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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1938
Page
1
Sioux City reports Mrs. Clarence Coan formerly Jane Wernli sued for divorce after her husband was sentenced to prison for WPA sewing room graft. The case highlights ongoing fallout from the graft scandal and questions about marital separation.
Atlantic Arthur Goeken a 42 year old Maine farmer pleaded guilty to breaking a seal on warehoused corn and received a six month jail term.
A federal grand jury did not indict Brammer Laecox formerly of Shenandoah after weeks of inquiry finding insufficient evidence he sold marijuana cigarettes to University of Iowa students in Davenport.
Emmetsburg's Emmetsburg high school freshman Berkland, a 13 year old, suffered minor burns and shock after standing in a tub of water and grabbing an electric light chain above the bed head.
Sioux City reports a new father, Romans, expected at Methodist hospital for his wife’s delivery. The baby girl arrived while Romans, after a 15 foot elevator shaft fall, was a patient in the same hospital rather than pacing the corridor as planned.
S U I hosts art and history teachers conference in Iowa City with about 259 art teachers from Iowa and surrounding states attending for two days. Approximately 200 history and social studies teachers attend Iowa University's eighteenth annual history conference on the same dates.
Mason City hosts the first annual district convention of the National League of District Postmasters. Attendees include G. H. Heigham state president and W. S. Olexa national vice president, with post offices from 11 north Iowa counties represented.
Davenport man Davenport George J. Fennell, 31, was sentenced to 10 years in Fort Madison prison after admitting forging the signature of F. H. Forberg, manager of the Washington Dairy Co., to three checks totaling 58 dollars and cashing a $37 pay check of John Ramm. He had been plant superintendent at the Washington Dairy Co.
K C Richmond of Chicago told an Iowa State College conference that nine tenths of Iowa heating systems require modernization. He said the average plant is about 30 years old and built in the Model T era, with limited ability to provide uniform temperatures, continuous heat, and adequate humidity.
Iowa City school board won approval to select the Morningside addition in east Iowa City for a new senior high school building valued at 725000 dollars. Judge James P. Gaftney denied a petition to restrain the plan, filed by taxpayer Lewis Smith.
Leo Wahler, an ex convict, is being hunted by Los Angeles and Texas police for the double slaying of Mrs Weston Frome and her daughter Nancy of Berkeley. The Fromes were beaten to death near Pecos Texas while en route to a South Carolina based daughter's home.
The United Presbyterian church reported strong finances with total funds at 10195.27 for the year and ongoing subscriptions exceeding goals. Auditing chair Marion George led reports as Pastor Rev. William M. Nichol outlined growth from 496 to 650 and steady weekly attendance averaging 252 with a high of 221 and low of 138.
In Bettendorf Iowa two people died in a cottage fire. Mr and Mrs Michael O Connell both about 50 were burned to death early today. Mrs O Connell died near the front door and her husband near the bedroom on the floor. Firemen were summoned by Earl Schreeves a factory night watchman. Coroner W F Shelley ordered an investigation into the cause which is listed as unknown.
Davenport April 8 W A Anderson former president of City National Bank of Clinton Iowa faces arraignment on federal charges alleging violation of the national banking act and related offenses. May proceed with plea and court actions in the U S district court.
Strong April winds and snow caused widespread travel disruption in Iowa. In Washington County utility crews repaired storm damage as power lines and poles were restored, but long distance telephone service remained limited with eastern Iowa towns cut off. Roads stalled, wind drift hampered cleanup, and about 150 cars were stuck on major highways. Weather remains unusually cold with little relief in sight.
Nearly normal travel conditions returned in Iowa after a two day storm, with wintry conditions lingering. Forecasters predicted warmer temperatures in the western part of the state Saturday and hope for full normal spring warmth by Sunday or Monday. High winds affected southwestern Iowa but road crews reported no major drift interference and most pavements were open except a short stretch south of Ogden expected to reopen by noon.
County Treasurer Marion S. George announced that 48.42 percent of 1938 county taxes were paid in the first quarter. The office reported $508,675.51 paid since January 1, with March payments totaling $260,986.42 and total taxes due at $637,330.40 after homestead refunds. The office will apportion receipts to funds, towns, and school districts across the county.
A federal grand jury returned an indictment against Anderson for misapplication of funds at City National Bank and false entries in the bank records, delaying his arraignment until Monday morning.
