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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1934

Page

8

Karel Sage Wedding Held At Adel April Fourteenth

Miss Jeannette Karel of Des Moines daughter of Mr and Mrs J Karel Riverside and Norman Sage son of Mr and Mrs Frank Sage Des Moines formerly Washington wed April fourteen at Adel Rev W G Warren officiated Witnesses were Mrs Warren and E W Dingwell The bride is a Washington high school graduate deputy county recorder in Washington county and now employed in Des Moines internal revenue office Sage graduated from Washington high school attended Washington junior college and Drake University and works for the state banking department

Jeannette Karel Des Moines J. Karel Riverside Norman Sage Frank Sage Washington Adel W. G. Warren Ade Methodist Church Warren E. W. Dingwell Washington High School Washington County University of Lens Internal Revenue Office Karel Famly Sage Washington High Washington Junior College Drake University State Baring Department

Candidate Claire Dewey Announces Republican Senate Bid

A. Claire Dewey announces a campaign for State Senate on the Republican ticket in the Washington-Hery County district seeking support for the June 4 primary.

Ram Washington-Hery Co A. Claire Dewey Zrifmws

Supervisor candidate seeks county board seat in 1985 race

Boyd Foster, 46, announces intent to run for county board of supervisors for the term starting January 1, 1985. He emphasizes support from Democratic voters and plans to compete in the June primary.

County Board of Supervisors Boyd Foster

Cape Sable Claims Southern Cape Status

Cape Sable Florida is identified as the southernmost point on the U.S. mainland with inferences about extreme northern, eastern and western points such as West Quaddy Head Maine and Cape Alava Washington.

Cape Sable Fla United States Minnesota

Oskaloosa Teacher Mrs Washburn to Retire After 51 Years

Mrs Washburn will retire after 51 years in the Oskaloosa public schools at the close of this school year. A testimonial dinner is sponsored by the Oskaloosa Parent Teacher council on May 15. She began as Elizabeth Collins in 1879 and taught in every grade without absence or tardiness.

Oskaloosa Washburn Elizabeth Collins

Plane Hops Off for Rome Today

The monoplane Leonardo Vinci with George R. Pond and Caesare Sabelli leaves Floyd Bennett Field heading to Rome to start the 1934 transatlantic flying season. After years of delays they expect a nonstop voyage covering about 600 miles to reach Europe, with radio gear but no messaging capability and a fuel supply for several hours.

New York Leonardo Vinci George R. Pond Caesare Sabelli Floyd Bennett Field Todes Rome Pond Sabelli

No. 4 District notes and community updates

Local column reports dust and slow weather hindering work. Mentions visits: Fred Ruebsam of Chienco with sister in Washing ton. Walter Gardner and D Glenn Beentlessom at Ainsworth. Mrs Don McLaughlin and Mrs Isaac Kleese tending baby chicks. Geo Welgman travels to Des Moines for a parental welcome and attends commence ment at Ainsworth. Russell Miller visits Washington with grandparents. Wiray and Lloyd Gray interactions. Harmony club activity noted.

Walter Gardner D. Glenn Beentlessom Ainsworth Don McLaughlin Isaac Kleese Geo Welgman Des Moines Welgman Russell Miller Washington Mrs Wiray Lloyd Gray Harmony Club

State President Christian Endeavor Makes Talk Here

The session drew fifty-five men and women from eleven county churches with Christ ian endeavor societies. Kathryn Littl of the Washington Presbyterian church presided with Ralph Davison as vice president Cora Mae Hotle as secretary and treasurer. The afternoon program featured song service led by Velda Parcell with Willis Wittmer at the piano. Rev Carl W Klein delivered the inspiration and Dr F W Eastwood gave the quiet hour address on witnessing for Christ. Hayden Huches spoke in the oratorical contest on Social Justice and is expected to join the state contest in Cedar Rapids in June. Dorothy Roberts and Ralph Cutler urged local youth participation in the state convention. A luncheon followed, with a pre-prayer service at 6 and a Mothers Day thought led by Ernest Simpson.

Kathryn Littl Washington Presbyterian Church Ralph Davison Brighton Christian Church Cora Mae Hotle Thy Valley Evangelical — Church Elven Velda’ Parcell Hane Willis Wittmer Carl W. Klein St. Paul's Evangelical Church F. W. Eastwood Christ Hayden Huches Soci Christian Endeavor Cedar Rapids Drake University Dorothy Roberts Ralph Cutler Washington County United Presbyterian Church Kathryn Little Ernest Simpson

Sunshine Gospel Trio Performs At Emanuel Mennonite Church

The Sunshine Gospel Trio from Moody Bible Institute Chicago gave a May 5 program at Emanuel Mennonite Church with gospel songs and two addresses by the Maueh sisters and Jane Reed. A large crowd attended and enjoyed the event.

