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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1939
Page
5
The Bishop of Rome Pope Pius XII is carried on a portable throne through Rome to St John Lateran Basilica, reclaiming possession and reviving a ritual not held for 90 years since popes were confined within the Vatican.
Nelson Eddy leads Let Freedom Ring a Western frontier drama at Memorial Day showings with Virginia Bruce and Edward Arnold in high profile roles. Spirit of Culver at the Fox Theatre follows Jackie Cooper and Preddie Bartholomew as modern generation youths in a Universal picture, with notable supporting turns by Andy Devine Henry Hull and Tim Holt.
The 1939 rural high school graduates in Washington county will receive diplomas at a Methodist Church ceremony Friday evening June 2 with 150 students to receive diplomas. Dean K Wayne Hilier of Iowa Wesleyan College will give the address and the Ten Highest in the class are listed with ties.
A homeless, disillusioned boy named Cooper receives a scholarship and a chance to prove himself at Culver. His bitterness over his father’s death in the war strains his life, but fellow cadets and especially his roommate Barth Olomew aid his journey to self discovery and inspire resilience.
A Japanese army spokesman reported the most severe fighting in a year along the Manchukuo Outer Mongolia border. The exchange raised fears of a broader war involving Japan and Russia, with tensions escalating during May.
At Des Moines Young Democrats meeting on May 29 delegates favored a resolution endorsing President Roosevelt for a third term. Chief Justice Mitchell opened the convention praising the administration’s policies and the rehabilitation program carried forward by the president and Congress.
State Patrolman John Powers halted two cars engaged in a speed race on road No 92 between Ainsworth and Washington yesterday afternoon. Drivers Clyde Garrett and Eugene Chalupa faced reckless driving allegations before Justice of the Peace J E E Bovee. Bonds were posted with further action set for later since it was Sunday.
Royal inquiry names William IV offspring with mistress Mrs. Jordan and records the FitzClarence surname linking the king’s heirs to the famous illegitimate line. The list highlights the children’s titles and their positions in 19th century British society.
Hygeia the Health Magazine states rats inflict the greatest harm not by destroying property but as a health menace, underscoring public health risks and urging control measures.
Clarence Berkhoff known as Berk, born November 22, 1911 in Wapello, pursued music and athletics in youth. A clarinet player and singer, he aimed to be a surgeon, later entered barbering, studied Cedar Rapids Barber College, opened his own shop on February 6, 1935, married Dorothy Shively in Washington, and lived at 211 South Marion Avenue.
Winthrop, a name from Teutonic origin later Anglian, means friendly village. Originated as a surname, now common as a given name. The original form was Winthorp with thorp meaning hamlet in Old English.
Fred Reid born June 25 1880 in Lockport New York was a football player in youth and later a veterinarian since 1913. He lived in Wellman three years and married Rose McGuarin in Washington. They reside at 846 South Iowa Avenue with son Fred Jr 18 graduating this week.
E A Conner known as Ed is manager of the Gamble store in Washington. Born August 28 1905 in Clinton Iowa he trained with the Penney organization and was assistant manager in the Washington store before starting his present business six years ago at the South Marion avenue location on November 27 1936. He married Clara Shalla in Washington and they honeymooned in Chicago. The Conners live at 742 South Avenue B and are parents of Nancy Kay who will be five in August.
Ray Box born March 12 1974 on an Appanoose County farm grew up near Blakesburg and Eldon. He pursued farming and baseball, later entering wholesale groceries and ice work before joining John Morrell Co. In 1935 he opened the Maidrite Sandwich Shop in Washington with Effie L Miller and they raised son Lyle now 12 at 212 South Marion Avenue.
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