three brothers Thomas William Hamilton.
Beverly Hills reports famed pilot Frank Hawks arriving from Buenos Aires in two days. The piece notes airlines operating through Los Angeles have logged 243 million miles and carried 1.9 million passengers, with passenger accidents under 1 in 25 000, and says fog affects all travel but planes will lead the way in overcoming it.
W D Ott of Riverside dies at home after choking at lunch. Funeral services set Friday at Riverside Methodist Church with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Survived by widow Alice Hunter, two sons Robert and Creighton, two sisters Alma Ott and Mildred Stevens, and he was a former US canal engineer and druggist.
Five men, three dressed as police officers, robbed Edison Appliance in Chicago and escaped with 3800 in a car marked Police. They disarmed staff, took payroll, and fled after posing as officers. Another bank heist report from Worcester notes three unmasked burglars stealing about 12000 with no gunfire.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Kelley plan to build a house after answering a wanted ad They bought a lot from C C Wilson in the 1006 block on North 6th avenue They moved their garage onto the lot and reside there while construction awaits Their walnut furniture is being crafted by Mr Kelley who is a furniture restorer and restyler Mrs William FP Jones of Columbus Junction visited Wednesday and recalled many cabinet members and political opponents from past elections.
Seventy four eighth graders, 33 girls and 41 boys, will finish the course at Washington junior high this year and enter high school next September. The graduation will include special exercises, with the usual boys track meet set for Friday May 17.
Gilbert Cheek the Augustana baritone soloist and the Knoxville College Quartet will perform at the Presbyterian Church tonight at 6 PM and at United Presbyterian Church tomorrow night May 10 at 8 PM. The Knoxville College president endorses the singers noting their high quality and refined program in a favorable pamphlet.
Today at city hall eighteen displays of home building materials and furnishings are being arranged for an opening this evening. Firms with factory representatives explain products and set up exhibits. The Washington high school band performs at 7 30 followed by the show running through Friday and Saturday. Chairman L E B Wilson has not yet announced the opening program at the Gageman house remodeled as a community housing project.
The annual spring conference of Iowa Chamber of Commerce secretaries will be held in Burlington on May 12 and 13. A two day program includes a boat trip and a tour of Lock Six with dinner en route. Hugh W. Lundy president announces plans and C C Bond serves as secretary.
Baritone Gilbert Check from Augustana College Choir performs with accompanist Ronald Jesson at the Presbyterian church Thursday evening. Knoxville College Jubilee Quartet appears at the United Presbyterian Church Friday evening. Washington Municipal Band Concert in Central Park Saturday evening.
Metho dist church held a family night dinner with a large attendance. The program featured a vocal solo, humorous reading, and a violin piece by Mrs. Sizer. Officers from Standard Bearers, Home Missionary society, Foreign Mission, Epworth League, Ladies Aid, Men's club, and church school offered welcome remarks.
Burlington Chamber of Commerce and the program committee chair announce strong expectations for attendance. About 100 secretaries are expected to attend, representing communities from across the state.
Washington residents may hear Gil bert Cheek a 22 year old baritone from Rock Island at the Presbyterian church. He studies at Augustana College and has trained in New York and Kalamazoo. Accompanist Ronald Jesson will perform with three numbers and the program spans secular classical and religious works. Admission is free with a voluntary offering.
Mrs Mary Matilda Gamble aged 88 died at 1 30 PM at her son John Gamble’s home 40 East Van Buren street The body was taken to L A Jones funeral home funeral plans incomplete The granddaughter June Gamble is near death with pneumonia at the same address
An air armada of 42 planes and 200 officers began a secret 1,200 mile round trip from Wheeler field to the Midway Islands as part of a Pacific war game. The flight, shrouded in censorship, marked the largest mass aviation event of its kind. Amelia Earhart Putnam completed a non stop Mexico City to Greater New York flight in 14 hours 22 minutes 50 seconds in her Lockheed monoplane landing at Newark Airport.
Officers were elected at a church meeting. Deacons include Ben Coppock C B Yard Fred Bartholomew Terry Marsh. Deaconesses Mrs Bishop Mrs Mayo Mrs Vacha Mrs A L Yard Nellie Wylie. Trustees Carol Forgey Mr Vacha Stanley Thompson. Clerk Irene Yard Treasurer A W Yard. Financial Secretary Lucille Forgey. Music and mission teams named plus Sunday School leadership listed.
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