02 Feb 1934
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1934
Page
1
Chicago hog prices climbed fifty cents to four and a half dollars per hundred as federal purchases for relief and the dollar revaluation program push up demand. Analysts foresee further gains with light receipts. the price remains below farmers' stated production costs.
Word was received today of the death of County Engineer W. P. Rawn's father of Alta. The county engineer went to Alta early this week called by his father's serious illness. Mrs. Della Litthe has moved from 903 East Second Street to Mrs. Alex Miller's house at 417 South Marion Avenue.
Washington and Mt Pleasant High clash ends 26 to 21 in Mt Pleasant's favor. Kupka leads Mt Pleasant with 12 points, Cantoni missed several open shots due to illness. Washington aims to break seven straight losses in upcoming conference game against Ottumwa as JV fell 9 to 16.
Washington defeated Muscatine in the dual declamatory contest last evening. Washington's representatives for state series include Cox Witting Morrison Stutsman. County and River City events scheduled. dramatic and humorous divisions feature Washington students. Total scores list Washington 48, Muscatine lower.
George G Rodman 1849 2 2 1855 to eccentric. He was a lawyer and editor who helped shape Washington history dying at his home 218 East Second Street after a long career in law and local politics. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 30 at L A Jones funeral home with Mason Lodge involvement and burial in Woodland Lawn Cemetery. He served as city solicitor clerk and six years on the city council and led the Washington Democrat newspaper before later ownership.
County Agent W J Roudabush reports Living Lake Jackson township first to hit 1000 percent signups in the corn hog program with ten farms set to receive about 39141 in benefits 331 on corn and 3180 on hogs. Township chairmen plan next steps with the county agent and 33 tabulators await selection after examinations at Washington high school. Westchester area notes include a trip by Rev and Mrs A W MelStlain to Creston for a centennial celebration.
The former Washington postmaster, appointed by Grover Cleveland in 1886, long ran the Becton Post and later sold it to A. R. Miller. He made successful investments, lived quietly on East Second Street, and enjoyed a comfortable old age after years of activity.
Five youths aged 16 to 20 were arrested in Muscatine after a theft ring sweeping southeastern Iowa. A large share of Miss Mary Marr’s household furnishings from her Ainsworth area home were recovered, including a dining table, phonograph, records, rifle and silverware. Some items were found hidden in a coal pile. others were sold in Iowa City. The thieves used an old car and trailer to haul items and admitted to breaking in on a Tuesday evening and again the following Friday for more plunder. The oldest thief received a term at Anamosa. others were sent to Eldora. The clock was damaged in handling. The case remains under officers’ watch for further recoveries.
The program faces statewide curtailment as funding drops from 50 to 46 dollars per teacher monthly, allowing only about 419 teachers. Total state allocation stands at 95,500 dollars, with Washington's project among 150 declined. Many ongoing projects halted due to enrollment and eligibility issues.
Washington county Red Cross executive committee met at the Y last night to plan the annual meeting on Monday February 12 in the Y M C A community room. Elections officers and activity reports will be presented. 670 members are listed with $754 54 total receipts from roll call drive.
In New York a sharp critique argues psychology underpins politics as Ogden Mills faces a tax debate. The author claims the public, in 6000 cities, ignored the speech to attend balls in silk hats and enter expensive limousines, disputing the tax burden and its supposed poverty cry. The piece contrasts ermines and champagne with claimed tax hardship.
A brief afternoon court session under County Attorney Morrison saw four defendants plead guilty. Paul McGraw received a three month jail term with a $300 fine and parole on good behavior for illegal sale of intoxicating liquors. Glen Brown drew a $500 fine and three months in jail for bootlegging, while Dave Lowry got the same terms for liquor charges. Dale Kerr pleaded guilty to forgery and was sentenced to six months in the county jail.
Farmers who sign corn and hog reduction contracts will receive federal crop insurance and guaranteed income. Iowa State College official R K Bliss notes payments include 60 cents per acre of estimated corn yield and 5 dollars per hog reduced, with soil building crops allowed on the contracted land. He stresses income protection even if yields falter and disease affects hogs.
Robert W. Colflesh, longtime Iowa Republican figure and former U.S. district attorney for southern Iowa, resigns to seek the Republican gubernatorial nomination in June. At 34 he rose from an orphan raised in Mason City to national service, later becoming Des Moines lawyer and state Legion leader. He is married with two children.
The county recorder reports a rise in licenses issued this year with 1,474 hunting and fishing licenses to Washington county residents, up from 1,359 last year and 1,901 the year before. Thirteen non-resident licenses have been issued this year. Trapping licenses total 129, up from 92 last year. The fur season closed January 15 and rabbit season ended February 1.
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