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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1934
Page
8
Des Moines April 24. Leslie Carl federal statistician reports the board of review of the department of agriculture has acted on corn hog lists in 73 Iowa counties. Forty five counties are told to complete adjustments on early payments for forwarding to Washington.
A candidate announces run for the Washington County Board of Supervisors on the Republican ticket. The term starts January 1, 1435. Voters in the June primary will decide nominations and membership.
A candidate announces intention to run for State Senator representing Henry and Washington counties subject to Democratic primary voters’ will in June. The message is signed by Miller and Nira.
Miss Cora Carkuff was to leave the Washington county hospital today. Mrs. Richard McCleery in the same hospital is reported improving. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Shaffer welcomed a baby boy at about ten this morning weighing four pounds four ounces. The mother, formerly Miss Marie Jackson, and the baby are reported to be getting along quite well.
Mr and Mrs Boyd Berdo returned to Rake Iowa after a weekend visit. Their son Charlie Berdo remained at Iowa State College Ames to resume studies.
Des Moines reports Judge Hubert Utterback announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination in Iowa's Sixth District. The move follows a prior Supreme Court seat decision and a related withdrawal due to a conflicting appointment.
President Roosevelt sent to the senate the nomination of Rexford Guy Tugwell to be undersecretary of agriculture in a new cabinet level post. Tugwell, previously assistant secretary, is part of the brain trust aiding administration policy. The president also nominated Thomas Jefferson Coolidge of Massachusetts as under secretary of the treasury.
The article explains that assessors turn in books to county boards with state commission final approval for Iowa Old Age Pension law. It outlines a $2.00 annual head tax for those 21 and older, with $1.00 due by July 1 1934, and mandatory employer participation to collect the tax. Tax proceeds support the State Old Age Assistance Fund and may transfer to beneficiaries upon death. title transfer timing and optionality are noted.
Fred Sims 59, lifelong Riverside resident, died Saturday night at 10 30 after surgery complications at University Hospital Iowa City. Survived by wife Blanche Falner Sims two children Maude Atkinson and Thomas Sims, two sisters Kate Murphy and Cora Crabbaugh, a brother Lewis Sims and one grandchild. Former Rock Island Railway worker and longtime member of Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges.
The article outlines pension reform basics including a requirement to renew an old age pension certificate annually and a 32 month window to reapply after rejection. It notes full effect by July 1, 1935, with emergency payments possible from November 1, 1934.
Mr and Mrs Richard Johnson and family travel to Port Bryan Illinois for the funeral of Wallace Nelson 27 nephew of Mrs Johnson He died at Mayo Hospital Rochester Minnesota He was a University of Iowa graduate and former high school teacher in Cordova Illinois A Mason and Acacia fraternity officer he spent months at University of Iowa Hospital and Mayo Hospital His death occurred Monday at 1 am He leaves parents E Nelson of Fort Byron and sister Verna Phose The service is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
A fire swept the Porrest Hrinning barn southwest of Wellston burning Sunday. The barn and contents including five cattle were destroyed, according to the report.
A newborn grizzly bear weighs less than a pound at birth while its mother weighs substantially more. The text notes the contrast between the young and the mother, highlighting growth and early development.
The superintendent lists elected teachers for public schools including Juniors College and High School staff across many departments. Notable names include Harland Mead Alma AM Montgomery Edith Shields Melvin Gingerich. principals Della Patton Ethel McCreedy Isabelle Davis.
The county’s CWA project aided 450 families as 7,800 cubic yards of rock were quarried and spread along 19.5 miles of roads while 8,000 cubic yards were stockpiled for later highway use. Led by Chairman Carl W. Klein and the county board, the operation ran smoothly with notable volunteer hours from Klein and county officials.
Fox Bargain Nights drew activity as Mr and Mrs Ralph Tadlock and son from Wellman shopped yesterday while Dr and Mrs E C Allen from Wayland visited this morning. Homer Brinton and sons James and Robert of Brighton also shopped today.
Bargain Nights at Fox shoppers from Haskins and Crawfordsville visit. Smith of Winfield and Irene Mitchell of Crawfordsville seen in town. Schmoeller offers flowers from new garden location. Miens church meeting plans and speakers noted. Worton relatives visit Kunik family for Sunday lunch. Wittmer Frey and Krabill groups shopped yesterday. Local golf and billiards trips referenced with travel to Davenport and Chicago. Death of Mrs. Mary K. Moore brings visitors from Bloomington.
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