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 32 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1934
Page
1
Cedar Falls audience hears Congressman-elect John W. Gwynne say partisanship aside, key issues in the coming session will not be settled along party lines. He questions whether the nation will continue the government as it has grown up.
Chief Justice Richard F. Mitchell of Des Moines names a special three judge panel to hear the disbarment action against Clinton attorney Joseph I. F. De Caro.
Fred Hine and his stepson Joe Hiller mistook a railroad track for a road near Muscatine. They received 30 day jail sentences for intoxication after their wheels stuck on a switch at a siding.
A total of 111 500 bushels of corn has been bought under the federal state program to provide seed for southern Iowa farmers next spring. Charles F E Malone Atlantic director of purchasing reported Thursday. Malone said between 120 000 and 126 000 bushels would be purchased before the program is completed. The entire cost of the project he estimated at more than £ 126 000.
Black Hawk county initiated action seeking back salaries for county and township officers after the Supreme Court voided the salary reduction law. The move marks the first such filing since the high court declared the law unconstitutional.
Waterloo firm Trath Packing reports fiscal year sales of 25.5 million dollars, up 35 percent from the prior year, disclosed to stockholders at the annual meeting held Wednesday evening at the company offices.
Wellman plants push turkeys to meet Christmas demand with 8990 daily flow to eastern markets. Maplecrest hatchery employs 150 workers dressing and processing birds, operating at full capacity. The Wellman community reports over 5000 workers this year as 1935 gobbler season begins next week.
In the Shell Rock vicinity several cholera cases have been reported. Among the heaviest losses is Henry W. Harms, southwest of Shell Rock, who has lost about 200 pounds in the ordeal.
Knoxville man killed while moving a building at a mine site southeast of the city when the structure slipped from jacks and pinned him beneath. Fire Hall, a former county auditor, was identified as the deceased.
Mt. Pleasant residents the Leener family appear to face renewed Christmas worries as Vor Leeper serves a term for normal liquor possession. Poesell Leener, his brother, and their mother Carrie Reisler remain jailed awaiting arraignment on major charges. Reece Leener's wife is jailed after an alleged attack on a relief worker.
M. D. Thomson of Oakville moved into the Journal building office as supervisor of the seventh district for the federal farm census. Frank Salus, field representative, will oversee Iowa enumeration districts with 152 enumerators planned, including nine from Washington County, and work starts around Jan. 2.
William L. Austin director of the bureau of the census urges all farmers and ranchers who have not received a sample copy to apply. He emphasizes outreach to rural communities and stresses the importance of receiving the survey sample for accurate agricultural data collection.
Recount of 11 wards continues in the Brown Foster election contest with 1 059 ballots reviewed in the first two wards and more counted in the third ward. Disputed ballots total 74 as judges review 3 700 ballots from 11 precincts and await judgment on contested ballots.
Dr. W. 8. Kyle, county coroner, reports Wil lam B. Hinton of a mile and a half southwest of Crawfordsville died by self inflicted rifle shot. An inquest is planned. Hinton, 12 years a farmer in the area, was married to Lulu Buffine and left a wife and five children. He had recent troubles with corn-hog allotments and planned adjustments in Washington. Funeral plans set for Saturday at the Methodist church, with burial in Pitch Inn cemetery.
Fragmentary report notes counting could finish tomorrow if current tally continues, with a favorable outcome for this afternoon potentially matching the forenoon results.
North Atlantic storms imperiled ships delaying schedules by days. Luxurious liners lag ten days as 10,000 travelers await Christmas at sea. Five firemen were injured and a crew of sailors overcome aboard the freighter Ontario, which burned in heavy seas. Severence and Widgeon drifted and repair operations continued. Bremen narrowly avoided collision with the Sisto amid storm damage. Liners Europa President Harding Caledonia Empress of Britain Lafayette Manhattan and Deutschland all behind schedule.
Burglars raided eight business establishments in Adel and near Waukee last night. Officers said narcotics supplies were stolen from drugstores. total loot not yet determined.
Bloomfield city light plant officials announced a four day early Christmas gift. Patrons will not have to pay this month's electric bills reducing city revenue by about 3500 dollars.
Miss Katherine Mauthe a Ft. Dodge teacher is expected home tomorrow for Christmas after the holidays.
Secretary Leigh Soule announces the Y M C C A and Y W C A will host annual New Year open house. The program includes gym events, a chess tourney, light refreshments by the Y W C A, and performances by Milburn McKay's Little Symphony Orchestra.
A hearing is set for Wednesday over a dispute between J. White and Maynard Ayres near Wellman following an altercation during a disagreement about corn fodder.
Gerald Duncan's vehicle sustained damage when a truck collided with it while overtaking another car southeast of town yesterday. No injuries were reported.
Volunteers Schmidt and Erickson endured the test dubbed the dreaded white plague and were granted paroles by Governor Edward C. Johnson after the experiment proved successful.
The high school held a Christmas assembly led by principal Miss Della Patton with readings by Daryl Fetters Junior Redlinger and Billy Cox. Music featured the girls sextet singing He Shall Feed His Flock and the quartet with Don Boyer George Masson Harry Tarker Elwyn Gardner performing It Saw Three Ships.
In Beverly Hills and Los Angeles notes, Til linger’s escape gun is said to be loaded with eleven thousand dollars. The city auctions mules for motor cars, selling them at high prices as they replace animals with engines. A humorous forecast hints at a strong year ahead for pens.
Community holiday drive seeks $5 more from donors after reporting fresh contributions. Volunteers continue packing lists and organizing details as officials warn of possible crash risk and urge public support before Monday evening.
A dawn blaze in Toledo destroyed an armory and much military stock with hundreds of ammunition rounds exploding. Two firemen were injured as winds fanned the flames and spectators were ordered away. The insured value stood at £195,000.
Blackhawk county officials apply for back salaries under the supreme court ruling that salary reduction is invalid. They aim to obtain an attorney general opinion on refund logistics and eligibility.
Trustees Bratten Stephen and Dunlap will start distributing 64 000 in 380 checks to holders of Series A and home builders loan debentures. An order from the district court sets five percent on Series A and sixteen percent on home builders debentures, totaling 66 000, with payments due at the trust company building Saturday.
Washington December 21 administration leaders said billions of dollars of PWA funds will be available for building of municipal light plants. Secretary Harold Ickes said more than 260000,000 has been advanced from funds for construction of federal and municipal plants and indicated much more could follow. Applications for other loans are under consideration.
Frank N. Beldrano Jr national commander of the American Legion will speak in Des Moines on December 25. The announcement came from Legion headquarters.
County leaders say no early pay checks will be issued this cycle. Of 169,920 dollars allocated to the county, all will go to regular contracts with 201 tracts, delaying anticipated early pays amid contract limits and feeder pig base rules. Officials expect full distribution within two days after final plan details emerge.
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.