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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1935

Page

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Cubs Take First Game of World Series

Reported in Rome and Addis Ababa many nations react to escalating tensions. Italy mobilizes tens of millions as Mussolini vows war while Ethiopia protests invasion and appeals to the League of Nations.

Cubs Italy Ethiopia Cables League Addis Ababa League of Nations Assab Eritrea League Rome USP Mussolini Ethiopia Iitalian Banakil Mussa Ali Paris Soir Paris France Great Britain

Hedgerow to Bring Seven Plays to Macbride Auditorium

Iowa City will host Hedgerow theater, seen as a top repertory company, for drama week at Macbride auditorium October 21 to 26. The visit marks a first in several years for a professional troupe at the University of Iowa venue.

Iowa City University of Iowa Hedgerow Theater America Macbride Auditorium

Iowa pheasant hunting season opens 1935 in 37 counties

The Iowa conservation commission announced the 1935 open season for ringneck pheasants in 37 counties from November 20 to November inclusive. Harvest hours are 12 noon to 5 pm daily with a bag limit of three birds per day, only one hen may be included.

Des Moines Iowa

Firefighter Henry Sonde Regger Dies After Ladder Fall

Oskaloosa retired fireman Henry Sonde Regger, 74, who battled blazes for over five decades, died Monday from injuries after a ladder fall while repairing a porch at his home.

Oskaloosa Henry Sonde- Regger

The Cherry Sisters Return to Cedar Rapids Stage

The Cherry sisters return to performance after 35 years, reuniting in Cedar Rapids for a ninety act at a local night club. Only Ade and Effie remain from the quartet, once known for chaotic Broadway turns. They omit the temperance piece this time and reflect on past triumphs at Oscar Hammerstein’s theater.

Cedar Rapide Cherry Sisters Oscar Hammerstein Theater Oscar Ade Effie Cedar Rapids York

First Fire School to Be at Fort Dodge

Fort Dodge hosts the first of five Iowa district fire schools scheduled for October 16. Additional sessions will follow in Mason City on October 18 Atlantic on October 21 Ottumwa on October 23 and Cedar Rapids on October 24.

Fort Dodge Iowa Mason City Atlantic Ottumwa Cedar Rapids

Iowa Synod Meeting in Goldfield Draws Delegates

The annual United Presbyterian church gathering in Goldfield runs October 1 to 3 with more than 126 delegates expected from area congregations.

Iowa

George Day to Speak at Iowa High School Press Meet

George Day of the Kansas City Star will deliver the main address at the 16th annual Iowa high school press association meeting at Grinnell College. The convention, rotating among Iowa, Grinnell, Drake, and Iowa State, is sponsored this year by Delta Chi and Theta Sigma Phi at Grinnell.

Grinnell George Dayth The Kansas City Star Will de Mver Iowa High School Press Association Grinnell College University of Iowa Grin- 1 Drake Iowa State Delta Chi Theta Sigma Phi

Entomologist Seeks Reports of Screw Worm Infestations

Dr. Carl J. Drake of Iowa State College entomology asks farmers to report any discovery of screw worm infestation in livestock. The maggots, offspring of a fly, are laid in animal wounds and cause substantial cattle losses annually.

Orm Ames Carl J. Drake Iowa State College Drake

Officer Faber Hurt In Fall Through Plate Glass Window

Keokuk captain Henry J Faber 45 of the police department is in critical condition at St. Josephs hospital after being wounded in a struggle that sent him and suspect L E German 34 through a plate glass window. A large shard struck Faber from chest to groin.

Keokuk Henry J Faber Keokuk Po- Mee St. Joseph's Hospital L. FE. German Faber Ian

O'Donnell Seeks House Seat in Congress Bid

Dubuque Democrat Thomas J. O Bonell, longtime former county highway commissioner and state representative, plans to run for Congress. He seeks the Democratic nomination to represent the district in the U S House.

