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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1940
Page
1
Wapello county supervisors were urged to open a by-road so a doctor could reach the ailing mother of farmer Gecar Burkman. The road is still blocked by snow despite a week of illness and unavailable medical access.
William Lin green forty one was at liberty on parole from a three year prison term for drunken driving. Lingree had two prior convictions and pleaded guilty asking leniency. He was arrested after a recent accident. District Judge S S Clock imposed total abstinence from liquor for five years as a condition of parole.
J A Bateman administrator for Paul Bateman seeks 25000 in district court against Waterloo trustees over his nephew's death in an elevator accident on February 19 1936 The motion challenges District Judge A B Lovejoy ruling that directed a jury to verdict for the defendants on January 29.
George Milliman, 76, a long time hitchhiker with more than 25 000 miles behind him, was hit by a car driven by Charles Denne on Highway 71 during mist and sleet. Denn e said he did not see Milliman due to windshield sleet.
Eldridge residents note Florida citrus losses from wintry blasts while Iowa orange growers report a thriving harvest. Mrs. Fritz J. Kroeger, who nurtured an orange tree at home for eight years, forecasts a 1940 crop of 21 high quality oranges despite snow.
Des Moines Iowa cosmetologists and hairdressers are invited to an educational day program on Sunday Leading hair stylists will discuss their methods with attendees Iowa state officials are expected to attend and give short talks.
Eleven year old Jack Weise practiced knot tying at home while aiming to be a Boy Scout. He tied himself to a chair with one hand behind him and could not reach a butcher knife he left on the floor. After three hours he knocked the phone receiver free and signaled for help.
Newton Mrs Fay Gustafson about 32 wife of Dr H R Gustafson Newton dentist was killed in an auto accident near Harlingen Texas The Gustafsons Mr and Mrs Hess P Jasper and Mr and Mrs Virgil Painter all of Newton were en route to Mexico after a vacation at the Jaspers ranch near McAllen Tex Painter owner of a Newton dairy store is in critical condition at a Harlingen hospital with a fractured skull The others were uninjured.
Jefferson businessmen and farmers led a drive to remove telephones operated by the Jefferson Telephone Co amid countywide service cuts with no extra fees. As phones were ordered disconnected a pony express bicycle service started delivering notes at five cents a trip. Backed by the Chamber of Commerce and farm groups, the protest had, by late day, removed most principal business house telephones.
Helsinki report says four Russian army attacks on the Summa sector of the Mannerheim line were repulsed with heavy losses. Russian ski battalions dispersed northeast of Lake Ladoga, with about 300 killed. 1,500 killed in Lake Ladoga/Kuhmo fronts, and another 1,500 in Kuhmo front.
Washington officials say the United States may not enter the European war but will take part in any peace conference that follows. Rumors of peace proposals from European leaders circulate while the administration hopes to avoid the mistakes of the end of World War I and keeps the country out of active fighting.
Benefits totaling 436,821 were paid to jobless Iowans in January by the Iowa unemployment compensation commission. Payments for 1939 totaled 5,223,759, and benefits since the act began reached 8,246,230.
Fire swept the Gamble store basement in Estherville causing about 15000 dollars in damage. Firemen fought the blaze for several hours while manager George Brunskill valued stock losses at 10000 dollars and building damage at 5000 dollars.
Governor George A. Wilson will visit three Republican gatherings in Iowa next week. He plans a seventh district rally in Council Bluffs on Thursday and participate in a Lincoln's birthday event in Lincoln. The itinerary outlines campaign activity ahead of the state GOP events.
A photo portrays nine year old Andre Mathieu, dubbed the Montreal Mozart, arriving in New York for his piano debut at Town Hall. At age three he played divine minuets, signaling a precocious prodigy with early fame.
Leslie Gates leads a Washington county business census under the federal census, aiming to survey about 200 establishments. The project covers every business, seeks 1939 volume, credit usage, payroll, and stock figures, with John A. Wallbank supervising the first district.
