23 Feb 1938
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1938
Page
1
John R. Hattery head of the Iowa highway patrol spoke to the Macy Campbell club in Waterloo warning that the two highball men, not the drunk drivers, pose the real road menace.
The international president Crawford M Nobel of Jonesboro Ark and his wife will be guests as tri city and eastern Iowa hotel greeters greet each other at the Hotel Jefferson in Iowa City.
An estimated 40 percent rise in farm moving this spring compared with last year. Favorable weather and roads have led to 70 percent of spring moves being completed ahead of the usual March 1 date.
The Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce acts to shorten the 28 day delay for local theaters to receive films after their Omaha release. Officials cite impatience with waiting to view new movies and aim for more favorable booking arrangements.
Robert Regur the 20 month old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Regur was badly burned when he pressed his face to an electric floor plug. The shock burned his mouth and caused his front teeth to loosen. The mother who tried to free him was also shocked and knocked to the floor. Doctors say skin may be necessary to repair the mouth.
Kenneth Davenport, Creston attorney, led after two days of play in the Town chess tournament with nine wins and one draw. Chris Bangs of Spencer stood second with eight wins and one loss. Contenders say Davenport faces his toughest opponents ahead.
Mrs. Emeline Brand Maddy, widow of Civil War veteran William Maddy, marked her 87th birthday at her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs H L Bailey home where she has lived five years. She came here with her parents in a covered wagon and the Brandt family once lived near North Liberty and later near Oxford.
Farmers Implement store manager Bob Oakley estimated about 4 500 attendees for a two show day at the John Deere event. The Methodist church room reached capacity with 800 seated in the basement. Lunch serving by the Ladies Aid used 67 pounds coffee, 1507 doughnuts, and 75 pounds baked ham. Factory reps answered questions from visitors viewing the John Deere line and equipment.
News wires report Hitler warning that persecution of Germany will not be tolerated and demanding Britain yield colonies while Japan backs war against Bolshevism in China. Anthony Eden resigns as British foreign secretary. Viscount Halifax named his successor as Chamberlain pursues a conference likely to recognize Italy’s Ethiopia conquest.
Joan Leeney won the county finals and will represent Washington county at the state Des Moines contest in April. The lower grades winners are Marilyn Macon Edna May Hopping and Mary Chuck with first second and third places. all eighth graders.
Junior high pupils and teachers produced a fine musical play in two acts titled Rumpelstiltskin. The all singing and dancing production featured strong solos and colorful costumes with a capable cast led by Donald Crossett Audrey Hotle Bob Brown Eugene Dunlap and others. The plot follows the miller’s daughter who spins straw into gold and the crafty gnome who demands rewards. In the second act the queen faces peril as the gnome returns for the baby.
Washington bankers attended the Southeastern Iowa bankers group eleven annual convention in Burlington. Officers Lee Holland, W. P. Cullen, and Lee Huston were reappointed for another year. Next year the groups ten and eleven will meet separately. a unification was rejected. The group endorsed E. A. Ebersole of Keokuk for president of the Iowa Bankers Association.
Tokyo reports indicate eight Chinese aircraft bombed Taihoku the Formosa capital and nearby towns. Casualties listed as ten dead and twenty wounded in Taihoku with about thirty more harmed in surrounding areas. Unconfirmed claims mention American and Russian pilots among attackers.
Street Commissioner Blaine Holmes announced that the final paint work on 400 to 500 markers is complete and installation will begin in a few days. The white pine markers, four inches thick and up to 24 inches long with two inch black block letters, will be posted at street corners to help residents identify locations.
Legal notices filed in Mason City name the Mason City Brick and Tile Co and Mrs. Gertrude Simpson widow of the bus driver in suits totaling 152000 dollars. The crash last October near the yards killed ten people and involved a school bus and a Rock Island train.
Gen. John J. Pershing aged 77 rallied in Tucson as he recovered from a serious illness. Earlier reports said he was sinking from high blood pressure and rheumatic condition.
The bankers association adopted resolutions opposing legislation to extend branch banking and supporting readjustment of methods and rates in the postal savings system. They also opposed employers paying unemployment compensation insurance for business hiring fewer than eight workers.
The annual meeting re-elected Roger Sherman as chairman and Dr P N Etter as vice chairman. Anna Dawson becomes secretary and Lucy Dempsey treasurer. Department heads include Dr P L Etter home service, Dr T M Mast first aid, Dr F W Eastwood life saving, and others covering volunteer service home hygiene nutrition and public information. Membership stood at 1303.
The Baptist congregation mourns Mrs. Carstensen wife of Rev. M C Carstensen former pastor. Church women postpone the missionary birthday day party and pageant announced for Sunday night. Program rescheduled with details to follow.
The county reports 1 308 members with 7 784 in Washington and 527 in other towns. This is the largest county membership since the postwar years. The Red Cross gave 4 084.56 for flood relief last year and 89 for China relief.
The upper story of the fire damaged Jeffrey building is being rebuilt on the northwest corner of the square. The old upper walls are down and carpenters set up partitions and roof framing as work proceeds under F. S. Finley of Mt. Pleasant.
London backed by a confidence vote, Chamberlain pushes Rome London discussions as Britain contemplates war if no accord with Italy. Paris sees danger with Russia and Czecho-Slovakia allied, France planning large arms spend. Washington cites a 219 ship Atlantic fleet cost over three billion dollars. Moscow urges rapid Soviet naval buildup. Berlin notes Germany may raise army to 45 divisions and about 960,000 men.
Funeral services for Mrs M Carstensen now set for Thursday at 10 AM at Bethel Baptist Church in Washington with Rev L Fredmungh. Burial will follow in Harlan. additional services in Harlan Friday at 1 36 PM with speakers Dr Frank Anderson and Rev William Park.
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