Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1935

Page

8

Crawfordsville Teachers Leave Homes at Year End

Crawfordsville area teachers departed their homes at summer break. Miss Leone Le to Onawa Iowa Miss Erima Plum to Washington Iowa Miss Ethelvenny to New London Miss Kristie Wagner to Washington Miss Dorothy Kite to Mt Madison Miss Jern Johnson to Farmington Miss Estoer Sodergren to Olds and Everett Barry to Mr Pleasant plan to return next year. Reverend W G Robertson preached in Washington. Maxine Lowe had tonsils removed in Washington and is recovering. Harold Ross of Wellman visited. J J Anwyl is recovering at home after Burlington hospital stay.

Nellie Manners Crawpumus WilLink Leone le I Onawa Misserima Plum Washington Ethelvenny New London Kkisie Wagner Dorothy Kite Mt. Madison Jern Johnson Farmington Estoer Sodergren Olds Everette Barry J. J. Anwyl Burlington Hospital

Columbus Junction Pupils to Meet for Book Return and Fees

Columbus Junction teachers notify all pupils to convene in their rooms at 10 Friday morning to collect report cards return library books and settle outstanding bills. Community notes list visits, club meetings, and local movements including the Royal Neighbors of America event in Conesville and various family travels.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Columbus Grace McCurdy Des Moines Supreme Managers Royal Neighbors of America Walter Cline Davenport

Funeral services for Harry V. Gilbert held Sunday

Funeral services for Harry V. Gilbert were held Sunday at the L. A. Jones funeral home with Rev. A. A. Vinz of the Baptist church in charge. Pallbearers included Clyde Brown C. RB, Yard Charles Lange, Joe Sutton, James Combs and Harry Kleese. Burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery.

Harry V. Gilbert L. A. Jones Funeral Home A. A. Vinz The Baptist Church Clyde Brown C. RB Yard Charles Lange Joe Sutton James Combs Harry Kleese Elm Grove Cemetery

Vic Westphal Addresses Rotary Club on Woodworking

Vic Westphal spoke at the Rotary Club about woodworking as a long standing hobby. He described his shop tools and showcased finished pieces while explaining methods to build large works from smaller parts and the careful handling and protection of wood during shaping.

Rotary Vic Westphal Vic Anary Iy Vie

Re Elect County C E Officials At Rally

Christian Endeavor members held a county rally at the Presbyterian church last night and re elected Kathryn Little as president and Cora Mae Hotle as secretary treasurer. Kathryn presided the business session and Cora Mae led the evening session. About 55 attended the supper and out of county guests came from Iowa City. Eva Diller and James Lambert plan to attend the international C E convention in Philadelphia July 2 to 7, with the state convention at Sioux City June 6 to 9.

Christian Endeavor Presbyterian Church Kathryn Little Cora Mae Hotle Kathryn Cora Mae Valley Evangelical Church Iowa City Eva Diller Washington James Lambert 1Lona City Philadelphia Sioux City Mary Rickey Maxine Foster Iola Dittmer Leo Kennedy Flora Dodds

Bing Sings Hit Tunes in Picture at Fox Theater

Roland Young Alison Skipworth and Reginald Owen deliver standout performances in the musical romance Here Is My Heart starring Tiny Crosby and Kitty Carlisle. Crosby plays a waiter who falls for Carlisle while attempting to buy a historic pistol as part of the plot. The musical features songs June in January and With Every Breath I Take.

Roland Young Alison Skipworth Reginald Owen Tiny Crosby Kitty Carlisle Paramount Crosby Miss Carlisle Frank Tuttle Ralph Rainger Leo Robin Jones

Island Capri Named Bird Refuge Off Italian Coast

The island of Capri off Italy’s coast has been designated a bird refuge, preserving habitats for local and migratory avian species. The action establishes protection for seabirds, shorebirds, and island ecosystems.

Capri Italy

Countess Bab's Latest Plie ture In Denmark Visit

Danish tax officials compile data on Countess Barbara Hutton Mdivani Haugwite-Reventlow as she prepares to visit her new husband’s estate. The report notes anticipated income and financial ties ahead of the trip.

