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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1940
Page
8
The column discusses the Trotzky assassination in Mexico with critical views of Trotzky and Lenin as ruthless reformers. It also notes debates on national preparedness, conscription of wealth, and economic policies expressed by readers and editorials in midwestern newspapers.
In Crawfordsville a quiet 9:30 am Methodist ceremony united Mrs. Rena Clark and J. C. Huston with Rev. Lester H. Will officiating. The couple, joined by the bride’s son-in-law and daughter, plan a Black Hills wedding trip then to Aberdeen and Sheffield before settling in Crawfordsville. Mrs. Huston runs Clark cafe. Mr. Huston works in the implement business.
Up to 6000 athletic minded farmers and families are expected at a two day farm sports festival in Ames. Events span many divisions with champions crowned Saturday afternoon. A hundred twenty five softball teams from most Iowa counties enter the softball tournament with continuous play on more than twenty diamonds. The Farm Bureau baseball tournament has over twenty teams and a competitive field is anticipated.
The New River in Ashe County North Carolina is described as the longest north flowing river in the United States, reportedly covering about 47 miles through the region.
Silas William Stone 85 of 4507 Central street died Thursday Aug 15 in a Sioux City hospital after a three month illness. He retired in 1929 after 22 years as assistant cashier at the New York city post office and earlier held railroad mail service and stamping envelope roles. He leaves wife Lillie White and children Mrs C T McClintock Stone City and Lieut Col Howard W Stone USMC. brother Samuel Stone of Willoughby Ohio and brothers Sanford A K Stone noted railroad leaders. Burial followed at Sioux City after services at Weat Hleaton Richards funeral home.
The Pythian Sisters met in the K P hall last evening with good attendance. Routine business was completed and members enjoyed a social hour. Sandwich night featured by Mrs Paul Harvey and Mrs Pearl Paris. A family potluck supper is planned for next Tuesday evening with committee members named.
Virginia expatriates living in Iowa gathered at Central Park Iowa City for their annual picnic on Sunday with 99 attendees. The event, held for several years, brings enjoyment to former Southern residents as they share a meal prior to dinner.
Dr. Josiah Chittum presided at the business meeting with Alda Crew as secretary. Officers elected include Mrs. Alda Rarick president and John Hayslett vice president both of West Branch, W. S. Saville secretary treasurer, and Lera Hinty and Frank Gaylor as program committee. The group planned a picnic next year in the Iowa City park the Sunday before Labor Day.
Fire destroyed barley and oats bushes and a John Deere tractor at the G G Griffith farm but was brought under control by neighbors. Mr Griffith expressed gratitude that adjacent structures were saved despite proximity. Other notes include visits by Marjorie and Martha from Palo Alto and future studies for Martha in Ann Arbor and John in Duke University, plus a hydraulic jack explosion injuring Leo Gislain.
In Puerto Rico crowds show keen interest in a sport rarely played there while radio and newspapers track events. The warm climate keeps football off the field as thousands follow the distant sport through media coverage.
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