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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1935
Page
1
Dubuque resident John Walburn Jr aged 12 was shot when he slipped discharging a gun used to knock icicles from a tree near his home. The bullet entered his left thigh and lodged above the knee.
A burglar removed three hundred fifty pounds of coal from the home of Mrs Irene Dye in Waterloo and also stole a child's wagon used to haul the coal away. The incident highlights a combined theft of fuel and transport, with authorities investigating leads.
The Des Moines governor received relief after railroad officials located a Mickey Mouse toy he had left on a Chicago train. The toy, a Christmas gift from Sissie and Buzzie Dal in Washington DC, was for his grandson Larry Herring.
Fairfield-Wayne Hoskins, 14, son of W. T. Hoskins, suffered a severe scalp wound when struck by a car driven by Lee Keller. The boy was running after a delivery truck to hitch a sled and did not see the approaching vehicle.
In Des Moines, the quick alertness of Martha Ann Tolles within the Tolles home prevented a deadly fire catastrophe. Awakened by smoke, she cried out an alarm to her sleeping parents Mr. and Mrs. Clark Tolles in a room consumed by flames.
Governor confronts state probe into 38 000 liquor seals stolen from the Iowa Maquor commission. He vows to uncover the source and says he cannot yet name the guilty parties or disclose the full story promised to Rowans ten days ago.
Charles O Connell, a farmer who has converted much of his land to grass and grasses, reports long sheep-raising with four decades plus of experience. He notes sheep feed on low priced forage, require little care, and resist disease better than other livestock. His only major problem is nightly predation by attack dogs that killed 29 sheep and entered the barn.
Des Moines urges keeping Christmas trees and decorations to help wildlife. Iowa conservation commission suggests placing the tree with popcorn cranberries or corn as a feeding station for quail partridge pheasants and other game birds or in backyards for songbirds with suet and grain to attract them.
Mrs Lenora Hunt, 89, awoke to find four month old Bonnie Joan choking and the child died minutes later. Des Moines officers found the home fireless and lacking coal. Humane society officer Charles Ng provided coal and started a fire to warm the home. The hospitalized Mrs Hunt, separated from husband Theodore Hunt, said there had been no fire for several days. A county welfare caseworker failed to respond after a call for coal.
Caleb Milne 23 confessed to federal agents that his so called kidnapping was staged as a publicity stunt. J Edgar Hoover announced Milne will be arraigned later today on unspecified charges as authorities note the hoax was suspected from the start. Milne said he sought a stage part and acted alone, claiming no accomplices.
Sioux City reports jurors in the O'Connor gambling conspiracy case had not reached a verdict after 24 hours of deliberation amid speculation of a hung jury. The trial, detailing slot machine operations across Iowa, involved multiple officials and alleged racketeers.
The court issued marriages to Ralph Meade of Tiffin and Magdalene Walsh of Riverside and to Bernard J Deatsch and Mary C Thompson, both of Riverside.
Chairman Carl W. Klein reports 199 of 836 letters sent by Mrs George Rudiger have not received replies. About $300 has been paid for seals. remaining funds support public health and tuberculosis efforts. County reports expect about $50 more than last year with rural and Brighton areas showing similar results.
Sheriff Harold M. Putnam announced the arrest of Clair Conrad living northwest of Brighton on a deer killing case. Two deer hides and venison were found at his home, tying him to the slayings in the Dutch Creek woods where a roaming herd has drawn attention.
The Storm Wave receded but snow fell or was forecast in 15 states from the Deep South to Tennessee and Mississippi. Fog, gale winds, and heavy rains disrupted the Great Lakes and Atlantic coasts. European storms, floods, and shipping damage also reported with 27 deaths in Spain.
Town and township assessors gather at the courthouse to receive supplies and instructions for next year’s tax reporting. With 24 assessors expected, George F. Wallace may be named chairman and C M Livezey secretary. Miss Ethel Grecian to outline procedures, dog tax rules included.
The official weather observer recorded eight degrees above zero as the minimum last night, offering relief after a week of below freezing temperatures. The warmer reading ends a stretch of cold weather and signals improving conditions.
The Retail sales tax division of the Iowa state board says sales tax permits do not expire until April 1, 1937. Fairfield field representative Linder notes permits remain valid unless business location changes or operations discontinue.
Paris December 28 Premier Pierre Laval won the most serious struggle of his political life as his government was upheld in the chamber of deputies by a confidence vote. A formal result was learned unofficially.
Washington officials announce a short legislative session starting next Friday with President Roosevelt preparing the annual message. Key early items include neutralization legislation and the soldiers bonus. Thirty nine congressmen have signaled support for the Townsend plan.
Mr and Mrs John Titterington of Linby Iowa were in town en route to Rock Island for the funeral of Johns sister Miss Amy Titterington expected tomorrow. Amy Titterington had visited in Washington and recently stayed at the Frank Rouse home on South Iowa Avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ferguson of Grinnell spent time with relatives, sharing news of family ties and local updates during their visit.
Washington merchants again offer gifts to the parents of the first baby born in the county after the New Year. The annual First Babe of the Year tradition continues as announcements will be published in the Journal on Monday. Last year's recipient was Lucille Marie Conrad of Wayland route two.
Hog prices tumbled 25 cents today with losses up to 75 cents in late trading. Veterans in the livestock market call it one of the sharpest single day breaks in years. Early sales fell 25 cents below yesterday's average. Choice hogs sold at 9.75 per hundredweight.
The district court docket for January lists 36 new civil actions and one new criminal case. Judge D W Hamilton of Grinnell will preside. filing closed yesterday for the term opening Monday January 6. Foreclosures are few. many cases are law actions on notes and accounts. Civil docket includes two guardianships a partition one equity case and four divorces. The criminal case is state of Iowa versus Ross Harris for forgery.
Maud Blankenhorn drove one of the cars in a Christmas Day collision. A Chicago man was injured not seriously. The Journal notes a reporting error confusing names and clarifies Floyd Blankenhorn was not held at fault. The accident appears unavoidable due to slippery conditions.
Court house report shows 137 county men and women receive old age pensions from the state fund totaling 1915 dollars monthly. Average pension is 13.97. Since program began ten deaths occurred and two pensions were suspended. More applications are under investigation and may be added in weeks. Federal funding prospects could raise the fund if Iowa receives 1.5 million dollars under the social security act. Office currently operates in courthouse basement with one worker handling calls and investigations.
The Jerrell family parents and three children were found dead in their two story Patchogue New York house after coal gas filled the home when the furnace flue became disconnected.
The Journal notes a road condition decline from the railway to primary Road No. 2 led to a car skidding. The paper apologizes for using Ray Blankenhorn’s name in error.
Rev. Fred Blick of New Kensington PA attends Washington games during Christmas, marking his first trip home in twelve years. Blick rowed in high school and earned major letters in track football and basketball at Monmouth College, reflecting his college athletic achievements.
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