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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1937
Page
1
Wilfred Whit ten, ten, awarded $250 against the city after a sled plunge into an open sewer caused permanent dental injuries. His mother, Evelyn Whitten, sought $10,550 in damages.
A three man ALGONA A section crew jumped from a moving motor car just before a Milwaukee freight train struck it half a mile east of Algona. The crew included Paul Rader Sonia Tony Zittritsch and Gus Haag of Algona. Thick showstorm reduced visibility.
SIOUX CITY A hungry Lyle, 22, admitted breaking into a lunchroom. He pled guilty to malicious mischief and received three months in jail. a breaking and entering charge could have carried up to five years in prison.
Mrs. Lorena Grell of Denison was awarded 4500 by a jury against Western Asphalt Co of Sioux City after her husband Louis Grell died when crushed under a paving roller last May. She sued for 9000. the jury deliberated three hours. Ted Crum operated the roller.
Ruth Vanman missing from Missouri Valley at age 14. Police report she may have run away and left with an unidentified motorist. Authorities in four states are cooperating to locate her.
Forrest W. Schuveneman a Sioux City lumberman sues Karikeen Manufacturing Co for 42480 alleging a $50000 promissory note delivered two years ago to Gabriel Kai Keen Co was transferred to him a year ago and a receiver is sought.
Henry Savage, 67, of Audubon, has worn a flower daily in his lapel for decades. He notes a special shamrock on St Kathrine's Day when he substitutes. He says he has worn flowers for more than 45 years and would feel ill if he stopped.
Washington portrait replaces Vice President Joan Sance Garner on the House wall. Custodian Delepien A. Crate notes the move was personal, citing Crane family ties and a long connection to Washington at Valley Forge.
Rushie Mae Thompson, 15, of St. Louis writes Governor Kraschel to thank him after he commuted her father fony Thompson’s death sentence for the murder of Martin Wolz of Oakville to life imprisonment.
In Cedar Rapids Richard and Hale Hager ages 3 and 5 pulled a fire alarm to glimpse a real truck. Sirens alerted responders. investigators traced the prank and filed no charges, with the boys told to stick to their toy.
Des Moines February 17. The Iowa senate voted 29 to 20 to urge all Iowa congressmen to oppose President Roosevelt's plan to increase the U S Supreme Court membership. One Democrat, Sen M X Geske of McGregor, voted with Republicans. A Democratic substitute to memorialize Congress in support of the president was defeated 29 to 20.
In Des Moines 654 Democrats and 54 Republicans battled over two contested seats in the lower chamber. Democrats claimed both seats while Republicans also asserted control. A compromise likely with a prolonged parliamentary struggle expected. Seats: R. G. Moore Dunlap Harrison County and William N. Judd Clinton County. Militon Peace recommended for seat with 10653 votes to 10650 for Judd.
Elders and trustees of the United Presbyterian church held a joint gathering in the church parlors with a 6 30 banquet served by the Ladies Aid. M C Delong and O D Anwyl led arrangements as 31 attendees, including wives of officers. Ross Van Nostrand presided and Cloyce Stewart led prayer. Marion George led group singing as Mrs George played. The aim was to plan efficient ways and means for church work next year including an every member canvas. Committees were named and thanks voiced for helpers. Rev Fulton closed with prayer.
Six committees praised the upcoming Y M C A circus to be staged tomorrow and Friday at the Y M C A. Plans include printed two color money, weight guessing, balloons, horseshoe, a toy stand, moving pictures, a peeping tom telescope, vaudeville acts, boxing matches, and a charity auction. Proceeds benefit the Y M C A.
A new dust storm rolled into North Texas from Amarillo with heavy fog and visibility reduced to a quarter mile. Strong winds carried dust across the Panhandle, with reports that western Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado were already affected by the wind-borne earth.
Walter Rhodes, bi yearly former roadhouse operator, pleaded not guilty to first degree murder in Iowa City court. He faced a $25,000 bond as attorney Will Hayek requested time to study the case while awaiting trial.
The National Tea company's Washington store will open Friday with Robert Samuelson of Des Moines in charge temporarily. The district manager M. B. Goble said they will hire locally as soon as possible and that Samuelson will oversee until a local manager is found. Everette Johnston leases the meat market department and other National Tea markets, including Newton. Store supervisor K. R. Hickey from Des Moines will also be present at the opening.
A large section of scaffolding on the Golden Gate bridge collapsed plunging workers about 200 feet into San Francisco Bay. One body recovered, four rescued, and at least four others missing as teams search. The life net failed and fears grew for additional victims. The disaster comes during the bridge construction begun two years ago with a $55 million budget and an expected completion in two months. Eyewitness L. J. Huston said the scaffold fell suddenly and pulled workers into the net.
Funeral services for Oral M. Swett 43 will be held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church with Reva Carl M Klein and Arthur Atack in charge. Burial in Kim Grove cemetery. Swett, son of Fred and Laura Swett, a longtime Washington auto dealer, died by his own hand at his East Washington home. He leaves a brother Keith Swett and his wife Helen, once of Washington. Swett born November 14 1893 in Brighton. He had worked in Washington's automobile business for fifteen years and belonged to Masonic bodies Rotary and Elks. Washington Masons will meet at 1:45 p.m. at the Masonic temple before proceeding to the church.
Emily J. Hooley 66 widow of Leo Hooley died at her daughter’s Wellman home after a cerebral hemorrhage Feb 8. Funeral at West Union church Thursday 1 PM conducted by Abner J. Yoder and William F. Gingerich, burial West Union cemetery. Survived by children Mrs. W. H. Sechlaubaugh Ora F. Healey and Mrs. Omer Yoder all of Wellman. Also grandchildren three sisters and one brother. Husband died Oct 1936.
Simpson College in Indianola decides to discontinue rebates on tuition for children of ministers and faculty members. The move ends a long standing financial aid practice affecting university staff families.
Fire broke out around eight this morning in the rear of Dorothy Schmoeller’s cane and candy shop and Carl Bauer’s Modern Appliance store on the north side of the square. A trash box near the east wall fed a small blaze, quickly extinguished by firefighters, with about 200 dollars in estimated damage to the affected area. adjoining stores and stock remained undamaged.
Harper announced at a mess meeting that the school president position is filled. The report notes the event and identifies the participant.
Britain plans a multi year defense expansion spending seven and a half billion dollars to fund seventeen battleships as Europe debates whether arms racing will end the conflict. Germany warns of a ten billion dollar arms race among five powers while Mussolini calls a Fascist council to review Italy military strength. Portugal and Spain face semi blockade as Madrid battles resume with heavy casualties.
Loyalist forces claim four rebel planes shot down in a third battle over Tarrancón as both sides clash. Casualties mount near Jarama while Madrid fronts hold with Verdun-like intensity. Generalissimo aims a three-fourths offensive from the Sierra de Guadarrama and mobilizes men aged 20 to 26.
Forty three Italian seamen and nurses escaped death when the motor ship Sestre sank after a collision with the steamer Edward Luckenbach near Prescott Oregon in a blinding rainstorm on the Columbia River.
Senators Wheeler and Hone introduced a constitutional amendment to give Congress power to reenact any law held unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. It would require a two thirds vote and be delayed until after an intervening congressional election, letting the people vote on the issue.
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