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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1937
Page
5
Washington County reports about 10 000 licensed drivers as the latest vehicle ownership trend grows. The article highlights new truck line features including power and style with a Studebaker Standard cab-forward model offering improved streamlining and a 3 to 6 ton rating powered by an 83 cubic inch engine.
Six new cars were registered in Washington county since last week. Miss Bessie Jones of the county treasurer’s automobile registration office reports owners include Lucy H. Stahl of Washington with a Plymouth deluxe 4 door touring sedan George Stout of Keota with a Terra Plane sedan Margaret Acheson of Ainsworth with a Pontiac coupe EE Kleinebere of Wellman with a Plymouth coupe and D Bidwell of Wellman with a car listed.
Pontiac Motors funds driving and safety lessons at Philadelphia Central High School. The program provides a car for instruction and distributes Pontiac User's Guides gratis. The aim is broad exposure in schools, fostering goodwill and future Pontiac buyers among students.
The county licenses 4893 cars this year, 95 more than last year on this date. Truck licenses reach 605 as part of the same motor vehicle tally.
Eight states adopted standard driver licensing this year with more laws likely. Alvan Macauley, head of the Motor Vehicle manufacturers association, hails the move as a major highway safety gain and credits a coalition including the Automobile Manufacturers Association and groups like the National Safety Council and the American Legion for backing enactments.
Ottumwa examiner Joe Staebell and partner C. E. Woods report Washington County ranks high in driving license compliance. Fifteen to twenty locals take tests weekly, with about half of residents licensed, including many new young drivers. Licenses expire July 1 and renewal will cost 50 cents for a two year period.
Administrators and the Safety Department of the Association report ongoing collaboration with national agencies in strengthening license measures. Officials hope remaining states will adopt and have laws signed by governors, following those already enacted.
Ford Motor Company announces a dual purpose coupe with a pickup box offering light commercial use while preserving car comfort. Available engines are 85 hp and 60 hp V eight, targeting farmers contractors plumbers oil field workers and appliance salesmen. The 64 by 33 by 12 inch box has steel sides tailgate drop chains and a wood floor with steel skid strips.
East Sunset notes social visits and suppers as Rex Huston and family dine with Levi Simmons. The column lists multiple households hosting or visiting in the community from April 30. It mentions funerals, farm help, shopping trips, and local family connections around Washington and Columbus Junction.
Columbus Junction learns new staff as Miss Chita Robetson from Morning Sun takes English at Columbus High. Miss Virginia Anderson from Wapello becomes kindergarten teacher. Miss Margaret Huston returns from Cedar Rapids. Local social notes include weddings and visits among Davenport and Toledo residents.
Mellinger and Davenport visited Sunday at the Austin Daya home. Frauline Armabright from Po ora Illinois spent the weekend at the Austn Davis home.
The city of Boston is named after Boston in England, a name derived from Botolph's Town as St Botolph's Abbey founder. The explanation traces the etymology from Botolph to Boston and notes its medieval roots.
Uncle Eben jokes that being a weather prophet brings social credit if he reads favorable forecasts and hides the bad news, a quip reflecting local superstitions about seasonal luck and public opinion.
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