City Attorney R W Baker ordered a dog quarantine in Kenosha Wisconsin due to rabies cases in southern Wisconsin Police were told to seize all stray dogs The first dog captured was Baker's own pet
Thieves cracked a Boone high school safe and stole 529 dollars including 220 dollars from the tuberculosis association. A tear gas attachment failed to stop the robbers. About 135 dollars was overlooked.
A birthday celebration is planned in Waterloo on February 12, with a second district rally scheduled in Clinton on February 13. The event sequence highlights local civic engagement and organized activities across two towns.
Hollander a Dutch bulb grower salesman spoke at the Coffee club about the European outlook. He quoted Philippe saying Germany seeks peace and would yield parts of Czechoslovakia and Poland, while England aims to end aggression. Philippe recently crossed the Atlantic in a neutral convoy with a cautious minefield passage.
The British passenger cargo steamer Munster of 4305 tons sank today after an explosion believed caused by striking a mine. An authoritative report said 180 aboard were all saved and landed at a north western English port. Four or five crew and about 15 passengers were hospitalized with minor injuries and shock. One crew member was detained for treatment.
Mrs. C Bonnichsen 88 longtime resident died at 1030 last evening at her daughter Mrs David Owens home in Columbus Junction. Funeral at Pleasant Grove Bethel church conducted by Rev K R Mitchell with burial at Indian Creek cemetery. Survived by three daughters five sons 22 grandchildren and six great grandchildren three brothers.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved by 12 to 6 a bill to expand the Export-Import Bank by 100 million dollars to extend more aid to Finland and China. A 50 million dollar increase was rejected 1 to 6. The panel endorsed Senator Pat Harrison's plan to support selling Finnish government bonds to private investors.
TOKIO February 7, Foreign Minister Hiehiro Arita said a definite decision on withdrawing all Americans from China cannot be reached immediately due to the issue's grave importance.
At the Iowa Daily Press Association annual meeting in Des Moines all officers and directors were reelected. Governor George A. Wilson attended the editors luncheon. Officers: Karl Melcher president Marshalltown W S Rupe vice president Ames and Gene McGuire secretary treasurer Des Moines.
Leon Beatty post, American Legion, discusses an early March three day industrial show at the new Armory in Washington. Exhibits and heavy machinery to fill larger space with no admission fee funded by exhibitors. Fred Downing Howard Miller Rodney Arnold lead planning. 200 plus expected. Also a $10 Institute donation, a K Company reunion in Fort Madison in March, and a Feb 13 county meeting with Father P. N. McDermott as speaker. Music by an eight piece orchestra after the program.
The Washington county board of supervisors selected the Kalona News as official county paper replacing the Brighton Enterprise due to larger county subscriptions. Harry Ramseyer of Washington becomes county board of health member replacing the late Will Griffin. Wilbur Marshall of Washington appointed hospital custodian succeeding Ed Bruty killed in a highway accident.
Mr and Mrs J C Gilchrist and their family relocate from 1009 East Washington Street to 708 East Jefferson Street within the city.
At last night's session the Legion rooms proved crowded for the attendance prize of five dollars awarded to Tom Swift. Harry Wells and son provided violin and banjo music, and 5 W Easter with Harry Simpson organized sandwiches and coffee.
Peter Barnes and James Richards of the Irish Republican Army were executed at Winson Green jail amid tight security. The Coventry bicycle bombing last August 25 killed five and wounded 50, fueling fears of renewed terrorism and a political crisis in Ireland and Britain.
The Finnish legation said it has received more than 2,000 letters from Americans offering to volunteer for the Finnish army. Many oral inquiries arrive daily. Officials acknowledge the letters and inquiries but state none can be accepted.
Funeral services for Ellis Walton will take place at two oclock Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church in Brighton. The Rev E S Hebner is expected to preside. Burial will follow in Hillcrest cemetery at Brighton.
A joint service of Washington churchwomen will be held at the United Presbyterian church Friday Feb 9 at two o'clock in the afternoon for the world day of prayer for missions. Mrs J A Porter chairs the arrangements for this union service sponsored by several church societies.
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