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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1939
Page
1
Acat Silver on the A L Champlin farm near Ames rallies three orphaned baby squirrels at mealtime. The brood joins the table in a playful parade as Silver enjoys the new additions and the crowd responds with smiles.
Eldora barber A. Rubow, 61, fractured his right leg when a strong wind toppled a ladder he stood on to remove storm windows. His wife Mrs. Rubow, who held the ladder, was slightly injured when struck.
Davenport report states that since Le nore Anderson had smallpox, Rock Island arsenal workers must present vaccination certificates by Monday. Of 3,275 employees, about 1,600 must be vaccinated. others were immunized two years ago and may continue work if cleared by military officials.
Col. Michael Hawk 94 longtime G A R commander and last Civil War veteran in the area says burglars stole about 890 dollars in cash from him while he attended a downtown meeting and others in his household were away.
Cedar Rapids based James A. Phillips national president of the Order of Railway Conductors returned from a month in Europe saying he would not trade Iowa for the entire European continent. He warned Americans underestimate European fear of war, noting his Geneva visit for a meeting at the International Labour Office of the League of Nations.
DES MOINES Four Iowa farm boys were chosen as the states candidates for the degree of American Farmer the highest honor from the national Future Farmers of America convention. The four are Fred Sievers Tr of Audubon Gaylord Stadiman of Sac City Paul Trumbauer of Jesup and Wayne Strong of Clarinda. Sievers president of the Iowa Future Farmers organization and Stadiman was Iowa 4 H club boy of the year earning a Washington trip.
Six hundred University of Iowa students braved drizzle to join a peace rally urging neutrality in war. Banners proclaimed neutrality not brutality and bury war, while some hissed at remarks linking Hitler’s birthday to larger European crowds.
A gloomy economic forecast from Professor F B Reuter of the State University of Iowa warns undertakers will have brisker business than obstetricians as birth rates fall and death rates rise. He spoke to 159 sociologists from nine Midwestern states in Iowa City.
Des Moines Iowa April 21 Governor Wilson announced five appointments to the state conservation commission and three to the board of education. New conservation members include W A Bents J D Lowe Fred Payneer Ralph Garberson and E A Gaumitz for respective terms. Education board appointees are Robert Louden Henry C Shull and Mrs H C Houghton Jr all to six year terms pending senate confirmation.
The county Legion gathering drew six posts and 65 members to Brighton with Commander Warren Morgan leading the Brich ton post. Ben Nichols praised post strength and announced a spring conference at West Liberty on April 27, while Brightons students performed a one act play featuring Richard Arnold Margaret Rudolph and George Cook among others.
Donald Blum of Wellman, 20, jailed on larceny charges after a $73.70 theft from the farm home of Irvin Goodwin. He waived preliminary hearing, bound over to the grand jury on $1,000 bond, and was arrested in Cedar Rapids. He admitted taking the money, mostly coins, from a dresser drawer last Saturday.
A jury in Wapello district court found Richard Fuller of Wellman guilty of forgery after nine hours of deliberation. The charge stemmed from passing a forged check at the Hilltop filling station near Columbus Junction in Louisa county last winter. Sheriff H M Putnam of Washington testified for the state.
Two men arrested on a Rock Island freight train near here on March 22 were sent to state prison for robbery in Muscatine. One received over five years, the other up to three years. They were seized by Deputy Sheriff Stan Kiesey and Night Policeman Walt Kiesey on Muscatine police request.
The Washington County Ministerial Association holds its regular monthly meeting next Monday at 10 am at the Y M C A. Rev. I Fredmund, program chair, announces Richard Stewart the county attorney will speak on the juvenile problem.
The chamber reports 216 members this year with a budget of 3168 dollars. It discusses a Centennial Fountain project and the formation of a group called Whisker Club.
At the April Washington Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Congress hotel the group heard informative reports and credit matters expert talk. Ed Hanson announced 216 new members, the largest tally ever, and a $3168 raised budget with about $100 expected. Dave Elder cited mixed results from the dividend dough plan while Centennial Joe Falk outlined August observances. Al Goddard described the Yankton 1936 whisker club promotion and urged discussion. President L C Willits gave the Fountain report.
The county commander adjourned a meeting noting the late hour and appointed a six member nominating committee of past commanders to bring in nominees at the next gathering for vote.
Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Ingrid of Denmark and Iceland traveled from Des Moines to Ames after a Des Moines stay. About 700 attended a banquet in their honor as they wrapped up a day of events. The prince claimed ignorance of Hitler’s 50th birthday while avoiding questions on the European situation.
President Roosevelt announced plans to submit the first of two government reorganization proposals to Congress next week. He did not specify affected agencies, though transfers of agencies such as the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to the commerce department have been discussed. Reorganizations require congressional approval or automatic effect after sixty days. no decision yet on six new White House assistants.
Mrs Robert Lytle spent yesterday in Stockport with her parents and was accompanied as far as Fairfield by Mrs Elwyn Booth and her son who also visited relatives in the area.
Northwest Iowa countiesled by Clay Dickinson Emmet Kossuth Palo Alto and Buena Vista push for reapportionment after each census as law dictates. They cite unequal representation with senators serving large populations and vow to pursue the issue to the state supreme court if needed.
Moscow reports Maxim Litvinov offered Britain and France a full alliance to use all armed forces and resources to resist European aggression. The move follows Britain and France seeking Russia's help if Poland or Romania are attacked. In Rome Hungary agrees to cooperate with the Rome Berlin axis per official communique.
The 47 year old Charles Sojka was found dead by hanging in a corn crib 12 miles northeast of town in the early afternoon. Dr. W S Kyle county coroner ruled death by own action. He left home at 8:30 this morning and was missed by noon when a search led to the discovery by a son. He leaves a wife eight children and his mother Mrs Mary Sojka. funeral services are set for Sunday at two at L A Jones funeral home.
President John Winga announces the Young Men's Christian Association committees for the annual meeting Tuesday in May. Dinner at 6 30 includes committee lists for decorations ticket sales reception publicity picture exhibit swimming exhibition and music with reports on activities and elected officers.
The Iowa Senate concurred with house amendments and sent two farm bills to the governor. One creates soil and water districts for soil conservation. the other extends farm mortgage moratorium for one year during adverse weather or pest infestation. The conservation bill passed 29 to 4 and the moratorium bill 33 to 3. The mortgage bill allows a farmer to seek a court extension if payments are unaffordable due to acts of God with a receiver collecting income during the period.
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