This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1936
Page
1
Rural groups from Titonia and Whittemore plan a December 17 meeting to discuss applying for rural electrification bonds. Harold Beatty of Ames is set to speak at both sessions, called by Kossuth county agent A. L. Brown.
The Maxwell House Show Boat will dock at Sioux City for its NBC red network tribute to Iowa. Cast includes Molasses and January, Lanny Ross as master of ceremonies, Ross Graham as Frank Willoughby, and Honey Dean.
Boone county Sheriff Fred L. Wilkins took prisoner Jonathan Samuel Small to Des Moines for the sheriff's convention. With no jailer available he left Small guarded in the Polk county jail, supplying a magazine to keep him entertained.
Des Moines school board says public schools will not close Friday morning despite a planned janitors’ strike. Acting Superintendent A. W. Merrill announced there will be regular classes as scheduled.
Iowa City sheriffs to attend the annual school of instruction in Des Moines sponsored by the state sheriffs association. Sheriff Don McComas and Co Attorney EF Baldwin will hear agents and state enforcement chiefs explain recently developed detection methods.
Three hundred four employees at the Dewey Portland Cement plant cashed 22500 in Christmas bonus checks averaging 75 each. They will also receive pay increases January 1, as announced.
Atlantic police opened an investigation into why nearly 20 dogs died within a month from poisoning. Authorities have yet to locate those feeding poison to dogs as they seek leads.
Washington teachers donated fifteen dollars to the Goodfellows committee as the drive to fund Christmas baskets for one hundred needy families begins. The Journal will soon publish donor names to record contributions while the Y's Men Goodfellows prepare a recipient list and plan personal basket deliveries with seasonal greetings.
Des Moines reports a $2247,498 increase in local tax levies for 1937 based on forty county budgets. Total levies rise to $80,000,000 with most increase going to independent and consolidated school districts. County levies gain $335,915. cities and towns add $49,039. rural schools show large variability. State tax figures not included in the data.
Frank Bruty 68 died at 12 15 this morning at his home 608 East Third street after seven years of illness two of which his bedfast. He lived in the county nearly fifty years except three years in Omaha. Born February 14 1868 in France to Peter and Augusta Bruty he married Cecelia Beasty May 8 1905 and they remained residents of Washington County moving to town in 1930. Survived by wife one son Edward Bruty of Washington and two sisters Mrs George McQuade and Mrs Jean Fritchen Omaha. A rosary at L A Jones Friday eight p m. Funeral Saturday 9 30 a m at St James Catholic church with burial in Elm Grove cemetery. He was a member of St James Church.
Demand for Republican Congressman RE C Eicher banquet tickets in Washington County exceeds capacity so the event moves from the Masonic temple to the Methodist church dining hall. 250 tickets sold, 100 more expected. plates 75 cents. Governor-elect Kraschel to give main address. other officials invited include Mrs. Alex Miller and Charles W. Storms.
Funeral services for Everett K Patterson drowned in Tampa Bay after his car left the causeway will be Sunday at 2 30 PM at the Presbyterian church. Dr F W Eastwood will lead with burial in Elm Grove cemetery. The body rests at Jones funeral home until the service. Relatives include Chester Patterson of Rockford Illinois and Mrs R M Metzger and Doris Metzger, Floren Laffer and Mrs Glenn Laffer of Ft Dodge. Some Florida business associates plan to attend the service.
In district court Judge P J Segers ordered the payment of dividends on Home Builders loan department debentures and on Series A debenture bonds of the Washington Loan and Trust company. The Home Builders dividend is seven percent totaling about 2000 dollars with 690 checks to be cashed at the Washington Federal Savings and Loan association office. The Series A dividend is two percent totaling about 8500 dollars. Overall payments raise Home Builders loans to 75 percent and Series A debentures to 25 percent.
Mr and Mrs R D Van Dorin announce the annual Christmas program at the county home will be held Thursday afternoon December 24 at 2 30 with Dr F W Eastwood pastor of the Presbyterian church arranging and speaking Music and entertainment will be provided for residents A large Christmas tree and many gifts are planned County home packages can be left at McDaniel drug store or delivered to the home Washington business men and individuals contribute articles to the event.
Taxpayers are urged to attend a 7:30 pm meeting in the courthouse courtroom. Executive secretary Joe Long of the Iowa Taxpayers Association will explain the group's aim to reduce taxes by eliminating waste in public business. The movement supports efficiency without cutting necessary tax expenditures.
A person was injured after entering the water and being unable to reach shore. Rescue crews responded but the individual could not swim back to safety. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.
A training school for county officers of the County Council of Religious Education will be held tomorrow at the Presbyterian church in Washington. Walter Hutton of Des Moines, general secretary of religious education in the state, will lead the session beginning with registration at 9 a.m.
Mrs Floyd Letts of Haskins shopped in Washington yesterday, according to an unconfirmed local report.
The Washington Oratorio society announces soloists for The Messiah to be performed at the Methodist church on the Sunday before Christmas. Ottumwa soprano Margaret White Stoltz and Ottumwa alto Mrs C G Stark join Davenport tenor J Freeman Wilde and Newton bass Marion Welle. The practice drew near capacity with Miss Carolyn Hamilton directing and Edith Boileau Reister at the organ.
London dec 10 ins news service exposes king Edward VIII renouncing the throne citing love for Mrs Wallis Warfield Simpson. The instrument of abdication names Edward VIII as king emperor and declares the decision in effect immediately. House of Commons to act on the abdication and the Duke of York poised to become king with coronation likely may 12 1937.
A ruler declares that steadfast policy and benevolence are essential to secure the throne and maintain the empire’s stability. The statement emphasizes loyalty, order, and public welfare as guiding priorities for governance.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.