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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1938
Page
1
Humboldt residents Mr and Mrs Stephen E Dwyer announce their son Edward Jr a United States Navy sailor had a cornea transplant last week in San Diego California He sent word that he is fine reflecting pride in his medical procedure and naval service
Mrs. Alton D Tullen of Villisca reported a stolen car. Sheriff John Conker ordered a broadcast and within two hours Minnesota authorities said the car was held and the two California men were jailed.
Des Moines witnesses heavy afternoon snow as Paramount publicity director Terry De Lapp remarks the flakes resemble feathers, noting it is rare to see real snow in Hollywood.
Governor Kraschel designated the week of April 24 to 31 as National Better Homes week urging citizens to improve their homes and study financing or construction options for dwelling upgrades.
Iowa City Prof Bonno Tapper, 48, philosophy faculty at the University of Iowa, died at his Tiffin home from a coronary occlusion. He had been ill since February and unable to meet classes.
A 77 year old Council Bluffs pensioner writes to the state old age assistance division to express gratitude for increasing his monthly stipend from 22 to 25. He adds a blessing for the workers and says he would like to visit the state fair to enter the fiddlers contest, as he is a fiddler himself.
Miss Catherine Berry a Keota high school vocal contestant entertained the Y s Men at their regular meeting with two songs accompanied by Mrs. Rogers. Roger Sherman led the program and read a manuscript on American and English law. Bob McFarlane and Bill Shannon spoke on local topics as five minute men. A Phalanx convention may draw attendees at St Paul and a new boy scout committee was appointed.
J. E. Lemmon of the city park board and County Agent W. J. Rouda loudly condemn topping of trees in Washington. They warn it disfigures and often kills trees, urging instead dead-branch removal or legitimate pruning. if unsalvageable, plant replacements. Ohseton lovers fear the topping trend may spread locally.
Washington April 6 A new cabinet post the secretary of welfare would be created if the reorganization bill passes. The office would supervise about 4 billion dollars a year and control public health welfare and relief programs across many agencies. The plan includes broad duties promoting health education and welfare and directing social security and consumer protection efforts.
Five o clock yesterday afternoon the fire department was called to Lloyd Lovelett at 1027 East Second Street for a roof fire sparked by a chimney. The blaze was controlled before firefighters arrived and only about ten feet of shingles need replacement. Insurance covered the loss.
Mrs. E W Chrissinger aged 82 died at the county hospital after a fall three weeks earlier. Funeral services will be held Friday at two in Sherman's funeral home with Dr Arthur Atack in charge, burial in Elm Grove cemetery. She was born Oct 2 1855 in Indiana, moved to Washington as a child, and was a Methodist. She married RE W Chrissinger in 1898. he died in 1932. Surviving are two daughters Julie Lohrer and Emil True, six stepchildren, four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and several siblings.
The Journal suffered a storm outage that disrupted light power and telegraph services. Power was off for nearly two hours during the busy part of the day, halting type setting and presses with no outside news reports available. At 1:30 pm power and lights went off again with unknown duration.
Miss Ella Reister 82 longtime Washington resident died at home after years of declining health. Funeral 3 pm Friday at L. A. Jones funeral home conducted by Dr. Arthur Atack with burial likely at Woodlawn. She was born March 18, 1856 and was the last of five siblings, member of a pioneer family and local Methodist, with survivors including nieces and nephews.
Washington County paid bounties for 5575 starlings killed in March totaling $557.60, with a cumulative $822.70 paid since July last year. County officials note funds may force action later though no plan is set, while Ottumwa reports Wapello County has halted starling payouts after $1,500.
The final address in the Good Friday series at the Methodist church union service will be delivered by Rev. Vernon Carter instead of Rev. Carl W. Klein. Carter will preside Monday through Thursday next week. Klein will preside Friday 12:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Washington gears up for the B and B clothing store grand opening led by Bob Antonoff and Phil Antonoff with local help. Lem and Martha Dougherty will headline the event as radio stars from WHO while OshKosh B Gosh sponsors the celebration at the remodeled Washington location.
The Drake University girls glee club directed by Margaret Corbin gave a concert before a high school assembly. On their regular concert tour with Dean Jonas, the group has programs planned for several Iowa towns this week and their program was well received.
Washington high school musicians presented a fine concert in the auditorium ahead of the Davenport district contest this weekend. The program featured groups and soloists with superior ratings from sub district events and included mixed quintet, string quintet, girls' glee club, orchestra, boys' glee club, woodwind quintet, brass sextet, band, and several soloists.
The Leon Beatty American Legion post aims to raise its 163 members to 172 by recruiting nine new members, hoping to surpass last year’s trophy count and eventually reach 200. Nine members pledged to recruit one each. The group deferred action on supporting a Washington baseball team and a junior team until the next meeting.
William Bray 82 once a pony express rider in Kansas and Oklahoma died at his niece’s home in Eldon after three years of illness. He previously served as deputy U S marshal, mayor of Eldon and sheriff of Appanoose county. Illness and a gathering of locals and high school students accompanied his farewell.
J C Hollister of the Davenport office visited Washington and said more than 47000 social security account numbers have been issued to Iowa residents. By end of February a total of 800 lump sum payments have been certified for Towana. Payments go to wage earners who worked in industrial jobs since 1926 and reached 65 since then or to their families.
In three years the federal program sold bonds to average investors. Iowa residents bought bonds totaling 61,420,275 dollars, the highest state uptake aside from New York Illinois Pennsylvania Ohio and Minnesota. Despite criticism of promotional campaigns, Iowa's populace shows strong investment capacity.
A damaging storm described as one of the worst to hit the area crippled utilities and telephones across Washington and neighboring towns. Winds felled trees, ice coated lines, and several poles collapsed while service remained sporadic until repairs could proceed.
MOUNT PLEASANT. Bower, 50, was killed when his tractor overturned on his farm near Glasgow. The machine pinned him under it as it rolled. two tractors were needed to free the victim and remove the body.
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