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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1936
Page
1
A Des Moines column notes new Iowa liquor commission policy barring dating liquor salesmen or newspaper reporters to prevent leaks. A commission member says the rule protects official business from blame and leaks.
Herman Hoeger and his son Fred built a portable windmill on an old buggy frame with a weatherproof generator case. They move the setup to optimize wind for charging storage batteries, since trees shelter their home from steady wind.
Ira A. Nichols spotted a rare Cherwink on his bird and wildflower refuge near Iowa Falls. The bird, initially mistaken for a robin, shows a black neck and top with a white breast and barred wings. The species, common in the eastern U S, winters from Florida west to Texas and is rare in southern Iowa. Nichols notes about a half dozen bird species winter on his grounds and has built storm shelters and feeding stations.
Captain R O D Sullivan, commander of the Pan American Clipper Ship, a four mentored air service pioneer, is a former Davenport resident. His wife Mrs Sullivan was born and raised in Davenport. The couple recently flew in a fast Lockheed monoplane for a visit, creating a miniature sensation.
A Plymouth Processing mills plant will open in Fort Dodge next spring to process soy beans. L. F. Armstrong, a firm official, indicated that if favorable terms with Iowa State College on parents can be arranged, the company may also manufacture cornstalk products.
Ralph Anderson of Boone was hospitalized with three bullet wounds after an attack near Sam Grimes' home in North Hampton. Sheriff F C Schwileger said investigation continues as Anderson described hearing someone prowling around his car and venturing outside to confront the intruder.
Durant Henry Tank 36 credits a worn watch with deflecting a .38 bullet and saving his life. Cedar county deputy sheriff C. C. Crawford said he fired the shot during a raid on a chicken roast at William Giebel farm. Crawford says he and vigilante Raymond Spencer laid a trap after three prior raids.
Iowa packers plan legal action to reclaim more than 30 thousand dollars paid as processing taxes to the federal treasury. The Supreme Court ruling voiding the taxes is seen as opening the door to suit to recover 9 542 018 dollars for 1933 34 and 20 629 504 dollars for the last completed fiscal period.
Dr Morris Fishbein editor of the Journal of the American Medical Association will be the principal speaker at a Charles City Woman's club meeting. He will discuss Quackery Drugs and Doctors and address the persistent problem of medical quackery in American medicine.
Mrs Theodore Romoser and her son Marlin from Wellman were in town this morning for an unspecified errand or visit. No further details are provided.
Voters in Washington plan to decide tomorrow on two separate propositions granting Iowa Southern Utilities Company electric and gas franchises for fifteen years. Polls open 8 am to 8 pm with four voting locations, and ballots present distinct electric and gas franchise questions.
Donald Hoyle, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Welliver, died January 6 in Burbank California after an accidental self inflicted gunshot. Funeral was January 8 in Burbank. He was born in Ainsworth about 19 years ago and was the son of Mrs. Nahe Osborne. His grandmother is Mrs. Edgar Hoyle of Washington and his father Floyd Hoyle lives in Des Moines.
The Iowa Supreme Court upheld Gale Johnson’s murder conviction for killing Captain Sauer, Burlington police head, described by prosecutors as a calculating criminal. Johnson, who claimed alibi, was arrested in Des Moines weeks after the May 27, 1934 shooting sparked by a grocery store robbery.
Howard Hughes landed his airplane to set a new speed record for the Los Angeles to Newark cross country flight, completing the trip in 9 hours 27 minutes surpassing the former record of 10 hours 2 minutes 57 seconds set by Col. Roscoe Turner.
Andrew Warren died at 6 30 yesterday evening at the county home where he had lived twenty years. He was born December 11 1852 in Indiana to Henry Warren and Caroline Hull Warren and moved to this region in 1857. Surviving siblings include Charles Warren Wamego Kan Mrs W Chrissinger Washington Edward Warren Seattle Owen Warren Las Animas Colo Mrs Anna Williams Mt Pleasant Sam Warren Havre community. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 30 at Sherman’s funeral home.
The Washington Community Players will air The Caravan by Edna Higgins Strachan this Thursday at 9 pm on WSUI. The group discusses more original plays and plans to broadcast their first play from last year as they close a year of activity under new director and president Claude Woods.
