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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1938
Page
1
Mason City and Clear Lake Railroad Co completes the annual ice harvest at Clear Lake. Superintendent Ray Landry reports about 300 cars of ice shipped since December 28.
Jack Lawton of Grand Island Nebraska paid five dollars after telling Municipal Judge Harry L Robertson he was not familiar with street cars in Council Bluffs. The case followed his admission of passing on the wrong side.
H W Ball, head of the Omaha division, announced a government weather bureau station will be placed at the Iowa City airport within six weeks. Four men will be employed and the station will provide 24 hour service.
Mrs. Ted Fitch of Fort Dodge gave birth to her fifth faith baby Lena Martha late Monday. The father’s congregation prayed at the mother’s bedside as the child arrived and no physician was present.
Edward Harmon, 22, a coal dealer, was fined $10 after protesting a truck end gate failure led to coal loss in the streets. Judge John Hornby condemned Harmon for littering the streets following the incident.
The Clinton Ministerial Association launches a statewide drive asking pastors to support a bill in Iowa requiring physical examinations of marriage license candidates. Rev. Robert Johansen president says letters have been sent to pastors across denominations.
Humboldt reports an unusually early ice harvest with December sub-zero temperatures enabling cutting. Ice reached about 14 inches thick and was of splendid quality compared with past years when January was the usual cutting month.
Mrs Wheaton of Rapid City M D travels with her other son Walter to Fort Madison for a final visit with her son Allen Wheaton 21 condemned to hang on January 24 Carrying a baby picture she rests in a hotel room despite crippled rheumatic condition requiring a wheelchair The mother traveled to the prison to say farewell to the condemned youth
Des Moines D W Bates Iowa Superintendent of banking heads a drive to keep both state and national banks in the system. The plan aims to draft legislation giving state banks a voice in the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation operations.
Dr Robert KB O'Brian Iowa Democrat key figure since ministry Morningside College president and state secretary announces bid for the Democratic nomination to the office he currently holds. His move clears him from consideration for superintendent of public instruction after Gov Kraschel named Mrs Alex Miller's successor.
Leon Beatty post of the American Legion promotes an industrial show in February at city hall. The three day event plans about thirty booths for Washington businesses and manufacturers with free acts costing 150 to 200 dollars. Admission will be free and organizers aim to attract large crowds and local cooperation.
H L Walker announces the Y M C A Forum group first meeting for Thursday at 8 30 p m in the Y M C A community room. They will hear a broadcast on How can Government and Business Work Together and then discuss the topic.
Reinbeck Iowa educator Robert Haupt will present a lecture on India at eight this evening in the United Presbyterian church. He will show over 2000 feet of motion pictures taken in India depicting life and customs, Hindu festivals, and scenes from famous places, plus native costumes and curios. The young people’s society oversees the program and a free will offering for Mr. Ilanyi will be received. The week of prayer service at the church drew 61 attendees yesterday.
Funeral services for Mrs Marguerite Biklen wife of Charles Biklen of Wapello and daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Scranton of West Chester will be at 10 a m Friday at Burnett Wallen Funeral Home Burlington Burial will follow in Burlington She died yesterday morning in a Burlington hospital at age 25 Wayne Scranton a brother from Falls Village Conn is expected tomorrow in Burlington
At the Leon Beatty post meeting plans were made for future Legion and Auxiliary events. A box supper is set for Jan 20 at city hall, hosted by post and auxiliary. Speakers include Tom J. McCabe on Jan 18 and W O Connor on Feb 1. Jan 28 is the tentative Kalona county meeting with hope of James Dolliver’s attendance. The group voted another five dollar milk fund contribution.
Brother reports that Reverend Walter Scranton of Newbergh New York will be unable to attend the event or gathering.
Local shopper roundup highlights this week in Washington with bargain events at multiple stores. Includes weekly food store values and a January sale at Moore's Bootery offering discounts on footwear and related items.
Justice George Sutherland announced plans to retire January 18 due to age and recurring illness. He has served since 1922 after a vacancy created by retirement act allowing full pay. Possible successors include Stanley Reed or Judge Sam G C Bratton as Roosevelt weighs options.
Funeral services for W. J. Duncan are planned for Thursday at two o’clock in the United Presbyterian Church with Rev. William M. Nichol Jr. in charge. Burial will follow in Cambrian cemetery near Cotter. Duncan, born July 10 1873 near Cotter, died at his East Washington home after a long illness marked by a stroke and gradual decline. He formerly farmed, was longtime head usher at the church, and is survived by his wife Winifred Anwy, four children Glen, Dale, Tom, and Fern, plus a sister, Mrs. Margaret Camp.
Mr and Mrs J H Ramsey of Oskaloosa are visiting today with their son Harry and his family.
The newborn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Reiner weighed five pounds, 14 ounces at birth and arrived at 11:06 New Year’s night a mile south of Richmond in English River township. The family also has a two and a half year old son, Billy.
The Washington county hospital reports record lab work and expanded x ray service boosting public health efforts. In 1937 laboratory examinations reached 4 700, over twice 1935, with 33 271 total since the department opened in 1923. X ray use surpassed 1935 and 1926 totals, aiding fracture diagnosis and tuberculosis detection, and immunization programs exceed prior years.
Wilford Dawson and Ernest Leyden of Washington were arrested on charges of larceny of domestic fowl in a turkey theft ring tied to the Vincent turkey farm. Leyden pleaded guilty in justice court. Dawson pleaded not guilty and was held for district court.
Paul Keupper a 52 year old boiler worker at Murray Iron Works admitted shooting his wife in a domestic dispute. He led officers to the iron works where the 22 calibre rifle used in the shooting was found. the gun had been stolen from a welding shop a day before the incident.
President Roosevelt delivered the 1939 budget message urging a billion dollar relief appropriation and warning Congress a possible rise in deficits. He outlined total revenues of 5.919 billion, expenditures of 6.97 billion, defense at 991.3 million and relief around 1.128 billion, with a prior year deficit raised to about 1.988 billion.
John M. Tomlin, formerly with Ottumwa, opens a district revenue office in the Washington post office basement to serve Louisa Jefferson Keokuk counties. The 16 new Lew town offices expand the system with smaller districts and centralized receipts for all federal taxes and Social Security returns. Tomlin plans to move here when a suitable home is found and will mostly operate from Washington with occasional travel.
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