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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1938
Page
1
Indianola residents learn Harry Smith, once private pilot to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, died of typhus in China last week and was buried at Foreyn cemetery in Chuneteing 1,000 miles inland.
Mrs. Raymond Sayre of Ackworth, chairwoman of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation women's committee, told Wapello county members that continuing tenancy conditions would keep agriculture insecure and cited a drift toward peasantry as a dangerous trend.
Grinnell college collegians turned 38,000 pennies into silver at Tama banks over the weekend to fuel a protest against the 2 percent state sales tax after merchants faced coin shortages.
Col George F N Dalley head of the military department announced Governor Kraschel and his staff high ranking state officers and visiting dignitaries will attend the annual Governor's Day at the University of Iowa. Military students have paraded before dignitaries for 57 years.
Waterloo report notes three generations of women confined to cots in the same hospital. Mrs Louis Hildman of Ionia is treated for a heart ailment. Her daughter Mrs Neill McDermott suffers nervous exhaustion, and her granddaughter Ann Carolyn recovers from a serious streptococcal throat infection.
Waterloo report details how Paul Smith narrowly escaped death when a radish lodged in his throat during lunch. His father quickly acted and dislodged the piece before firefighters arrived, avoiding a fatal airway obstruction.
In Des Moines Floyd Millard and his 17 year old wife welcomed a three pound girl born at home. An attending physician doubted the outcome but the couple built a cardboard box incubator with hot water bottles hoping for life. They later took the infant to a hospital for care.
Des Moines delegates on the state milk distributors committee said the time is not ripe for a state milk board. Dr. Thomas Curran announced the committee report as Marguerite Neuendorn of Des Moines expressed support for stricter milk inspection while opposing a milk board.
Towns in the 16 first class cities issued 147 permits for new dwellings and remodeling in a month, totaling 549460 dollars. The report notes the number of units rose while total value remained roughly steady, compared with 118 permits for 160 in 1937.
Directors of City National Bank Clinton will testify against former president W A Anderson at a 29 count trial. Harold Olney assistant cashier questioned about $24300 paid to Beacon Publishing while account was under $35000. Jury drawn from local residents. Judge Collet orders sequestration.
The Smart & Parrish Implement company succeeds the McCormick Deering store. George Baker, longtime service department key, will stay with the business along with Don Hayes and Vic Trojovsky. Ned Hotle also returns to the staff.
Former Kansas governor Alf Landon is presented with a high hat award by publisher Harry Newman in Kansas City. Landon jokes about his 1936 campaign and recalls a one round with F D R while Newman notes his ring history with Bob Fitzsimmons.
Des Moines reports show rising cooperation with the government farm program. Agricultural committee members say sentiment shifts toward participation, with county maps and yield shares to determine benefit payments. Farmers discuss 1938 planting intentions as 75 percent of counties complete allotments.
The Washington Y M C A announces its annual meeting on Tuesday evening May 3. Five directors will be elected for expiring terms: Orville Elder J M Bratten Leslie Dunlap H L Walker Cloud Willits. W R Johnson of Davenport will deliver the address for the north central Y M C A district. Committees include Attendance Dinner Reception and Nominating with named members. A marriage license was issued to Mamie Ruth Knox and Laurence M DeWitt of Washington.
Commissioner M. V. Pew reports Iowa insurance companies hold a securities reserve totaling $520,047,245.50 as of March 30, up from $472,865,82 a year earlier. First quarter 1948 premium taxes total $1,643,184.40, compared with $1,456,277.20 a year prior, reflecting increased Iowa purchasing power in insurance.
President Roosevelt urged Senate and House conferees to keep the undistributed profits tax in the measure and support progressive capital gains rates. Senator Harrison and House Chairman Doughton rejected the move, while Senator Vandenberg criticized the president for speaking out during conference.
Rev Eastwood of the Presbyterian church delivers the evening sermon on The Power of Faith at the union pre Easter service in the Baptist church. Series continues with seven ministers and a three hour Good Friday finale at the Methodist church.
Anna Wolf 75 of Iowa City formerly of Washington died yesterday at 4 p m after a long illness. She broke her hip last fall and had been bedfast. death due to hardening of the arteries. Burial is set for Thursday at Elm Grove cemetery in Washington with Rev H J Corcoran of St James church officiating. Mass was offered this morning at St James church. She was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Wolf both deceased. Survived by four brothers Frank T J E B Oscar all of Washington and Albert of Chicago and three sisters Mrs A J Waldschmidt Mrs Verie lel of Washington and Mrs M J Shorley of Chicago.
Nearly 100 Masons from Washington Brighton Kalona and Crawfordsville gathered at the Masonic temple to mark the 150th anniversary of the Constitution. William Mohland presided, Forrest W. Johnston read the grand master's message, and T L Brookhart delivered the history grounded address praising the preamble and civic duties.
The Colonial flower shop of Wolf Floral will open on Thursday on the south side of the square near the Orier g Speer market. Final decorating and equipment installation continue next week as stock is prepared for a rapid opening.
Mrs. Carl Hedges is improving after a recent operation and may be allowed to return home from the hospital within days, with doctors optimistic about recovery.
A near hundred residents met at the Congress hotel to discuss a school bond plan. The group backed consolidating elementary schools with a new building for north Washington and a future south Washington facility, noting lower costs than replacing existing grade schools. The program’s progress was reported and enthusiasm was high.
A notice indicates events or actions slated for the first of next week at a county hospital, outlining timing and involved departments or officials.
Illinois voters backed Governor Henry Horner in a decisive primary as his slate toppled Chicago Machine stalwarts Kelley Nash. Scott W. Lucas surged past Michael Igoe for the Senate nomination with about 25 000 votes more, while downstate support helped Lucas carry the field.
A fire damaged the Minick residence at 603 North Iowa Avenue last night. The blaze started near the attic stairs likely from spontaneous combustion and the stairs were nearly destroyed. Firemen responded promptly and contained the fire before it could spread further.
Mr and Mrs William Smart relocate from Muscatine to Washington and join Smart Parrish imple ment store as new owners. They plan Washington as lifelong home and attend Church of Christ, Scientist. The Smarts express strong affection for Washington and Cubs fans in the community.
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