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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1934

Page

6

Ford V-8 Police Radio Cars Debut in New York

A fleet of $5 new Ford V-8 patrol cars equipped with radio receivers arrives for New York City Police Department radio patrol service. The system enables officers to reach trouble scenes in minutes, sometimes before criminals escape, as Gen. John F. O'Ryan witnessed during a dramatic demonstration at the Hudson Theater.

New York City John F. O'Ryan Hudson Columbia Playhouse New York Broadway 47Th Street Theater District Gen. O'Ryan

Wayland Society Notes Add Casual Meetings and Plans

Wayland correspondent reports Mrs Ezra Wittmer and others at a Federated club meeting in New London. Visitors and residents attend White Shrine in Davenport and Tri-T social activities with a planned June party. Mrs E G Bittler hosts a Tri T society luncheon and business session.

Wayland Wilbur Eicher Allen Wenger Orus Boshart Edd Witting New London Federated Club Waldo Boller FE. ¢. Allen Lyle Zehr Iowa Wesleyan Mt. Pleasant E. G. Bittler Tri T Society

McLarnin Left Hand Power In Barney Logs Clash

Barbering a boxing crowd, Art Winch argues Jim McLarnin’s left hand is formidable and could unsettle welterweight champ Melarnin. He cites records against Taylor Brouillard and Mindell to boost the case while noting Barney Rose lacks a Mandell or White left jab.

Barney R Jin McLarnin Art Winch Barney Logs Chamson Jimny Mel Arnin Mister Winch Arnis Art MeLaras Alwa Melarnin Ints Charley McLarnin Jimmy Babyface Bud Taylor Lou Brouillard Laniny Mindell Barney Rose Hant Mandell Charley White

Public Opinion and the Banks by F N Shepherd

Executive Manager American Bankers Association argues the public misperceives bankers. He says most bankers acted uprightly during the crisis, while a few failed, yet depositors overall kept their funds safe and deserve trust and gratitude for steering institutions through the worst business disaster.

Federal move to standardize trust department examinations

The Federal Reserve System and the Comptroller of the Currency will raise trust department examinations to the level of commercial bank audits. Experts will lead 12 district trust staffs, with Boston Atlanta Richmond and Chicago already at work. State-chartered banks will face unified supervision and closer coordination with Federal Reserve practices.

Trust American Bankers Association Federal Reserve System Comptroller of Federal Reserve Banks Federal Reserve Boston Atlanta Richmond Chicago The

Community Notes From Eldon Area Socials and Loss

Sunday church attendance resumes for a man returning after November illness. Local gatherings include a senior class play at Richland with Louise Allen as valedictorian. Farm transfers, a brooder house fire near Thornton Place, and visits between families in Eldon Clinton and Lincoln are reported. News covers club meetings, hospitality, travel to the springs, mumps, a Ford Lawn event, and a death in Noble.

John Wenger Amelia Natziger Eldon Iowa Natziger Omer Boshart Will Allen Richland Louise Allen Marv'n Lund Walter Lund Olds Louie Kauffman Thornton Alter Frank Neff Neignehors John Alston Clinton Lawn William Alston M. L. White Lincoln Neb J. WR. Mee Kirahan Ethel Hixon Progress Club Allen Wenger Kidd Witting New London Irotland Leonard Martin Howte Oly Jake Klieher Pateer Kieher Excelsior Springs Dorothy Rhively McLellin Washington Roy McClintic Allan Meyer Rolla Erb Leste Schrock Ford J. C. Roth Noble Daniel Erb Albius Orevon

Wellman Teachers Host Grade Program At All School Event

Miss Gladys Smith led a primary program on May 22 with about eighty adults present. The event showcased Japanese themed acts and crafts from students in grades one to three, followed by a faculty picnic at the English River and a Marengo couple visiting the Rev. Thomas Osborn home.

Wellman Gladys Smith Prograums Japan One Richard Cameron Betty Leeter Darlene Novs Betty Atkins Martyn Small Robi Row Betty Adams Emery Whetetein Aby Bea Kenneth Wayne Cuumeron Goldie Locks Harriet Jean Morrow Dickie Mengershuisen Harriet Dean Morrow Oren Lringman Gladys Braultfer Ariis Novy Chlorse Jlochstetler Fhe Woonpecker Iva Ellen Seall Bird Arlis Flan Dies Mengershausen Arlen Trent Harriet Morrow Delores Hoelstetler Billie Topplue Wellman Public Schools English River Thelda Wreel Slarned Marengo Thomas Osborn

Local births and visits noted in Wellman area

Fred Herr is on the sick list. Amelius Bash announce two newborns La mont Duane born May 17 and Donald Leland born May 8 to their families. Dorothy M. WDuran visits in Chicago. Dr. and Mrs. Mclntosh and relatives visit Macomb. Epworth League hosts ice cream social on Main Street May 238 to raise funds for a forthcoming institute. Mrs. Charles Stenninger visits Wellman. Stenninger and Duskin relatives also noted.

