17 Apr 1937
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1937
Page
1
Work began on a $50,000 mausoleum at Graceland Park cemetery in Sioux City for James F. Toy a millionaire banker who died recently in California and whose body has been returned.
Gunder C. Larson 76 of Lyle Minnesota died at his son Herman's home in Charles City. He was famed for his eight foot beard. Funeral services were held Friday in Mona.
Boone police investigating a clinic robbery found papers stolen from the safe stuffed under a brush pile in an alley. Three pennies of the more than $600 in cash taken were recovered and fingerprints were obtained.
Mrs Margar ette Ball Dickson, president of the Minnesota League of Poets, will be principal speaker at the Iowa Poetry Society meeting in Waterloo where about 40 Iowa poets are expected to participate.
Jefferson girl Dorcas Schoppe among winners chosen to represent ideals of American citizenship as the high school girls’ 1937 good citizenship pilgrimage arrives in Washington for the DAR continental congress opening Monday.
Burlington headlines Byron Jeffrey and Eno Fimmen in a wager over an air plane flight costume. If 20 or more Burlington delegates attend the state junior chamber convention in Council Bluffs on April 23 and 24, Jeffrey will wear the heavy underwear during the April 24 flight. if fewer than 20, Fimmen takes the stunt.
WAPELLO senior group of the Shakespearean club met with director Mrs. George Jamison to plan a spring pageant May 28 for a PTA benefit. The junior group will present A Midsummer Night's Dream and the seniors will perform episodes from various Shakespearean works with musical settings.
Governor Krasche signed a law granting law enforcement broader power to seize slot machines and gambling devices involving chance. The act allows seizure regardless of current gambling activity at the raid location.
Ottumwa Reverend Harold Lancaster told William Penn College students at a vocational conference that a minister must love people and be true to his own beliefs. He described the call to ministry as thoughtful, requiring talent and spiritual resources rather than spectacle.
Wayne Mason of Logan was induced to sign a pledge card thinking it was an eligibility card for fraternity sports. The University of Iowa inter-fraternity council fined Pi Kappa Alpha $10 and denied its athletic privileges.
New members of the Grinnell College men's governing body were announced. Their terms begin next fall.
In Nebraska Plattsmouth sheriff captures two New York gangsters Robert Suhay and Gerald Lewis after a bank robbery netting 18000 dollars and a post office gunfight in Topeka leaves G man Wayne Baker critically wounded. prisoners are en route to Kansas City under federal escort with evidence of 5000 dollars found on them.
Creston businesses face losses after hundreds of coupon books sold for 1 dollar promised 15 dollars of goods. IACOC Bulletin notes similar schemes across Iowa. Merchants claim buyers and sellers are harmed while planning to limit future sales to protect firms. O Be Schmitt cites unethical deals and warns the Chamber of Commerce.
The fragment mentions individuals including Jack Osborn Harry Livermore and Dwieh Porter Omaha Nebr Hal Dean Mitchel D Howard Wittrock Rock Rapids and Edward Woodward Mason City reflecting a regional listing of people.
Chet Billings named chief of the Iowa Daily Press Association Des Moines bureau will oversee 31 Iowa rallies. A spring fund drive runs April 23 to 30 with mail cards and bank donations, aiming to support Y W C A programs for girls and Campfire groups in Washington state.
Mrs. John Kinsinger died this morning at University hospital after an operation. Born October 30, 1886 in Frytown, she married John Kinsinger in 1909. Survived by husband, son Leo, daughter Evelyn, and two brothers H A Zager of Des Moines and Eric Zager of Panama City. Funeral Monday at 2. Place to be announced.
WwW. H. Jackson of Kalona appears in town as a shopper today. She is seen browsing aisles and interacting with clerks during a routine shopping trip.
Washington reports that Soviet Russia sought to finance a American navy by ordering two major shipyards to build vessels for a floating fortress type fleet. The plan drew immediate protest from the U S government and naval officials and prompted moves to amend neutrality acts to block the effort.
