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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1939

Page

4

Stick to flying colonel Lindbergh should curb public talk

In a critical appraisal the author argues Col Lindbergh’s fame as an aviator does not grant expertise in international relations. The piece notes his past reliance on foreign staff, time in England, visits to Germany, and honors received, urging him to refrain from commenting on Canada France and England and leave policy matters to authorities.

Louis J. Kehoe Col. Lindbergh Lindbergh America Scotland Col Europe Canada France England

New Word Hospitiology Defines Hospital Management Science

A new term hospitiology is introduced as the science of hospital organization and management, signaling a recognized field focusing on efficiency, administration, and care delivery in health facilities.

Glare Free Night Driving Advice and Local Happenings

Among Our Neighbors offers tips for motorists to prevent glare after dark with a Sundown slogan. Knoxville gains praise for a top designed stadium per W P A officials and a festive dedication crowd.

Will D. Allender Chariton

Flynn Brings Three Carloads of Cattle from Utah

M M Flynn received three carloads of cows and calves shipped from Thomas Utah on Wednesday. The item also notes locals in Haskins Washington on Friday the 13th and lists several residents visiting or shopping with extended family mentions.

M. M. Flynn Utah Godlove Haskins M. Flynn Thomas Washington K. A. Mathers John Skubal Judy Sue Thoma Alex McCreedy Will McCreedy Ed Endicott Lillian J. M. Farrington Paul Edwards Paula Geo. Murphy D. C. Birney Raymond Good Donald Wayland KF. J. Frey Raymond Coon Coon Good

Pilotburg Hallowe'en Social and Community News

In Pilotburg on October 18, residents discuss corn harvesting with a mechanical picker while hand pickers work. The lookout school plans a Hallowe'en social Friday night October 20 with an 8 o clock program and lunch. Families visit relatives in Salem Missouri and share meals at several homes around town.

Frank Stransky Pilotburg Lester Leeper Lookout School Marjory Thatcher Nellie Scott Wm. Quinn Willard Salem Missouri Wayne Stransky Glenn Chalupa Kenneth Frank Vodicka Anna Rogers Carl D. Anderson Carl Peterson Albert Meas Willard Hole Bill Flynn

Pot o Gold program draws winner amid on-air mixups

A Pot o Gold radio drawing cited Orville Hardin as the winner during a pause while Horace Heidt and his orchestra hosted the show. Donald Little phoned to reveal the drawn name, and Orville took over the conversation. The column door sits with town chatter and humor notes.

Horacy Heidt Donald Little Orville Hardin Orville Don

Crashng Thru shines at Fox with Renfrew stars Newill Hull

Two popular radio stars headline the Fox theatre screening of Crash ng Thru from the Renfrew of the Royal Mounted series. James Newill stars as Renfrew while Warren Hull hosts the Good News program and gained fame through The Hit Parade and The Gibson Family.

Fox Theatre Abe Lyman Jimmy KMTR Hollywood Donald Nevis Pat O'Shea Los Angeles Opera Company Murphy's Comedians Warren Hull Gibson Family

Phil Regan Hosts Vast Phonograph Collection in Hollywood

Republic star Phil Regan owns one of Hollywoods largest phonograph record collections spanning opera to swing. He hosts listening gatherings for friends and stars in his home as his film She Married a Cop opens at Fox Theatre. Jean Walker stars opposite Regan in the new picture directed by Sidney Salkow with Olive Cooper scripting.

Phil Regan Hollywood Republic Fox Theatre Jean Walker Regan Olive Cooper Sidney Salkow Sol C. Siegel

Iowa Smallpox Cost Estimate Prompts Vaccination Push

Since 1940 Iowa records show at least 26 000 cost to state for smallpox per case 25 dollars per case. From 1930 to 1988 10 764 cases reported unevenly. fail to vaccinate blamed. The health department urges vaccination during the October 30 smallpox campaign. long illness and isolation justify higher costs.

Iowa

Smallpox Rules Promote Isolation and Vaccination

The Washington County Health Unit notes that smallpox requires two weeks isolation for patients and three weeks school absence for unvaccinated children. Vaccinated individuals face no major risk, while prevention through vaccination saves time money and lives for the community. Also mentions local notices of activity and residents in Washington and Nebraska.

State Department of Health Washington County Health Unit

Train Mishaps Decrease Across Years

A report shows 938 accidents in a year, one third less than 1934 and two thirds less than 1979, indicating a long term decline in rail incidents and improved safety over decades.

Worthless Stocks Used as Wallpaper in Chicago Club

A report notes that worthless stocks, securities, bonds and mortgages are repurposed as wallpaper in the headache room of the Union League Club in Chicago, illustrating the era’s ironic financial waste.

Union League Club Chicago

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