O'Donnell House

Y M C A Gymnasium Schedule Issued

Leigh Soule announces YMCA gymnasium opens Saturday with schedules to start next week. The printable timetable lists junior high boys weighing 10 30 Saturday and daily blocks for Heights Centennial Wallace Lincoln junior high lightweights and heavyweights high school boys and adult groups through Saturday afternoon.

Leigh Soule Y.M.C.A Soule Y.W.C.A Centennial Wallace and Lincoln

Fernekes suspected as Humboldt bank robbery suspect

Illinois authorities identify a body near Morris with a gunshot wound as possible Henry Midget Fernekes, a fugitive bank robber and killer sought for the Humboldt Trust and Savings Bank heist. Three bandits were linked to the robbery in Gilmore City with $3,800 taken.

Gilmore City Henry Fernekes Illinois Humboldt Trust and Savings Company Tony Chicago Joliet John Prendergast

District Two Reported Authoritatively Here

The second district is presented with authoritative reporting, asserting clear conclusions and official stance as described in the piece.

Immense 467-Pound Swordfish Catches Boston

A massive swordfish weighing 467 pounds and extending 14 feet was landed in Boston, confirming a remarkable catch and adding a notable entry to local fishing records.

Boston

Herring Orders Probe Into Liquor Control Methods

Governor Clyde L. Herring directed a comprehensive inquiry into the state liquor control commission. Three state agents will review how liquor seals were handled and probe charges connected to Bernard E. Manley, who was acquitted as the Mercurio case collapsed. The governor criticized laxity and aims to uncover roots of the issue.

Des Moines U.P Clyde L. Herring State Liquor Control Commission Bernard E. Manley Manley Mike Mercurio Mercurio Liquor Board

Farmers Mobilize Minute Men in Iowa Cold War Style

Des Moines reports Iowa farmers organize the Minute Men under the Iowa Farm Bureau to guard agricultural interests. More than 15 000 men planned for mobilization by December with nine per township. The effort aims to present accurate information and counter propaganda influencing farm policy and to rally support for agriculture.

Des Moines Iowa Charles E. Hearst Iowa Farm Bureau Minute Men Hearst Farm Bureau

Two men jailed for pig theft in district court

Howard Dawson received up to five years at Ft. Madison state peniteniary while Wilford Dawson got three months in county jail after confessing to stealing three pigs the prior Friday. The pork was sold at Ottumwa for 34.01 dollars, tied to Georges Banks and the Boston schooner Marie and Henrietta, in a case noted as the season's largest swordfish catch.

Howard Dawson Ft. Madison State Penitentiary Wilford Dawson Frank Bechly Ottumwa Georges Banks Boston Marie Henrietta

Washington Co Amateur Night set for October 23 at State theater

The Washington County Amateur Night date is October 23 with a preliminary held October 10 at the Y M C A. Top three from each preliminary advance to the main event, with prizes including 25 dollars. Applications close after the first preliminary.

Washington Co Altho

Legion Officers Are Installed At Leon Beatty Post

Officers installed at the Leon Beatty post American Legion meeting include Commander Carl Voorhees and Vice Commander Clyde Putnam. Supt. Ralston and Dean Mead invited members to an Armistice program at 9 a.m. November 11 in the high school auditorium with Palmer of West Union addressing the assembly.

Leon Beatty American Legion Carl Voorhees Clyde Putnam Harry Simpson Dale Atkinson Arnot Wylie Howard Miller Maynard Brown Palmer Schilling Preston Wolf Victor Crone Russell Frink E. R. Ralston Dean Harland Mead Legion

No One Badly Hurt In Crash At Ainsworth

A Packard sedan sideswiped the Richards Meat Truck from Muscatine on Highway 2 at Ainsworth about 3:30 yesterday afternoon. The Packard overturned in a fill beside the road but no one was badly hurt. Mrs. George Carson of Cedar Falls sustained leg scrapes and was taken to a local doctor before continuing the trip with Mr. Carson and a friend.

