25 May 1934
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1934
Page
1
Rooster day in Washington drew crowds and set a market record with 19 275 pounds of roosters sold at Reister and Gibson markets, beating last year’s 10161 pounds. About 2000 roosters, averaging five pounds each, fed a day of sales prizes and town events as locals and visitors joined the event.
Heavy rains loosened earth on Mt Kaiman causing a landslide that buried villages near Hong Kong. Dispatches report at least 256 fatalities with rescue efforts ongoing and authorities assessing the scope of damage.
United Press reports three dead and hundreds injured amid widespread strikes. In Toledo soldiers fired on a mob, killing two and wounding ten as 6000 strike supporters jeered them. Milwaukee sees first violence in glove workers strike while Minneapolis remains quiet after troops were deployed.
Tomorrow Poppy Day will be observed across the United States with millions wearing poppies to honor World War dead. About 100000 American Legion Auxiliary members, led by Mrs. Frank Kurtz, will distribute flowers and collect relief funds for disabled veterans and families.
Washington high school seniors stage The Girl With the Green Eyes directed by J A Taylor. Ruth Morrison stars as Jinny Austin with strong supporting turns from Sam McCleery Ernest Waner Geoffrey Tillman Ruth Davis Clara Witrng Hayden Hughes and Charlotte Squire.
Des Moines May 25 The Iowa board of review reduced production figures in 24 000 corn hog contracts after a first skirmish with farmers protesting contract cuts.
Beverly Hills, Cal. Ex ambassador Jimmie Gerard says fifty men ran the country. Now they claim forty-nine are gone leaving ex-country punters and dissatisfied crowds. The unemployed adviser business grows as Roosevelt’s attention remains unclear to them.
Money contributed for the little red flowers of remembrance will go to rehabilitation and child welfare funds of the Legion and Auxiliary.
Federal PWA road projects in Iowa totaling 344 011 59 were approved by the state highway commission. The awards include grading on Highway No. 22 near Lone Tree to Johnson and Washington counties, with bids to J. Ryan of Ottumwa and G. H. Lowe of Cedar Rapids, plus four bridges built by Waugh Tackman Clarksville and Risk Construction of Washington.
A brief note identifies Uruguay as the smallest republic in South America. It marks Uruguay as a distinct political entity with regional standing, noting its size relative to neighbors and its status as a republic.
Everett Burham, general chairman for Memorial day observances in Washington, outlines parade formation and programs at cemeteries with plans to decorate soldiers' graves and honor veterans. Lt. Walter G. Conner schedules a 10 o'clock parade start with a 9:45 first call and 9:56 assembly.
A shipboard reminiscence aboard a Gulf of Mexico voyage to Panama. The narrator befriends a youthful sailor, Andy, a machinist’s mate, as they share deck conversations, life histories, and views on women, geography, and Navy affairs during six days at sea.
The Y W C A announces Winifred Witzigman will lead summer swimming classes at the Y W C A with an assistant and helpers. Private lessons and a lifesaving class are planned, plus playground, youth, and outdoor activities. Enrollment begins June 1.
The Ministerial association of Washington county and enquir one meets at the Y. Mt. G. A Monday at ten o'clock. Worship includes scripture and a prayer by Rev. Vite himimone of Riverside and Rev A H Miller of Noble and a devotional address by Rev Vernon H Carter of Washington on Fishers of Men. Dr Peb ford of Washington to give a memorial day speech. Rev A W McBlain of West Chester will discuss The Penitentiaries of which he gave apart at the preceding meeting. Business session to follow per secretary Rev S F Wenger of Crawfordsville.
Gun battles across the Chicago area leave three dead and two critically wounded as bandits attempt a bank holdup in South Holland. A bank guard fires, killing the gang leader and injuring others. Dillinger blamed for other killings. Rewards offered by five states for his capture.
A major blaze gutted the Majess Lie theater in Cedar Rapids causing an estimated 175000 dollars in losses. Firefighters battled flames for hours after the fire was discovered around 5 am in a building near the loop district and close to the Quaker Oats plant Limback Lumber and Roosevelt hotel. The theater had closed for the summer just a week earlier and was once the city’s showplace.
Kerr and Merle Dawson returned of their own accord to the county jail after three weeks away. They appeared to Sheriff H. H. McCarty and expressed remorse, saying they were ready to serve their terms. Prosecutors plan to charge them with jail escape when court reconvenes next month.
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