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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1939
Page
1
The book assets of the National Collateral Loan Service Inc valued at 21711 were sold in district court by receiver Robert Stewart to Julius Schultz of Waterloo for 76.
Logan court fined Mr and Mrs James Grapp of Persia fifty dollars each for assaulting rural school teacher Maxine Martin. The mother aided the attack after their son fought with a classmate, with the teacher noting broken glasses and the son climbing a tree to avoid punishment.
A document filed with County Recorder J. H. Ogg records T. A. Vander Pluijm assigning a quarter interest in oil and gas royalties from 400 acres in Platte township to J. I. Allhands of Dallas Texas for ten dollars monthly.
A $2,000 loss reported four miles northwest of Kellogg after a fire destroyed a barn and corn crib on the Bob Zine estate farm tenanted by J. J. Bayles. Eight hundred bushels of corn and oats, 10 tons of hay, five hogs and several machines were lost. The fire injuries or cause are unclear and nearby farms were not mentioned.
Federal District Judge Charles A. Dewey allows Sidney J. Dillon and Lewis B. Crowley 60 days to inspect the books and records of the implicated securities firms. Arraignment waived and the $4,000 appearance bonds remain in effect. Attorneys request access to documents held by the U S district attorney’s office.
The seventy first annual convention of the Iowa conference Evangelical Lutheran Augustana synod begins at Messiah Lutheran Church in Burlington. The thirty third annual Women’s Missionary Society meeting runs with the convention. About 290 delegates are expected, said Rev. A. D. Freden, the local arrangements pastor.
DES MOINES The house voted 4 to 11 to strip Secretary of State Earl G. Miller of motor vehicle registrations and dealer licensing, transferring those powers to the new public safety department. This marks the third raid on Miller’s office following earlier consolidations of highway patrol and securities into separate departments.
Roy Brewer, manager of the Washington branch of the Morning Sun rendering works, moves with his wife and four children from Iowa City. They reside at 835 South Avenue D and attend the Methodist Church. Brewer has seven years in the business.
Dr J Arthur Heck delivered the principal address at the state Sunday school convention in Des Moines. Four hundred delegates registered by noon as 8:30 am sessions opened with O G Herbrecht presiding. The gathering included attendees from Keota Humston Libertyville Crawfordsville Knoxville Harvey Waterloo Muscatine Wayland Morning Sun Des Moines Wellman Davenport Haskins Richland Fort Madison Mount Pleasant Buffalo West Chester Brighton.
The Washington county committee for the World Poultry Congress plans to raise 300 dollars for the event to be held July 28 to August 5 at the Cleveland exposition grounds. The congress will involve 45 countries and cover all facets of the poultry industry with Iowa showcasing an educational exhibit.
Twenty speakers will address the Guidance Conference at Washington junior college on Friday April 28. Morning sessions open with general discussions and feature Dean M D Helser of Iowa State College on Trends in Occupations and Dean Lonzo Jones on Who Should Go to College.
Announcement from Eveready Plumbing & Heating states affiliation with Green Foundry & Furnace Works of Des Moines to market Green Colonial heating systems. Ivan Norton, Eveready manager, will cover the territory. R. H. Ahrens, supervising engineer, is finalizing arrangements. Norton has been in Washington for six years.
Prime Minister Chamberlain announced in London that Great Britain will conscript all men aged 20 to 21 for six months of military training. A bill to empower calls on reserves and potential expansion to about one million trained men was outlined, with conscripts joining the territorial army after training.
DES MOINES April 26 The forty eighth Iowa general assembly failed to adjourn at noon as clocks in both houses were stopped until legislation is complete The Senate reconsidered action and approved four governors appointees and two new ones The House passed a drastic truck tax bill abolishing the ton mile tax and setting new truck registration fees The lower chamber debated a $2 million emergency relief appropriation for the next biennium with a $1 million reduction defeated 48 to 36
Norton, a heating engineer and Rockhurst University graduate, speaks on new trends in modern heating. He notes air conditioning equipment suits small homes and cites the Green Colonial line as meeting this field's needs.
Washington officials press to pave at least 30 blocks if side streets work proceeds. Dr. Fred Reid, chair of streets and alleys, says petitions exist for about ten blocks but a broader program is needed to attract contractors and ensure economy. Local owners show strong interest since six miles of hard surfacing proved effective and affordable to reduce mudholes.
A three act college production titled Outward Bouna is staged on a ship bound for an unnamed destination. The play features a missing crew unusual ship setup and a quiet mysterious steward prompting questions that unfold across the plot. Reserved seats are on sale for Thursday night at Phillips and Hebner drug stores.
The council agrees petitions must come from property owners themselves and pledges full cooperation for the undertaking.
A Des Moines report compares Iowa state spending on postage telegraph and telephone for 1936 38 with 1930 32 showing near doubling of costs after 2 500 new employees in 11 divisions. Officials estimate annual appropriations hikes of 400000 to over 2000000.
V F W units nationwide observe Americanization Day on April 27. In Washington, Post and Auxiliary create a patriotic display in Scott's Furniture shop window with a poppy grave and army colors to educate the public about VFW ideals and citizenship. Community groups urged to view and support.
Warden Glenn C. Haynes told Governor George A. Wilson that prisoners convicted of sex crimes were not assigned to children's homes in the state. He noted that from April 1, 1937, to April 15, 1939, 602 ex-convicts were used in state institutions for manual labor including gardening and dairying, with 42 of the total specified.
Iowa Governor Wilson dismissed three board of control members after a legislative probe found issues at mental hospitals and orphanages. Harry White, Frank Stevens, and E. H. Felton accused the governor of unfairness and demanded hearings. Wilson planned to appoint replacements amid ongoing contention.
DES MOINES April 26 The state board of control announced the resignation of Warden W H Frazer of the Anamosa reformatory. Frazer has led the institution since January 1 1936. Harry C White board chairman said Frazer's action follows the board's dismissal yesterday by Governor Wilson. Frazer offered no reason in his letter to the board.
Anamosa reformatory warden W H Frazier stated his resignation has no direct connection with yesterday's dismissals. He added he has no quarrel with anyone andThat's only party affiliation as a Democrat who would have left eventually.
In Ottumwa a funeral procession carried the bodies of a 41 year old father and six of his ten children killed in a Central addition home fire. Services were held at Open Bible church for Mr Helmick Lola and Leota twins Joseph Donald Helen and Surrell. Survivors include Mrs Helmick and four other children.
Haynes reports 39 sex criminals in state institutions with 24 at work on April 14 this year. Mount Pleasant houses seven offenders, Clarinda five, Woodward four, Independence three, Oakdale two, and Glenwood three.
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