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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1940
Page
1
Spencer farm youth Furman Johnson, 19, pleaded guilty to larceny and was sentenced to five years in Anamosa reformatory. He admitted stealing more than 300 chickens since December.
Kenneth Walthall, 26, was crushed when the tractor he drove out of a ditch overturned. His wife, a Greenwood school teacher, had delivered his lunch shortly before the fatal accident on the seven miles northeast of Promise City. They were married February 10.
Logan Ithamer Clark 83 a retired farmer died while attending the funeral of Mrs. Samuel Frazier. As the services began he suffered a heart attack and died as medical aid arrived. He leaves three sons and two daughters.
Janes White Brown, 75, founder and president of Brown's Business College in Iowa City, died from a heart attack. A University of Iowa graduate and member of four local Masonic Orders, he operated the college since 1916. Survived by his wife a stepdaughter and a stepson.
Public Safety Commissioner Karbisec announced Bob Hogan formerly city editor of the Iowa City Press-Citizen is hired as an assistant to Paul Hill in the education division. Hogan reported to work at the state house Monday. Salary is 1680 dollars a year. He is a native of Monticello.
Mrs Peter Petersen, 74, suffered severe burns to both legs and hips when her clothing ignited during grass burning at the rear of her home. She is listed in critical condition at a local hospital.
Waterloo officers hunted for Lynn Williams seven and his father Ray Williams of New Lisbon Wis after the boy was reported abducted from a grammar school playground. The mother, divorced, had taken the boy to school before failing to attend class, prompting a search order. A classmate said a man matching the father’s description led the boy away.
Remsen cemetery association reports 40 pounds of lead taken from tombstone bases after two cemetery raids. Fifty seven monuments were tipped or had their lead bases removed. Similar looting reported at Le Mars in the area.
Washington officials report only 400.09 could be identified among the ashes sent by the late Clarence Ellis, a Russell farmer. Ten days earlier Ellis told officers that 1,925 dollars in cattle receipts had been burned in a stove. Ashes were forwarded to the treasury, and Ellis was found dead nearby last week, with officers saying he had killed himself.
Martin Wattles, a 22 year old bachelor farmer, received eight years in Ft. Madison penitentiary and a $100 fine after shooting and killing William Seals, a 46 year old father of six, during a quarrel over a horse sale.
City officials review a new garbage disposal contract with service to begin soon. A vote approves a new street cleaning truck, and plans are set to pave and change primary roads. Parking and traffic measures will mark spaces shortly.
City council last night approved entering a contract with Willis Beaty to handle garbage disposal similar to last summer. A used cars venture on West Madison was discussed but not classified as junkyard. The clerk was authorized to buy a 1939 Iowa laws code for 5.10 dollars and to solicit bids for a new street department truck. Parking space markings and traffic rules were reviewed with painting planned soon.
The West Chester Knights of Pythias lodge will host neighboring town lodges Thursday evening April 15. Melvin Booth keeper of records and seals says the program will be instructional and refreshments will be served. All lodge members in the section are invited.
Marie Anderson known as Madame Marie, a gypsy, pleads not guilty to stealing 5200 from Louisa County farmer Ed Schlapkoht. Judge Paul H. McCord schedules trial for 2 pm next Monday on three charges including obtaining money under false pretenses embezzlement and larceny.
Joseph Bair, 97, longtime Civil War veteran and former Eleventh Iowa officer, died late yesterday at his daughter's home in Iowa City. A native of Pennsylvania he served three months in the state’s early forces and later joined Sherman to the sea before settling in Mt. Vernon.
Teachers and school board members from high school junior college and elementary faculties met for dinner at Mrs Blanche Shalla home with fourteen present including three board members D F Barnes A E B Atchison and Dr T J Pease. Officers elected for the coming year were Larry Bowles president and Boyd White secretary. Afterward the group went to the YMCA to hear Dr A J Brace speak.
Conesville April 16 Coffin president of the board of education announced no plan to revisit the decision not to rehire Ralph Crawford as superintendent and athletic coach who led the staff for eleven years. The high school student body remained on strike in protest and occupied the gym with croquet and dancing.
Postmaster M. DeLong announced a Social Security representative will be at the post office Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The official will answer questions and provide information to anyone seeking consultation.
A fragment notes the year 1921 and a movement of hers following the death of his wife. The text provides sparse details beyond this sequence and key dates.
The Navy told the Senate Naval Affairs Committee that American made war planes slower than new U S aircraft have outfought Germanys finest combat planes. Allies have purchased several of these American planes and those in actual combat in Europe show superiority over comparable European types. None of the planes used in Europe so far are of the late mode now being produced for U S armed forces or for sale to allies.
Crown Princess Ingrid gave birth to a daughter in Copenhagen today. She and the baby were reported dying well. The baby is the first child of Ingrid and Crown Prince Frederick of Denmark. Ingrid is a daughter of Crown Prince Gustav Adolf of Sweden.
Chief of Police Jay Brown urges residents to keep dogs at home or on a leash on streets and in yards. He notes numerous property damages from loose dogs in spring and warns officers can dispose of roaming canines under the law.
Judge J G Patterson of Oska loosa arrived in Washington to preside in court today A series of miscellaneous court orders were issued this morning reflecting routine judicial action during the session
Firefighters responded to an early morning grass fire at 731 West Monroe Street near Eva Blake’s home. John Custer drove the fire truck and crews prevented damage from spreading. No injuries or major losses reported.
Funeral services for Martin Casey who died yesterday at his Los Angeles home will be held Thursday at 9 o clock. Casey son of James Della Burke Casey was born in Washington July 15 1868 and lived in Des Moines before moving to California seven years ago. He married Hessie Singmaster in 1900 and leaves five children three sons and two daughters in Los Angeles plus four grandchildren and a brother and sister in Washington. He had been ill for years and bedfast about three weeks.
A near full house attended Stewart school’s folk festival Friday evening in the community room. Pupils dressed in costumes represented Holland and other countries with songs dances and a Mother Goose play. P.T.A. sold candy for the summer playground project while teachers and principals praised the performances.
Federal officials in Washington on April 16 recommended a minimum wholesale price of 3.40 per ton for bituminous coal, with the target level specified for mines in Iowa and related interior districts. The recommendation came from examiners of the bituminous coal division amid ongoing price policy considerations.
In eight days 13 new automobiles were registered in Washington county, bringing total 1940 license plates to 5 199, up 85 from a year ago. New registrants include A L Batterson Buick sport coupe and Alvin J Lueder Hudson coupe among others. 788 trucks licensed.
A special train from German occupied Trondheim carried troops toward the Swedish frontier and reports say strong detachments advance toward the border. British and French claims clash over Norway fighting as Chamberlain vows to stay on until victory.
Des Moines April 16. Two new units in the 131st medical regiment were announced by Adjutant General Charles H. Grahl. Company B based at Fort Dodge will have two officers and 64 men with duties to collect wounded from field stations and move them to hospitals. Company H hospital company based at Cedar Rapids will comprise six officers and 64 men focusing on hospital work.
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