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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1939
Page
1
The Greater Clear Lake committee announced a target of 100 new homes annually for the next five years. Chairman E B Stillman stated the plan as a key community development goal.
Despite interior repairs decorators may not start until 6 p.m. and work into the small hours as weddings proceed at the Little Brown Church near Nashua.
Arthur Aune a 36 year old Minneapolis carpenter and amnesia victim entered the Des Moines police station and told officers he remembered nothing from when he parked his car in Minneapolis until waking in Des Moines. Police confirmed his identity with Minneapolis authorities.
Betty Ponticus a 15 year old patient at Mercy hospital Des Moines is recovering from a rare blood disease that destroyed red blood cells. She arrived New Year’s Day and received multiple transfusions before doctors began her recovery.
The Iowa State Medical Society executive council endorsed a bill before the legislature to appropriate 104000 for indigent cancer treatment at the University of Iowa Hospital. Delegates from nine districts attended the meeting across the state.
Melton Moore of Clarksville has won praise in Melbourne for his Monte in A Waltz Dream at His Majesty's Theatre. The Melbourne Age praised his tenor and charm, while the Sun described him as an acquisition for looks and a well produced voice.
More than half the tickets for the United States Army Olympic equestrian team exhibition from Fort Ek Kan have sold. The team will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the stock pavilion at the state fair.
Roy Gray of Fort Madison owner of Glasgow Tailors was visited by burglars who stole several suits and cash. The incident occurs as national debate on crime prompts reflection on the average citizen’s role and responsibility.
Arthur M. Sorensen of Carter Lake is charged with embezzling $54 from the Pyramid Benefit Society a funeral benefit company. A preliminary hearing in municipal court in Council Bluffs will determine the case in the wake of police statements about unnotarized incorporation papers.
DES MOINES Eye Tests in industry show more than 60 percent of workers have defective vision. Dr. Dwight E. Hook of Des Moines, president of the Iowa Central association, says defects stem from prolonged close work. He notes many school children in public schools are retarded due to eye strain.
Early resumption of mining in eight Appalachian states seems unlikely as contract talks between 2,000 operators and 328,000 United Mine Workers move into an endurance contest. Mines idle across Virginia Ohio West Virginia Maryland Michigan Pennsylvania Eastern Tennessee and eastern Kentucky while 12 districts outside the region mostly operate under extended agreements.
At a Saturday meeting the Washington county board of supervisors bought a new GMC dump truck for highway work. The fleet now includes twelve maintenance trucks, up from nine, enabling more road attention across twelve districts and saving time and money.
Funeral services were private today for Mrs. Margaret H. Sheets a Crawfordsville Iowa native wife of Dr Elmer A Sheets of Yonkers New York who died Saturday She was 75 or 76 and taught school in Schuyler Nebraska before marrying in Denver Colorado where Dr Sheets was a medical official Survived by her husband two daughters Mrs Louise Nichols and Mrs Margaret Marshall Yonkers and son Elmer A Sheets Jr
Relatives of Mrs Sheets live in Crawfordsville and Washington. Her mother was a sister of the late Dr A M Cowden of Washington and the late Mrs Henderson Manners of Crawfordsville.
Washington municipal government opens the new year after last Monday's city election reelecting the mayor and four of six council members. John Squire and Carl Hedges retire from the old council. Frank McFarlane and Clarence Jacobs take their seats. Mayor Lytle and the six council members take oaths, Fulton reappointed city clerk, Dr. Barrett named city health officer, and tax assessment checks to commence next.
The Iowa Senate approved 50 to 6 a compromise chain store tax bill after three days of debate. The graduated tax would charge $10 to $509 per unit on all Iowa outlets, aiming to raise about $80,000 annually. the prior tax ranged $5 to $155 per unit and collected $37,000 in 1938 from 2,516 units.
Chief O. J. Brown stopped a westbound car near city hall after a report a driver appeared intoxicated. The driver, in stocking feet claiming shoes hurt, was released when no evidence of drunk driving was found. The Springfield Tennessee car carried several new radios and had a Des Moines bound passenger.
The Senate Economy Bloc warned that unless the Senate accepts the $100,000 WPA approved by the House a strong fight will push funding down to $75,000,000 or less. The group threatens more reductions to oppose the administration move for the full $150,000,000 request.
Peter Graber, 64, died this afternoon after 2 30 at his Wayland home south of Naple following weeks of serious illness. He is survived by Hannah and Bertha at home, Elmer Graber, Mrs Walter Weston, Mrs Harm Weston and Mrs Paul Widmer of Noble, a son in Ohio and a daughter in Des Moines. Mrs Graber died over a year ago.
Mrs. Charles S. Lyman of Decorah died in a Cedar Rapids hospital from injuries suffered in a collision six miles west of Walker. Her mother Mrs. William Smith, 67, Decorah, remained in critical condition.
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Judges praised high caliber performances as Washington led with eight division one ratings in vocal and instrumental pieces. Wayland Keota West Chester Columbus Junction and others won multiple firsts, while t the contest closes and districts prepare for Mount Pleasant events.
Y's Men's Club announces a Wednesday meeting in place of Tuesday due to guest speaker Walter C. Taylor from Mexico City. Taylor, active in the local Rotary, will discuss Mexico politics, oil expropriation, and government turmoil, with an early adjournment to avoid conflicts. The 7:00 pm talk in the Y M C A Community Room invites all community members to attend.
A confirmation class of nine members with three adults and six children was received at St Pauls Evangelical church, filling the church to capacity. The three adults also received baptism. Pastor Rev Carl W Klein announced the large attendance and, that evening, he preached at the nearby Presbyterian church as a substitute for F W Eastwood who was in the county hospital with a broken leg.
London reports Prime Minister Chamberlain in the House of Commons declaring a new epoch for a united Europe. Britain aims to rally all nations including Soviet Russia against Nazi aggression with military guarantees to preserve independence. Poland Romania Yugoslavia Turkey Greece named among nations in negotiations. Beck arrives for possible two way pact.
The United Presbyterian church hosts the opening Passion Week service at 7 30 this evening with Rev. W M Nichol Jr presiding and Miss Carolyn Hamilton directing the choir. Rev W J Stevens and Rev Vernon Carter lead devotional and sermon on In the Shadow of the Cross. Public invitation extended to attend all week events.
Mrs Thos Gerdes reports Harold Andersons Spread Eagle residence seen attic fire Saturday night. Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance truck arrived quickly and contained the blaze after 12 15 am. Roof northeast section and a bedroom ceiling suffered damage. furnishings mostly spared. Neighboring residents stood by through early morning to prevent rekindling.
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