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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1934
Page
1
Los Angeles reports a gathering of 300 former Iowans as Gov. Frank Merriam urges sustaining Iowa energy. He warns Southern California life could dull the pioneering ambition and vigor Iowa formerly showed.
The report highlights a new all time enrollment at the University of Iowa alongside the resignation of Dr. Walter A. Jessup and the inauguration of Dean Eugene A Gilmor as president. It also mentions plans for a west side campus and related university developments in Iowa City.
Assistant Attorney General Harry Garrett argues bonding companies Liability for Mrs Myrtie Long, former secretary of the state board of Chiropractic Examiners, alleged to owe $5,776 to her books while she was under bond during her term.
A seven pound baby girl was born on the steps of Mercy Hospital with taxi driver Glenn Droz as the sole attendant for mother Mrs. Paul Stark. Both mother and infant are reported doing well despite the hasty arrival. Stark's husband is a patient in another hospital.
John Motz aged 78 who hated automobiles died after being struck by cars in icy Guthrie Center streets. He was hit three times with the final injury occurring Thursday night and his body will be carried to a local grave in a horse drawn hearse built many years ago.
George Pierce files in Cedar County District Court seeking 10000 from the city of Tipton and the Electric Light and Power Co for the death of his son Lawrence age 15 on October 24. Lawrence reportedly touched a high voltage wire while climbing an electric light pole, was thrown to the ground, his clothing ablaze, and died a few hours later.
For the second time in a week the Polk county grand jury refused to indict five individuals charged under the state liquor act after raids by the state liquor control commission with federal and city officials.
A red fox was killed by Bert Avery after a Friday afternoon hunt north of Fairfield. A larger group plans a second round Tuesday as hunters pursue more game. Avery shot the lone fox though a dozen others were seen at a distance.
John Chase, accused accomplice of Baby Face Nelson in the killing of two DOJ agents, was transported from San Francisco to Chicago to face murder charges. Prosecutor Dwight Green prepared to indict for Cowley’s death, the agent who whispered a name before dying, with Barrington the location of the incident and Paris named as DOJ chief.
President Roosevelt, in a long letter to Arland R. Farmer of the American Legion, reiterates his stance against cash bonus payments to veterans. He cites that partial payments did not stimulate business and outlines reasons for opposing the proposal. A separate note mentions inflation bill opposition and a Townsend pension supporters conference shaping legislative outlook.
New Year's Day will not generally be observed as a holiday in Washington with some activity or lack thereof. Some public offices will close and church dinners and observances will occur. At the post office there will be no mail delivery and only stamp sales from 8 to 10. The courthouse will be closed all day for the observance.
The Washington Chamber of Commerce will hold a Thursday dinner meeting at 6 30 pm at the Congress hotel. Six directors will be elected three for two years and three for one year after a nominating committee report. Current board members include George McDaniel Ralph Shannon Isaac Rothschild and Dr W S Kyle.
Chester Gideon, 22, a prize fighter, is charged with murder in Wichita Kansas over the death of his bride Opal Carpo Gideon, 25, just one day after their marriage. Gideon says Opal killed herself after a quarrel, but police say she could not have fired the fatal shot.
At St. Pauls Evangelical Valley the annual meeting followed a noon basket dinner. Rev Carl W. Kiein is pastor. Reports show a good year with paid debts and a 166.50 mission budget to international headquarters. Officers include Ww 5 Sheets president and Ross Sheets trustee. Ladies Aid paid 25 to missions and 159 to the congregation.
Congress must appropriate at least five billion dollars for 1935 relief and public works. A review shows 1934 spending by public works emergency relief CCC and CWA totaled about 5.119 billion, aiding nearly 19.5 million people. Hopkins moves to shift 4 million jobless dependents to state and local funding after Feb 1.
The first installment of 1934 corn-hog checks for Washington county has arrived, but two townships Iowa and Seventy-Six still lack their complete list of checks totaling about 11 000 dollars. Distributions are underway at the corn-hog office for Cedar and Jackson townships as most contracting farmers have collected. The school enrollment stands at 109 with plans to raise attendance through a targeted campaign.
Mrs T F Jackson aged 45 died at 9 23 this morning in Washington county hospital after seven weeks confinement. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 30 p m at Christian church with Rev Vernon H Carter and Rev Frank W Sutton. interment Elm Grove cemetery. Survived by husband T E Jackson daughter Mrs Ivan Shaffer parents Mr and Mrs Charles Beaty and siblings Willis Beaty Bessie Tucker Ivan Cummings and Claire Beaty.
Clarence E Kolostek and Hazel L Shulze of Washington obtained a marriage license and were married Saturday according to local records.
Hollywood figure WLI LOGERAS argues investigations tempt people to claim innocence while admitting many have said or done foolish things. He jokes that if an investigating committee came, he would plead guilty and seek mercy.
The district commander and vice commander of the American Legion are expected to attend the Leon Beatty post meeting Tuesday evening to cooperate on arrangements for a forthcoming event.
Funeral services for John Diedrich will be held Tuesday at ten in the morning at L A Jones funeral home led by Rev Carl W Klein with burial at Mt Zion cemetery near Martineburg. Diedrich aged 72 died Sunday after a three week illness. He was born in Canada July 3 1855 and lived in Keokuk county Harper community. Surviving: two sons Henry of Chicago Jacob of Sumner Iowa, a daughter Elizabeth of Waterloo, a sister Christine of Washington DC. A wedding license was issued in Iowa City to Clarence Mostwareendruber Wellman and Edna A Yoder Kalona.
A schedule item lists 3 30 for Juniors basketball and 4 15 for Older boys basketball with no further context or details.
In Flemington New Jersey prosecutors claim Hauptmann was at the kidnapping scene and announce six witnesses who saw a man resembling him in Hopewell near the crime dates. The FBI involvement is highlighted as crucial to the trial.
An intense earthquake rocked southern California and parts of Arizona, described as severe in Los Angeles. It lasted about two and a half minutes and was felt as far as San Diego and El Centro, with the southland and nearby areas reporting the strongest tremor in years. A second quake followed early Sunday morning.
Chicago officials report 28 new deaths from pneumonia and influenza in one of the era's worst epidemics. Total fatalities reach 66 as Hines Hospital, with 1,750 patients, reports 20 new influenza cases and more than 100 total cases among patients, doctors, and nurses.
Washington county emergency relief seeks the attitude of former CCC enrollees to rejoin the corps. Interested individuals should contact Miss Marelan Plaker county welfare worker before Wednesday evening. Ten new CCC recruits are being selected today to be sent from Des Moines orders, with departures expected this evening.
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