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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1941

Page

5

Doing Washington With E P Chase

Washington report by E P Chase notes quick calls for Keller replacement after the Iowa WPA administrator's death. Senator Herring honors Keller as one who died helping others. Finance committee adds to tax bill a joint return rule for community property states, over Connally's objections.

Washington, D. C Iowa WPA George Keller Washington Keller Clyde L. Herring Senate Finance Committee Herring Connally Texas

Bridge Stock Through Prohibition and Progress

Pat Koegh, secretary to Rep. W. Jacobsen, recalls the Dubuque Mississippi River bridge history. Once called chips and whetstones, the stock rose with Iowa prohibition traffic to East Dubuque and later highway improvements, making the stock valuable and dividends appealing to shareholders.

Pat Koegh Rep. W. Jacobsen Iowa Mississippi River Dubuque East Dubuque Ill

BUNK That is the characterization by those in Washington

In Washington observers describe the situation as bunking the Iowa political scene. The comments reflect national reporters tracking Iowa politics and the governor’s strategies amid ongoing state discussions.

Washington

Bebe Daniels Returns to U S After 26 Months Abroad

Former silent screen star Bebe Daniels and husband Ben Lyon arrive in New York with children Barbara Bebe and Richard 6 after 26 months abroad. The couple, once leading film figures, headline a weekly radio show in England and traveled to the United States aboard a Clipper plane.

United States Bebe Daniels Ben Lyon Barbara Bebe Richard New York England U. S

Local Politicians and Social Visits Stir Community

A roster of political and social activity fills the day as Rep. Harrington plans to oppose Sen. Herring in the Democratic primary. Secretary moves and travel notes include Miss Bachmann from Denison, Cyril Farr in Iowa, and Rep. Jen sen’s speech in St. Louis. Several visits to friends and relatives span Des Moines, Moline, Cedar Falls, Devils Lake, and Chicago with family gatherings around Labor Day and upcoming travel to Texas.

Vincent Harrington Herring Bachmann Denison Cyril Farr Gillette Iowa Ben F. Jensen National Letter Carriers Association St. Louis House 34Th St Janice Moline Ill Lyle Wilson Ed Colton Charles McKay Bill Wilson Orpha Tobias Olive Swisher Des Moines Lois Nelson Anton Kauffman Henry Miller Cedar Falls Texas Glenn Slonegar Kenneth Ray Ed Nelson Will Miller Lydd Dickerson Alfredo Toledo Chicago Jose Toledo

Mrs. Orpha Tobias to Teach Walnut School This Year

Walnut residents report school begins with teacher Mrs. Orpha Tobias and sixteen pupils enrolled. New student Betty Sabin moved from Columbus Junction to the R. J. Tanner farm. Community visits include relatives from Eau Claire and Whitten mayfield activities as locals note gatherings at various homes.

Carl Nelson Walnut Walnut School Orpha Tobias Betty Sabin Columbus Junction R. J. Tanner Bill Wilson Eau Claire Wisc Lyle Wilson Howard Miller Rex Hazen Glenn Miller Whitten Iowa Sugenia Priscilla Dickerson Lloyd Dickerson Ross Yates Wid Fuerguson Wyman John Kurtz Ralston Meek Connie Lee Carol Swisher Wilson

East Sunset social notes and weekend visits

East Sunset gossip highlights multiple local visits as Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Currier and others travel from Denver and Noble to dine with Russell Williams and meet with Hartzels. Several relatives from Washington and Iowa City appear, and Edna Rich heads to Goshen Indiana for college. A feature on home color trends suggests using youthful exterior colors and options for walls roofs and doors.

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