Fred Herr Amelius Bash Lamont Duane Melvin Lewis Miller Donald Leland Dorothy M. Wduran W. R. Morgan Chicago W. S. Mclntosh Mary Jeanne Lorene Griggs Mclntosh B. H. Hargrave Hilda Waters Macomb Ill Methodist Epworth League Main Street Charles Stenninger Anaheim California Wi. McConnell Max Duskin Mr. Stenningers B. B. Stenningers Wellman

Dublin visitors from Galesburg Ill greet locals

Mrs J Mangold reports in Dublin that Mr and Mrs J W Van Dyke Mr and Mrs McLaughlin and Lee Sanders of Galesburg Illinois visited the area on May 25.

Dublin J. W. van Dyke McLaughlin Lee Sanders Galesburg, Ill

Sunday Family Visit At The Robertson Home

A Sunday gathering honored Mrs. D Robertson and Mrs. Van Dyke with a family dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Walt Wolfe Cleo Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Little Ivan Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Miller Howard Miller Merrill Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Billie Robertson daughters Retha Clayton Robertson and others spent the afternoon there.

van Dyke D. ©. Robertson Walt Wolfe Cleo Glenn Little Ivan Glenn Miller Howard Miller Merrill Johnson Bilie Robertson Retha Clayton Robertson Gertie Sanders Washington Arch Sanders Roscoe Robertson D. C. Robertson Artford Richardon Jake Soethanut Carl Corpman

Basques Said Descendants of Atlantis Survivers

The Basques of southern France are described as descendants of people who survived Atlantis when it vanished beneath the North Atlantic waves.

France Atlantis North Atlantic

Tiny Township in Ontario Details Briefly Noted

Local report centers on Tiny Township in Ontario. Officials and residents discuss land use and development plans impacting the community. Further details remain sparse in the readable text.

Tiny Ontario Canada

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Ezra Wittmer Mr. and Mrs C. Boshart Peter Boshart Burnley 2058S McLarnias Bia McLaraia Vuandell Simmy Percotte Ray Mier Brouillard Barney Exo Mlarania F. N. Shepherd Shepherd Bankers’ Organization Wellman Cordeile H Trade W. E. Augustine Chas. Mayer Alen Schaeffer Mr. Augustine Anna Morano Pirato Italy Official Washington Directory City & County Frances L. Cherry Bailey Ralph W. Thompson George Morrison Fether Kathryn Flynn Rh. H. McCarty Marion George County Lester B. Krabill Ole E. Brown Roy Mapel Officers W.D. Hanna and O. F. Larkin Bailey Idg Complete Investment Service Ncu Lloyd Lytle W. H. Fulton E. F Small Loan Finance Oa W. J. Morrow O. F. Boller J. H. Squire W. Carl Hedges Red Reid Farm Bureau P. Hayes L. H. Rinner Arthur Duensing Earl L. Smith W. J. Roudabush Joe Caputo A. J. Franzen South Iowa Avenue General Electric Americas Legion A. E. Baldrige Russell Frink Clyde Putnam Ted Crone Cloyce Stewart J. H. O'Donnel Aaron Stafford Aew Ralph Moothart P. L. Etter J. Brown Vic Crone C. V. Bassler Ainsworth Jane A. Coilcote Eva Denny Misa Blair Law Misa Helen Wilson Ab Anderson Frank Wilson Chiropractors Chas C. Brown Court House Downstate Nes Black J. H., Peet Harland W. Mead Misa Della Patton Ethel McCreedy Fchhool Board P. JL. Etter C. W. Tucker T. J. Pease George Ureltenbach A. E. Atchison Optometrists Cc. S. Lemmon John W. Lemmon East Side Square W. D. Dwyer Northeast Corner Square Carol Forgey Etha Dawson W. L. Alcorney M. Cc. A D. Sherman Orville Elder Fred J. Stewart Leslie Dunlap Seey Leigh W. Soule Crull Temple DR. O F. Boller State Bank Washington St East Meta St Sherman's Funeral Home West Matin St Courthlouse Livingston & Bicher S W. Livingston B.C. Sieher Weat Main St Ream & Carson Ave Everready Plumbing SIHOL Jeff
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