15 Feb 1936
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1936
Page
1
A nine year old, Billy Adreon, died after being crushed under a snowbound truck near his Boone home. His seven year old brother Bobby witnessed the tragedy and alerted by screams.
In Oskaloosa Iowa five long blasts on the Iowa Power and Light Co whistle signaled different warnings. Children learned that schools would close for an unexpected vacation while parents faced growing concerns over a worsening coal shortage.
SIOUX CITY a 287 suit filed by Peter Kaperonis a grocer against Woodbury county and the Iowa emergency relief administration hinges on whether the ERA can refuse to pay a bill not presented within 40 days as set forth on the order.
Kalona Iowa report notes the Kalona News published by C. C. Shimmon appeared on a yellow paper half the size of the regular edition due to snowbound supply from Des Moines.
Francis D. Obert, long-serving principal of Creston Junior High, leaves his post due to illness, ending a nine-year tenure marked by steady leadership though recent months saw persistent health concerns.
In 1.12 weather two men without coats held up Chris Larson, assistant general car foreman for North Western, after he cashed his paycheck at a bank and returned to his car. They robbed him of 106 dollars.
Miss Elsie Foerstner of South Amana becomes the first Amana society girl to secure a state job. She is a newly appointed stenographer in the gasoline tax department of the state treasurer's office in Des Moines.
Officers held 12 men in Creston after a raid on Burlington coal supplies. Police say more than 100 men stole about 15 tons of coal from piles stored by the railroad in east Creston, with about four tons more being loaded for removal when authorities arrived.
Ames report notes Hortense Nanamaker, a beer parlor proprietor, had four and a half gallons of alcohol buried in a coal bin at his residence despite a coal shortage. The item implies authorities discovered both coal and liquor in the bin during the raid.
Mrs. George B. Howell, 24, a Newton factory employee's wife, yawned deeply and could not close her jaw. A physician arrived and diagnosed a dislocated jaw, providing immediate relief.
Addis Ababa reports Ethiopian government reiterates charges that Italian airmen bombarded hospitals and ambulances. An Italian raid east of Dessye near Haile Selassie headquarters reportedly struck a convent, with nuns said to have escaped unharmed and taken shelter in woods.
Italian circles expect a major northern push during the dry spell before the April big rains. Reports cite recon raids near Dessye and bombings of towns in the Lake Ashangi sector south of Makale. Officials say operations will pause once rains begin, emphasizing supply consolidation and civilian administration in captured areas.
Leon Beatty of the American Legion reports plans for the district meeting to be held here next Tuesday evening. The district includes northern counties of the first congregational district and Legionnaires from those counties are expected. District commander Ray M. Sherwood of Keokuk and state commander W. G. Henke of Charles City will attend and address the Legionaires, arriving in the afternoon to speak at an assembly at Washington High School.
Transient peddlers selling varied goods lure the public with alleged low prices. Police chiefs in Iowa City Muscatine and other cities warn residents about uncredentialed peddlers who rarely return and may prey on buyers. Local established firms with credentials are excluded from the warning.
Making Unusual Speed DES MOIIES Feb 11 UP Work in the weather and crop bureau of the Iowa department of agriculture is proceeding with more than usual speed says secretary Ray Murray The bureau has started its annual busy period of checking and tabulating agricultural statutes gathered by assessors Most country roads are blocked by deep snowdrifts Murray explains but this aids assessors They can find farmers at home and do their job quickly provided they have the hardihood to climb fences and walk over fields to farmhouses
Sion officials are expected to be in Washington for a regional meeting, joined by representatives from neighboring counties.
The Methodist church cancels Sunday services due to a boiler grate breakdown found by the official board. The healing plant repairs will start soon and most services are dismissed with only the evening young people meeting held in the church office. Congregants are urged to worship with other churches Sunday while repairs proceed. Choir rehearsal and midweek service move to the church office. Plans for the Ladies Aid meeting are undefined.