Barbara Hutton Mdivani Haugwite-Reventlow Countess Bab

Stafford Urges Poppy Sale Here on May 25

Aaron Stafford commander of Leon Beatty post of the American Legion urges all veterans to support Poppy Day observance on May 25 in Washington. He notes poppies symbolize memory of fallen soldiers and funds aid disabled veterans and families. He calls every Legionnaire veteran and citizen to wear a poppy that day.

Washington Aaron Stafford Leon Beatty American Legion France Legion American Legion Auxiliary America Belgium

Alaska Representation in the House by Territorial Delegate

The article notes Alaska is represented in the U S House of Representatives by a territorial delegate. It explains the limited voting rights and role of the delegate in Congress. Local readers learn about the unique status of Alaska’s congressional representation.

Alaska House of Representatives

Bohemian Girl cast chosen for Washington County 4-H rally

Washington county 4-H club girls select the cast for a simplified Bohemian Girl opera to be staged at Washington High School auditorium on June 12. Ruth Speidel stars as Arlene with several male roles played by girls. a child Arlene will also be chosen. An overall chorus from 20 clubs will perform.

Washington County Washington High School Ruth Speidel Arlene Miss Speidel Willa Palmer Thaddeus Maurine Walker Devilshoof Mabel Wiley Marjorie Frame Isabelle Morrison Presbyterian Church Merle Eckels Leslie Gates W. J. Roudabush Ames

Broadway Glamour in Big Stage Show Here

The State theater presents Clifford Manhattan Revue a fresh forty five minute seven act show after a tour on the Loew circuit. It features the Robert Dement Trio Shannon Stanley Joe Mierlings Merkley and Neil the Three Hillbillies and the Right Radio Ramblers with song and dance acts and a blues singer every act is clean and entertaining for patrons.

The State Theater Clifford Charlie Clifford Robert Dement Shannon “Smiles Stanley Harronson Brazil Joe Mierlings

Sandy Hook Folks Attend Brighton Alumni Banquet

Sandy Hook residents attended the Brighton alumni banquet including Daryl Tucker and Jessie Stout, with several family members visiting. Indian Creek school closed May 17 with a picnic. measles affected attendance. Jessie Stout starred in the Brighton senior class play. a correction notes the proper class year and headline.

H. W. Mineart Sandy Hook Ntaymond Sylvester Mineart Dora Dunbar Brighton Daryl Tucker Jessie Stout Walter Nordyke Cone Billy Hesseltine Mr. Mineart India Will Dutbar’s O. M. Farrier Velta Farrier Orval Indian Creek

Correction There Was a Poem by Werner Lowry

A correction note from Saturday's Evening Journal apologizes for the poem by Werner Lowry published in error and clarifies the misprint in the previous edition.

Werner Lowry

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fox Val Leia Ultima OUR Gang Elliot Grayson Kodak Films George 1. McDaniel Crawfordsville Phillips & Hebner Walgreen System Drug Store J. J. Robertson Orono Township Wor Muscatine County Conesville Montpelier Sweetland Fruitland Pearl Harrison Florence Burston Cedar Rapids Rhoda Pretz Clara Lynn Parsons College Fairfield Sarah Rinehart Frank Isett Hazel Pace Port Alien Verne Brown Burlington Samuel Sturms Woodrow Wilson M. F. Patton E. CC. Curtis Concord Township Margaret Moore South Hill W. A. Lamp W. H. Parker Cotter Presbyterian Church Cotter High School George Kern Billie Gertrude Kern Columbus City Lara Reddick Keosauqua Rose von Dresky Muscutine S. M. Overholt R. J. McCleery Oakville Samuel Hernold Richard Duncan Lenox Harvey Green Winfield Albert McKean Clement Davis Walter Kenneth Kern Moline Varsity Cleaners A. B. Schmoeller’s Shop John Shields & Sons WM. E. Sloat Mangold Car & Radio Gilbert Rotary Club Pac Colbert Hal le Roy Pathe Radio Ramblers Robert Demont Trio Shannon Smiles” Stanley Hal Bronson Joe Sterling Merkley O’neil Three Hill Billies Boulder City Nev Federal Engi Neers Boulder Dam C. E Bing Island Made Bird Refuge Denmark Stafford Gisels Beeitenbech & Dayton North Mr. Lowry Konlé West Chester Ang Klein Klothing Ko Rose Stahl John Hancock Continental Congress Blind Tom Appleton Wis Bootery East Side Square Red Cross Qaire
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication