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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1939
Page
1
A column notes Lindberg a 1300 pound hog owned by Martin Berg near Kiron will travel to the New York World’s Exposition this spring. An exposition representative inspected the Berg farm and confirmed pedigree and weight.
Mary Jane Lee a Des Moines kindergarten teacher slipped on the top step at Lincoln grade school. She tumbled 16 steps then fell another flight totaling 20 steps to the first floor. No bones were broken but severe bruises will keep her from returning to school before next week.
Des Moines reports the Iowa House of Representatives postponed a 9 a.m. start without a record vote and adopted a motion to meet an hour later. The first 9 a.m. session occurred Tuesday and the chamber worked about three hours without interruption.
Waterloo report says John Powell a 67 year old roomer at Mrs. George Smith's home was shot in the right leg by a prowler who answered Loretta Johnson's call for help. Johnson, 24, also a roomer, said the intruder was attempting a break in.
At the Memorial Union in Iowa City during midyear graduation exercises coeds from the engineering school attempted to obtain signatures from attendees. The effort involved volunteers who mobilized to gather support from all present as part of a student campaign.
In Iowa City a 4 year old, Eugene Klein, fell head first into a covered cistern after pulling off the top while playing nearby. Two women, Mrs. Eloise Hedges and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Westcott, restrained him by the ankles as he hung above the water until Raymond Newman, a University of Iowa medical student, arrived and lifted the boy to safety.
In Indianola a woman attended her son Fred Schreiber’s funeral after a misread death message. The service began with the obituary, revealing the heart attack death Jan. 22 at his Racine Wisconsin home. Mrs Schreiber stayed through the service and followed the hearse to the cemetery.
Iowa farmers produced a bushel of corn for 47 cents in 1937, well below the U S average of 62 cents, per a U S Department of Agriculture survey. Iowa Illinois area sees similar advantage for oats with 32 cents per bushel versus 43 cents nationally.
Iowa senate approved a bill to bring Tama Indian marriages under state law. The measure, passed unanimously and sent to the house, affects about 400 residents by abolishing tribal approval and requiring licenses. The bill was requested by the Indians and ends their reservation exemption.
Wilbur Chandler, 4-H club agent in Lee County since 1936, was elected Washington County county agent to replace William J. Roudabush. He will assume duties by March 15, with early start possible if Roudabush moves sooner. Chandler is an Ames graduate in animal husbandry, previously a Danville area farmer, and is married with a teaching wife. The Farm Bureau board praised his personality, experience, and energy.
James Swift 81 of Washington county died at 4 30 yesterday at his home three miles southeast of Washington after three years of declining health and five weeks bedfast. Funeral 2 30 Thursday at L A Jones funeral home with Rev. William M Nichol Jr of United Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial Elm Grove cemetery. Born in Oneida Illinois November 13 1857 he moved to Washington at age 13 with his parents. Survived by wife Etta Lindsey two children Lloyd Swift and Myrtle Martin, one brother Martin Swift of Rapid City and a sister Jane Bruty plus one grandchild Betty Mahin. He belonged to the Journa ls Three-Quarter Century club, joining January 15 1934 and recalling Lincoln’s funeral train with a cannon salute.
The Washington Y M C A enters its fifteenth year since the 1925 dedication of the Y building. Harry Kreider and Leigh Soule have led the work. Don Sherman and John Winga have served as presidents, with Orville Elder as vice president throughout.
Four girls were delivered today to Mr and Mrs W E Badgett in Galveston Texas at St Marys hospital attendants report they are doing fine The father 35 expressed bewilderment at the multiple births He and his wife now have six daughters Peter Jungbiluth and Howard Hayes who left for Texas three weeks ago are at Port Isabel enjoying the climate They plan to stay there until spring.
The speaker recalls living in a sod house measuring 14 by 18 feet. They helped break sod and construct the dwelling. They note that Native Americans conducted their last raid in western Kansas nearby the previous fall, about twenty miles from their home.
Minister of Interior Sarraut and Minister of Public Health Rucart visited the Perpignan frontier from Paris to assess Spain loyalist refugee flows and the possible activation of security plan No 1 to mobilize 50 000 soldiers. Rumors circulated of Italian troop movements toward Barcelona and potential landings near the French loyalist coast.
Premier Mussolini reviewed 206000 fascist militiamen in Rome with Viktor leader of the German storm troops at his side. He did not speak as observers expected a speech or hint on Italy’s potential demands from France.
At a Washington County Farm Bureau meeting Earle Libe resigned as county director for the Iowa Poultry Producers Marketing Association of Ottumwa effective January 28. He will work as an agent for the State Farm Insurance Company, leaving little time for farm duties. A replacement is expected to be chosen soon to represent the poultry group in the county.
Berry F. Halden of Chariton has been chosen secretary of the Iowa executive council. Halden, erstwhile editor of the Chariton Herald-Patriot, was the Republican candidate for the short term United States Senate in 1936 against Senator Guy M. Gillette.
After C Douglas Booth lecture the Institute of International Understanding schedules Margarete H Kaiser of Sterling Germany to discuss Central European Tensions. Tickets available at the Journal office or the Y M C A.
William Mayhew died at 12 15 today at his home 615 West Washington after a brief illness from a heart attack. The body went to Sherman funeral home for arrangements. Born March 23 1868 in Wapello County he moved to this area as a child and married Nettie McParlane Feb 21 1870. He was active in the United Presbyterian church and leaves wife one daughter Mrs G W Alexander Eagle Rock California one son Rodney Mayhew Lancaster Pennsylvania a grandson William Charlee Mayhew his mother Mrs W Mayhew Sr of Washington and brothers Frank Ed Harley Mayhew and Roy Mayhew and sister Mrs Earl Draper.
Rep William Judd of Clinton introduces a bill in the legislature to raise state revenue by requiring merchants to remit all two percent sales tax collections to the state board of assessment and review. The measure targets low priced merchandise where taxes often exceed two percent.
Mr and Mrs H E Rukgaber of Mr Pleasant spent yesterday here with their son W L Rukgab er and Mrs Rukgaber.
Secretary O E B Lehmit of the Chamber of Commerce notes more groups attended the centennial celebration meeting than listed previously. Washington Teachers association Farm Bureau Cooperative Service company and the agricultural committee of the Chamber were present along with officers. More groups may join as planning continues and committees are formed.
Foreign Minister Hachiro Arita said government circles weigh a formal war declaration against China. A declaration would suspend extraterritorial rights for foreign powers in China, with army factions seen as the likely driving force.
Dr. Frank Mahin's car collided with a primary road maintainer near No. 62 outside Ainsworth. The vehicle sustained heavy damage but no injuries occurred. Weather was a contributory factor in the accident.
The Odd Fellows lodge met with thirty four members present in the I. O. O. F. hall. Two candidates received first degree work and a card party with three prizes a door prize a high score in pinochle and a euchre prize is planned. Refreshments will be served. Second degree work is scheduled for February 7.
A total of 4124 automobile license plates were issued for 1939 at the county treasurer’s office. Delinquent penalties begin on February first with a five percent charge and a one dollar minimum. The penalty doubles March first and delinquents are handed to the sheriff on March 15. 300 to 400 applications remain in the mall. About 200 to 300 motorists licensed in 1938 did not renew. 1938 totals were 54,417 licenses and 729 trucks.
Physicians of Washington County gathered at the Nurses’ Home for a regular monthly session. After a 6:50 dinner, they viewed a three reel film Autopsies presented by Louie Jones, a member of the National Selected Morticians, followed by a brief business meeting and adjournment.
Charles Crone, ill since Friday night with a throat infection, is reported to be better today. Ralston Meek operates the Crone market delivery wagon while Bennie James, the regular driver, has been sidelined for three weeks after a minor operation.
Washington February 1 UP Senator William Edgar Borah of Idaho 73 dean of the United States senate was taken to Emergency hospital today after several days of grippe. Conflicting reports said he might be suffering from pneumonia. The Republican leader has long been a leading orator and debater and a well informed figure on foreign affairs.
A new storm moved over the northern plains today threatening moderate snow but likely sparing the area still recovering from Monday's blizzard. The system had dumped four to seven inches in South Dakota and was centered over northeastern Nebraska this morning.
Snow began yesterday evening and changed to rain by morning leaving a damp ground by noon. Temperatures ranged from 26 to 36 degrees, with 0.40 inches of precipitation. Forecast calls for more snow and colder weather tonight and tomorrow.
Mrs Hazel Cornwall convicted of embezzling 4200 from a suburban bank was sentenced to a year in the women’s Yelormae tory at Dwight after the charge was reduced to larceny. Her husband Francois, unemployed, admitted nothing and was called a "goof" by the judge.
Des Moines report cites dilapidated buildings endangering youths in Kidora and Mitchellville juvenile institutions. Osborne Association of New York surveyed the facilities in 1937, noting risks to boys and girls and listing affiliated bodies as the National Society of Penal Information and Welfare League Associations.
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