28 Apr 1938
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1938
Page
1
Sioux City reports Lu s Hansen three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Hans J Hansen recovers after doctors remove an open safety pin lodged in her esophagus just above the stomach.
President Roosevelt approves a $154,952 plan for a Iowa veterans grave marking project. The state works progress administration is authorized to start the work using WPA funds.
Waverly farmer John Weh ling reports a hen laid a regulation size tan egg showing two clearly defined white circular bands. He wonders if the bird was frightened by a zebra.
Kathryn Lubbers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Lubbers, was chosen as the 1938 Orange City tulip festival queen. She is the great granddaughter of early settler T. Heemstra who arrived in the 1860s.
National Geographic magazine will publish a detailed Iowa centennial story on industries and activities during the celebration this year. The project costs about $100,000 and involves Dr. William J. Petersen of the University of Iowa and the state historical society, who conferred with Leo A. Borah, an agency writer, during a preliminary state tour.
In Council Bluffs a 4 year old, Corley J Campbell, son of William W Campbell and wife, died after a kitterball struck him near the heart. The injury occurred when he wandered onto a yard diamond where his brother Ervin Campbell, 19, had been batting. Dr J Standeven of Oakland could not save him.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W Gould of Marengo celebrate their 71st wedding anniversary at home. He is 91, born in Fort Wayne on February 10, 1847, she 88, born July 25, 1849 near Homestead. They possess a framed certificate of marriage signed by Judge Willis.
A Wright county jury convicted Henry Odland, 63, of driving while intoxicated. Testimony centered on a blood test, the first in Wright county, showing nearly twice the legal limit, with county records showing 200 convictions in two years from 23 drunk driving arrests.
Iowa City hosts the first conference of its kind for radio engineers on May 13 at the University of Iowa. Speakers include Frank Davis and J F Byrne of Cedar Rapids, P A Lover of Des Moines, W E Stewart of Iowa State, and W H Doherty of Whippany New Jersey.
Des Moines reports Congressman Otha D Wearin Hastings Democrat says he will strike a fight to the finish with State Central Committee as he files nomination papers for United States senator. Chairman Ed Birmingham responds by declaring he will take the fight directly to Birmingham and Iowa. The exchange frames a heated nomination battle amid party tensions.
Clarence Miller and Gerald Seward spent Sunday and Monday visiting in Manchester and Edgewood, reporting on their itinerary and local contacts during the trip.
The Fort nightly club's music department sponsors National Music Week from May 1 to 7 with church programs and a school concert at the high school Monday evening. Recitals by Mrs. Milo Sorden, John Yousling, and Daryl Fetters are scheduled, plus a Municipal band concert in Central Park Saturday. The high school program includes multiple groups and solos.
Des Moines reports Republicans appear to have an edge in the bid to win a majority in the Iowa house as nominating papers for the June 6 primary show 43 incumbent Republican representatives seeking re election and 35 Democrats. Overall 171 Republicans seek nominations to 131 Democrats with several counties lacking primary races for both parties.
Opening night at State theater drew a good crowd for In Old Chicago. Alice Brady Don Ameche Alice Faye Tyrone Power and the cast delivered a magnificent performance. The fire scenes were a tremendous spectacle with humor and music throughout.
Mrs. Irene Abbie Brown Case, 49, of Washington, wife of John Deere sales manager Raymond B. Case, shot herself at her McElhinney apartments dwelling after moving from Moline. Despondency over ill health and husband’s death five weeks earlier deemed cause. daughter and sister nearby. Funeral plans at Sherman’s. no inquest. Surviving include daughter Mrs. Oakley, a grandson, and siblings L. D. Brown, Mrs. Hamilton, Roy Brown, Mrs. Dunlap, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Caslavka.
David Thompson of Oskaloosa arrived in Washington to start as manager of the National Tea store. He led the Oskaloosa shop for five years and previously ran a Des Moines location. Mrs. Thompson accompanies him, daughter Marjorie, 15, will join after school closes. William Kerr shifts to Piggly Wigley duties here. Mr and Mrs Bruce Lipscomb visit Cedar Rapids relatives in town.
Two Ottumwa youths Clarence Jacquinet and Lewis Ashmead, ages 13 and 15, were found on a Milwaukee freight train after leaving home. They rode in a box car overnight, found sixty miles from Ottumwa, and were later jailed awaiting their parents’ arrival. Sheriff H M Putnam and Chief Jay Brown led the recovery.
Des Moines April 28 State Fair officials announced a 115000 cash premium package for competitive departments at Iowa Territorial Centennial State Fair this summer. The amount is about 8000 more than last year's total and represents one of the largest sums offered in recent years.
Grave charges of bribery and corruption in Governor Earle's cabinet led to the dismissal of Attorney General Charles J. Margiotti. Earle named Dean Herbert F. Goodrich as successor. Margiotti claimed others conspired to strip him of authority while alleging officials received 10000 each for beer-related legislation. McCloskey denied the accusations as Lawrence and Bashore clashed.
Centerville Iowa April 28 John Butkovich a farmer living near Centerville appeared today to have had a private tornado strike his farm the storm ripped off part of the roof and back porch hurled debris over 100 feet and scattered it across the yard other buildings on the place were damaged
Col Charles A. Lindbergh has informed his landlord he will give up Long Barn in Seven Oaks Kent. The Lindberghs plan to move to an island off Brittany recently acquired by the aviator for his scientific work and to live there.
Harold Swanker named head of the hardware department at Montgomery Ward in Washington after leading Creston Ward hardware. Prize offerings for the Centennial State fair include 31 480 for cattle 17 795 for horses 15 164 for swine and 17 972 for 4-H club work with many other department awards listed. The 250 page premium list will be released in two weeks and copies are free by writing the State Fair secretary. Exposition runs August 26 through September 2.
Des Moines reports 500 candidates filed papers for Iowa offices by the April 27 deadline, with strong shows for governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and other statewide posts. Incumbents Kraschel and Valentine face limited opposition while many new contenders enter races in the ninth district and statewide offices.
The Colonial style Wolf flower store on the south side of the square will have a formal opening Friday afternoon and evening. Preston Wolf will run the store with Carrol Warford and Wolf family members assisting. Hours are two to six and seven to nine thirty. Flowers promised for all visitors. The store has been operating since Easter though final touches remain.
George J Waldek reports locating the crash site of Paul Redfern in the Jungles of British Guiana and Venezuela. He says positive proof confirms the long missing airman is dead and that details will be shared with the Redfern family.
Des Moines reports a light spring shower with half an inch of rain after a warm afternoon. Temperatures fell from 81 to 58 degrees as scattered storms swept across Iowa, causing damage in the northwest and adding 1.10 inches to Des Moines rainfall for the year above normal.
Henry Ford, in a Boston American interview, endorses Vice President John N. Garner as a strong 1940 presidential contender. He says Garner is a mighty good man with experience and on the spot, though Ford stops short of promising Garner as the eventual nominee.
Mr and Mrs R H Stanners and their daughter Kay Denis move from Morrison Illinois to Washington. Stanners works in the appliance department of Rugaber Hardware. They reside at 623 South 3rd Avenue. Kay Denis is fourteen months old. The family attends the Methodist church.
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