Band Mothers sponsor a dance on Tuesday night April 20 at the Rendezvous to raise the remaining funds for the high school band uniforms. The district contest showcased the band in new uniforms and praised performances, with hopes for a strong showing at the state contest in Iowa City next month.
Gerhardt W. Martin 42 assistant superintendent of the Tri City Railway company hanged himself in the basement of his Davenport home last night. Relatives reported he was in good health and not despondent. he had served in his position for 17 years.
Mrs. Z W L Edwards, 84, longtime resident of Haskins, died shortly before noon today. The body was taken to Sherman Funeral Home, with arrangements currently indefinite.
Tom Carson attends the funeral in Prisnce ton Illinois for his uncle Justis Peterson with local family and friends present at the service.
Wilbur Rath of Riverside visited Thursday night for the athletic show, joining spectators and participants in the local event.
A local movement gains a modest uptick as supporters advocate for change with limited but growing involvement. Community groups, volunteers, and residents discuss goals and next steps in meetings and forums.
Funeral services for Charles Custer will be held at two o'clock Sunday afternoon at the L A Jones funeral home conducted by Rev M C Car Stenseh of the Baptist church Burial will be in Elm Grove cemetery Custer died yesterday at the Mahaska county hospital in Oskaloosa after an illness of about a week of pneumonia He was born December 9 1880 a son of John and Jeannette Birney Custer He is survived by his mother in Washington and three children Alton Cedar Rapids Arthur Oskaloosa and Mrs Beulah Bowman also of Oskaloosa Surviving brothers and sisters are Dave Custer Canada Law Davenport Mrs Glenna Hazen Muscatine John Washington Miss Edith Custer Muscatine Ed and Wes Washington He leaves many friends in this community
In Ames on April 17 a student identified as Merlin Francis Kenney of Iowa State College was found killed by an east bound Northwestern Lines train. His body was located at 7 AM, three hours after the train passed, with the head 60 feet from the body. Kenney, 23, a Des Moines resident and junior in forestry, lived with his parents.
Thirtytalx boys took part in a YMCA treasure hunt held yesterday starting at 1 PM. Winners include Charles Mayo first prize a jack knife John Perdock second prize a flashlight Tom Moore third prize three ping pong balls Charles Durst fourth prize a towel ticket Bob Taylor fifth prize ten marbles Max Darnell sixth prize a towel ticket.
Senator McGill of Kansas proposed a new compromise to the Roosevelt court plan as the Senate Judiciary Committee debated closing its public hearing. The plan would allow two new justices every four years if two or more justices are over 75 and not retiring, set a minimum of nine and a maximum of 15 justices.
D. R. Falkenberg, president of the Pocket Testament League business men’s councils of Columbus Ohio, will address Wayland High School Tuesday evening April 20 at eight o'clock. The Wayland mixed chorus will sing and admission is free.
Lee R. G. Ward, a longtime Nebraska American Legion member, paid his dues for 1937 through 1945 at Omaha Post 1, becoming the 8th, 16th, 19th, 10th, 4th, and ultimately No. 1 donor for 1942 through 1945. The post reportedly had over 2,300 members in 1936.
Detroit reports warn that the Wagner act may trigger a major fight between rival unions as the United Auto Workers ponders invoking it against both the Federated War and Packard. Ward's figures show weekly auto sales at 127 755, the largest since 1929 amid labor tensions.
D. C Waterman, longtime Brighton resident, died suddenly at his daughter's home in UmM4hse Nevr. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at his son Ray’s home, northwest of the Clay church. Survived by wife, son, and daughter Helen, a teacher in Omaha.
The body of Anna May Hough age 19 a bus passenger among 23 others aboard when the bus plunged into White Oak creek Tuesday was found today by a coast guard crew several miles downstream. Identification was made by her father.
Mrs William Kenslar travels to New Sharon to visit her daughter Mrs Senlock, sharing family time and updating relatives on plans.
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