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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1939
Page
1
In Marshalltown area farmers report many squirrels dying in wood lots and timbered lands. The text notes an epidemic like sleeping sickness affecting the animals.
The Long Creek Church four miles south of Danville will mark its one hundredth anniversary. Rev. Stanley Decker is the pastor leading the event.
Harold Davis, 24, a farmer near Bloomfield, underwent eye removal surgery after a horse kicked a pitchfork. The fork struck his eye, causing the injury.
Frederick Maffey, a transient from Alleghany County Pennsylvania, wandered into a house and crawled into bed. On Tuesday night he was found "catching up on his sleep" in jail after being sentenced to 20 days for vagrancy.
Sigourney report says Harry Miller, Keokuk County employee, narrowly escaped serious injury when a metal barrel he was cutting with an acetylene torch exploded. The barrel end blew out and landed about 200 feet away, striking him only minorly.
In Mount Vernon Holt Hugh of Washington D C will be principal speaker at the Cornell college commencement program Monday. About 100 graduates will receive diplomas.
In Marshalltown a burglar alarm at Securities Savings triggered a large crowd as many residents rushed to the bank to witness a supposed robbery. Officers stood by while several workmen diagnosed and repaired a short circuit, ending the incident after 45 minutes.
The Rock Island passenger train No 9 from Chicago to Des Moines was delayed about four hours at Carnforth after a locomotive wheel rim was thrown. The train was moving slowly when the incident occurred and no injuries were reported. Damage was slight and other traffic waited for a second locomotive to move the train.
Memorial day services were held at Iowa's national cemetery in Keokuk without a civil war veteran present. The city’s only living G A R veteran, John Drain, was out of town. Soldiers from every war except the American Revolution are buried there.
Bids will be received at city hall on Tuesday June 6 at seven o clock for equipment for two new grade school buildings Washington business men are urged to see specifications in KR W Thompson secretary of the board of education office Bids include stoker power lawn mower light fixtures kitchen equipment office furniture and other items
The American Legion post plans a full week All-American Exposition on the Troop and Drill field south of Cemetery Road starting Monday in June. Receipts support Legion treasury and community projects including a junior college scholarship, school milk fund, Boys State, Good Fellows and more.
General George Van Horn Moseley is blocked from delivering his prepared statement as the House committee on un American activities questions his army career and ties to an anti semitic campaign. He protests being advertised nationwide and asks for time to read his remarks.
Whisker Club membership rose with twenty two new members welcomed as full members. Committee members cannot visit every town for quick enlistment, urging those unseen to contact Al Goddard Joe Falk or Bill Shannon. The new additions include George Masson Jr Mel Crandall Guy Hoyle Tim Noel Don S S Tib bets Charlie McAvoy Wade Welch Glen Carris Lyle Snyder Leo Nardy Sidney Smith Ho M Kodder Charles Kagan Has Westermark Tom Carson Wayne Marston Joe Campbell Ed Carris Chuck Lynch Ellis Negus C W Davis. Grand total nears 250 members.
London reports the foreign office drafted a note refuting Hitler’s charges about the British German naval pact while keeping room for talks. Britain also plans a tougher Far East stance against Japan, ready to shift from aid to active resistance and to use economic measures against Chinese encroachments.
A defendant declares only offense is patriotism and asserts loyalty while disputing charges in a state courtroom. Prosecutors allege political subversion amid disputes over allegiance and civil duties.
Official emblem for the centennial celebration features a log cabin in Sunset Park. The emblem is to be used during the August 8 9 and 10 events marking the occasion.
Four holiday days from Saturday to Tuesday produced 500 national fatalities with automobiles causing 248 deaths. Heat drove crowds to beaches and rivers, while Iowa logged seven drownings and three fatal car crashes.
Dr. P. L. Etter a world war veteran and assistant general chairman will be the general chairman for Memorial Day 1940. Sidney Smith, a Spanish American War veteran, will serve as assistant, continuing the custom of rotating chairmanship between the two wars. The editors express appreciation for the committees and note the parade featured Mr. Reister on horseback in a Spanish American War era outfit. Elmrove cemetery saw additional numbers added to the program.
The Municipal band performed tunes including America and a brass quartet. Martha Ann Mace read Soldier's Soliloquy while wreaths were laid on Timothy Brown's grave. Glenn Eldridge delivered an address and Rey offered a prayer.
Premier Molotov said Soviet Russia doubts British and French efforts for a peace front and critiques the six point draft. He warned any alliance must guarantee all nations without exception as a buffer against invasion, naming Lithuania Latvia Estonia and perhaps Finland.
A gas explosion in the basement of Barbeton Central School injures at least 14 pupils who are hospitalized. The janitor reportedly lit a burner to burn paper as a temporary building housing the students. Some children were reportedly buried under debris. Police work to confirm details.
Pine Brothers won the sweepstakes race sponsored by the American Legion post at the fair grounds. Driver Jack Mewhirter led the field at an average 41.6 mph to win $40 from 13 entrants while Palms cafe took $20 for second place.
Harland Mead presided as duelers, veterans’ sons, helped fend off a Troop and Tans attack, keeping the men safe during the confrontation.
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