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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1938
Page
1
A Des Moines column reports that milk from two infected cows used in cream pie filling caused the sudden illness of 200 pupils at the Iowa School for the Deaf last November. The piece frames the incident as an Iowa issue highlighting dairy health concerns and school safety.
More than 4000 people attended Earl Barrett’s farm sale in Audubon, buying farm animals totaling about 7000 dollars. Auctioneer Far Garonette called it the county’s largest farm sale ever. Fall pigs sold at 13 cents per pound.
Mrs Clara Dorchester of Clear Lake awarded a divorce from S Dorchester on cross petition alleging desertion since March 1935. The husband who had filed for divorce citing cruelty withdrew his petition. Mrs Dorchester to pay former husband 125 dollars within four months.
Carmen, 24, son of Mr and Mrs J I Carmen of a farm two miles south of Jefferson, was killed when crushed between his backing truck and barn. His skull fractured in the accident. He served with the 168th Headquarters Company Iowa National Guard.
Residents in Hawarden and nearby counties report thousands of dying and dead birds described as a simester spar row along city streets. Reports from towns along the Big Sioux river and additional counties eastward confirm a widespread avian die off.
Ames editor Breeder's Gazette editor accused Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace of being a dictator at heart. The remark came during remarks to the Black and Bridle club at Iowa State College. The editor said partners wish to end dole and run their own farm relief system. He claimed Wallace is pushing to grant dictatorial powers via the new farm bill.
Prof H J Thornton of the University of Iowa history department authored The History of the Quaker Oats Co. The Harvard Business Review praises the book in The Literature of Business History as a scholarly and significant contribution to industrial history.
Oskaloosa resident Miss Naomi Drake aged 26 became the first blind person in Iowa to sit a federal civil service examination. The test for an assistant clerk stenographer was conducted in the state commission for the blind offices under examiner T B Currey. Drake, blind since childhood illness, trained at the state school for the blind at Vinton and John Fletcher College in Oskaloosa. She transcribed dictation in Braille shorthand and reproduced notes on a typewriter.
Rev. Jacob De Koning of the American Sunday School Union conducts weekly Bible study sessions at three sites in Washington county. Meetings are at 7 39 each week with Tuesday at Riverside school house between Brighton and Coppock, Thursday at Coppock, and Friday at Pilotburg. The schedule aims to continue through February.
Shanghai reports say forty thousand Soviet troops may have entered Outer Mongolia as Japanese forces push from Tsingtao and Tsinging to secure Shantung. No official confirmation yet but sources deemed reliable disclose Russian infiltration amid broader East Asia tensions. Moscow announces discovery of rich oil near Siberian border, fueling military interest in the Chinese War.
Iowa Democrats view Governor Kraschel as the unknown element shaping 1938 plans after George Wilson’s GOP governor bid. The governor’s decision on re election or challenging U S Senator Guy Gillette could determine party strength, with internal faction pressures and a Washington trip adding to the uncertainty.
Joseph R. McGinnis of Wisconsin died Tuesday night at his home after a two year decline. Funeral set for Friday at Somers church at 2 PM with burial there. He leaves a wife Anna Stephens and eight children spanning Wisconsin Iowa and Pennsylvania connections.
M R Burton 41 is held for investigation into the death of Lucille Dolan 28 his housekeeper. Dolan formerly of Council Bluffs died after a fire at their home but coroner Shaw found she was struck on the head. Two other unnamed persons to be questioned.
Washington County American Legion hosts State Commander James Dolliver at Kalona Community Building on Friday January 28 at 8 00 pm The event aims to entertain hundreds of veterans and families with W R C Kalona providing studies and English River Post No 292 organizing a strong program Officials from English River Post and district officers will attend to ensure an outstanding meeting County Legion commander Dr E D Miller Wellman and county adjutant M L Brown Washington urges all members and non members to attend for a memorable evening
C. E. Cornelius, examiner for the state automobile department, reported a light day in Washington. Eight men received new chauffeurs licenses and eight sought license renewals while five persons took drivers examinations. He will be away the last Wednesday of the month as examiners attend school at Fort Des Moines.
