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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1939

Page

3

Three Fortnightly Departments Hold Monday Meetings

The Drama department held its first meeting of the year at Mrs. Maurice Brayton's home with 21 members and two guests. Pearl Whistler spoke on Burns Mantle on Sidney Howard's death and theater impact. Dale Gallagher discussed war effects on the film industry and current movies.

Drama Department Maurice Brayton Herry Bowles Merritt McDaniel Pearl Whistler Burns Mantle Sidney Howard Springfield Mass Dale Gallagher Margaret Christenson Katharine Kaney Marion Cover Brayton Sunset Park Ruth Foster Verna Mangold

Legion Sponsors Athletic Show at Columbus Junction Airport

Allen Wright Hanft post of the American Legion will sponsor an athletic show at the Columbus Junction airport on highway 76 Tuesday evening featuring boxers and wrestlers such as Jimmy Bear Farmer Williams Indian Backwater Kid Gaddis Russ Hacker George Heston Floyd Heston and Carl Brady. Selzer Pleads Guilty in burglary case sentenced to up to two years at Anamosa reformatory. Merle Jones found guilty of illegal possession of liquor to be sentenced September 22. Louisa County Women Republican officers elected with Mia A W Hinderman heading the group.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Allen Wright Louisa Coun E. O. Newell Anamosa Merle Jones Columbus Janetson Louisa County Women's Republican Club Mia A. W. Hinderman Wapetlo Presi

Lemke Opposing U S Entry In War

Rep William Lemke, North Dakota Republican, urged 500 farmers at a Fourth District farmers union picnic that the United States should not sell munitions to foreign nations or enter the European war unless attacked. He departed for Washington to join a special congressional session.

New Hampton Iowa William Lemke North Dakota Republican Farmers’ Union United States Lemke Washington, D C

Iowa council blocks machine gun for narcotics law enforcers

Des Moines Iowa. The state executive council refused a request from the state pharmacy board for a sub machine gun to aid narcotics law enforcement. It deferred bids for coal to heat the capitol and other buildings with prices ranging from 2.48 to 2.80 a ton for steam coal and 3.49 to 4.25 for range coal.

Des Moines Iowa W. H. Tyler Statehouse Capitol Grounds Urbandale Coal Co Pee Wee Coal Co

Spains wrist in tightening jars in Wayland

Paul Mast sprained a hand while tightening jar lids for peaches and hopes it heals by corn husking time. Community notes include visits from relatives, travels for religious study, and local family losses and gatherings across Wayland.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland Paul Mast O. K Wilmer Egsiey el Reno Okla Carl Morgan Oklahoma City Wilmer Jacob Riehenberger C. M Kaufman

No Bottom? Lake Lure Pool Depth Remains Unmeasured

Depth of the so called Bottomless Pools at Lake Lure in North Carolina has never been fully measured. Local observers note uncertainty about exact depth and water clarity. Lifeguards caution visitors about hidden hazards as investigators plan further surveying.

Lake Lure N. C

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