Ainsworth Packard Co. RE. Richards Muscatine Highway 2 George Carson Cedar Falls Yorth

Ainsworth Methodist Church Rally Day Planned

Ainsworth Methodist Church schedules Rally Day services for Sunday with a morning worship, a noon basket dinner, and an afternoon program led by Rev. E B Shook who will give the address. The gathering will feature special music by a quartet and other offerings.

Ainsworth Methodist Church Ainsworth EB. J. Shook

Crawfordsville Presbyterian marks 85th anniversary

The Crawfordsville Presbyterian Church celebrated its 85th anniversary season with four special services Sunday. Many pastors and members from a distance assisted in the observance.

Crawfordaville Presbyterian Church

Small Fire Aboard Painter’s Truck at Milwaukee Depot

A spray-painting truck used by P. H. Friesen to paint the Milwaukee depot caught fire today. There was only slight damage and the fire department responded promptly.

P. H. Friesen Milwaukee

Sentenced for Chicken Thefts in Washington County

Raymond Dawson of Brighton and Clarence Mineart of Washington were each jailed for three months for larceny of chickens. Dawson stole from his father Roy Dawson of Sandy Hook, Mineart from Sam Bowser place, Barnes of Coppock to appear for stealing a truck tire, turpentine, and kerosene mix from local premises.

Raymond Jack’"’ Dawson Brighton Clarence Mineart Washington Frank Bechly Washington County Dawson Roy Dawson Sandyhook Mineart Sam Bowser Barnes Bovee Charlie Barnes Coppock Justice of the Peace J. E. Bovee

Delays in Rocking Washington Streets Continue

Work to lay crushed rock on six miles of Washington streets may begin tomorrow after delays. About 3% miles have been graded since Sept 16. Quarry deliveries from Wilson and Davenport were disrupted by equipment failures. The William Horrabin Contracting Co of Iowa City supervises the project.

Washington Streets South Second Avenue East Jackson Iowa Fourth Wilson Davenport William Horrabin Iowa City

State Educational Leaders Meet at Iowa University

Educational leaders from across the state gather at the University of Iowa for the twenty second annual conference on administration and supervision. About 300 to 400 school bands attend as experts discuss new methods and university experiment school demonstrations. Speakers include John W Studebaker former Iowa native and U S Commissioner of Education and Lotus D Coffman president of the University of Minnesota.

Iowa City University of Iowa John W. Studebaker United States Commissioner of Education Lotus D. Coffman University of Minnesota Iow F College of Education

Christian Church Delegates Attend Southeast District Convention

Rev and Mrs Vernon H Carter and Mr and Mrs Clayton Nicholson returned from Centerville where they attended the southeast district convention of the Churches of Christ. Miss Christine Peterson leaves this afternoon for Chicago after visiting her uncle Orville Elder.

Vernon H. Carter Clayton Nicholson Centerville The Churches of Christ Christine Peterson Chicago Orville Elder

Cubs Clinch Opening World Series Game 3–0 at Detroit

Cubs defeat Detroit 3 to 0 in the first game of the 1935 World Series at Navin Field. Chicago tallied two first inning runs on two hits and an error, with Galan doubling to start the rally. Herman reached on a safe roller, Lindstrom sacrificed, Hartnett singled, and Demaree homered in the ninth.

Detroit Navin Field Detroit Tigers Chicago Cubs Cubs Galan Herman Lindstrom Hartnett Demaree

Feeble Warmth Returns Briefly To Iowa

Feeble warmth returned to Iowa today after a day with temperatures in the 60s. A federal weather observer said the warmth was scheduled to vanish tonight with only feeble sunshine remaining and a forecast of generally fair but cool conditions tomorrow.

Des Moines Iowa Federal Charlies D. Reed Council Bluffs Reed

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