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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1939
Page
1
Des Moines report quotes Liu Yu-Wan executive secretary of the China Institute of Pacific Relations hailing the United States as God's country. He asserts America has the highest qualifications to lead world affairs and can restore peace with its economic power.
In Muscatine district court Montie distributor and Rockela Manufacturing of Chicago sue to stop the city from banning music boxes in beer taverns. They allege the ordinance discriminates against radio and phonograph music and blocks lawful business rights.
AFL officials order the layoff of the last four union electricians on the Corambe plant expansion project at Iowa City Light and Power Co. in protest of hiring non union workers. The dispute arose soon after the half million dollar job began.
The Des Moines board of supervisors does not have the duty or authority to provide an office and supplies for the city assessor in first class cities under 60 000 population. The opinion comes from the attorney general's office for E A Fordyce Linn county attorney assistant.
Fort Dodge Iowa Mrs Elizabeth C Hale died May 8 1938 at 65 leaving nearly one million dollars in state municipal county and school bonds Executor O M Thacher of Fort Dodge files suit in district court against Henry O Hale husband alleging withholding certain sums from the estate Hale has since remarried The case labels Hale as a wealthy individual in Iowa history of the estate and bonds is cited as the major asset.
An anonymous letter from Chillicothe Missouri claims a former scam and returns a dollar to the Wapello County Fair association in Ottumwa as if paying a debt. The note references the Four Fair Eldon and asserts a past deception involving a single dollar.
Dr. Gertrude Collard assisted at the Hoit farm home four miles southeast of Coon Rapids as Mrs. Hoit delivered triplets two boys and a girl. The births occurred between 11:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. Bach weighed about six pounds and all three babies are doing nicely.
Mrs. Mather Wilson Jenkins of Parkersburg asks district court in Waterloo to annul her marriage to Merlin Jenkins a Cedar Falls accountant claiming he was already married to Patricia Jolley of Cedar Falls on July 10 1958 and that no divorce or annulment exists. She states she and Jenkins wed in Waterloo on October 7 but have never lived together.
Des Moines reports Carl Brokaw received an artificial arm crafted by Cook. Brokaw and Cook are mechanics. The upper arm is cast aluminum with internal braces and leather fittings while the lower arm features a hook made from a drill rod joined for strength and mobility.
Berlin dispatch reports Adolf Hitler in a New Year proclamation denouncing Jews and promising victory in 1940. He blames Jewish capitalists for war aims and asserts Germany will win as he warns of hard battles for Germany’s existence. He also praises German soldiers and notes Allied hesitance against the western front.
The Albert M. Huff Camp No. 26 Spanish American War Veterans hold their annual meeting at noon Tuesday January 2 in the Congress hotel private dining room. Veterans from Washington Louisa and Keokuk counties will attend with talks planned by Col M M Hahn Col Theo A Stoessel Col William Schoenig and Col M N Adams. The event aims to boost memberships and strengthen the local camp.
Thomas S. Ely, 67, claimed to have 9000 dollars in a Sioux City bank and was charged with attempting to illegally obtain old age assistance after his county relief application was rejected. The penalty for this offense is a 100 dollar fine or up to 30 days in jail, or both.
Harold Fink, 14, is seriously injured in a hunting accident near Keota. He was holding a new Christmas shotgun when it discharged into the face, with 30 to 40 shot lodged in his cheek and jaw. he is improving and eye sight may be saved.
Firefighters were called to the George Young home at 621 North Marion yesterday afternoon after a kerosene stove malfunction filled a room with smoke. The blaze caused limited damage and was quickly contained.
Eastern Anatolia suffered the latest violent quakes causing widespread damage in Kerzincan where the health ministry cited about 30,000 deaths and 12,000 injuries. Western Turkey’s Smyrna region saw rivers overflow and countryside inundated hindering relief efforts.
Mayor Fiorello La Guardia of New York will address the Iowa Farm Bureau convention in Des Moines on January 18, following an invitation accepted by the mayor. The event marks a notable cross country speaking engagement for the urban leader.
Spirit Lake Iowa December 36 The La Plaza hotel was destroyed by fire early today with a loss of 10000 dollars. The blaze started in the basement. Several guests escaped but could not save their extra clothing.
Donald Rooks started an 1150 mile trip in a medium sized Farmall tractor from Smart & Parrish Implement for Grand Junction Colorado. The cab equipped machine cruises about 20 mph on rubber tires for a six day journey with Mrs Rooks following in the family car. nightly progress reports will be sent back and the trip is described as the most unusual tractor delivery in the area.
Chief John Yeager demoted a fireman from the payroll to the rank of firefighter after an off duty automobile accident in 13, citing misconduct and removal from the payroll during recovery.
Forecaster Charles D. Rees predicts sub zero temperatures across Iowa for the New Year weekend with five degrees below zero in the north and around zero in the south. Roads grow hazardous in the southeast as freezing mist turns to snow flurries. Des Moines observes sleet changing to snow.
Since 1926 the first baby born in Washington County each year has won gifts from local firms. The 1940 honor may be announced in the Journal once the physician confirms the birth. Last year the honor went to Nancy Darlene Blessing from west of Washington.
An express train crowded with New Year celebrants crashed into a local train near Naples at 4 am, killing many and injuring about 150. Reports early today say most aboard the express died. casualty figures await official confirmation.
A list of committee members for the New Year open house at the Y includes Miss Tripp Miss Edith Shield Irene Yard Mrs Lester Orr Mrs George Stewart Mrs Whittaker Sam Gillespe Mrs Carris rs Atchivon Cloud Willits R Brown Lyle Wilson Jess Bus h Sehmitt John Winga slie Dunlap Fred L Stewart Iph Livingston Harry Ramer MH Le Walker John Len n Piehard Stewart Rev R T tae Rev Fred Eastwood Rev Wim bhol Rev Morris Rev Carl in Rev W J Stevens Mike.
The Y W C A and Y M C A directors invite the community to a New Year’s program at the Y building on New Year’s Day. Events include basketball by Gray, Cadets, Juniors, and Older Boys, volleyball by Majorites, swimming exhibitions, a reception in the West Lobby, ping pong and checker tournaments, a stamp exhibit, a camera exhibit, and a concert by the Washington Municipal Band directed by Milo Sorden. Refreshments offered.
Garages service stations and implement dealers announce a unified policy to collect within thirty days to protect cash flow. The Credit Reference Exchange of Washington county, run by Mr and Mrs Raymond Dayton, will coordinate extensions and enforce strict collections to preserve service and credit ratings.
Mrs. Lloyd Hill of Mount Pleasant stayed several days in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W J Hill, according to local social notes.
In a snow storm near Helsinki the Russians assault the Mannerheim line as Moscow troops join fresh units. After 25 days of fighting neutral observers estimate up to 100,000 Russian casualties and heavy losses of tanks and aircraft without breaking the Finnish defenses. The Finns push to build second and third lines to back the original defenses.
The Washington county Farm Bureau relocates to leased quarters above the Washington State Bank on the southwest corner of the square, moving from its East Washington street headquarters after several years.
The annual Washington County older boys and girls conference is set for January 23 at the West Chester Methodist church. County and local officers are named with Jane McDowell as president and Ronald Kuiper as vice president. Advisors include Rev. Pollock and Rev. Pennington, with committees for registration banquet and decorations. Details of the conference program will be published soon.
Miss Ruth Nichol sister of Rev. William M. Nichol will speak after the New Year’s dinner at the United Presbyterian Church next Monday. She will recount her experiences as a missionary in Ethiopia and her return journey from Africa.
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