25 Feb 1938
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1938
Page
1
In Charles City an on street scene shows three youths Roger McCauley Quinten Bonsalt and Loren Luster at play on marble amid two inches of snow still blanketing the ground.
Winfield Frederickson sued William Zeithamel for 3000 dollars claiming he was assaulted on July 3. A jury awarded him one dollar.
Council Bluffs officials consider raising the mayoral pay from 2400 dollars a year to enable a decent living. The civil service commission argues the mayor is constantly asked to donate and to use his personal car, but no exact figure was proposed.
North English resident Jesse Nis, about 50, near Keswick, suffered a fractured skull when struck by a falling tree near his home and is listed in critical condition.
Hatchery Manager Bob Siegrist says three to five chicks die when Burlington bus air horns blast at a flag stop near the hatchery since Jan. 1. Chicks panic and flee to one end of the brooder and trample each other. Bus officials will use smaller, less lethal horns to reduce casualties.
Harvey Lemburg twenty two pleaded guilty to robbing a Davenport residence of sixty five dollars and won parole from a ten year sentence. He stated he and his family were destitute and he stole to support his wife and child.
MARSHALLTOWN Albion finally secures fire protection as the town buys a new 2700 dollar fire truck. The community raised over 2000 dollars through 25 memberships from property owners and the rest came from taxes.
Des Moines Ralph W. Roland of Creston sues Schenley Products Co. in Polk district court seeking $14,500 alleging a bottle of whisky purchased Nov 12 from an Iowa state liquor store contained 30 to 40 bugs and other harmful matter. He claims headaches convulsions vomiting a skin rash weight loss of 40 pounds and incapacity to work.
Four safes were looted with thieves hiding in the basement until workers left. A safe at the Jewish Community Center contained between 400 and 500 dollars. The other safes yielded no cash.
Des Moines Iowa Agnes Samuelson state superintendent of public instruction urged agencies involved to join a statewide drive against marijuana. Federal narcotics officials report marijuana harms youths leading to immortality and crime. The legislative interim committee granted the state pharmacy board 1250 dollars to fight distribution for three months with potential further funds.
The Works Progress Administration announces a county road project in Washington County starting March 7 using 72 relief workers. Work includes quarrying rock, clearing 16 miles of roads across Clay Marion Coppock West Chester and Highland townships.
Washington county Republican politics heats up as March approaches with multiple announced and expected candidates. Robert R. Noonan seeks re election as district court clerk. Ethel Grecian aims for county auditor, with Fred Bourseols also seeking that post. Marion George may run again for treasurer while Jesse Busby, Fred Bauer, Harve Wilson pursue Republican nomination for their offices. Walter Schroeder and J R Griggs eye supervisor seats. Auditor’s Office remains hub of filing activity though Democrats offer no definite candidates yet.
Firemen were called yesterday evening to the Mrs J F Simpson residence and apartments on West Washington street where an ironing board had caught fire from a neglected heated iron filling rooms with smoke. Very little damage was done.
Federal funds will be released soon after the State WPA chief approves the project as explained by one of Senator Gillette’s secretaries. The actual commencement time remains to be set by the official in charge.
Vienna reports show Nazi power rising after Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg’s fiery speech declaring a fight until death for Austria independence. Interior ministry frees Nazis amid disorder as the nation remains quiet. Diplomats say Schuschnigg may soon visit Mussolini in Rome.
Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Dodds relocate to Iowa City as he becomes manager of the shoe department at Strub's department store. Dodds has eight years in footwear, most recently at Miller shoes in St. Louis, with prior work at Wellman and Graham stores. Mrs. Dodds worked in Dr. WooD Dwyer’s office and is active in Washington music circles.
Des Moines reports Governor Kraschel signed a full pardon for William Johns of Knoxville, Iowa, who had been sentenced to up to ten years for embezzling $327 as deputy county treasurer of Marion County. The Iowa parole board, all three members, had unanimously opposed the pardon.
Tucson dispatch reports General John J. Pershing, veteran commander in chief, fighting a grim battle with death but displaying remarkable determination to live. After hours of danger yesterday, the 7 year old war veteran revived and showed renewed vigor today.
In Des Moines Governor Kraschel and other executive council members clashed with the legislative interim committee after the council signed a lease for two floors of the Iowa building. The council wanted all four floors to house state offices including social welfare, emergency relief, planning, and emergency conservation agencies, but the interim committee refused.
Mrs R J Leffler and Mrs Laverne Hildebrand spent yesterday in Des Moines on business.
Mrs. Stanley Richards of 815 West Third Street dies at 6 20 this morning at University Hospital Iowa City after a two week stay. Funeral services planned for 2 40 Sunday afternoon at Sherman s funeral home. Surviving are her husband and several children.
President Roosevelt stated at a press conference that the battleship remains the backbone of America's naval defense. He noted that despite anti aircraft advances, battleships have faced new threats over years and antidotes have been developed to keep them effective.
A seven inch diameter egg was brought to the Journal office by Kh G Kelsey of Washington route f. The eye like pattern on the egg suggests a large eye but the hen is described as a mixed breed, part White Leghorn and part White Rock.
London February 25. Negotiations between Irish leader Eamonn de Valera and British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain teeter on collapse. Britain seeks a lump sum settlement of 50 million pounds on Irish land annuities, which de Valera calls fantastical and refuses to accept.
George Gersh stayed as an overnight guest at the residence of George Stout. The visit highlighted social ties among local residents and featured informal hospitality typical of the period.
Dr Walter Kotsehnig, Grinnell College lecturer, argues Mussolini pursues a revived Roman Empire as Italy’s foreign policy core. He cites Mussolini’s self view as modern Caesar, and notes his admiration of force and ruthless methods shaped by German philosophy and Machiavelli.
Washington business houses reported excellent dollar day sales yesterday with crowded stores. D. F. Barnes of the Chamber of Commerce called the event a substantial success despite muddy roads. The organizers extended the dollar day bargains to today and Saturday to draw more shoppers from the wider area.
Sammy the Morris family cat found itself high in a pine tree in front of R. L. Badger's house after a friendly roaming, apparently chased by a dog. A 25 foot ladder and a team of three men plus Mr. Fritz enabled Bill Lloyd to ascend and retrieve the cat, bringing him safely to ground amid cheers from onlookers.
Fifty American aviators prepare swoops to surpass Formosa attack and target Japanese islands. Patterson and Hankow reports say new planes will be in use within six weeks for sensational raids. Russians pilot the second Formosa squadron. Chinese planes remain limited. Washington rejects Japan's evacuation request.
Clarence Logan and his mother Mrs. W E Logan traveled to Crawfordsville this afternoon to attend the funeral of John C Cunningham who died Wednesday.
Newton native Laverne Hildebrand will be chef at the Leff ley cafe on East Washington street. He has thirteen years of professional cooking experience including posts at Hotel Albany in Denver Estes Park Standard and The Grill Exchange in Des Moines. Hildebrand and his wife with two children reside at 300 East Main street and favor the Christian church.
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