Elmer Wheeler spoke to about 500 businesspeople at the Washington high school on selling techniques. He urged using the first ten words and seconds to gain attention and said verbal shorthand and telegraphic speech boost effectiveness. Wheeler advised selling the sizzle not the steak and emphasized honest hands and actions over high pressure methods. The speech, hosted by the Washington Chamber of Commerce, highlighted Wheeler’s work with major manufacturers including Johns-Manville.
Eva Denny reports Washington public library circulated 28 478 books in the year ending March 31 1938 with a daily average of about 102 volumes. The library holds 13 150 volumes after additions of 3234 and withdrawals of 483. It subscribes for 54 periodicals with 47 donated, and total expenditures were 4030 77 with a balance of 680 55.
At a Wash ington county board of supervisors meeting a resolution added 16 miles to the county trunk road system. The roads will be improved and maintained under county direction with state highway commission endorsement sought. Coppoeck road spans eight miles from Red Brick school to Coppock. Four miles run from Young America schoolhouse toward West Chester. Additional segments include a half mile in the southwest.
Government survey of USDA figures shows steady income tied to acreage and stock levels, with favorable weather. Crop acreages as of March 1 near last year, cattle on feed up about 20 percent by January 1 and potentially 25 percent by April 1, and March 15 corn prices above the 1932 36 average aided by a 60 cent loan. Leslie M. Carl notes an even split of crop income and moisture signals point to better yields in western and southern Iowa.
Nationwide move to boost business with billions for public works and loans and tax cuts. Senate speeds tax bill repealing undistributed profits levy. Roosevelt hints at a billion dollar public works threshold, while Congress considers 3.5 billion for public works and relief via WPA. Mayors from major cities converge on Washington to seek funds.
A two-car Burlington passenger train with two passengers became stuck a mile south of Lamoni Iowa in a snow drift 406 feet long and three to eight feet deep. Rescue crews were dispatched and expected to free the train by mid afternoon.
Paris April 8 The senate rejected Premier Leon Blum's bid for dictatorial financial powers by 223 to 9. Blum announced his government’s resignation after a council of ministers meeting. Two socialist deputies were expelled amid uproar as Blum appealed for support.
Three men from Ka tona and Richmond were injured when their car was struck by a train at Nichols crossing on Road No. 23 yesterday afternoon about 8 o clock. Joe Malichky suffered a broken arm and other injuries, Leo TeBockhorst had two broken ribs and a severe facial gash, Joe Peiper sustained a cut lip and minor wounds. They were taken to Mercy hospital in Iowa City. Malichky’s arm required a cast and TeBockhorst arrived by ambulance.
Murray Levine of New Rochelle New York appeals to newsreels to locate his kidnapped son missing since February 24 and to help recover the boy. Levine provided home movie footage to newsreel companies hoping audience help will identify the child among moviegoers.
Mrs Eugene L Breitenbach 72 died at 1 45 am at her northeast Washington home after a week long illness that worsened into pneumonia Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 pm at L A Jones Funeral Home with Rev Carl W Klein of St Pauls Evangelical Church officiating Burial will be White Oak Cemetery Dutch Creek township Born Valley Christina Dutch Creek township August 27 1865 daughter of George and Margaret Frank She and E L Breitenbach married October 27 1886 and lived in Dutch Creek until moving to Washington ten years ago Surviving are her husband and eight children George J Breitenbach Washington Bessie Mayer Des Moines Frankie Lee Tucumcari NM Rosamund Bauer Cedar Rapids Charles Washington H Lugene Los Angeles Christina Baxter Cedar Falls sisters Mrs James E Deal Mrs W J Pfeifer and brother Conrad Frank Pueblo Colorado
While heading toward Muscatine on Highway 22, Malichky driving slowed to ten miles an hour near the Nichols railroad crossing. Mud splashed onto the car and obscured the window from the oncoming train, which struck the vehicle in the middle of its side, causing severe damage.
Rescue crews struggle to free dozens trapped as snow blocks highways near Pampa Texas and Kansas City reports note heavy storms uproot trees and cause floods from Wetumpka Alabama to Prattville. Dozens dead and many missing amid blizzards tornadoes and rain across multiple states.
The local lodge reveals a proclamation from Grand Master Harry A. Mer of Cedar Rapids calling Masons to assemble in their halls on Tuesday evening in April 12 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the United States Constitution. Kalona and Brighton Lodges join Washington in a 6:30 dinner followed by an 8 o’clock meeting and program.
Mr and Mrs Darrell Reg and family move from South Iowa Avenue to 711 Se Fourth Avenue. The new residence fills the vacancy left by Mr and Mrs Harp Simpson.
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