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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1930
Page
4
The text notes only 50 749 Civil War veterans remain of the original two million, reflecting on memorial day ceremonies and the enduring vitality of these veterans. It recalls those still living in Washington who were grievously wounded and believed dead, and mentions a recent passing of a colonel.
Embarrassing moment report from Washington Iowa tells how a chamber or hat got stuck on a young boy’s head. A neighbor’s two boys played as the oldest placed it on the younger, the mother could not remove it, they rode a streetcar while onlookers laughed, and the mother remarked others would not find it funny if it were on their head.
The article recalls D. J. Palmer and other veterans who survived injuries and long lives, notes exposure risks beyond wounds, praises those scarred by war yet physically strong, laments poison gas and modern destruction, and honors the citizens who served to protect the country while expressing hope for an era with no more wars.
Oklahoma City observers debate allowing oil pushers to drill in town as gushers spill crude into streets and threaten homes, offices, and parks. Civic leaders fear fires, noise, and property damage while speculating oil beneath the city may surpass regional production.
Articles of incorporation approved for Oskaloosa Airport Company capitalized at 25000. Company to own and maintain an Oska Loosa airport. Warren Kalback to head the corporation with D H Lamberson as vice president and A K Walling as secretary treasurer. Directors named include Fred Tandy and J C Bichorn.
In Decorah on May 30, Walter Casten was acquitted by a jury after a four hour deliberation in the poisoning murder of his 14 year old daughter Romelda. His wife faces trial on the same charges as authorities weigh the next steps. Indictments followed the girl’s body discovery after a trip home.
The Navy department will transfer an absolute submarine to Sir Hubert Wilkins, the Arctic Explorer, to aid an underwater route to the North Pole. Assistant secretary Jahneke advised Sloan Danenhower to apply to the Shipping Board to discard submarine P-12 for transfer.
Washington May 30 A new Spanish American War Veterans pension bill prepared for instruction in the house was announced by Knutson Minnesota Republican and pensions committee chairman after conferring with President Hoover Knutson said Hoover indicated he would sign the measure if Congress passes it The president vetoed the earlier pension bill yesterday on grounds it granted unwarranted benefits and Knutson said he added provisions to meet objections
In Lebanon Indiana a truckload of fireworks and a car collided three miles south of town igniting the explosives and burning. Spectators gathered as more than $10,000 worth of fireworks were ignited by the crash. Read the classified ads for details.
In Madison Wisconsin a single Confederate flag may be unfurled at Forest Hill Cemetery to honor 128 Confederate veterans who died in a Madison prison camp. The gesture marks graves of Alabama Tennessee Arkansas Louisiana and Mississippi soldiers captured at Island No 10 and interned at Camp Randall now the UW athletic field.
The Federal Farm Board tentatively approved loans totaling 1.35 million dollars to dairy groups. United Dairymen's Association in Seattle was to receive 900000 dollars and the Challenge Cream Butter Association in Los Angeles 450000 dollars. Funds will back merchandising efforts and the acquisition of additional marketing facilities.
Jet Gaynor and Charles Farrell headline the Fox Theatre premiere of High Society Blues. The popular screen pair deliver a charming entertainment with Gaynor's appealing voice and Farrell's crooning bark tone. Capacity crowd applauded their chemistry and vocal showcase, marking a notable triumph after Sunny Side Up.
The Tiingit Indians of the North West carved their histories on totem poles from whole tree trunks, a practice highlighted in Woman's Home Companion.
A fragmentary column reflects on a local accident harming Frank Macon and his daughter Jean, with Jean’s brave remark. It notes Paul Gorka’s quarantine and shares light vignettes about cinema myths, farmer woes, and a Boston dictionary joke, ending with a note on the paper’s early deadline.
Mrs Leland Morrison hosted a Thursday bridge tea with nine tables decorated in yellow and white prizes awarded to Mrs Ernest Lemmon and H S Ward. Keota guests Mrs Howard Freshwaters and Mrs George Mayer attended. The Women's Missionary Society of Bethel met with 19 members and two visitors, led by Miss Lydia Juzeler and Mrs Emma Waggoner, with a Presbyterial report by Mrs Parker. Navajo club at Mrs J E Kunath's home elected officers J B Ream president and B Futsman vice president. The Happy Hour club met at Mrs Arnet Mathers May 28 with spring flowers and high score to Mrs A P Joffrey. refreshments by the hostess and daughters Martha and Jean.
A smoldering rooming house fire in Abilene Texas killed three young men Harvey Sprinkle 21 Bernard 19 and Roy Thomas 28 who were overcome by smoke in their rooms.
Very attractive aunat nttle Mrs. Jeanette Rice of Houston describes how the vegetable liquid Herbine calmed her nerves and improved her digestion, claiming it helped her gain strength and appetite after years of feverish weakness. Sold by Le Pharmacy.
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