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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1936
Page
1
A celluloid comb dropped into a hot air register caused a house fire at the Henry Olson residence in Cedar Falls. Smoke filled the home but only minor damage occurred.
Miss Chi Dester, longtime Jefferson County school official, announced she will end her service at the close of her current term August 1 1936. She has served two two year terms as county elective official and seven three year terms as vice officer appointed by the county board of education and local school presidents. The notice appeared in New Year greetings to rural teachers and directors.
In Marengo an attack by two bandits on Louis Novak a bachelor farmer ended with the pair fleeing after binding him and removing his shoes. They threatened to burn his feet but fled with only 3 dollars after Novak revealed no hidden money.
District Judge John J. Hailoran oversees the case of Viola Hook, 19, who says she proposed to Raymond J. Nicholls, 27, during a leap year after a year and a half together. The couple discussed marriage but had not yet made a formal vow.
Sen Louis J Murphy said he cannot attend the opening session in Washington due to personal business. He will remain in flux until next week.
Glen Schmidt assumes full control of the state bureau of investigation but declines to confirm a reorganization. He indicates a personnel shakeup is likely, noting Attorney General Edward L. O'Connor has given authority to make changes and assured approval.
Gouvernor Olson announced the prize and essay contest results. Richard Jones of Austin Minnesota, 14, won the essay award. The contest topic was Opportunities for Youth on the Forum and was arranged by Governor Olson.
A lone pig escaped its owner and wandered the business district, drawing attention as it calmly blocked traffic on Highway 163 and evaded capture for a time.
Policemen were called to remove four snowmen erected in the middle of a street. Motorists carefully drove around the obstruction while the snowmen remained undamaged.
Doris Blank of Shenandoah has undergone 18 operations to relieve sinus and bronchial trouble. She has missed only a half year of school and is receiving treatments at a University hospital in Iowa, daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Blank.
State weather forecast warns of returning subfreezing temperatures in Iowa after milder days. Forecaster Charles D. Reed expects additional snow tonight or Saturday, with minor travel disruption possible.
In a Jan. 3 report Congress reconvenes at noon as AAA plans new farm payment methods should the Supreme Court rule the farm aid program unconstitutional. Chester C. Davis says the state level program would mirror federal highway funding, with states implementing crop reduction plans to receive federal funds for farmer payments.
More than 100 attended the Presbyterian church New Year dinner with the Vigilant Sunday school class and younger girls serving. Mrs Rennie Dawson led the program as the crowd sang and a medley was performed by Maurice Mayo and sister Edna. A business meeting followed and thanks were given to the pastor.
Rome dispatches report Italian controlled newspapers urge public anger toward Ethiopia amid signs an aerial bombardment may begin in East Africa. Military leaders concede Ethiopian north and south fronts lack progress without reinforcements as Addis Ababa officials study northern front reports.
The Literary Digest poll of 1,870,774 ballots finds 541,845 yes and 1,328,929 no on Roosevelt’s New Deal policies. Thirty-six states vote against the administration. Alabama Arkansas Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia support the policies. New York and Pennsylvania show high levels against the New Deal in preliminary tallies.
Miss Jessie Rice was set to depart today to resume her duties as a nurse in Wichita Falls Texas.
Automobile thieves stole a 1936 Ford Deluxe from Lira Schenefelt of Mace Motor Company on West Washington Street. Vehicle D-184 engine 18,2295432, tan with trunk. Items taken from Henry Berdo’s car found in Hollingsworth yard. thiefs used pruning shears to cut air hose at Alfred Brown filling station to siphon gas.
Charles A. Lindbergh his wife and son Jon left Liverpool by car for Cardiff Wales to visit relative in law C Aubrey Morgan. They departed the Adelphi hotel using the rear servants entrance and drove south toward London in a black limousine. A man believed to be Morgan accompanied them though he did not register.
Mrs Margaret Kientz 70 widow of John Kientz died at the Wolf home near Brighton after a stroke. Funeral at the Wolf home at 1 PM and at Hope Lutheran Church at 1:30 PM with Rev J L Leitzinger officiating. Burial in Brighton. She leaves two daughters, Mrs Henry Wolf and Mrs Otto Lamansky, a son Lester Kientz, seven grandchildren, a sister and two half brothers.
A recently found boyhood photograph of Bruno Hauptmann hints at the stoical character his demeanor shows today in his stubborn bid to escape the electric chair.
The first full week in January will feature five union evening services at the Presbyterian church starting 7 30 each night. Leaders include O E Schmidt Carol Forgey Hugh McCleery Harold Williams L S Patterson with Dr B F Schwartz directing song services.
Hilma Dodds of Wellman was confirmed yesterday by the county board of supervisors as deputy clerk of court for Washington County. She joined the office of Clerk Robert R. Noonan last July and succeeds Edna Purvis. The board also named Dr H F Mason examining physician for the blind and Dr W McLaughlin physician for the county home and jail. The Brighton Enterprise Wellman Advance and Washington Journal were designated official county newspapers.
Enraged WPA workers, unpaid, raided a federal relief warehouse in Newport Kentucky today and seized 100 bags of flour and other articles before police dispersed them.
The 74th Congress convenes with focus on the New Deal as President Roosevelt plans to deliver his annual message to a joint session at nine o'clock E S T. Debates over bonus legislation and neutrality questions surface as leaders discuss strategy and timing.
First Lieut. William G. Eldridge of Washington Iowa is recommended for appointment as a student in the troop officers course at the cavalry school Fort Riley Kansas Adjutant General Charles H Grahl announces Eldridge is squadron adjutant of the second squadron 113th cavalry Iowa National Guard Capt Martin B Hardsong of Ottumwa is named as course alternate
Jackson township 4H boys and neighborhood farmers visited the International plant at Rock Island Davenport area. Leaders Lloyd Foster and new leader H L Stewart joined the group. They toured the Farmall tractor making and were guests at luncheon before the plant tour.
An elevator in the House side of the Capitol descended two floors today without injuring the 15 members of Congress in the car. The incident occurred in Washington D C on January 2. No further details were released.
Mr George FE Pratt father of Ralph and Clyde Pratt ran a harness repair shop in Winfield for about 58 years. He became interested in the theater business through his sons.
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