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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1939
Page
6
In August 1989 readers note Washington city's centennial events showcased unprecedented cooperation across all ages. Citizens united to recreate pioneer era scenes, boost business areas, and celebrate three days of festivities, leaving a lasting positive impact on civic pride and regional identity.
The Washington centennial parade drew residents including four year old Jack Prall who refused to hold his mother's hand and rode amid gusty winds. Tense moments with old time bicycles and tents showed community spirit as nearby towns joined the celebration.
Earl Ulrich, 29, of Webster City, told Judge Paul EB McCarvills he stole a bicycle because his feet hurt and he did not want to walk 20 miles home. He received a 15 day jail sentence in Fort Dodge court.
Nashua report notes Arthur Johnson aged 85 spent 75 years on the same farm before moving to the Odd Fellows home in Mason City. He was married to Orpha Fobes for 61 years, who died in April after joining him on the farm.
SIOUX CITY report says Cecil Keeton of Caseville Missouri asked for a lift, then left stranded as the driver allegedly stalled in a mudhole and sped away with Keeton’s suitcase of clothes. Keeton suspects a planned scam.
Spencer reports the annual picnic of former Missourians in Iowa and nearby states will be held Sunday August 20 at the Clay county fair grounds. The group, meeting at Calumet for two years, outgrew its previous site due to increasing attendance.
Roberta Underbakke, 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs Underbakke of Burroak, was hospitalized in Rochester Minnesota after her Shetland pony bit her nose during play with its newborn colt. The nose was severed from her face in the incident.
Dr. Walter Norem of Muscatine will depart New York in September to serve as a hospital surgeon in Teheran Persia. He has practiced in Muscatine for three years and is the city’s current health physician. He travels under the Presbyterian Mission board and will assume duties at the Presbyterian hospital in Teheran, Persia’s capital with a population of 369000.
Charles A. Musselman of West Des Moines received a 29 day sentence after pleading guilty to making a false statement to the town unemployment compensation commission. He admitted he had not earned wages for seven days before his unemployment claim.
Leslie Bennett foreman at the Fairport U S biological station predicts an early fall and a cold winter based on early martins gathering and muskrats preparing for winter earlier than usual.
The Louisa County Fair runs August 16 to 18 at Columbus Junction. Thrill Day features Jimmy Lynes Death Dodgers direct from the New York World’s Fair with driving acts under special lighting. Other events include Model T auto races, a Barhese and novelty act, Miller Duo skating, a large Midway carnival with seven rides and 30 concussions, and a public wedding event. Family tickets are available for 2.00. gate price rises to 2.50 after start.
Oelwein reports Mrs. Adolph Vanselow, 70, charged with murdering her 73 year old husband after a quarrel in their home. He died from a cerebral hemorrhage attributed to external violence per an arraignment jury. Vanselow allegedly struck him with a pipe.
OSKALOOSA Rev Frain Perisho leads Young Friends conference of 206 Quakers at William Penn college and serves Lynnville Friends church. Stricken by infantile paralysis in 1910 he recovered and earned a degree then taught in Kansas and Idaho before entering a three year seminary and entering ministry.
A report describes drivers of 1,300 pounds of dynamite escaping injury after a truck carrying the explosive ran into trouble near a forest city. Campbell of Thompson and Herbert Quick of Fort Dodge are named among those involved in the incident.
Kalona plans a bulk station for the Honeymead company of Cedar Rapids with a 95 ton capacity pit near the railroad tracks in the town’s south part. An electric pump will fill barrels after molasses is shipped here, operated by J. S. Kaufman and company. The project accompanies local reports of community events and personnel changes including energy for the station and new local management.
Mrs. Clara Godlove notes a busy week in Haskins with Sunday dinners guests from Davenport and Crawfordsville. Rev S F Wenger from Donnelson visits to attend the Centennial and travel with locals to Washington for parades. Sunshine Circle sews rag rags and neighbors call during travels from Washington.
Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace will speak on Station WHO Des Moines at 12:00 noon Saturday August 12 1939. He will cover the corn resealing program and recent amendments to the marketing quota law. Other speakers include Clement Keynes Mrs John Kelleher and Laurel Dieterieh.
A car on a highway near Forest City was hit by a crash involving pounds of dynamite and caps. No further details on injuries or exact location are provided in the readable text.
Quick thinking by Dean Peall of Atlantic a state Vieway commission weed cutter probably saved the ire of G Scharfenberg of Fort Dodge. Scharfenberg's auto plunged down a 15 foot embankment and caught fire. Peall saw the accident rushed to the burning car and put out the flames with an extinguisher carried on his tractor.
A tornado devastated a Liberty Center area home, trapping a family of five in the kitchen and crushing the structure. Neighbor Howard Ferguson aided the Woodyards and led them to safety as debris blocked the roads toward Des Moines.
W B Hamilton Iowa state secretary of the Farm Bureau addressed Washington county Farm Bureau members at the YMCA. He urged cooperation among farmers to secure their future, warned of rising costs and changing markets, and cautioned that without organization government Bureaucracy could shape outcomes. The event closed Achievement Week with 4 H awards and a calf sale where top calf sold for 9.65 dollars. average sale price was 9.23 dollars.
The State committee and Hancock County committee announce a broadcast on corn prospects following the Agriculture Conservation program at 1 00 PM. O D Klein and Ben Greiman will discuss the local corn situation and all corn farmers are invited to listen.
E B R Butterworth and family arrive back in Ainsworth after a two month stay in Dow City. Des Moines visitors include Bob Hites and daughters for a Washington Centennial event at J A Marsha home. Other local visits and Centennial celebrations noted with neighbors and friends.
R. R. Johnston, recent representative for Mount Pleasant Production Credit Association in Fairfield, moves to Washington to oversee new offices. The Washington field covers Washington county, western Louisa county, and north Jefferson county. Betty Kolesick will serve as stenographer. O. C. Pettit will share office space weekly with the association at Washington. The group makes loans for livestock purchases and farming operations.
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