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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1937
Page
1
Mr and Mrs C V Hauser of Whitten celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary becoming the eighth couple in Whitten a town of 200 persons to reach the 50 year mark.
The Newton city council announced a 19 percent credit on last year’s gas and water bills to be applied with December statements. About 2,700 water and 1,730 gas customers will receive the credit, totaling roughly $10,000.
Representatives from 16 of 22 regular Baptist churches in Iowa voted to aid weaker congregations with financial help and pastoral service. Pastors from larger churches will take time off to conduct evangelistic work in weaker churches.
Mrs. Helen Paulsen, cafe operator in Bennett, prepared a 10 pound turkey for visiting relatives from Chicago when a $5 gold piece rolled from the bird's gizzard after she won the turkey in a Tipton church contest. She quipped that not only a goose can lay a golden egg.
A 50 pound Mississippi River catfish reared in silted depths rode to Chicago aboard Branniff with Burlington chaperone May or Max Conrad and Public Safety Supt Tom Gill. It was to be presented to Mayor Edward Kelly as a humorous gift from a small city to a big one. The fish measured 4 feet 6 inches and its yellow belly resembled the under side of a zeppelin.
Newton c Herron, 55, Nebraska transient, cleared in a mayor's court after aiding Vin cent Shankland, city street employee, who was knocked unconscious by a fall or blow. Shankland later found $8 missing from his billfold.
Washington County's Red Cross drive ends with 1,283 members, surpassing the 1,000 goal. Receipts total 1,307.77 dollars with 648.88 sent to St. Louis. county funds stay for local Red Cross work. Mrs. Rose Reid thanks 131 workers and notes every town exceeded expectations, the largest county total since immediate postwar years.
In Washington congressional debate over the farm bill featured a sharp clash as Senator Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma blamed the administration's monetary policy for the recession. He urged incorporating monetary stabilization into the farm bill and held the Federal Reserve Board responsible, citing M F Eccles remarks that prices were too high.
Washington County Farm Bureau members plan the annual meeting in Washington on December with a noon picnic dinner and a 1 20 PM program. Francis Johnson, president of the Town Farm Bureau Federation, headlines as guest speaker, sharing farm policy views. The event includes a 40 member county chorus directed by Mrs. E D Morrison Jr and others, and concludes by 3 30 PM at the Washington Methodist Church with baskets to share.
Marshall County crews will erect about 20 000 feet of new snow fence bringing total to over 56 000 feet to curb drifting snow. Additional snow removal equipment has been purchased to improve winter road protection.
Merle Warner secured automobile license No 1 for next year after overnight stakeout at the Washington county courthouse. Others drawing numbers included Charles Dawson No 2, Holden Harvey No 3 and 4, Dale Crandall No 5, Bill Crandall No 6, Glenn Cherryholmes No 7, Raymond Rich No 8, J. J. Rich No 9, Earl McGraw No 10, and Neense No 1 truck. The sale of plates opened with brisk activity.
Arthur Wiley and Clayde Knapp are chosen president and vice president of the Cedar Township Farm Bureau at the annual Cedar Township Bureau meeting held at Prairie Flower. Florence Kyle elected secretary treasurer and Wade Gardner declines re election to focus on leading Cedar Chips 4 H club.
Independence notes the death of James Mc Mahon, 73, a trusty at the state hospital since 1901 who amassed $10000 and a $3000 merchandise stock while a patient. He started a shoe repair shop for patients and staff, then served as hospital mail carrier, earning tips for purchases and later ran a small store with candy and cigars.
In Marshalltown, Jack Kil gore and Will Johnston both about 17 and Dr. Karl Romine, meat inspector, sustained serious burns when high test gasoline poured near a stove exploded. All were hospitalized. County treasurer Marion George reported 73 car licenses and 9 truck licenses sold. last year on the same date 125 car plates and 18 truck plates were issued. He urged 1937 certificate bringers to speed licensing until December 15 for special numbered requests with checks.
The Washington County Poultry Show opens at city hall with about 2350 birds expected, the largest county exhibit in years and about 95 percent from Washington county. Superintendent Delbert Bailey notes the 35 percent growth since last year and a six-booth reduction to widen display space for poultry and visitors. A quilt show accompanies the event, showcasing county women’s craftsmanship in a room adjacent to the poultry displays.
Rex Beresford, renowned beef authority and large beef feeder, will discuss cattle feeding outlook and profitable feed choices at a beef producers meeting. The event is scheduled for Friday December 16 at 1 30 p m at the G A R hall in the county court home. Farmers from Washington and nearby counties are urged to attend.
In Des Moines on December 1, the INS reports Charles D. Reed federal meteorologist says with most corn husked, winter livestock care is the main farm activity in Iowa. He notes that winter livestock care began as the season progresses.
Chairman Louis Baird of the Chamber of Commerce announces a mail box will be installed at the Central Park bandstand for letters to Santa Claus. Santa will collect them when he arrives in Washington next Saturday morning. A chimney and Santa display with colored lights and flood lights will enhance the scene. The park’s Christmas display, centered in the park, is said to be more striking this year.
Reed notes livestock are in good flesh with ample reed to carry through winter, and the timing is earlier than usual. The report highlights healthy herds and adequate forage as a positive sign for the season.
Gen Sir Hamilton warns that only a unified Europe can halt Japan as incidents in Shanghai escalate. Catholic priests report 86 Chinese orphans killed by a Japanese raid on the Kashing orphanage with nine nuns and 160 refugees missing. Britain demands Japan stay out of Shanghai settlement and its customs control.
Woodbury County Attorney Maurice Rawlings said his office helped uncover $6200 in illegal liquor sales during July and August, taking partial credit for the state investigation.
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