29 Apr 1938
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1938
Page
1
Prof. Max Rheinstein of the University of Chicago, a Nazi exile, will address the Iowa law review dinner at the University of Iowa tonight.
Spirit Lake reports Mrs. Archie Paul of Excelsior township hurled an egg beater at a mouse, killing it. The victim was described as an albino mouse.
In Cedar Rapids a horse and wagon emerged from an alley, striking 10 year old Mary Jean Finnigan and throwing her to the pavement. She suffered bruises and her bicycle was badly damaged.
A Kansas truck crashed through a railing at Audubon, spilling 110 cases or 2,640 boxes of strawberries. The driver righted the truck, dumped the damaged cargo back aboard, and left the scene.
Iowa City report says Prof. Charles H. McCloy of the University of Iowa physical education department received the 1928 research award from the American Academy of Physical Education for his scholarly work in the field.
The Boone Chamber of Commerce asks business and professional people and workers not to park on designated business district streets during the day. The move aims to give the trading public, especially those from farms and nearby towns, a better break.
Cedar Rapids officials approve an ordinance to add a $5 monthly equipment fee for every member of the police and fire departments. Officers previously supplied only ammunition, while firefighters bought their own protective gear.
Cedar Rapids report notes Justice H. R. Churchill recorded a fine for W. J. Miller, 77, of Savage Minnesota, after a highway accident. Miller could not pay 7 dollars, and the magistrate said he could send payment later.
Two senior high students in the electrical instruction class at Marshalltown High School were injured in a lab accident. John Abrams suffered a severe head gash and other injuries, while William Lawler sustained arm cuts from an electrically driven propeller.
Burlington report shows Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Lietsch raising a family of 12 with 11 girls. Milton Lietsch, a local confectioner, jokes that his wife names the girls while he will name the boy, reflecting the couple’s lighthearted approach to an extra child.
Mr. and Mrs. David Thompson relocate from Oskaloosa to Washington where he assumes the position of manager at the National Tea store. Their daughter Marjorie, age fifteen, will remain until school ends. The family attends Christian church services and Mr. Thompson is a Masonic member.
London reports France and Britain established a new defensive frontier from France through Belgium and the Netherlands with plans to extend to Switzerland. Prime Ministers Chamberlain and Daladier say any German invasion of Holland or Belgium will be treated as a hostile act against Britain and France.
Washington K P Group leaders George Baker Mac Morgan Ernst Miller Howard Hotle Randolph Kelsey Ed Conner Art Pratl Clarence Berkhoff and two candidates Ralph McCreedy and Bill Jacobs attended a supreme chancellors class in Cedar Rapids. Fred Jones Los Angeles presided as chancellor commander with Harry Love Minneapolis handling prelate duties. Ninety two candidates studied and 175 signed up from the eastern town half.
A Y W C A committee works on final plans for a membership canvas set to open next Wednesday May 4. Workers prepare to start and campaign details will be published soon.
Funeral services for Henry H. Farrier were conducted yesterday afternoon at 2 30 at the L A Jones funeral home with Rev W J Stevens of the Four square Gospel church officiating. Pallbearers named were Lee Farrier Howard Dale Curl James Riggs Russell Hampton and Alva Loder. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.
President Roosevelt cleared his desk before a ten day trip aboard a warship in the Atlantic. He sent to the Senate his 4000 word message outlining his views on monopolies while meeting George W. Harrison head of the railway workers unions who warned workers would not accept a 15 percent wage cut.
Des Moines reports show Iowa sales tax receipts for the first quarter of this year total $1,613,590, up $282,839 from 1937. State Tax Board Chairman Louis K. Roddewig says the rise indicates recessionary pressure has not taken hold in the state.
Milford report on Russell Deutcher, 21, a CCC worker who left school early to work with the WPA digging ditches, now gains recognition as a songwriter. He says a CCC camp educated his musical craft and announces his song There s All Kinds of Love has been accepted for publication in New York with more works ready for submission.