Lena Goldsmith Wayland Ed Wyse J. A. Freyere Peter Karl Johnson Mt. Pleasant Hospital Joseph Graber Ronald Jamiel Graber Esther Hone Stirling Newton Prey Brighton J. A. Prey

Washington County Committee Bans Political Posters on Highway

Chairman Fleb. Smith announced notices from state chairman J. J. Polleting that the fete hich way commission ruled no political posters may be displayed on the public highway.

Fleb. Smith Washington County Dena Ratio Central Committees J. J. Polleting Fete Hichway Commission

Delightful Afternoon Meeting With Mre Toy And McLaughlin

A pleasant Wednesday afternoon gathering featured Mre Toy and McLaughlin. Guests enjoyed refreshments that proved refreshing and satisfying after the midday event.

Mre Toy McLaughlin

John M. Wilson Dies. Funeral Scheduled for Tuesday

Obituary notes John M. Wilson who served thirty five years with the Pullman company as a conductor. He retired owing to ill health, made funeral plans, and died peacefully with plans arranged and pallbearers chosen. He never married, leaving sister Miss Alice Wilson and niece Mrs. Hazel Mount Riecher. Martha Mount is his surviving relative two years after Alice’s death.

Hazel Mount Riecher Washington, D. C Alice Wilson Jonathan Wilson Martha Mount James Alice

Change in Securities Bill Faces House Action

Representative Sam Rayburn announced that the stock change control bill will be administered by the Federal Trade Commission with clear margin restrictions once the congressional section is finished. The Senate version creates a new agency for administration and Rayburn plans a House vote to send the bill to a joint conference. President Truman’s aides indicated low confidence inWhite House support for a compromise plan as allies push for passage of anti crime measures.

Washington D. C Sam Rayburn Texas Federal Trade Commission Senate Rayburn House Interstate Commerce Committee House William P. Connery House Labor Elmer Thomas Ollahoma

Local News Highlights in North Iowa and Chicago Visit

Harry Whittaker traveled to Chicago with two cattle as part of a local trade note. Dougherty Bros. announce a sale day and suit fittings with guaranteed fit. The Washington Company closes its North Iowa Avenue station after ten years, moving all Washington business to East Washington Street. Miss Ryelon Van Zanty and sister Doriv Van Zanty visited Grinnell. mice plate and luncheon notes. Mrs J S McKinnes attended Mothers Day events with family at the University of Iowa. Gov. Clyde L. Herving honored at Iowa City Governor's Day.

WY. Price & Co Dougherty Bros Washington Copany Iowa Avenue Washington East Washington Street Dougherty Iires Fd V. Prive Ryelon van Zanty Grinnell Mics Doriv van Zanty Orion & Speer Mcklhinnes Univerity of Iowa Chey Je Ton Rie Helen Harvey Joe Belkha Glaspey and Witzpaterick Iowa City Joe

Reno Criticizes AAA Activities Started Year Ago

Reno attacks Agricultural Adjustment Act actions as of a year ago. He accuses Wall Street influenced bankers and Secretary Wallace, claims a Washington Post dispatch misrepresents him, and urges farmers to unite to force fair treatment and policy reform.

Reno AAA Wall Street Agricultural Department Washington Washington Post Eugene V. Meyer Federal Resort Bank Secretary Wallace United States Meyer Henry Wallace International Bankers Myers Doles

Homestead Farm notes on wealth and town life

A column from Homestead Farm by Alvin C. Hasty reflects on a Chicago magnate facing a $200000 bail, warns riches can depart, and contrasts West Liberty's neat town image with local boosters. It also recaps farm hints, weather notes, and light anecdotes about pets, households, and May farming scenes.

Chevrolet sales top 100000 in April marking a record

Detroit May 14 Chevrolet reports April retail sales of 100046 cars and trucks, including exports and Canada, rising from 59193 in April 1983 and 96593 in March. First four months total 10533, a 52 percent gain, driven by new 1934 knee action models despite prior shortages.

Detroit Mich William &. Holler Chevrolet Motor Company Chevrolet Holler

Ill News From California and Iowa Notes

Mrs. G W Hay reports Mrs W C Allen of California widow of Rev Allen says her son Dr Paul Allen of Cherokee Iowa is not improving after an infected finger led to a streptococcic infection. Mrs Allen cannot travel to Iowa for support. Mrs Shannon visits Mt Pleasant to see ill brother Sam Shannon. Ed V Price Co showcases new tailored suits May 15. Miss Margaret Griffith weekends at Mt Vernon visiting brother Edwin a Cornell student.

G. W. Hay W. C. Allen California Rev. Allen Paul Allen Cherokee Iowa Ed. V. Price & Co Dougherty Bros Margaret Griffith Mt. Veenon Edwin Cornell College

St James School Wins Bell Prize in PTA Visitors Week

The Sisters and pupils of St James school thank the PTA for their prize a beautiful new bell which they received this week in the city council PTA sponsored visitors week contest.

St. James School

Swastika’s ancient roots span 3000 years before Christ

The swastika, long used as a geometric symbol, predates Nazi use by millennia and appears across cultures. It originated in the Near East well before Christ, challenging the idea of exclusive Aryan or Christian ownership.

Nazi Germany

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