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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1940
Page
1
Awaken by their baby's cries, Mr and Mrs Wred Lalor found their house ablaze. The fire was put out after about $1000 damage as an overheated furnace burned.
Horace Caughey, 29, assistant purchasing agent for John Morrell & Co, slipped while entering a car at the plant cir, breaking both bones in his left foreleg and dislocating the ankle. He was taken to St. Joseph hospital.
Eldora Iowa obituary notes 72 year old Ilomer Hunt caretaker at New Providence cemetery died suddenly at home after finishing digging a grave for a funeral scheduled. He was a retired farmer leaving a wife three sons and a daughter.
Dubuque authorities launch statewide search for living heirs of Andrew Joseph Crotty after Dublin firm O Connell and Rooney reports Patrick Crotty, son of Andrew, left Ireland 56 years ago and settled in Dubuque or Independence. Attys request any descendants contact Chief Strub to claim share of large estate.
Arlig Corbett, 16, fell dead of a heart attack while dressing at the home of R. E. Bond in Colfax where he had lived in recent months. Coroner Ralph Toland said the youth had suffered from heart leakage the last year. He was a son of Herbert Corbett, a local Works Projects Administration employee. His parents and 10 brothers and sisters survive.
The Kossuth County Conservation League holds its third annual spring predator hunt until May 1. Twelve units compete for a traveling trophy as overpopulation of foxes gophers crows and starlings is addressed. Points: Old fox 100 young fox 50 gopher 15 crow 10 starling 5 crow's age 5.
Jon Knotek chairman of the County Soil Improvement Association announced the selection of fifteen cooperators in the phosphate demonstration program run with the Washington Farm Bureau. Demonstrators from 34 townships include Rich ard Clay Lime Creek Marion Stransky English River Albert Navy Iowa Elmer Walker Milt’n Maas Cedar Ray Sojka Jackson Robert Nicola Uighland Leslie Gates Franklin Fred Palmer Washington L Stephens Oregon Eugene Morgan L Stan nard Clay Lloyd Stout Brighton Forrest Db Walker Marion and Richard Stephens Crawford. Demonstrators met at the Farm Bureau office to sign requisitions for phosphate to be sent to the Tennessee Valley Authority. About 18 tons of phosphate will be applied this season mainly to legume seedings and pastures.
George Mohr, manual arts instructor at Washington Junior High, will attend a week long state wide course in Safety Education at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls February 12 to 17. Mrs Mohr accompanies him. The program aims to train safety teaching across grades and subjects and to educate adults in safety practices with evening talks by state speakers. Sponsors include the state department of public instruction the governor s committee on safety education the department of public safety the American Automobile Association and Teachers College.
Congressman Thomas Martin of Iowa heads a special sub-committee to study how New Deal policies affect imports and exports of agricultural commodities. The panel will examine sugar quotas and trade with Cuba, Puerto Rico, and other nations, aiming to reveal policy impacts on American farmers and domestic production.
Anna Springer, ex Modernistic Beauty Studio, announces Ann's Beauty Salon east of Lemmon's Pharmacy. The shop features new equipment and a tea rose and sky blue interior with black chrome furniture. Robin Truman, experienced in Des beauty work, will assist.
Postmaster General James A. Farley spoke at the New Salem Illinois post office dedication held in Lincoln's restored general store where he first held public office. Farley tied Lincoln's rise to US democratic governance and goodwill as a foundation for his legal and political career.
A recent warm spell melted much of the snow but yesterday's thaw was followed by a freeze this morning. Slush from Sunday turned to rough ice as temperatures slid with a low of 30 and high of 46.
A 10 oclock assembly at Lincoln school included the acceptance of a picture of Abraham Lincoln and a United States flag. Daughters of Union Veterans presented the Lincoln portrait. Beverly Brown read Gettysburg Address. Leon Beaty post American Legion provided the flag and spoke on its meaning. Pupil grades 4 5 and 6 participated with speeches and songs.
In 1856 Mount Vernon near Washington faced sale threats from an allectioneer. Local patriot women mobilized to secure the property and transform it into a national shrine honoring George Washington.
In Moines the Av-A Nn Beauty Salon run by Lloyd Robertson, brother of Mrs Springer, has closed and Ann's Beauty Salon is now open at 107 East Washington Street.
Father P N McDermott of Atlantic Iowa national Legion chaplain will address the county Legion meeting at city hall Tuesday night joining Legion and Auxiliary members for entertainment and dancing with Tucker's eight piece orchestra. Warren Morgan county commander to preside all members and wives invited.
Father P N McDermott of Atlantic Iowa elected national chaplain for 1939 40 by the seventy first American Legion national convention in Chicago Illinois September 28 1939. He helped found district organizations and presided over Iowa s first district conference at Atlantic in 1921 guiding Pioneer Ninth to leadership.
Lake Mills residents report hard luck for the Swenson family as last fall Gilbert Swenson lost one arm.
Workmen from Davenport installed temporary supports to secure the theater canopy after a hook on the west edge failed. The canopy sagged but did not fall. two electricians escaped injury as timber supports were placed under the marquee until permanent repairs can be completed.
Montreal Feb 12 United Press reports the death of Lord Tweedsmuir governor general of Canada at 64 from a brain concussion after a fall in his bathroom. Sir Lyman Duff chief justice assumed administrative duties as Canada, at war with Germany, faces a federal election set for March 26.
Buel A. Williamson, manager of the Ottumwa field office of the social security board, will visit Washington on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 13 and 14. He invites interested people to discuss aspects of the amended social security net and will be at the post office to meet them.
Last week Olaf Swenson, who lives across the road, froze his hands and feet in a bitter cold wave and died without regaining consciousness.
The Hague reports Finland appeals for ski donations after the destruction of a large ski factory. Paris notes a new cold wave slows western front operations. London describes a strategic reserve array across the Middle East to safeguard Allied interests from Romania to Arabia and Egypt to the Caspian Sea. Allied forces gain new Anzac arrivals as Gen Weygand returns to Syria.
War bulletin reports renewed and intensified Russian push against the Mannerheim line near Aittojoki and Kukhmo with about 1,080 Russian deaths in two days. Some 50,000 Russian troops are said to be in the assault, with the Summa Karelia isthmus receiving the strongest pressure from artillery tanks and aircraft.
Federal state and local agencies mobilize aid for 8,500 homeless after a Saturday tornado in Albany Georgia. Red Cross official James W. Cullen says 17 killed and about 40 of the 500 injured remain in critical condition as relief efforts continue.
Nellie Petes Fetes Kuhn died at 11 15 Sunday at Washington County Hospital after a stroke followed by pneumonia. Funeral at St James Catholic Church will be Tuesday at 9 am with burial in Elm Grove cemetery. Rosary at L A Jones Funeral Home this evening. Survived by brother Louis Fetes and sisters Emma Wolfer and Marcus Kuhn, with Sister Febronia of Buffalo. One child Zella Marie died in infancy. Mrs Kuhn belonged to St James parish.
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