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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1937
Page
8
S C Gardner of Cedar Rapids died Monday morning. He was born and raised in the Lexington area and was about 73 years old. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 30 P M in the Lexington church. Gardner was brother of J E Gardner.
President Roosevelt steps ashore from the destroyer Potomac after an 11 day gulf fishing cruise. A 21 gun salute from Fort Crockett marks the cruise end as he is welcomed by Governor Allred and Mayor Legg before plans to stay with Elliott Roosevelt in Fort Worth and proceed to Washington Sunday afternoon.
The University of Manila traces its origins to 1585 when King Phillip II of Spain established it. The institution’s early history reflects colonial education efforts and Spanish influence in the Philippines during that period.
Luther Williams was chosen to fill the term for school director, replacing Farrel Young who resigned. Weekend visits include Chicago guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Huston and Mrs. A. B. Taylor. Baccalaureate services were held at the high school auditorium with Rev. Davies and Rev. Cochran delivering remarks.
Wellman May Jr directs the band for weekly concerts. The first concert is set for Wednesday evening. Mrs Henry Schmelzer is reported improving slowly. Mrs Russell Reese returned from Des Moines after visiting friends. Delbert Wilson of Sigourney and family spent Mother's Day at the Williamson home. Iowa City visitors include Mr and Mrs Fred Durian and Mrs Durian's mother Mrs T J Moon. Royal Neighbors held an all day meeting hosted by Mrs Raymond Kos and assistant hostess Mrs Lloyd Bull. Rev Paul Hann preached the baccalaureate at the high school auditorium.
Ernest Banker 66 suffered a broken tee when trapped between his truck and a gate post on his farm. He was found by a passing farmer after the incident occurred.
A long preserved scent lingered when archaeologists opened King Tutankhamen's tomb, with perfume remaining fragrant after over three millennia. The discovery underscores the tomb's ancient preservation conditions and historical significance.
A truck motor ran as a gate opened and brakes allegedly failed, causing the machine to coast forward and trap a banker. Investigators are reviewing the incident and cataloging damages and any injuries.
The Columbus Junction senior class presents Guess Again in the school auditorium Tuesday and Wednesday evenings under Miss Elizabeth Pollock English teacher. Marjorie Reaney and Davyl Bitting lead roles with a large cast including Thomas McWilliams Alden Bebb Margaret Wykert Wilma Dicks Isabelle Green Dale Wasson Clinton Green Joan Genter Max Bliven Dorothy Dean DunCap Ruth Moran La Verne Leonhard Naiph Darrow stage manager and a full crew handling props advertising ushers and makeup.
Sun. visits mark gatherings across Union township and Melville area. Families including Sumner Darrow and Allen Green hosted and joined union services at a high school. Columbus City gains a new filming station at an old landmark site. Community groups like Four H, Friendly Neighbors, Ladies Aid and Royal Neighbors met with local families and hosted guests from nearby towns.
Mr Carl Atkinson extends visit to his wife’s parents Mr and Mrs Bodkins of Missouri. The Bodkins hosted the Atkinsons in South Hill as they plan to return home Tuesday. Local residents shopped in Washington and joined weekend gatherings with extended family and friends.
Louise Latimer and John Wayne star in California Straight Ahead on Fox with a race to the finish and a Cupid themed win as the leads perform Wednesday and Thursday.
Sunday program at Bethel featured preludes and songs sung by local youths including Gladys Wolfe Alice Walker and the Walker Girls. Readers recalled home life with pieces by Marvin Lambert and Mary Lou Lambert as families and friends visited Gideon home and celebrated community news and new births.
C W Southwell resigns after 11 years as manager of the Des Moines Wholesale Grocer Co and will become general manager of Central Wholesale Grocer Co effective June 1. The article lists several local names connected to farm and business activities and notes others assisting and working for various locals.
An advertising pitch offers a carefree life funded through Living Protection built from small daily payments. The ad promotes LeRoy Pratt of Investors Syndicate in Washington Iowa as the contact to learn how a few cents a day can guarantee leisure and income.
Omaha Nebraska May 11 A program to train 1 200 Iowa CCC camp boys for private industry will be carried on this summer The second regional office of the national park service oversees seven camps and plans stress vocational instruction including road construction masonry carpentry building mechanics and black smithing Legislative action to permanent CCC would require vocational training in all camps
United Air Lines will start May 5 new three stop 15 hour coast to coast schedules linking Washington to Pacific Coast cities New York and New England points. The carrier introduced a $3,000,000 Mainliner fleet cutting transcontinental travel time by about two hours and offering reduced fares.
The text contrasts banishment as removal by a ruling power from any country with exile as a forceful departure from one’s native country and home, highlighting a distinction in legal and historical usage. It notes that banishment applies broadly, while exile targets the country of origin.
The snook or rovallo is a prized Florida game fish valued for its fighting ability and flavor. Weighing 5 to 10 pounds commonly, some exceed this, it features a head and body like a pike but a smaller mouth.
Indians of San Ildefonso New Mexico craft clay pottery with women shaping wares while husbands and brothers help by painting. The joint production highlights collaborative family involvement in the Pueblo pottery tradition.
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