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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1940
Page
8
Crawfordsville on May 28 reports Mrs. Alice Hagie back at work as a telephone operator after a year away. The note marks her resume to duties and continues local service in the town.
Word arrived from Denver of the death of Rev. William Jones after a heart attack last Thursday. He preached May 19 and retired the next day. He formerly led the local Presbyterian church for several years. Surviving are Mrs. Jones and their three children, including Idrie a Navy radio operator. Dilys is married but their residence is unknown here. Funeral arrangements unsettled.
A survey shows 842417 mineral water treatments given to 87500 patients at Excelsior Springs over recent years. Of these, 48837 had rheumatic diseases and 44440 received relief. Medical Bureau, Hall of Waters, Excelsior Springs Mo Box 1010 invites inquiries.
Actor Buster Keaton announces engagement to Eleanor Ruth Norris 21 a dancer. They were pictured in Hollywood after filing notices to wed. Rosemary Eicher wins American Legion honor roll for grades. Patrol certificates earned by six youths. Senior class trip last week visited Keokuk Fort Madison and Burlington with sponsor Mr Pritchard leading.
Wayland schools closed for the year with an all high school picnic hosted along Crooked Creek. The event featured hikes, a kittenball game, contests, a picnic lunch, and ice cream bars for students and staff. Eighth grade graduation proceeded with prayers, songs, a history of the key, diplomas, and Medal and Patrol Certificate awards. Helen Martin received the American Legion Honor Medal.
In the Jura mountains 24 French villages with populations around 10 000 do not pay taxes and instead receive annual dividends of 100 to 209 francs. The payout stems from a common forest owned by the villages whose timber is harvested in a businesslike fashion.
Department of Commerce estimates show about 60 million gallons of gasoline consumed daily in the United States. The figure equates to roughly two gallons per car and truck on the road.
Mrs Otto Sheetz reports local social visits with families including the Bonds Haffertys Crawfords and Sheets. Aunt Will Gambell of Sigourney died prompting notification to Mrs Otto Sheets.
The London Times notes Sweden’s royal family maintains a democratic stance and that tourists dining in Stockholm hotels often spot members of the king’s family dining at nearby tables.
A brief notice describes a disaster where about 7,500 people reportedly drowned in the United event. The fragmentary text suggests a large-scale casualty with limited, non-graphic details available.
Across the last 25 congressional sessions spanning five decades, Republicans held the Senate majority in 18 sessions and the House majority in 16 sessions. The data highlight the party's fluctuating control of chambers.
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