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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1939
Page
1
Two 1500 ton capacity barges were loaded for the first time this week at the McKee grain elevator in Muscatine Iowa, marking a milestone in local shipping activity.
Herman Krantz of Kingsley was injured when a hog he intended to slaughter for butchering snapped and crushed three fingers on his hand.
A 50 year old landmark, the George Bernatz ice cave roller mill in Decorah, was destroyed by a fire of unknown origin. The idle mill had stood for a decade after costing $25,000 to build.
Federal Judge Charles A. Dewey instructed the jury to find John W. Willard Jr not guilty of criminal negligence after he fell asleep at the wheel, preceding a fatal collision with LeRoy T. Fay killed in Iowa City in 1986 when Fay’s car collided with John M. Dorrow’s vehicle.
Ferry boating resumes on the Mississippi at New Boston Illinois after years of silence. A newly launched boat will run regular crossings linking Illinois highway 83 with Iowa roads, completing a Chicago to Omaha route via Iowa 2.
Cedar Rapids city officials consider waiving required periodic civil service tests to save money. Two civil service commissioners Ed Lowe and Chester Myers asked the council to dispense with testing across police and fire departments, eight exams would be needed if no vacancies exist. City Attorney Don Hines will issue an opinion soon.
Edward Wagener, 14, rode a runaway boat downstream on the Des Moines river and paddled to shore with his hands. His companion Rod Edgar leaped out, alerted police, and Wagener walked into the station to report himself. The boat drifted about a quarter mile before reaching shore.
The Government Wehthouse tender Wake Robin worked upriver to mark the channel and fuel lights before the first towboats. Three hours later the steamboat Lucinda Clark passed upstream with three oil barges for St Paul, followed by Olcotts with a large oil tow. Ice remains in Lake Pepin, delaying relay of Rioats farther north.
Myrtie Smith, an aspiring cosmetologist with four years in the field, recently settled in Cresco and is gaining familiarity with Washington. A Waterloo beauty school graduate, she belongs to the Beta Lambda sorority and Cresco High School alumni group, with interests in newspaper work and tennis. She attends Methagling church.
Tom J. Pendergast, longtime Kansas City Democratic leader, and his ally R. Emmet O'Malley were indicted by a federal grand jury. The charges allege Pendergast failed to pay income tax on portions of a $315,000 settlement from a fire insurance rate case, with discrepancies between reported and actual gross incomes in 1935 and 1936. O'Malley allegedly received $62,500 from the settlement and did not pay tax on it.
District Judge L. J. Kirkland rebuked the jury after 24 hours without a verdict in the Edna E E Perrin drunken driving case. He warned that inability to decide harms prosecutions and wastes the court's time as the case continued.
St Louis police hunt Estelle Dickson 16 widow of Benny Dickson a Kansas desperado after his death at a hamburger stand when four federal agents shot him. Det Gerlad Norris says Estelle a blond often helped Benny in bank robberies and may have been at the scene carrying a gun and facing charges for a Brookings bank holdup.
A judge addressed a nine man and three woman jury with a warning about drunk driving. He urged jurors to see their verdict as a reminder to themselves and their families to avoid serious accidents caused by intoxicated drivers.
Washington April 7 Republicans hailed Chicago mayoral results and Michigan gains as proof of a nationwide GOP swing. John Hamilton said the Chicago race and Green’s showing, along with Michigan wins, indicate sentiment shifting toward Republicans since 1938 and suggest Illinois may now be a Republican state.
Louis B. Mayer, head of Loew's and MGM, led the 1937 salary rankings at 1,296,503 dollars. The Treasury report shows seven of the top ten come from film and entertainment, with actors and executives filling most spots. Other names include J. Robert Rubin, N. M. Schenck, William Randolph Hearst, Greta Garbo, and Marlene Dietrich.
Dr John Hayek of the state health department spoke to about fifty doctors nurses and citizens at the YMCA on local public health work in Washington county focusing on maternal and infant care Two thirds of maternal and infant deaths could be prevented with proper early pregnancy care Immunization is advancing in communical diseases and is being extended nationwide Washington county is competing in a public health contest with efforts led by the local unit Dr E Stutsman and Dr D C Barrett spoke on the contest Mrs Leslie Gates participated
Mrs. Marion Olds of Washington dismissed her federal court damages case against the McLellan Company after cross examination revealed statements at variance with prior testimony. Judge Dewey directed a verdict for a defendant in a separate automobile collision suit. Local jurors and grand jurors from area counties were listed in Davenport proceedings.
Boy Scouts from Troop 33 hiked to Box Springs and south of town. Half the group cleared a woods trail while the rest followed. They passed cooking and firebuilding tests. Khadh Scout cooked dinner. activities included games. Scoutmaster Nels B. Weatermark led the party with Lester O. Jones and others.
The hospital board member explained her reasons for interest in health activities and Dr A Boice spoke on public health work tied to tuberculosis and cancer. Barre Foster chaired the county hospital board as the program followed a 6:30 dinner.
The YMCA spring swimming schedule starts Saturday morning. Classes aim to teach all boys to swim as a life saving skill. Times for non-swimmers and beginners are listed across Monday Wednesday Thursday and Saturday sessions.
Lenninger R. W. Lenninger pleaded guilty in district court before Judge Frank Bechly to issuing a false check. He received a seven year sentence to the state reformatory at Anamosa but was paroled to Sheriff H. M. Putnam for good behavior. Bechly expected to remain in Washington this weekend. Mrs. Bechly was hospitalized with influenza after illness.
Estherville Chamber of Commerce joins Spencer Chamber of Commerce and other northwest Iowa groups in a campaign for greater representation in the state senate. The effort expands regional advocacy for more seats and political influence.
The Rotary club announces a five member spelling bee team for the Big Broadcast at the State Theater on April 12. Members Carl Hedges Dr E E Stuteman Ted Bailey Nic McCleery and Ralph Thompson average nearly six feet. The county officers and American Legion Auxiliary also plan contests with city council and gender battle matchups. Fans can submit questions for the show via a coupon in the Journal.
Warren Bostwick and his son Frank, along with Kathryn Bostwick, will arrive from Chicago tomorrow to spend Easter at the parental B F Bostwick Jr. home.
Iowa organizations file suit aiming to alter senatorial districts through court action. Legal challenge centers on district boundaries and representation, with no immediate election impact disclosed.
Leo Lewis ten years old of Lincoln school won the Washington Y M C A marbles championship, defeating Charles Griffin in the final after nearly thirty entrants. Defending champ Bob Keene and runner-up Wayne Pratt were eliminated earlier as the tournament progressed through rounds.
Reports from Tirana and Rome describe Italian planes and troops landing along the Albanian coast near Durazzo while four hundred planes patrol Albanian skies. Albania proposes settlement terms to Italy as 40,000 to 60,000 Italian troops move to occupy ports and possibly Tirana, with King Zog’s throne in jeopardy.
Kossuth County records the nation’s top corn loan totals with 3,318 loans on 1938 corn. Producers borrowed 1,945,663 dollars on 3,431,260 bushels to lead Iowa and likely the nation. The county, Iowa’s largest, shows strong AAA program participation for 1939 with about 3,000 farmers anticipated to qualify for 1,256,000 dollars in benefits and parity payments.
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