A cemetery service featured performances by members of the Four Square Gospel choir showcasing a variety of hymns and spirituals near the graves.
In Hankow vicinity reclaiming celebrations for Emperor Hirohito, a Japanese air raid killed about 1,000 people this afternoon. A Chinese air defense fought off 50 pilots who downed 20 attackers in a subsequent battle over Hanyang as a district suffered massive destruction and civilian casualties.
Farmers in Washington County gather in the Court Room on May 3 at 8 o'clock to review the new Government wool ban. County Agent Roudabush has analysis on the law and the Washington County Sheep and Wool Growers' Association adopts Articles of Incorporation with Robert Owes as president, R. J. Tanner as vice president, and Lester Macon as secretary treasurer.
Sioux City April 29 J J Allman 50 was sentenced to five years in state prison for embezzling 27000 HOLC bonds from a life insurance company where he served as secretary. He pled guilty.
Irene Nash reader assisted by Mrs. Edgar Stewart soloist and King's Heralds will present a program Sunday evening May 1 at 7 20 in the West Chester Methodist church. About twenty five members will perform special numbers with a silver offering to aid children in missionary work. Public invited. Miss Nash is known in town as the daughter of a former West Chester Methodist pastor.
Funeral services for J A Freshwaters were conducted yesterday morning by Dr F W Eastwood at the L A Jones funeral home. Pallbearers included Andy Augustine Gus Strum Lee Gordon J B Coffey Charles Harley and C K Clapper. Burial followed at Kilm Grove cemetery.
High school and junior college students will radio an encore of the play The Pink Dress tomorrow morning on WSUI Town City at 10 05 a m. A portion of the production aired a month ago.
Delegates to the state convention of young democrats were elected at a Riverside K C hall meeting. Delegates are John Walsh Riverside, Charles Hazelett Washington, Harry Soukup Riverside, and Alice White Washington. Alternates include Mrs Walker Katona Mrs Ledger Washington and Cleola Grady Katona. Anna Nichols district committeewoman spoke and William Griffin county democratic chairman commented. A potluck dinner preceded the meeting and a future dance was planned with Mrs Ledger John Walsh and Mrs Walker organizing. Archie Horak’s orchestra provided music.
In Chicago on April 29 union trainmen faced an ultimatum but 142 railroad heads adopted a resolution for a 15 percent wage cut across all classes. The measures take effect July 1 and are expected to save railroads about 250 million dollars annually in operating costs.
Lee county prosecutor John Burrows awoke to a break in his residence in Kb eokuk Iowa and found several wedding gifts stolen. The incident prompted him to declare a prosecutorial mood today.
Opal Keeney directed the broadcast of the play Dress. The production features Keeney’s leadership as the program airs for listeners. The piece highlights Keeney’s creative control and interpretation.
Dr Harry Newburn of the University of Iowa College of Education opened a vocational guidance conference for seniors and juniors at the high school. He outlined three key questions for choosing a vocation: what is there to do, within opportunity what should I do, and how to prepare, noting that apprenticeship or other paths may suffice and that not all paths require a long college program.
The House rules committee voted 8 to 6 to shelve the Norton national minimum wage and maximum hour bill. Supporters plan to seek 218 signatures to discharge the committee and bring the measure to the floor. The ruling raises serious doubt about enactment before adjournment.
Ralph Pratt announces a schedule change for Sundays at the Fox theater with continuous shows starting at 4 9 in the afternoon and a new film "Wide Open Faces" featuring Joel Brown. The State theater retains 2 38 start times for continuous shows and features "Bluebeard's Eighth Wife" this Sunday.
Funeral services for Mrs. Irene Case will be held Saturday at 10:50 at Sherman’s funeral home conducted by Dr. Arthur Atack. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery at Moline.
A Milwaukee bound freight train incident led to three transients held in Muscatine after a house break in at Washington yielded two jars of pickles from the Draper cellar. Police nabbed the trio before bringing them back. no intruder entry at Draper house found.
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