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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1939
Page
10
The article states all junior college freshmen must enroll in English and speech. It outlines two level courses: first year English covering grammar and writing, second year English with literature and Shakespeare. The program includes Bible study, Hamlet, and public speaking practice. Miss Althea Montgomery leads the English department.
Cloyce Huston third secretary of the American legation at Bucharest returns from France to Columbus Junction with his wife and daughters Elizabeth and Ann for a 60 day furlough. He previously served as consul in Tirana and in Egypt and is a Columbus Junction High School and University of Iowa alumnus.
Tea in beverage form is an alkaline food that helps counter acidity in other dishes, aiding digestion and balance.
Archie Britt, a cockeral farm hand near here, sustained a broken arm and severe cuts after a fall from the tractor he was driving. He was treated locally and expected to recover.
Vern Bates, manager in Council Bluffs, states the cuts effective Oct 1 will save Omaha and Council Bluffs customers about 450000 dollars annually, according to J. E. Davidson, president of the utility.
Will Rief and son shelled corn for Mrs. Elizabeth Young. James Chorpening visited Keith McClennen. Donald Smith repaired for Orville Schulty. Kenneth Watson seeks treatment in Washington for a dislocated shoulder. Clyde Lapp visits Ed Kleinberg. John Miller shelled corn for Mrs. Elizabeth Schulty. Roy Schulty and Frank Wilson families attend the State Fair. Charlie Freise shelled corn for John Patterson. H L Huber visited Washington. Lester Chorpening unloaded lumber for Irvin Coffey. Harold Strum did chores for Richard Young during the Fair.
Floyd Sickler, 36, a Counce Bluffs line man for Nebraska Power, was killed while working atop a 24 foot pole on a power line carrying 2300 volts. The accident occurred during routine maintenance and is under investigation by officials.
Mrs. H M Favre of Boone received a radiogram that her daughter Louise Favre is homeward bound on the liner Manhattan. She had been visiting Europe for several weeks and is fleeing the continent.
James H Kreegen 72 of a farm southwest of Ottumwa died in a local hospital from a wound to the head reportedly caused when he stumbled over a wire and his rifle discharged. He was hunting squirrels on his farm at the time.
Henry Kerns 55 tolltaker on the Ak Sar Ben bridge between Omaha and Council Bluffs died of heart failure. His estate is valued at 16 694 dollars with wife, three sons and a daughter listed as heirs.
The council announces reduced electric rates for schools including public and parochial schools. Churches hospitals and charitable institutions will also benefit alongside residential and commercial patrons under the new rate reductions.
DES MOINES Polk County Rural Chorus of Women topped Class A in the state tournament at the State Fair winning the blue ribbon under director Mrs Faye Rhodes Abild Des Moines. Ten choruses competed in Class B for less experienced groups.
Fred L. Mahan nah of Monticello has been named deputy curator of the state historical department succeeding W. F. Anderson. The salary is $1,800. Ora Williams remains curator. Mabel Hoege becomes secretary and KE Pittman returns to newspaper assistant, replacing Russell Simith.
In Creston a woman died at Greater Community hospital after a heat on auto collision eight miles northwest of Gravity. Mrs Lonnie Bowman, a farm wife from near Nedaway, was killed. Her husband Lonnie Bowman and four of their five children were injured in the wreck leaving the five children motherless.
District court hears case over alleged contract breaches between farmers and Sioux City Milk Producers Cooperative. Plaintiffs include Mr. and Mrs. W C Parsley and others. defendant Parsley accused of selling milk elsewhere and transferring cattle ownership after a salt lipers ing incident.
Mrs Elizabeth Oge of Washington and daughter of Kansas City visited Sunday evening at the Henry Underwood home. Mr and Mrs Underwood called on Mrs Cora Long Wednesday evening. Mrs Long has had a bad case of poisoning on her arms but is much better now.
Community notes from Dayton Grove Iowa record visits to Des Moines fair, neighbors and relatives, and changes to a planned Wilener roast at Robert Stephens home. Local teachers and workers are mentioned along with small social gatherings and dinners in the area.
Iowa Senator Clyde L. Herring declares he will oppose U S entry into any foreign war and outlines a six point program if Congress is called into special session. He favors repeal of the munitions embargo, keeping ships from war zones, risk on foreign voyages, return to international law for delivery, no credits to foreign nations, and continued naval and air buildup.
Archaeologists found honey aged thousands of years in Egyptian tombs and tested it for safety. They discovered it remained edible long after sealing, though researchers note it was likely used in ancient embalming practices.
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