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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1937
Page
1
Martin Rabeddeaux aged 94, father of Clyde Rabeddeaux publisher of the Muscatine Journal, died at his home in Muscatine. He observed his 94th birthday on December 5 and had been in failing health for several years.
Firemen failed to save the burning implement shop owned by Harry White in Sigourney after a chimney caused the blaze. The fire lasted over two hours and also threatened Agnew's beer tavern and the Noller electric shop before volunteers and firefighters saved White's merchandise. Mayor C A Lyons noted the loss estimate was not yet determined.
Des Moines firefighters evacuated 32 guests from the Nelson House after a blaze drove them from beds into near freezing air. Nine fire companies responded to two alarms. one man and one woman were carried from their rooms by ladders.
Webster City farmer Bearl Williams told Sheriff James L. OMalley a wastful butcher killed one of his 6000 pound steers, hacked off a hind quarter, and left the remainder on the pasture.
Mrs. John D. Shaw, 61, widow of the former dean of personnel at Iowa State College, died in her Ames apartment from heart disease. She leaves a son John, and had lived in Ames two years since her husband’s death. She was employed at the college at the time of her passing.
Mrs Miller of Des Moines announces two changes in the state securities department James P McKean of Des Moines is named deputy superintendent succeeding Harold E Phipps who moves to Chicago E J Bachman of Manson joins as examiner in the securities department.
An explosion from a stove in Black's cafe in Osceola scalded three women dining breakfast. Victims include Mrs Earl Black wife of the owner 21 year old Iva Blakely and 17 year old Catherine Preston all were reportedly recovering. The blast damaged the cafe interior with no fire follow up.
Five pairs of cardinals are visiting the Grinnell home of Mrs. R. A. Buchanan for the winter. Ornithologists note the unusually large congregation, while Mrs. Buchanan feeds the birds sunflower seeds.
Fire department was alerted about 2 o clock this afternoon to extinguish flames in a sedan owned by Charles Trulock of Brighton. The car, parked on the square’s east side, burst into flames as he backed out. No cause was given. wiring, fan belt, and distributor cap were damaged. The vehicle was not insured.
Three armed men stopped in Ottumwa early today seeking car repairs at a garage. One man carried a submachine gun, another two pistols, and the third a revolver. Their car's license plate was noted and Polk County authorities may investigate.
Washington January 4 The 75th Congress opens facing a vast program to re enact or extend many last two sessions acts. Emergency measures expire within seven months, requiring rapid action on foreign affairs taxes unemployment relief public works neutrality farm relief social security housing banking and monetary policies.
Charles E. Miller Albia Iowa president of the Iowa Association of School Boards and Francis Johnson Des Moines president of the Iowa Farm Bureau federation will headline the Citizen's Conference on Education at the Hotel Savery Des Moines January 8. Agnes Samuelson state superintendent said 350 to 500 attendees are expected with Nels Kraschel governor elect and John Valentine lieutenant governor elect invited to attend the noonday luncheon.
August Klett of Harper and Lucille Minick of Washington obtained the first marriage license in Washington county for 1937. It was issued Saturday at the district court clerk’s office on the year’s first open day after the New Year holiday. License No. 2 went to Vernon Gingerich of Iowa Clily and Mary Strabala of Richmond.
Mrs Mame Burich and her mother Mrs Katherine Bartosky welcomed New Year guests Mr and Mrs Chas Nevail and daughter Kathryn from Iowa City.
Sheriff Harold M. Putnam reports 1936 saw many bad check arrests totaling 31 when adding associated offenses, with eight bootlegging or liquor arrests and eighteen intoxication related cases. The year included juvenile cases, shoplifting, larceny, and several driving offenses, while county jail population reached 83 inmates with lower care costs.
The Supreme Court ruled Oregon's criminal syndicalism law unconstitutional in the case against Dirk De Jonge a communist sentenced to seven years for aiding a communist meeting. The unanimous decision found the statute invalid as applied to the conduct in question.
Week of prayer services organized by Washington churches opens this evening at 7 30 in the Baptist church. Rev M C Carstensen pastor of the Baptist church will lead all services and ministers will give 20 minute talks each evening on the theme The Gospel of God. Milan Thompson of the Baptist choir will direct music at all meetings.
Boyd Foster elected chairman as the county board organized for the year Harve Wilson replaced M T Coon as new member and appointments followed Dr H F Masson named examiner for the blind likely to receive pensions Foster to supervise the county home Wilson to oversee county yards BE Bauer to supervise the county jail Engineer W R Rawn reemployed for the year Dr C W McLaughlin named physician for the county home and jail Bonds and quarterly reports approved.
Clarence Logan was elected general superintendent of the United Presbyterian Sunday school and P F Whisler was chosen adult superintendent. Others named include George W Rudiger adult secretary Nelle Tripp adult treasurer Ruth Stewart young people’s superintendent Lucille Ross young people’s secretary R L Coulter junior department superintendent Katharine Stewart secretary Mary French and Mrs Ralph Kleese assistants in the primary department Mable Finney secretary Mrs P P Whisler nursery superintendent Cradle roll superintendent Mrs Everett Stewart assistant Carolyn Hamilton re-elected chorister and chief ushers Robert Patterson Harry Donaldson with Dave Irwin William McConaughy as assistants Prayer meeting committee includes M C DeLong Dr W S Angerson and Mrs Dave McLaugh-
A Crawfordsville physician reports another entry in the county’s First Baby of 1937 contest. Harvey Dale Timmins, born Friday morning near West Chester, joins the Widmer infant as early contenders for prize gifts from local merchants. Parents are urged to notify the Journal to confirm any earlier births.
Seventy eight young people attended the Y M C A happy hour last night. Dr. Arthur Atack led group singing with Milan Thompson. Church groups contributed to the program including Daryl Fetters from the Christian Church and a Presbyterian vocal trio. Lucile Knox and Lois Humble also performed solos with accompanying musicians.
Des Moines January 4. The Iowa state bureau of investigation will be several men short for weeks as four new state special agents are named to replace ousted staff of retiring Attorney General Ed L. O Connor. William Fogarty Des Moines KE Graham Bloomfield Jerry Wood Ottumwa Steve Queally Fort Dodge all named to the new posts.
Robert Stevens gave a New Year resolutions talk while Dr. Atack played a piano solo. Leigh Soule outlined the program for upcoming meetings as the Foursquare representation did not arrive.
A new federal forecast warns of a severe cold wave across Iowa with temperatures down to ten degrees below zero in the northwest five below in the northeast and zero in the south. Meteorologist Charles D. Reed notes the unusual swing from sixteen below to 88 degrees earlier. Train and bus service resumes to normal after up to ninety minutes delays.
Mildred Kyle resumes her work at Ames following a holiday stay at her home here.
Madrid reports Germany at war with Spain and piracy on the Spanish main as German cruisers seize ships off Biscay. British and Russian vessels are halted or fired upon as Madrid Valencia government denounces aggression while France seeks naval cooperation to block German activity.
Kellogg Iowa resident Hubert Burk, who lived in the town six years, was arrested today for a Kentucky murder committed nine years ago. Sheriff Karl Shields assisted Monticello Kentucky officials in securing the arrest.
Shirley Temple drew large crowds at the State theater for the opening of Sta uway. The youngster charmed audiences with song and dance and even a bit of Chinese talk. Yesterday’s showings brought strong praise and a likely peak in local attendance before the final performance tomorrow night.
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