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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1936
Page
1
Roy Hypes, 24, a farmer from Emmetsburg, lay in critical condition with a broken neck after an accident caused by a four inch snow hero. Physicians said he may recover.
Grinnell college students show mixed views on a United University of Utah campus plan calling escalation strikes. A junior couple says they pause dating when either partner has a cold, reflecting health concerns amid campus debates.
A second town arrest was made for kidnaping and robbery of James Rapoport in a Los Angeles suburb on Nov 21. Richard Van Hazel, 23, of Sioux City, was seized here. William L Layne of Omaha was arrested at Sanborn and brought here for extradition. The bandits wrecked Rapoports car in Arizona. Extradition has been granted and Lieut. Beeson will seek extradition for Van Hazel.
Ottumwa records its first sledding accident of the year as Emerald Green and Oscar Johnson both 21 and identified as Negroes are injured when struck by a car driven by Gladys Meehan.
I. B. Shortess of Traer and his son Glen F. Shortess join Gladbrook attorney D. B. Kliebstein in plans for a new public cold storage plant in Marshalltown Iowa.
Des Moines reports an unidentified assailant fatally wounded James E. O'Brien Jr., 25, son of a well known local attorney, during a doorway argument at the O'Brien residence. Neighbor Mrs. George Ogden witnessed the altercation and provided a vehicle description of a car seen leaving the scene as police investigate the liquor delivery visit.
Iowa miners will take a holiday from work to vote in the biennial election of officers governing District 12 which covers the entire state.
Rita Pinkerton of Montevideo, a university co ed, says the king should marry Mrs Simmons and that he will if he truly wants to. She notes the Prince of Wales visited Montevideo two years ago and stayed with Miss Lambertton.
Fragmentary dispatches indicate thousands dead as a northern Luzon typhoon and floods inundate Isabelle province where 18 towns are submerged. Additional casualties and damage are feared as communications remain limited.
Word has been received of the death of Dr W B Eicher at Peoria Illinois a brother of Congressman Edward C Hicher of Washington He formerly lived in Wayland during boyhood and was well known here Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 30 PM in Peoria
Seven Iowans Burn to Death in Home Rebels Open Intensive Madrid Bombardment Believed to Be Prelude For Attack. The siege of Madrid intensifies as shells strike the city, demolishing buildings and igniting fires while loyalist forces prepare for the final assault and the expected big push to seize the capital.
The Goodfellows program calls for donations to aid needy families with filled baskets and cheer on Christmas Eve. Mail or drop the coupon to the Evening Journal Goodfellow's Department, or leave at the Y M C A by December 22 for food donations.
Six Boy Scouts faced the Court of Honor Monday night. Don Pauls, Bob Conner earned ten derfoot badges while Gordon Carstensen won second class. Charles Foster and John Saul received merit badges. Jack Mace missed meeting. Troop 33 creates Troop 32, led by Carl Haven Scoutmaster and Dr T M Mast assistant. Rotarians sponsor. troop 33 volunteers help. First meeting set for next Monday at 7 15 PM.
Chester Rumbaugh pastor of the Sigourney Presbyterian Church addressed the monthly Presbyterian Brotherhood dinner last evening on World Problems and the need for the Christian spirit. The event included a chef prepared dinner and brief remarks by Dr Eastwood and Brotherhood president Jim DeWit who outlined future plans to broaden the group’s church work. William Shaffer provided vocal music.
Community members are urged to attend a Thursday eve meeting in the court room to form a permanent local group allied with the Iowa Taxpayers association. The aim is to eliminate waste and equalize expenditures without harming essential services, with earlier state results cited from Nebraska and Indiana.
The Goodfellows plan to brighten Christmas for about one hundred needy families using voluntary gifts. A $5 check from a local farmer starts the drive, with donations accepted via coupons or sixty local store containers. The Iowa association head Joe Long will speak Thursday to explain the movement.
Dr. Leonard Ristine, head of Mt. Pleasant hospital, told the state board of control that Iowa insane institutions are overcrowded and poorly staffed. He said the system cannot reclaim patients and can only provide custodial care.
In Sigourney a recital featured a performer singing three beautiful selections with Mrs Henry Shields accompanying at the piano. The event drew local music lovers and showcased refined vocal artistry in an intimate setting.
The Messiah practice is set for Wednesday evening at 8 15 at the Methodist church. Two new choruses Behold the Lamb of God and All We Like Sheep are added this year. The Oratorio society praised last week’s practice and urges all members to attend Wednesday evening.
A juror list of fifty for the January district court term and twelve grand jurors for 1937 were drawn. Grand jurors report January 5 and petit jurors January 11. term opens January 4 with Judge Bechly presiding. Notable overlaps include M C Hillary on both lists and Mrs Strene Conner and C J Breitenbach previously serving juries.
Arnold Lukavsky of Riverside pleaded guilty to forgery before Justice J E Bovee and was held to district court on $500 bond. He forged two email checks signed as Charles Wells and Charles Wolfe, one cashed Nov 28 and the other Feb 19. He is also charged with stealing three hides from Mose Levy of Kalona on Nov 28. Sheriff Putnam arrested him at his home five miles southwest of Riverside. Judge J J Siegers will hold court Dec 16. The sheriff warned merchants to beware of bad checks as incidents rise.
The Misner players from Omaha presented Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew in the high school auditorium to a largely student and faculty audience. The production featured full costumes and strong performances, with Grumio and the comic elements drawing the most laughter from the crowd.
City council passed an ordinance designating several streets as arterial highways with a required full stop for entering traffic. The new arterials include Iowa avenue Madison street East Third street Washington street Avenue D and Marion avenue. Exemptions apply at specified intersections and for law enforcement and fire department vehicles. Violations carry fines from one to one hundred dollars. Local residents, including Mr. and Mrs. B D Roberts and Jessie Potsander, were among shoppers noted.
Actors FE R Misner and Petruchio converge in a quirkily competitive interpretation of The Taming of the Shrew. Katharina’s bravura display and verbal dueling form the centerpiece as the characters challenge traditional courtship logic.
At Jay Anderson 48 a WPA worker his wife 38 and three of their six children die in a morning blaze that erupts after an explosion in McGregor Iowa. The dead include May belle Stanley and Victor ages 10 4 and 2. Two other children are badly burned and two survive with minor burns. Investigators cite a gasoline lamp or stove as the blast source.
Four year old Mary Elizabeth White died after her clothing caught fire while playing with matches. Her two year old sister and great grandmother Mrs August Dunnegan were in the room when flames began. Neighbors and relatives tried to smother the fire but could not save Mary Elizabeth. Mrs Dunnegan sustained a burned hand while assisting.
In Ottumwa on December 8, Franz Jacobsen pleaded insanity as a defense for killing his sweetheart Catherine Leah. Attorneys sought a delay as the trial, set to begin next Monday, was postponed.
Mr and Mrs R D Van Dorin were re appointed as steward and matron of the Washington county home and farm by the county board of supervisors at an adjourned session. Howard McBride was re appointed supervisor of the county yard where road machinery is kept and Bob Welte was re appointed to his post as repairer and operator of county machinery. Will Sickles was re appointed custodian of the courthouse. Other appointments were held over until January.
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