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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1935
Page
8
Betty Yaw, granddaughter of Dr and Mrs F C Witzigman, suffered a sunstroke after playing outside near Sitka Alaska. A companion girl also had a sunstroke but Helen Yaw remained healthy. Betty recovered gradually with medical care and a letter from her mother described the ordeal.
Local officials and business leaders in Alaska anticipate a strong tourist year saying arrivals should rise with improving weather and steady travel demand. They point to new tours and expanded lodging as catalysts for growth.
Kalona high school will hold its commencement tomorrow night at the Christian church following a May 12 baccalaureate also at the church. The class play Hold Everything was staged May 10-11 directed by Miss Raine. Graduates include Donald D. Benell Ruth Pauline Brenneman Stanley B. Batterson K Ward Ehrenfelt Florence Arline Ihrig Charles George Jirsa Arlene E. Kern Howard J. Kiefer Wilma Mae Klein Myron T. Levy Muriel Michel Helen B. Peterseim Mildred Irene Phillips Carol Mf Saforek Dale W. Southwick Hazel Marie Southwick Louise M. Stillwell John E Thatcher Lester W. Yoder.
Twins Ezra and Edward Whitbeck born in Catskill in April 1849 recently came to celebrate their birthday in town. The event marks the Whitbeck brothers reaching another year, with local interest in the family.
The cast and crew of Through the Keyhole entertained Mrs. M. N. Williams at dinner at the North Side Cafe on Tuesday. Fourteen guests joined a tulip decorated long table. After a three course dinner the group presented a gift and shared brief remarks and a round table discussion of the last play.
In Waterbury Connecticut a thief stole 65 shots from William Lipson prompting a police report. Lipson reported the loss and authorities began an investigation into the incident.
A Rhode Island salesman discovers the items he carries are only exhibition samples not real merchandise. The incident highlights a misrepresentation issue as he explains the products are for display only.
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