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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1936
Page
1
Clarion reports Miss Marion Baker, former director of relief in Washington, named Wright county relief director. She replaces Miss Mary B. Way, now director in Audubon county.
ROCK RAPIDS That the recent cold spell has helped is shown by Lockwood and Pirwits, the town morticians, who have conducted only one funeral since December 27 1935. They normally handle about 50 funerals per year.
Oelwein residents question superstitions as fourteenth death in two and a half years occurs near the same street. Mrs. William Meikle, 77, is the latest victim, with all decedents living within two blocks of each other.
Iowa City reports an upcoming Student Union meeting to pledge members to aid a war strike, oppose compulsory military training and racial discrimination, defend free speech for students and teachers, and push for increased federal relief for students.
Des Moines 19 year old Richard H Beatty, a sophomore in chemical engineering at Ames State College, is reported resting easily after an accidental fencing wound. The foil glanced from an opponent and pierced his right armpit lung, during a club tournament.
The U S Weather Bureau office at Keokuk warns the Mississippi below Keokuk could hit flood stage by Thursday due to unpredictable ice gorges. It is not expected the river will overflow its banks.
Dr. Mullican Indianola postmaster and former dentist sues wife Mrs Lane, née Mullican, claiming desertion since 1931. He alleges she left him with five daughters and now tours with Rosemary and Priscilla Lane in the Waring vaudeville and radio acts.
Bedford District Judge Homer H. Fuller signed an order allowing exhumation of Mrs. Floyd Horton. Horton, a farmer, and Mrs. Anta Johnston are charged with carrying out the murder plot.
Readers are urged to check Evening Journal advertisements for affordable ways to enjoy leisure activities. The note emphasizes low prices on items and experiences that provide fun without heavy spending.
Des Moines reports a rising flood danger in southeastern Iowa as the Des Moines River reaches flood stage due to an ice gorge above the dam. Northwestern counties battle a blizzard and snow drifts that halt rail and road traffic. Weather forecasts promise more snow in northern counties.
Keokuk Iowa February 27 Judge John H Craig 83 a pioneer Iowa jurist former legislator and one of the few men who ever turned down a nomination for governor died here today after a brief illness.
A fire destroyed the Ray Parcell farm home four miles west of Brighton as snow blocked access. Parcell was away helping a neighbor when the blaze started. part of the household goods were saved and the loss amount awaits estimation. The origin was likely the chimney, with partial insurance coverage noted.
Miss Georgia May Meek of Springfield Missouri died yesterday afternoon in a Springfield hospital after a brief illness. She was a longtime resident of Living Lake near Washington Iowa and a prominent businesswoman in Springfield. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery beside her parents, Samuel and Mary Meek, after services at the United Presbyterian church.
El Paso Texas suffered a blackout when 4 El Paso Electric workers struck without warning. The plant shut down after a second strike in a year, plunging the city into unexpected darkness last night.
Mrs M M Marsh and Mrs Wayne Stewart both of Keota were seen shopping in town yesterday afternoon in a brief social note from the local column.
Indianapolis February report cites a book by American Legion officials alleging a vast communist conspiracy to overthrow the government. It cites growth in communist ballots from 36,017 in 1928 to 248,523 in 1932 and calls for deportation of aliens linked to subversive groups.
The Treasury announced plans to offer next Monday a total of 1.25 billion dollars in new securities to fund quarterly financing and meet immediate government needs.
Iowa Republicans open their state convention in Des Moines with 22 delegates to the Cleveland national convention to be chosen via caucuses at the Savery and Kirkwood hotels. Keynotes by J O Shaff and Robert G Simmons target the New Deal as Dickinson faces unnamed support and a hoped uninstr ucted delegation carries the banner into a busy political day.
A statement hints at a bold attempt to push a formal proclamation forward. The wording suggests a strong desire to present the declaration in its clearest possible form.
Earl Dayton 46 died last night at 10 in Des Moines city hospital. He was born in Brighton and lived there recently before moving to Des Moines. Survived by wife Hazel of Des Moines, father Elrod Dayton, Ottumwa brother Cleveland Dayton, Beards town sister Mrs Thelma Knappe. Father to bring body back to Brighton for burial. no funeral arrangements yet.
Paris reports the French chamber of deputies ratified the mutual aid pact with Russia despite foreign threats. The treaty, linking large armies and air forces, passed 353 to 164 amid Lecarne treaty tensions and the risk of upsetting European peace.
Ten Italian planes bombed a region north of Dessre Ethiopia pouring gas bombs on villages. The attack occurred February 27 and targeted multiple settlements, causing damage and fear among residents.
Monmouth Illinois February 27 forty nine students are listed on the honor roll at Monmouth College including Chas Owen of Washington The registrar notes men outnumber women on the list and the senior class has the most honorees The honor roll requires a 35 GPA with A equaling 4 and B 3 Averages fall between A and B for those listed
John Pobren and sons Francis and Melvin of Keota were in Washington on business today.
Tokyo, Feb 27. After a compromise with three army colonels, rebels began evacuating government buildings and returning to barracks. Some mutineers remained in isolated spots fearing reprisal. The agreement gives the army a stronger hand in government, but terms were not released. Premier Odaka and two officials were slain. about eighty others died in the uprising.
In an accident at the American Pearl Button factory yesterday afternoon Mrs Oscar Wolf suffered severe cuts a broken bone and a complete thumb loss. The incident occurred shortly before 5 o clock and she was taken to the hospital for treatment. She had a restless night but is reported somewhat better today.
Two petitions for divorce have been filed with the clerk of court to be acted on at the March term. The cases are Lucille Godwin versus Archie Godwin and Edna V. Nickerson versus John A. Nickerson.
Des Moines reports flood danger for Eddyville and Chilicothe as ice jams and rising water threaten farms and lowlands. Governor Herring plans survey work with three engineers and names George Frank C. Bellas of Omaha to lead on flood prevention with PWA crews strengthening the Eddyville levy after a fatal ice jam last year.
The House adopted the conference agreement on the administration's $500,000 farm subsidy bill, leaving Senate approval as the final step to send the measure to the White House.
Vic Crone reports the first sure sign of spring in his shop a butterfly found fluttering inside Crone's Market. He sees warmer days ahead despite fears the butterfly may have frozen to death in the cold morning.
Funeral services were held yesterday morning at 7 30 for Mrs Rebecca Fitzgerald who died last week in Milton Florida. Rev D Chalmers Fulton of United Presbyterian Church officiated. Pallbearers included Frank B Miller Robert Patterson Donald Wryle Graham Hay Everett Stewart and Joe B Wright. Out of town relatives William Hay of Sterling Kansas Joseph Hay and son Graham of Waterloo and Miss Esther Hay of Burlington attended.
Harry A Montgomery Jr joined Remington Rand as a junior salesman in Chicago last August and says he wouldn’t trade jobs with President Roosevelt. He enjoys his work and now knows Chicago like a book.
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