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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1939
Page
1
A column notes a total of $28 raised for a fund to aid Mrs. Charles Helmick and her six children after a fatal house fire. Dr. Donald McElderry chairs the fund committee.
Fire believed started in a kitchen stove destroyed the home of Fred Kadlee at West McGregor with an estimated loss of 2000 dollars. A strong wind carried the flames up a timbered slope while CCC boys helped fight the hilltop fire.
Harold M. Templeton, incoming president of the Cedar Rapids Classroom Teachers Association, called for a general house cleaning among teachers organizations. He urged wholesale removal of officers, arguing associations are dominated by superintendents and administrators who have failed to work for pension legislation.
Francis A. Radnich a 34 year old Des Moines Electric Light Co lineman received severe burns after contacting 1 300 volt primary wires while 20 feet above ground Two Bass Neon Sign Co workers Jack Stout 26 and Ken Champlin 33 aided by pulling Radnich from the live wire and keeping him clear until firemen arrived Their quick actions were credited with saving his life
Dr. Matthew T. Morton warned at the Iowa State Medical Society annual meeting that intense outside activities such as music and debating cause insomnia in schoolchildren. He cited nervous instability among adolescents and noted high tension in these pursuits.
Des Moines attorney H. M. Havner was named as a defendant in a $15,000 damage suit filed in district court by KR K. C. Adrian of Cedar Falls. Adrian accuses Havner of falsely, fraudulently and with malice stirring up a controversy between J. T. Dahlstrom of Waterloo and the plaintiff and of trying to block the final disposition of that dispute.
DES MOINES April 27 40 A handful of legislators stood by awaiting clerical work to adjourn the 48th Iowa general assembly. Ten senators and 20 to 26 house members remained. 299 bills passed by both houses this session vs 286 in 1937. Governor Wilson had signed 243 bills by noon with 10 awaiting his signature. enrolling clerks were completing remaining measures later today.
County health director outlines three aims for May including immunizing 60 percent of preschoolers against diphtheria 95 percent of school children against smallpox and providing pre school exams for fall entrants. Centers will cover fifteen locations with most families within five miles. infants nine to twenty four months may be immunized free of charge through the Washington County Red Cross.
The YWCA in town plans its annual membership drive on May 9 to fund the coming year. About 250 meetings were held in the YW room last year with various clubs and groups using it. The organization sponsors swimming, tennis, ping pong, and gym activities and seeks new classes in crafts and parliamentary law.
The Norwegian liner Oslofjord rammed and sank the pilot boat Sandy Hook in the outer harbor as Crown Prince Olav and Princess Martha toured America. All 26 crew aboard the pilot boat were rescued by boats from the Oslofjord.
Street Commissioner Blaine Holmes announced a spring tin can drive in Washington starting Tuesday May 2. Four trucks will collect cans placed in brulap bags or suitable containers along alleys or curbing, with crews targeting north areas first and moving outward.
About 500 attend the second day of the state Sunday school convention with sessions in the Baptist Christian and Methodist churches. An evening memorial for Walter Hutton is planned in the Methodist church at six forty five with Dr Charles Johannaber and Dr Toy Rose among speakers.
Charles Meek operator of a Brighton Iowa cattle truck is named defendant in circuit court suit filed by Pioneer Motor Service of Rock Island Illinois for 3625 damages after their truck collided with Meek’s vehicle near Sandwich Illinois on May 3 1937. Pioneer claims Meek parked without warning lights causing the collision injuring employee James McHenry and leading to medical and compensation costs.
The Y swimming team plans a display of various strokes and diving next Tuesday at 5 30 in the Y pool before the annual dinner. The boys scored 12 points at the state meet this year and will present an engaging program for diners. Hi Y boys serve dinner, prepared by Mrs John Dodds, with Harry Sizer presiding. Dinner starts promptly at 6 30 p m next Tuesday May 2. early ticket sales are strong.
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain announced in the house of Commons that the battleship Repulse will not take the king and queen on the planned trip to Canada. They will travel instead on the Empress of Australia due to the tense European situation. The Repulse remains critical for potential action against German pocket battleships. The king and queen will sail May 6.
Warden W. H. Frazer of the Anamosa state reformatory offered his resignation to the state board of control effective July 1. Board chair Harry White said the resignation is dated April 25 and may be a protest against the governor's action. Frazer said he contemplated it since the election and plans to take a better job.
At the Hi-Y closing dinner yesterday Jack Mace was chosen president for the coming year with Richard Koupp as vice president and Bob Gray as second vice president. Other officers include Bob Macon social secretary John Rothlisberger membership secretary Bill Brown secretary Raymond Whistler treasurer and Burchard Holden sergeant at arms. Installation will occur at the mothers night dinner on Wednesday May 10.
Mrs Hattie Haskins 91 died this morning at 10 45 in the home of her daughter Mrs George Dowell where she had been staying for the past year The body will be sent to Des Moines from L A Jones funeral home tomorrow morning for services There is a son Frank Dascomb Portland Ore and a daughter Mrs Dowell born April 1 1848 in Hamburg New York
Knoxv ille Iowa April 7 UP WM Randall a Knoxville carpenter was fined 24.90 and court costs after a jury convicted him of catching a dog in a steel trap and beating it to death with a rake His attorney said the case would be appealed to the district court.
West informants expect Chancellor Hitler to reject Roosevelt as a mediator in settlements and refuse German participation in any Roosevelt called conference. The talk will address German American relations since WWI, with Wilsons points referenced, as Reichstag members arrive for a speech also reacting to Britain conscription moves. Hitler drafts the speech while attending a Marion Verne revue.
In London April 27 Parliament heard Prime Minister Chamberlain stress that peace in Europe depends on decisions on peace time conscription. He warned war is not imminent but a small change could trigger events and suggested an election could follow if opposition widens the dispute. He said disaster was avoided by the conscription move.
Berlin dispatch reports continued coverage of anti German incidents as of April 27 with details spread across pages.
The Iowa State College Extension department will sponsor a rat control campaign the week of May 22. Entomologists George Decker and H. D. Tate will lead demonstrations for county agents and select farmers on using barium carbonate poison. A test in Clark County next Friday asks farmers to spread bait near corn cribs and outbuildings as rat damage to 1937 corn crops reaches 40 to 50 percent in poor-storage conditions. Some reports even note rats biting tails of young pigs after corn meals.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh flies from Indianapolis to greet his wife and two sons on their arrival from England tomorrow in a family reunion noted in the morning departure.
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