09 Feb 1935
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1935
Page
1
Muscatine county's large FERA gully control job began this morning with about 100 men assigned to work, announced by William Naber, work relief engineer. The project is expected to last several months before completion.
Des Moines reports per capita indebtedness at 32.10 for 110 Iowa cities. The study shows receipts totaling 20,577,215 and expenditures of 20,660,357, indicating a slight spending excess last year.
George Schott, 86, a Civil War veteran, died at 6 30 p m Thursday at his daughter Mrs Bert Luckenbachs home on highway 61 southwest of Muscatine after several weeks illness Born in Cincinnati Ohio April 11 1848 he was the youngest of 13 children and the last survivor of his family
NEW HAMPTON Chickasaw county cares for 3 500 pheasants at 124 feeding stations. F H Davis deputy state game warden announced Thursday. He noted railroad section employees cooperate by furnishing water along the right of way.
Mrs Misoura Atkins, 87, has tended her invalid husband for 16 years, rising at dawn to care for him amid poverty. The story highlights steadfast devotion despite obscure recognition.
Jefferson Greene county now produces more top cattle than any other county in the world.130 feeders who ban queted here Thursday night were told by representatives of the Chicago Ill stockyards. This distinction formerly was held by Clinton county.
Cedar Rapids coroner to hold inquest into the death of William R. Hoening 55 near Toddville. The widow reports Hoening had been drinking and obtained a gun. She entered a bedroom and heard a shot. he was found dead on the kitchen floor.
City Manager Roger M. Evans announced Friday that Dubuque has begun efforts to secure a $450000 federal grant to establish a subsistence homestead colony of 100 homes in the city.
In Waterloo, Sheriff H. J. Wagners auto allegedly helped burglars flee after they robbed the President garage taking tires. The getaway car was later found in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Sam Reynolds of Omaha said at the Miami convention the legion did not demand immediate cash payment for the soldiers bonus. He added a resolution urged using public works expenditures to distribute the bonus rather than direct cash.
Des Moines county spent 70000 for relief instead of drawing on federal emergency relief funds under a county state relief headquarters contract. The disclosure came during a records review conducted Friday in Burlington. It notes possible misallocation awaiting federal guidance.
Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana said he will carry to the senate floor his bid to make the 4.88 billion work relief program an inflationary measure. He will join with the silver bloc and Senator Huey P. Long as administration leaders remove two amendments on wages and labor v employment contracting.
Ames Iowa farmers may buy government seed oats at 76 cents a bushel but must act before February 20 as Iowa's 300000 bushel drought relief allotment will be withdrawn. If not used the remaining supply will be redirected to states with higher need.
Des Moines reports the assembly adjourned today with the mortgage moratorium relief bill for contract purchasers advancing next Monday. Leaders cite widespread dispossession of real estate buyers after missed payments and push for citywide relief while laborer letters highlight individual losses.
Ott Jackson operates a westbound bus line from Washington to Knoxville on primary road No 2. He praised patrons attitude at a state railway commission hearing as evidence the route meets local needs and that a competing line is unnecessary. Patrons from Ainsworth Washington Keota West Chester Sigourney Delta Oskaloosa and Knoxville testified and a petition bearing hundreds of signatures was filed. The hearing concerned Burlington's bid to establish a Davenport to Council Bluffs bus line via these towns.
Prof C A Fullerton showcases a teaching method for rural pupils now used in eight states and partially elsewhere. Speaking to Washington county teachers, he stresses fundamentals, rhythm exercises, and listening to phonograph records by New York artists to improve singing accuracy and artistry.
Marionettes from the A Century of Progress exhibit will tour Washington for a YWCA sponsored show on Thursday evening February 21 at 8 15 in Washington high school auditorium. The puppets are by Mrs Ethel Hanley of Muscatine a noted dramatist and puppeteer visiting Town University this semester.
In Beverly Hills a commentator notes officials push for bringing home many U S representatives as debt negotiations with Russia fail. He argues Russia’s suggestion to pay was a mistake and contends recognition could shift East Asia dynamics, potentially preventing a Russian Japanese war, according to informed sources.
Program described as very entertaining will support a Y W C A benefit. The exact show details and date will be announced later.
A tornado and strong winds killed at least twelve people across east and southeast Texas. Reports cite ten deaths in Houston County, and a white woman and her 15 month old baby crushed when their Polk County home collapsed in the Waynard community near Grapeland, with about forty others injured.
Buoyant ease and lilting rhythm mark the splendid singing at rural school commencements. The singing heart and satisfaction come to performers and hearers, a result of the Fullerton plan developed over the past years.
Federal Relief Administrator Harry Hopkins reported that over five million families, about 20 million people, plus 775 thousand individuals, totaling nearly 21 million, are on relief rolls out of a 129 million population.
James L. Brodie, 80, of Cedar Rapids, died after a hit-and-run struck him causing a fractured skull and internal injuries. He passed away while being taken to a hospital. Police pursue leads in the fatal crash.
A. E. Gault longtime Crawfordsville leader and mayor dies suddenly at home. Funeral Sunday at 2:30 PM at United Presbyterian Church, burial in Crawfordsville cemetery. Survived by widow Nellie Strain and three children Frank, Margaret, and Ellsworth McClain. two sons and a sister also noted.
Testimony ended as the state wrapped its rebuttal in the Lindbergh baby kidnapping case. Wisconsin wood expert Arthur Koehler contradicted defense witness Erasmus Hudson over nail holes on ladder rail 16. Mrs Lindbergh and her mother attended, awaiting potential rebuttal in the February session.
Harold M. Cooper Iowa liquor control commission chairman faces liquor act violation charges. Trial set for Monday before District Judge H. C. Ring in Cedar Rapids as part of a new criminal assignment.
Free booklets on remodeling available in Des Moines published by Successful Farming. The Farm House Keeps Pace and Furnishing the Farm Home offer home beautifying and modernization guidance. Request via The Journal Washington Iowa with coupon. delivery in a few days.
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