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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1934

Page

5

Caesarian Burns Rail to Win for Corky Milam at Latonia

At Latonia Race Track Corky Milam rides Caesarian a chestnut gelding through a rail rail run to beat rivals in the Quickstep handicap. The gelding narrowly wins as Corky pushes tough through a late rail opening amid tense crowds.

Zippy Vanner Sunrise Latonia Pat Calhoun Jock Corky Milamo Corky Emil Milam Lutonia Mall Corks Caesarian Umber Three Caesariong Slim Saim Caus O Old Caesar Caaesarian Rod Sam

Typewriter Keyboard Design Aids Easy Typing Reach

The keyboard of the typewriter is arranged so that the letters most commonly used are easily reached. This design aims to improve speed and reduce finger movement for writers.

Mystery Engravings on Chagrin River Rock Unearthed

Henry Church of Chagrin Falls, a native and blacksmith, carved a large figure of a squaw and serpent on a west bank rock near Bottleyville during summer 1855. He worked at night with lantern light, inspired by hunting and art, but stopped before completion. The carvings drew curiosity and halted progress.

Squaw Rock Chagrin River Bottleyville Ohio Henry Church Chagrin Walls Chagrin Falls Massachusetts Miles Bridge Ele Elis

Hiram Maxi on Mites and Artificial Canals

Hiram Percy Maxim argues Mites lack advanced beings and that the canals prove artificial design. He suggests works visible from Earth imply a superhuman race, not necessarily humanoid, influencing his view on extraterrestrials.

Hiram Percy Maxi

Terns Favor Woodwork for Nests After Hurricanes

Smithsonian official notes terns now lay eggs on boards when twig nests are unavailable as hurricanes strip small islands. Previously they roosted in trees and used natural debris for nests.

Smithsonian Institution

Crossing caution urged by Judy Tuckies

Judy Tuckies advises drivers to yield at crossings and avoid arguments. She stresses stopping promptly when approaching a crossing to ensure safety and prevent incidents.

Lexington Community News Picnic Closes Successful Year

The Lexington school ended a successful year with a Friday picnic attended by about fifty. Activities included kitten ball and visits by the ladies in the afternoon. Miss Isadora Meyers plans summer study at Cedar Falls and will return in the fall.

Lexington Stolks

Memorial Day services and local society notes from Brighton

Memorial Day services are planned for next Wednesday at Hillcrest cemetery with a 10:15 march led by Colors Firing Squad Spanish Vets Veterans Almericant region children program and music by the Brighton Band The program includes Reading Gettysburg Address and In Flanders Field with Rev C C Goetry delivering the address Taps concludes the ceremony Also reported are the engagement of Miss duel McAllister of Ilo Iowa to Mr Theron Smith the Chapter A Q P EB O meeting at Pearl Frain the Rockford boat races results for Dr E A Horner and motor train notes from the Legion Auxiliary sewing at the Lessons hall Whoopee Day hopes and Ruth Hoskins visitations

Brighton Hillcrest Cemetery Legion Hall Rogram Music Jlanner America Assembly Reading Gettysburg Address Flanders Field Cecil Jones Rev. C. CC. Goetry Benediction Taps Duel McAllister Ilo Iowa Theron Smith E. A. Horner Rockford, J H. L. Gordon Theart Jeles Ruth Hoskins Raymond Hil Fairfield Tommy Wolf

Local Notes From Sullivan and Nearby Towns

Sullivan Missouri hosts an extended stay relative with aunt Mrs. Floyd Spielman. Vivian and Beulah attend a club meeting in Washington at Mrs. Fred Thomas home. Marjory Vanerus returns to Oakville to finish the school term. Cora Brinton returns to Menlo after visiting her brother Homer Brinton. Ronald Hyde returns from Iowa City where he covered shifts for Johnson Creamery Co. at an absent employee’s post. Virginia Elois Johns ton and Mrs Adams join Iowa City Cedar Rapids trip. Lillian Kraemer visits Muscatine relatives for the week. Wilbur Day and Mary Day with Dick and David Day visit Fairfield. Kaurle Clark becomes president of Town City Sigma Delta Chi. Rev C C Goltry has recently quit the ministry.

F. W. Johnston Virginia Elois Adams Iowa City Cedar Rapid Lillian Kraemer Muscatine Wilbur Day David Mary Day Fairfield Kaurle Clark Town’ City Sigma Delta Chi Sigma Delta Chi, National Journalistic Fraternity Rev C. C. Goltry

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