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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1937
Page
1
James Boyd of Muscatine faces arraignment on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The case marks the first use of a blood test as evidence in this jurisdiction.
Dr Paul E K Quintus longtime instructor in economics and sociology at Iowa State College has accepted a position in the cooperative division of the Farm Credit Administration in Washington D C.
The Hampton school board rejected thirty three bids for the west side school building as too high and asked PWA for an extension of time.
DES MOINES Governor Kraschel received a paper wrapped box of Idaho potatoes from Idaho Governor Barzilla W. Clark and shared them with office aides and friends. He quipped that Clark should have sent them earlier after his own market losses on potatoes.
May Neil of Davenport told Iowa liquor commissioners she protested the sale of miniature bottles to youths. She recalled a dance for 200 teens at Rainbow Hall where several one-tenth pint rum bottles were found after the event and noted the policy has been in effect for a year.
Des Moines report quotes Iowa representative Thurston charging President Roosevelt with neglecting farm prices and unemployment while he vacations. Thurston calls the Nero fable a modernization of the old tale and suggests Roosevelt jokes in tight times.
Davenport police hunt a 50 year old man who swindled widow Jesse Rice out of 20 dollars posing as an insurance representative. He claimed her late husband had a 3000 dollar policy and took a 20 dollar deposit promising to deliver a 3000 dollar check within two weeks.
Will Durant told about 700 Grinnell College students that the United States shows a high degree of liberty and freedom. He warned there are many dangers threatening America's future in his speech titled A Blueprint for a Better America.
Marshalltown report states Mr and Mrs Ted Turner of Des Moines will be more careful after picking up two hitchhikers. The women Ada Jones and Edith Benson, both of Des Moines, allegedly stole several dozen women's handkerchiefs from a local store and were arrested. the Turners were taken to the police station but released after vowing to continue hitchhiking.
Des Moines reports Iowa braces for partisan contest as Democrats hold 270 county offices while Republicans control 423. With 693 county posts, 108 Iowa House seats, 59 district judgeships, and other offices at stake, candidates prepare ahead of the June primary and November general elections.
John J. Shettler aged 69 died at his daughter’s home in Kalona after a year of illness. He was born February 1868 on a farm near Kalona and had two marriages, last to Anna Miller. Funeral at the Beachy home Monday at 9:30 with burial in East Union cemetery. Survived by three daughters, two sons, three brothers, a sister, and 26 grandchildren.
Washington reports Hawaii is rapidly becoming a second Gibraltar with major fortifications. Army and Navy plans to strengthen defenses since two years into war in China. Fortresses are enhanced against air attacks due to fast bombers and long-range planes.
Labor groups press President Roosevelt to launch a new public works program or seek extra relief funding if the business downturn persists.
Santa Claus visited Washington for his Christmas season appearance and handed out candy to hundreds of children. Local Chamber of Commerce leaders failed to persuade the weather man to bring snow, so Santa arrived with wheels on his sleigh and opened a special mailbox for district youngsters' letters amid busy Christmas shopping downtown.
A British steamer Suishan was fired upon near Tsung Ming island north of Shanghai. Two Chinese crew members were wounded and one died. Passengers included E. V. Boothby, secretary to the British consul general. The incident follows rising tensions between Japan and France in the French concession over access to the Bund toward Nantao.
William Mohland was elected commander of the Washington lodge of Mason at last night’s regular election in the Masonic temple. Ray Cox became senior warden, Howard McBride junior warden, A. W. Yard secretary, and George McDaniel treasurer. other officers are appointive and all will be installed at the first January meeting.
Funeral services for Mrs Walter M Kleese are scheduled for next Monday at 2 PM at Sherman’s funeral home with Rev A M Malcolm in charge.
Harold H. Hanson, Muscatine city treasurer, was named city recorder to complete the term of Floyd D. McKinney after McKinney resigned following state auditors noting shortages in his accounts.
Senator Guy M. Gillette says Iowa drought county farmers miss a third AAA benefit due to act timing. Officials cite three payments tied to seed costs, compliance, and crop production, so drought with no production bars the final check, though aid may come from a pending Congress bill.
Simmering will relocate next Monday from the 120 acre farm four miles southeast of town to the Simmering family home at 815 West Madison Street. Harry Bishop, who rents the farm, will move as well. The Simmerings traded the farm to the Washington National Bank trustees for a larger Keota business building on Main Street with eight tenants including two restaurants a grocery a dry goods store and an electric supply store upstairs houses a photographic studio a telephone office and a lodge hall. The brick structure is in good condition and the deal was arranged through the George Breitenbach agency. The owner plans to decide next year and will oversee the property.
Crowds fill the city hall to view 439 chickens ducks and geese at the fourth annual county poultry show with 22 from Washington county. Exhibitors remove birds at nine tonight as prizes are handed out. Joe Wolfe’s rooster draws attention after a bantam egg was found in its coop amid reports of possible theft.
A truck carrying four head of cattle overturned last evening around 5 30. The cattle crowded to one side while going down a hill. J D Quinn and Sherm Wolfe were in the truck and unharmed. Only slight damage to the truck occurred. The accident occurred south of the Earl Smith farm, north of town.
Two people died today when a car failed to negotiate a curve in Southington Connecticut. A bystander and the other passenger watched in horror as the vehicle left the road. Authorities detailed the wreck scene and said investigation continues.
A local farmer expands his focus on farming interests while announcing the private sale of his livestock. The move signals a shift toward direct, private dispositions of assets within the agricultural community.
Washington December 4 In a sharp attack Edward A O Neal blamed Congress for mutilating proposed agricultural control measures and criticized Secretary Henry A Wallace for a letter to senators questioning the bill. He cited opposition from Republican senators Borah McNary Austin Bridges and Democratic Senator Lee of Oklahoma who urged a substitute.
St Louis reports possible strikes at Ford plants in Kansas City and Long Beach to begin next week. Richard Frankensteen, CIO United Mine Workers deputy, says unions may widen action to all Ford suppliers as part of a national push for industrial freedom for Ford workers.
Mr and Mrs J Warren Stewart and daughter Eloise of Washington were killed when their car collided head on with a transport truck near Adair on Highway 6 during fog. A driver from Omaha's Watson Brothers escaped injury, and a second couple sustained minor injuries. The Stewarts leave five children including J Warren Stewart of Washington, a John Deere salesman who lost a son in a prior crash.
Alfred Benardh aged 26 and Helen Newfield aged 25 died when their vehicle failed to navigate a curve, overturned, and ignited. The crash occurred today, with authorities reporting a fatal road incident and smoke seen from the wreck.
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