Dr J H Wolfe joins Iowa physicians who became new fathers this winter after driving eight miles to the George F Hartzler farm and arriving to a seven pound baby boy.
Ministers from Iowa Illinois Wisconsin Missouri and South Dakota will meet in Dubuque Monday February 17 for Religious Emphasis week. Sessions will be held at the University of Dubuque with more than twenty ministers already registered.
The minimum temperature in Washington last night was six degrees below zero. Primary roads in the county were cleared of drifts by ten o'clock, according to maintenance engineer R. A. Frink. Wind is not expected to drift them badly again. County road clearing will resume Monday with WPA workers.
More snow was predicted for tonight or tomorrow in Iowa with ongoing snow in the northern part of the state. Snow crews were at work clearing drifts from roads and colder weather was forecast for tonight.
International News Service reports another cold spell gripping the middle west and eastern states as torrential rains strike the Pacific coast. Seventy eight passengers are stranded on two snowbound Wisconsin trains amid a new blizzard. Towns fear isolation and highways halt, while airplanes supply ten South Dakota towns cut off for a week. Chicago endures three degrees below zero with St. Louis at zero.
A Shenandoah nursery orders snow shoes for workers who travel over snow reflecting a touch of Alaskan practice. The item signals a practical update for employee winter mobility.
R M Evans Iowa corn hog board of review chairman issues orders to county committees to reopen offices and begin work on contracts and compliance certificates. He aims to resume audits and payments on 1935 AAA contracts with about 70 000 certificates statewide and 50 000 in Des Moines offices.
Republicans announce precinct caucuses next Monday to elect delegates and alternates for the county convention. Notices list second ward at Mace garage third ward at city hall Legion rooms and fourth ward at Dr Reid Office on South Marion avenue. Weather and road conditions may affect whether all caucuses occur. The county convention is set for Friday Feb 21 at eleven o clock in the court house.
Judge D. W. Hamilton was in Washington county district court for a brief session and adjourned the January term. The March term opens Monday March 9 with Judge Frank Bechly of Montezuma presiding.
The Presbyterian church will have no services this Sunday due to a coal shortage announced this afternoon.
Firemen were called this afternoon to the Roy Caviness home at 220 East Jefferson Street where a chimney burning out ignited wall paper in the dining room. The room filled with smoke but the damage was immaterial. The fire was reported by telephone.
J S Morrison Ottumwa district engineer informs County Engineer W P Rawn that the State highway commission plans to grade bridge and gravel one mile on the Wayland road between sections 33 and 34 in Marion township using WPA funds. He also notes separations and road relocations in Washington county including near Brighton Coppock and a joint project among Washington Henry and Jefferson counties.
Funeral services for Mrs John Mapel ar announced for 1 30 Sunday afternoon at the A Jones funeral home. Burial will be in the cemetery at Kalona. Mrs Mapel died yesterday morning at Brighton after a brief illness though she had not been well for some time.
About 176 inmates at the state penitentiary in Fort Madison are expected to benefit from the soldiers' bonus, with an estimated total receipt of around 976,000 dollars.
Chicago legend known as Machine Gun McGurn was shot dead in a bowling alley by three unidentified men. The killing occurred on the seventh anniversary of the St. Bartholomew's massacre, with police skeptical of any revenge motive. Eight others were injured as patrons fled and investigators questioned two companions who fled the scene.
In Davenport on February 1 Richard H Theilen opened a door to a Svea wigan when a dog tugged his trousers. The dog led him to a porch where it dashed under, and he found the dog standing guard over the body of another dog frozen to death.
Mrs Will Roberts walked a mile to reach the pavement after a drifted road blocked access from the Will Roberts farm to Ainsworth. Neighbors arranged transport to Washington for the day. Also notes Rev W N Potter death in Mitchell South Dakota earlier this month and local health concerns.
Despite bad weather and roads, Chandler's Café served 166 pies since January 1. In the first nine days under Mr. and Mrs. Ward Chandler from August 21 to September 1, 78 pies were served, illustrating Washington as a pie eating community.
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