Rev. W. F. Kruger was installed as pastor of the Wellman Lutheran church in a Sunday service at 3 o clock. A large turnout from Wellman and Washington attended as Rev. A. B Krause of Millerburg led the installation, assisted by Rev. Theodore Melbohm of Washington.
The Amos chapter of DeMolay for Boys plans a public installation next Sunday at the Masonic Temple. The chapter has donated five dollars to the school milk fund.
Mrs. 8S. N. Sorre reports seeing a robin this morning, noting the early spring appearance and a brief sighting in her neighborhood.
Washington high school declamers defeated Davenport by seven points with a 38 to 31 score. Don ald Krambeck led Davenport while Lawrence Whisler and Billy Cox starred for Washington in oratory and humorous categories. Charles Bear won dramatic while Virginia Kephart and James Baxter placed for Davenport.
Trenton New Jersey January 14. Lloyd Fisher chief counsel for Bruno Richard Hauptmann reports he is about to visit the condemned man in his prison cell. Defense plans are unclear but a writ of habeas corpus may be sought before a court in Trenton.
Rome report says Italy built 909 fighting planes in the last nine months and is adding about 100 monthly. The build up comes as Britain and France mass ships in the Mediterranean, signaling a changed air balance if war arises.
A settlement was reached in the Richmond case of Leo Sharp against Leo Mangold for injuries from an automobile collision. The stipulation calls the suit compromised and settled for 656.25 to be paid within five days plus court costs. Attorneys Baldrige Bailey for the plaintiff and Livingston Stewart for the defendant signed. Also noted, Ross Harris faces forgery charges and a divorce grant to R. Elizabeth Clark from Griffin C. Clark by Judge Hamilton.
The navy outlines urgent Pacific fortification steps including a Guam base, Aleutians and Midway seaplane sites. Officials expect end of naval treaties to allow expansion, citing Japan’s demands and mandate restrictions. Port Apra Harbor would receive upgrades to improve anchorage and access for larger ships.
An official board night at the Methodist church featured a men’s chorus by board members A L Griffith Karl Hedges Lewis Warren and B Brown. Dr B F Schwartz spoke on A Well-side Interview focusing on Christ’s interview with the Samaritan woman at the well. Missionary societies sponsor tonight’s services with Dr Schwartz discussing The Great Refusal.
I. K. Beal of near Ainsworth reported a severe car collision last evening in front of Hazletts filling station. Beal had stalled while turning when Moore from out of town, visiting relatives in Washington, struck the rear. Both vehicles suffered extensive damage.
Washington State Bank held its annual meeting with 297 of 600 shares represented. all present voted for re-election of seven board members including Barclay Foster Reeves McDaniel Knotek Alcorn Moore. The board re-elected officers Barley Moore Holland Kos. Resources totaled 1,579,222.25 with a ten percent dividend paid. the bank joined the federal reserve system last month. Richard McCleery gave a customer perspective on expectations of banks and customers.
Marion Thompson of Kirksville Missouri is jailed in Washington county awaiting a hearing on a 57.12 check passed to Clarence Phillips in exchange for corn. Sheriff Harold M. Putnam and Iowa City authorities pursued him for two weeks. arrest followed in Iowa City. Thompson claimed he drove a truck for J. R. Davis of Kirksville who is also under arrest on bad check charges in a different eastern Iowa county.
Mr and Mrs Harold Timmins of West Chester were in town as busybody callers, visiting local residents and making a brief social stop.
The navy seeks a secure anchorage for battleships and a naval drydock on the island, plus a system of underground fuel tanks to support operations. The proposal emphasizes strategic access and military storage facilities.
Billy Bob Grecian six years old son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Grecian barely avoided serious injury when his sled coasted into a car on West Madison Street driven by Leslie M Elcher. He cut the top of his head on the car running board. The incident prompts warnings for children to coast only in safe areas and for adults to teach caution to prevent collisions.
In Havana police and soldiers killed three alleged kidnappers during a gun battle that halted the abduction plot near Guanajay, 30 miles west. A 300-strong force cornered the gang at a wooded farm, rescuing the kidnapped son of a wealthy Spanish manufacturer who was held for $50,000 ransom.
London reports Rudyard Kipling, famed novelist, hovering near death after an emergency stomach operation. A morning bulletin described his condition as very grave.
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