20 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1935
Page
1
An applicant seeking a chauffeur license at the statehouse faces routine questions. When asked about physical or mental infirmities, the respondent replies with a personal detail: “Yes four children.”
The Fairfield city council voted to accept the loan portion of a 42 000 federal loan and grant package for a sewage disposal plant. The remaining about 70 000 will be funded via bonds sold to private interests. Construction starts after year’s start.
Dr. W. W. Potter former lessee of the Baker cancer institute in Muscatine is named defendant in a $7,373 suit filed by T. Yount of Laredo Texas for alleged unpaid advertising charges.
NEW LIBERTY A heart attack in the exitement of arresting three youthful hunters cost the fire of Marshal J. Henry Keltine 85. The trouble some hunters Gene Whitters Benton Hartzell and Sam Lyons all of Davenport were returned to that city and charged with disorderly conduct.
Davenport reports ten men arrested in a Greek coffee shop raid faced fines but the judge chose to take the fines from a $14 jackpot seized by officers. Judge Hornby noted the Christmas season as a factor and said whites collar and high hat people don’t play poker, a comment the court defended.
Iowa supreme court clerk B W Garrett disclosed occupational hazards for clerks. Garrett leaned against a desk and, with a pencil in his vest pocket, cracked a rib by the pressure.
About 150 to 200 drivers attended a court house meeting in which Highway Patrolman James Gildroy explained exam questions and answers for state chauffeur licenses. Sheriff Putnam and the state patrolman organized the session with drivers from across the county. The next examinations in Washington are slated for January 2 with state automobile department supervisors present.
Britain, facing sub zero winter and possible Italian attack, sends a note to Spain, Greece, Turkey, and Yugoslavia asking for support if attacked. In Geneva, European states foresee a lengthy campaign in East Africa as diplomacy wavers between Italy and Ethiopia amid a winter stalemate.
A 29 year old, Fred Abel, hanged himself in view of a horrorstruck crowd in New York. He drew a rope from his pocket, attached it to a cross-bar, placed the rope around his neck, and jumped. His neck broke on the fall.
About $80 raised for Goodfellows fund to supply Christmas dinner baskets for Washington families, with last year’s $152 likely needed again. Donations include $5 from Washington Lumber and Fuel, two $1 gifts, and many small contributions. Community groups and church members plan to donate food and assist the drive, chaired by John Lemmon.
Sioux City dispatch reports Judge Earl Peters denied a defense motion for a directed verdict of acquittal for Attorney General Ed L. O'Connor. In a Muscatine gambling conspiracy case, rebuttal testimony suggested Al S. Haight of the state bureau of investigation pressed slot operators to pay tribute, testified by Herbert Thompson and his son.
Washington residents proudly display external décor as judges set to tally winning homes on Tuesday evening. The list below names 24 decorated houses across West Washington West Main East Main and other streets, with winners to be announced in the Thursday Journal December 26.
Des Moines reports the supreme court denied Arch Breeding of Red Oak a rehearing on his murder conviction of his wife, ending attempts to escape the gallows. The decision confirms the lower court verdict and leaves Breeding facing the sentence.
A fire at the Jarrard farm home three and a half miles north of town was contained by neighbors and the Farmers' Mutual truck from 6:45 AM. Harvey Meek of the city department drove the truck, aiding efforts to prevent greater loss. The fire started in the kitchen ceiling and aboard the stove area, with damage mainly to the kitchen wing. Insurance through Washington County Farmers' Mutual is noted. cause undetermined.
Funeral services for George Buckley will be held Sunday at 10 AM at L. A. Jones funeral home with Rev. Henry Corcoran of St. James Catholic Church officiating. Burial follows in Elm Grove cemetery. The body arrives Saturday on the 4:28 Rock Island train. The funeral party includes relatives from New York Chicago and Cincinnati plus Harold Buckley of Chicago aiding preparations. A church service was held in New York before departure for Washington.
William Reed, a 50 year old Bedford farmer and stockman, shot his disabled son Raymond in his room and then killed himself with a shotgun. A note said this was the best way out as the family said he had been despondent since Raymond’s brain tumor operation.
Mrs. Mary Twinam aged 87 died at 8 p m at her daughter’s home near Columbus Junction. Her birthday was the day before on December 18. Funeral services are set for 2 p m Sunday at the Presbyterian church in Crawfordsville. A son, A H Twinam, lives in Washington. She had been ill for months.
Federal statistician Leslie M. Carr reports total Iowa crop tonnage for 1925 up seven percent from 1924. Nearly every crop shows an increase across the state in the latest agricultural figures.
Seventy eight doctors representing about a quarter of the district gathered in the Country Club assembly room to discuss Federal Health Insurance or General State Medicine with Congressman EF C. SF Eicher. The meeting covered seven topics led by physicians of high standing including E D Pass IA City and F W Noble Ft. Madison. continued on page 9.
A fire in Webster City Iowa caused damage estimated over $60 000 to five business establishments. Fire Chief W V Knowles was overcome by smoke as sub zero weather froze water used by firefighters. The blaze began in the Brim furniture warehouse and was controlled by mid morning though still smouldering at noon.
Dr. J. R. Swartzendruber of Kalona was elected president of the Washington county dental association at a meeting held at the office of Dr. J. Pease after a dinner at the North Side cafe. Dr. R. Wirtz of Welman named vice president and Dr. D. D. Davis of Washington secretary treasurer. Wirtz provided a summary of the national meeting.
Senator Thomas Schall Republican Minnesota was gravely injured last night after being struck by an automobile while being led across a street by O R Leen. He has a fractured skull a broken left leg and internal injuries and remains in critical condition. Leen and driver Lester Humphries were involved with Humphries charged with reckless driving and released on bond pending a December 30 hearing.
Dr Davis and Dr J N Irwin from Brighton demonstrated a lay in lay demonstration. The meeting was led by retiring president Dr M J Cruise. The next gathering is scheduled for the third Wednesday evening in January.
Spencer reports 16 degrees below zero as the coldest reading of the season with eight below in Charles City and near zero in other Iowa towns. Forecasters expect a gradual warmup before winter officially begins Sunday at 12:37 PM per University of Iowa Prof. C. S. Wylie.
Charles Kron died at 7 30 this morning after a long illness. Funeral services are set for Monday at 9 30 AM at St James Catholic Church with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. He was born in Richmond in September 1859 and leaves two children Brevin and Marie Kron, both of Chicago. Surviving brothers and sisters include Anthony Riverside Frank Will Henry and Mrs Lizzie Hise of east of Richmond Mrs Mary Kern Riverside and George of Iowa.
A temporary injunction stops the federal government from enforcing the 15 percent tax under the Guffey Coal Act on coal operators. The ruling delays collection as of December 20 in Pittsburgh.
Hollywood reports threats against a witness in the Thelma Todd death case. Police placed a guard at the home of Alex Hounje, a Tocadere nightclub waiter, amid the probe.
Benjamin Bickmore Knott of Wellman, a member of the Three Quarter Century Club, lived in a log house and attended a log school. Meals were cooked over the fireplace. Ulysses S. Grant was the first president he supported.
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