25 Apr 1939
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1939
Page
1
In Dubuque Alphonse Boge of New Vienna, 29, was fined 13.50 after his attempt to visit a girlfriend led to breaking a bedroom window and disturbing the peace. Police arrested him for the disturbance.
Joe Malloy of Salix was fined ten dollars after conviction for using obscene language related to a ten cent bottle of pop in a Salix case. The incident occurred in Sioux City where the fine was imposed.
James T. McCarthy of Keokuk was chosen editor of the Iowa Law Review at the State University of Iowa College of Law for the 1939-40 academic year. Wil bert Kehe of Denver and Richard Gibbs of Iowa City will serve as notes and comments editors. Dillon prize winners for the year include A. Whit Kimball of West Liberty Matthew J. Heartney Jr of Des Moines and R Stuce Townsend of Garwin.
Burlington has been selected to host the 1940 convention of the Central States Numismatic Society. The city won over Detroit Cleveland and Indianapolis in Chicago. The annual display features rare coins valued at over 250000 dollars with representation from thirteen states.
A movement in Lamoni to organize former CCC enrollees into a national group to preserve memories and friendships. Willis D. Hoover of Lamont, a former CCC enrollee, leads plans to divide the country into six divisions and coordinate arrangements.
Governor George A. Wilson announced the dismissal of three board of control members. The Senate approved 29 to 17. Harry White of Vinton Frank Stevens of Garden Grove and E H Felton of Indianola will be removed effective May 1 1939. The action followed a senate inquiry citing immorality drunkenness cruelty and neglect at institutions under the board.
Washington postmaster to cooperate in a nationwide probe ordered by the post office department. The audit aims to identify and correct department and mailer errors and will require tracing delayed items from origin to destination. Patrons are urged to mail at least a half hour before trains depart.
President Roosevelt submitted a reorganiza tion order to Congress designing three major federal agencies to coordinate social security administration works progress and government loans. He also seeks to move the budget bureau central statistical board and national resources committee under White House control with a projected $15 to $20 million annual savings. The plan would take effect in 60 days unless disapproved and aims to “make democracy work” with a stronger executive office and planning machinery.
Tickets for the junior college play Outward Bound by Sutton Vane go on sale tomorrow morning at 9 o clock at Phillips and Hebner drug store. The show runs Thursday and Friday at 8 o clock with reserve seats limited to the Thursday performance.
The department investigated numerous complaints from business houses about slow company mail delivery to addresses. Many individuals issued vicious complaints and in several cases, threats of congressional wrath were directed at the post office department.
Principal George Fields announces dates for Washington high school and junior college events. Baccalaureate is May 28 at the Methodist church with Rev. William M. Nichol Jr. as speaker. Senior commencement is June 1 at the Methodist church with Dr. H J Thornton of Iowa University delivering the address.
The Guidance Conference is set for Friday April 28 with guests from Washington county high schools and nearby towns. Attending schools include West Chester Kalona Conesville Columbus Junction Riverside Ainsworth Center Crawfordsville Olds Winfield Cotter Wayland Wyman Sigourney Richland Pleasant Plain Brighton Wellman and more under consideration Lone Tree Wapello Keota Riverside Perochial High School. Most attendees will come Friday evening while West Chester Kalona Lone Tree Riverside and Center plan Thursday evening attendance.
London reports the 1939-1940 budget expands defense outlays to 2.95 billion dollars, the largest in peacetime. Sir John Simon warns of new taxes while keeping basic income tax at 27 percent. A 5 percent surcharge applies to incomes up to 37,460 and 10 percent above. death duties rise with a 10 percent surcharge on estates over 234,125. previous surcharges for higher incomes are noted.
Iowa City officials announced the state high school music festival will open Wednesday May 3 instead of Thursday May 4. All piano solo contestants perform Wednesday evening. The change follows the addition of 48 events this year.
Dr Stanley B Niles president of Iowa Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant spoke to the Rotary Club on The Backgrounds of the European Muddle. He cited war aims unfulfilled and blamed Wilson Lloyd George Clemenceau and US Republicans for failures. He warned the Versailles treaty and territorial changes helped breed Hitler and Mussolini. He called the struggle a class war and urged clearing it up before peace.
The article notes that additional schools not named in the list could adjust plans to enable attendance. It suggests flexibility in travel or scheduling may make participation possible for more institutions.
State Sunday School Convention starts in Washington with eastern Iowa delegates for the week. Churches including Methodist United Presbyterian Baptist Christian and Lutheran host meetings. Dr Arthur Atack reports delegates nearly funded. hosts welcome home offers urged. Dr Charlee F Johannaber speaks on China tomorrow night. Memorial service for Walter Hutton scheduled Thursday.
The Young Men’s Christian Association committee announced 8 D Miller program secretary for the North Central Area will speak at the annual meet. He oversees Y M C A program work in five states and will be assistant executive secretary in Chicago after June 1. A 45 cent dinner precedes the 6:30 event on Tuesday May 2 with 100 attendees last year.
At the young people's meeting last night new officers were elected for the coming year. A vote of thanks was given to the returning president, the retiring president Gladys Turnipseed, and pianist Mrs. Clara Gilbert. New officers include President Charlies Murdock, vice president Harold Walker, secretary Margeret Votruba, and corresponding secretary.
Delegates from Washington will attend the annual area conference for young men of the YMCA in Waterloo next Saturday and Sunday. Dr. Schloerb of Hyde Park Baptist Church Chicago will be principal speaker. Washington Phalanx will present charters to Waterloo and Dubuque associations.
The famous temperance play Ten Nights in a Bar Room in talking picture form will be shown at the Methodist church with city churches cooperation. Friday evening April 28 at 7 30 admission free with offering for the Anti-Saloon League. William Farnum stars as Joe Morgan saloon keeper played by William Santschi. others include Thomas Jefferson and a Des Moines talk by Rev C C McCaw.
Wayne Kendrick serves as treasurer and Bernard Weiss as pianist with Mrs Clara Gilbert listed. Baptist young people meet Sundays at 6 30 for devotional and educational meetings led by youths, often with invited outside speakers. Any member over 13 may join the Union.
Des Moines April 25 The Iowa legislature votes to adjourn at noon after 107 days in session. Key bills passed include a capital improvements package of 775600 annually and health measures, with a conference committee recommending 1 551 200 for capital improvements at state institutions.
Mrs Nita Law of Iowa City traveled to the area yesterday, spending time in local activities and visiting friends during the day. Her presence highlighted social ties between Iowa City and nearby communities.
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