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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1932
Page
7
A seven foot fossil dicynodon was reconstructed and mounted at the University of Chicago. The reptile from 200 million years ago features a third eye above the other two, cited by Prof. A. B. Romer as evidence of life's continuity. Found in the Karoo desert of South Africa.
A message from local editors extends best wishes to the 1932 graduates. It urges youth to cherish memories, pursue distant goals, and carry the town’s pride and friendly spirit wherever they go, while noting the effort behind school celebrations.
The county wide candidate suppers begun after Salem church ladies staged a stunt have evolved into friendly gatherings. By the Winfield stop last Thursday night the hopefuls and their opponents mingled well, sharing a congenial atmosphere and opportunity to meet and rub shoulders.
Lily Lou endures life in a Paris apartment with Nahlman and servants as Nahlman grows distant. She struggles with language, homesickness, and fear while Vienna offers a glittering contrast before a March crisis erupts and threatens her safety.
The Iowa County Pioneer-Republican notes that the state secretary of agriculture, Mark Thornburg, will have turned over to the state treasurer between 75 000 and 100 000 dollars in earnings above operating costs by year’s end. The article credits Thornburg’s management since the department’s founding and lauds consolidation of departments into agriculture as wise, turning former deficits into gains.
The Winfield Beacon notes graduates resting with laurels as some never return to school while others pursue college or university studies aided by high school lessons and preparation.
Lodges Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings first Friday with Glenn Mace as W M and A W Yard as W S of Damascus Shhritte. Another lodge meets fourth Tuesday at Mason Temple with Mrs Grace E Twinam W H P and Mrs J W Bidwell W Scribe.
The Beacon praises graduates for confidence and ambition while urging restraint. It notes changes in schooling and teachers, expects life to reveal reality, and wishes fortune to accompany the Class of 1932 as they move forward.
Railway Time Table entries show eastbound and westbound trains with local freight mixed trains and passenger services. Stops include Washington, Brighton, Fairfield, Eldon, Belknap, Center ville, Seymour, Averton, Princeton, Spickards, Excelsior Springs, Liberty, and others with agent at multiple stations. Times range from early morning to late night with notes on special stops for California passengers and county seats. The listing includes line numbers, train names such as Apache and Golden State Limited, and multiple agent signatures.
The Keota Eagle notes that the next U S president will likely be a Democrat with the nomination clash at the summer convention. Roosevelt faces blockade from a two thirds rule while Smith Garner show strength. a deadlock could bring a dark horse to fore with Owen D Young Mel Taylor Newton D Baker or Harry F Byrd as contenders. Rowena Wellman resigns from Southwestern Teachers College advancing independence after President R E Brown resigns at Gov Murray’s request provoking student and public reaction.
Connie Mack’s A’s extend win streak to seven as Grove earns his sixth straight win. Sim mons, Cochrane, and Foxx hit homers off Henry Johnson to back a 4-2 Chiefs defeat of the Yankees. Postgame notes show other league shifts and standout performances.
Federal agents open an investigation into the Drake estate promotion in Boone Iowa amid years of dispute with Iowa and Minnesota securities commissions. J W Carlson says he was questioned about donations aimed to fund a court bid to claim the estate which some claim could total 15 million dollars, though authorities call the estate a myth tied to Sir Francis Drake plunder rumors.
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