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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1940
Page
1
Ottumwa trades and labor officials will begin circulating petitions for a special election to approve a city levy to fund a new airport. The push follows a recommendation last week by CAA official Br. G. Barry to build a new port.
Representatives from 20 north Iowa county Red Cross chapters met at a district conference in Mason City. Cerro Gordo county chair Ralah Lloyd Jones said more than two million dollars in relief has already been extended to war refugees in Europe by the American Red Cross and this sum is likely only a start.
A man nicknamed Jeff, part of a bank robbing duo called the Mult and Jett team, told Kay Hay, proprietress of Wesner Drug Co., he wanted cash. He sent back $24.60 in returned checks by mail with the cash still missing, leaving four checks uncashed after robbing five stores in the region including Omaha.
The Wapello County Board of Supervisors named Newton Roberts of Ottumwa as county attorney to fill the unexpired term of J. Grier who resigned in April to take private work. John Moon, assistant to Grier, will remain as assistant. Moon seeks the Democratic nomination for the county attorney post.
Two thefts from cars on a Washington street were reported to Chief Brown. A radio aerial was stolen from Max Huston’s car near the YMCA, and Bob Marshall’s car was broken into with a radio taken. The thieves smashed a door glass to reach the radio.
Washington firemen met to discuss reducing congestion on wires and streets during fires. Chief H H Reister, L E Travis, W B E Dupuis, and Chief Jay Brown will pursue a solution, possibly a new fire alarm system, to prevent delays and traffic jams that hinder firefighters.
Lincoln School announces the Folk Festival titled Around the World in Song and Dance set for Friday at 7 30 P M Tickets 10 and 15 cents are sold by pupils The program lists Mother Goose plays scenes and songs with numerous named participants and a Mother Goose theme including Little Bo Peep Jack Horner Mary Marys Lamb and other dances and games
Mrs. Minerva Bickford aged 82 died at 5 a m in the home of Mrs Opal Bickford near Wellman Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 p m at Sherman's funeral home conducted by Rev Conant of Wellman Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery She was born November 1 1857 near Red Wing Minnesota and lived in Dutch Creek township before moving to Keota and later Severty Six township Her husband Myron I Hickford died December 2 1932 Four children survive or have died and a brother William Carkuff of Miltonvale Kansas is a survivor She was a member of the Keota Methodist church.
Cadwell, an insurance man and civil service commissioner, took the oath of office as mayor of Fort Dodge to succeed C. A. Garlock, who died April 1. He was appointed by the city council.
Governor Wilson refused clemency for Walter Rhodes the Iowa City tavern operator, ordering execution May 7 at 7 15 a m in Fort Madison. Rhodes murdered his wife with dynamite to appear accidental and was convicted in 1937 after a series of appeals.
The Jackson bus line announced a new schedule for Washington to Iowa City trips beginning April 15. Three round trips daily with departures from Washington at 6 55 a m 9 25 a m and 6 20 p m and return trips from Iowa City at 8 15 a m 3 30 p m and 7 30 p m. The 9 25 a m Washington and 5 30 p m Iowa City trips will run via Kalona. Washington station is at the Congress hotel.
Frank Wilson of New Hartford and Wayne Wilson of Fonda were bound to the Hancock county grand jury on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. They were arrested at Fort Dodge for soliciting magazine subscriptions without publisher authorization. Rhodes claimed surprise at the governor’s pending decision and declined to speak to the press until consulting his family.
At the United Presbyterian church annual meeting the congregation voted 65 to 9 to renew Rev William M Nichol's contract for three more years beyond next October. Attendance was light due to bad weather. The report showed 595 members, with officers reelected and funds growing across 18 organizations. Contingent fund contributions reached 5640.96, mission fund 3939.49, totals 12448.12 in year contributions, and budgets set for next year.
Wapello county sheriff George Oakes travels to Indianapolis to arrange the return of 20 year old gypsy fortune teller Mary Anderson to Louisa county for trial on larceny charges linked to a $5200 money blessing swindle. Ed Schlopkohl seeks divorce from Zora over the incident and custody of three children. he names Madam Marie as the suspect in a case also affecting the Schlopkohl marriage and property.
The U s Men s committee proposes two supervised playgrounds at Stewart and Lincoln schools for 600 local children this summer. George Mohr will supervise with a staff of four. operations run June 17 to five days a week with sessions 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:30. The effort seeks $300 locally with PTA and many groups contributing. NYA support is sought for extra staff.
A church committee reports 4214 dollars and 136 pledges to the mission fund, with receipts for next year estimated at 5114 dollars and 80 cents. The session may invite the United Presbyterian general assembly to meet in Washington in May 1941 to help celebrate the church’s 100th anniversary. the invitation would come at the assembly meeting in May. Mr Nichol is a delegate to that assembly.
Forecasts warn of a colder night with temperatures dropping below recent readings. Officials urge residents to prepare for freezing conditions and protect exposed pipes and livestock.
Judge J G Patterson of Oskaloosa will return to Washington next Tuesday to handle business for the March term. He will be ready to hear jury court actions on Tuesday, with jury trials to follow later. Clerk Ko Ro Noonan notified county lawyers so they may prepare cases for trial.
Last night the thermometer fell. by seven this morning it read 30 degrees and by 10 36 it dropped to 26 degrees. Yesterday's rainfall amounted to a measurable amount but details are unclear.
Brussels reports Premier Paul Spaak held talks with U S Germany France and Great Britain on Belgian troop movements. Amsterdam says Allies widen aerial and naval actions in Scandinavian waters with potential Western Front thrusts. Churchill cites heavy losses on both sides and ongoing naval warfare from the Danish coast to Norway.
The highway board announced additional bids besides the English river bridge near Wellman. Bids will be received for 8.3 miles on highway 1 from Wellman to highway 92 and for 14.4 miles on highway 1 from Washington to the Johnson county line.
The Washington Iowa junior college will award about fourteen diplomas to the 1940 graduating class in late spring. The class organized and chose caps and gowns, with a baccalaureate speaker selected by the high school. Officers named: President Mary Atchison, VP Richard Hotle, secretary-treasurer Evelyn Eyestone. Graduates include Mary Atchison, Carolyn Carbee, Hivelyn Kiyestone, William Finke, Richard Holle, John Huches, Lowe Ktonald Welver, Zimmerman, Martha Atoe Mace, Adelle Plummer, Ralph Schoonover, Rosella Sheets, Jeanne Shirk, Stuth Turner, Mary Westphal.
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