In district court yesterday Judge J. G. Patterson granted Louisa Furman a divorce from Roy Furman of Wellman. He traveled to Newton to help court and plans to return Monday when jury trials will begin. The grand jury, impaneled Tuesday, has not yet reported and is in recess awaiting return Monday.
The article explains how to recognize a state highway snow plow by its distinctive lights. A circle and top arrow mark the truck, with five lights forming a triangle. from the rear all five are red, from the front the top is red and the other four amber. Plows are wide and require extra space on the road. Bill Hotle drives the cab, with Jerry Simm ering on the running board.
Audubon Iowa sheriff Fred Clemmensen credits a let the motorist alone policy for the county having no traffic fatalities in 1926 and 1937. He opposes rigid enforcement while stressing stern action against drunken drivers and cooperates with state patrol. The record contrasts with nearby counties that had fatalities.
Cyrus Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons will install new officers Friday at the Masonic temple. A special Zeredatha council, R. and S. M., will meet under dispensation to elect officers for the new year.
Klein Klothing Kompany Miller's Footwear Montgomery Ward furnace clearance and a fire damage sale headline a week of value driven promotions. McDaniel's-Drug Specials and K Rothschild's highlight drugstore and smoke related sale items. Food Stores advertise outstanding weekend values.
The Washington county high school declamatory contest will be held Feb 16 at West Chester. Three classes are offered humorous dramatic and oratorical. Competing schools include Ainsworth Brighton Crawfords Ville Kalona Riverside Wellman and West Chester.
Pittsburgh January 13. The bodies of Frank Ciesielski and Anthony Weiner, the last two of ten victims, are recovered. The blast left at least 26 children fatherless as rescue efforts concluded.
Art Woods of Griswold admitted arson in a Griswold fire that damaged the home of Mrs. Julia Hayes. Woods, jailed at Atlantic, claimed he started the blaze to collect insurance on furnishings and clothing he owned, though the house belonged to Mrs. Hayes.
Twenty five Iowa high schools will send a teacher to a driver education short course at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls January 24 to 29. Agnes Samuelson notes the program aims to train teachers amid rising safety concerns and 65 percent of accidents blamed on operators. The American Automobile Association provides materials and training cars. instructors include Amos E Neyhart and F R Noffsinger.
In Kuibeshevy, January 13, fifteen men were sentenced to death on charges of agricultural sabotage. The court delivered the verdict amid wartime tensions and the defendants await further formal proceedings and possible appeals.
Paris dated January 13 Premier Camille Champtemps warned that the French financial structure will collapse if sgnless strikes are not eliminated and labor unrest is not checked.
Inton Iowa January 13 Helen Otto nineteen pleaded guilty to abandoning her newborn in the snow and was fined four hundred dollars and costs. In default she will serve three months in the women's reformatory at Rockwell City.
In Elmont New York, Mrs Lenida Waite aged 59 and Jean Sehuelain aged 19 were shot and bound with silk stockings. Investigators found no motive as the women had no money or valuables, ruling out robbery. The case is ongoing with few clues.
Washington reports signs of improved business conditions as the nation tests a potential economic upturn. Analysts cite rising industrial activity and cautious consumer spending amid modest inflation.
Japanes troops claim twenty alleged robbers were shot and killed when trying to cross a barbed wire barricade with stolen goods. They reportedly ignored a halt order as martial law covers the Nantao quarter of Shanghai.
Kalona January 13 Melvin Reece 29 died at Sunny Slope sanitarium Ot tumwa at 6 last evening after thirteen months of tuberculosis treatment. Funeral Saturday 2 pm Kalona Baptist Church Rev C B Hillis burial Sharon Hill cemetery. Born Richmond March 28 1908 son of H W and Mrs Reece. Surviving wife Helen Gingerich his parents one brother Delmar two nephews. A brother Everette was killed in Oregon in June 1931.
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reported today, noting findings on market trends and crop outlooks shaping policy and farming decisions nationwide.
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