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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1936
Page
1
Wayne Erickson and Virgil Cole chased a wolf after spotting it on the highway. They were unarmed and pursued the animal with their car until they ran it down. The county auditor’s office granted a $6 bounty for the pelt.
Davenport officials require all high school dances and social functions to be held in the school gymnasium after a residents petition. The move aims to improve supervision of student activities and reduce private party venues.
Iowa City Prof Mabie director of the prairie region for the Works Progress Administration theater relief program announces resignation due to duties at the University of Iowa.
Since last Thursday a cat remains perched in a giant cottonwood tree owned by Mrs Delig Walsh in Ottumwa. Rescue attempts to coax the animal down for food and water have failed. Each night the cat climbs down to a high branch but returns to the higher limbs at daylight.
An Ottumwa veteran plans to buy four loads of rock for the corners of his small acreage home and erect no trespassing signs. He says he will throw rocks at anyone who sticks their head on his property and aims to be independent after years of hardship.
Rev Max Alsprage was installed at the Lutheran church in Spirit Lake. His father Rev J M Ansorge of Manning preached. Dignitaries included Rev p C Geisler of Spencer who ordained him and was assisted by Rev F W Heinke of Manning the elder Alsprage and by Rev Otis Lang of Spirit Lake and Rev C Boye of Ocheyedan.
A warrant for the arrest of Lorenz Wegener, theater manager, issuing under civil rights law charges that Negroes attending the theater are segregated. Information signed by Nathaniel Kinnard, a Negro, sparked the action after a protest and reports Wegener planned changes to theater policy.
A Phi Alpha Delta pin lost in Des Moines in 1928 reappeared in Davenport in 1934 behind the Scott County courthouse. The finder reported the item was returned to M. K. Bent, now an attorney with the Veterans Administration in Wichita, who had donated the badge as lost. How the key traveled from Des Moines to Davenport and how it ended among courtyard cinders remains unclear.
University of Town dramatic officials announce this year’s annual play production festival will run in two divisions due to a large entrant list. Community groups and original play fees submit by March 19 with events on March 1. Junior college and high school casts compete March 38.
At Goodwin Arkansas a massive American Airlines crash leaves 17 dead as rescuers recover bodies from a swamp. Coroner J C Crawford rules the crash accidental after touring the scene. Victims include Frank Hart, W R Dyes, and Charles Altschul among others.
Stockholders of the Washington National Bank elected five directors for 1936 at the annual meeting held yesterday. The new board includes Winfield Smouse George Gilbert R E B Dougherty Fred L Stewart and CC Negus with Stewart replacing Will Fleming. Asset growth totaled over 250 000 year over year reaching 1 155 949 77 as of December 31 1935.
Liquor Commissioner Bernard FE Manley rejects claims that reporters sought dates with female office staff. He says a reporter tried to date one worker but failed and assumed orders against dating, a conclusion he deems speculative and unfounded.
Taxpayers from 11 Iowa counties will convene in Washington on January 22 for a meeting arranged by the Iowa Taxpayers Association. Attendees from Washington, Johnson, Cedar, Muscatine, Louisa, Jefferson, Henry, Des Moines, Van Buren, Lee, and others are expected to number about 150. The program includes addresses by Francis Johnson and Terr'l. Joel L. Long, with aims to organize county taxpayer units and promote state association activities.
Governor Harold G. Hoffman said he would continue an independent investigation into Bruno Richard Hauptmann's case as attorneys visited his cell and had him sign a document to pave the way for further legal action to save him from the electric chair.
Manley cites a convenient expense or belief that no other reason existed as the driving rationale behind the decision. He emphasizes practicality over speculation and signals a cautious approach to explaining his choices.
Washington DC January 16 World War veterans in Washington county will spend about 140000 dollars of their 336000 dollar share from the two billion dollar soldiers bonus. The American Legion survey shows they will buy homes and make payments to local merchants and professionals, with expenditures across furniture, clothing, autos, house repairs, farm needs, insurance and stocks.
The broadcast on WSTI tomorrow at 9 p m presents a social drama cast including Ricchard Merrill David Fulton Dr Gillespie Claude Woods Margaret Merrill Mi'dred Lemley Sarah Almeda Reenblossom The play by Edna Alggins Stachan differs in tone from prior community productions.
Mrs. Sam Wittmer and her son Samuel travel to Kalona in the morning to visit Mrs. Wittmer’s father, Peter Wittrig.
Governor Herring blasted a Supreme Court ruling on processing taxes calling it law injustice as Iowa Farm Bureau delegates pledge ceaseless agricultural advocacy. Beeler cites record membership growth and efficiency gains, with 16 field agents expanding outreach and an energized Minutemen program.
Mies Mabel W. Buckley of Washington Iowa inherits one half of the estate of George D. Buckley vice president of the National City Bank of New York and City Bank Farmers Trust. The other half goes to Catherine M. Buckley of Cincinnati General Hospital. The will names City Bank Farmers Trust as executor. The testator died in New York December 19 at age 55, with real and personal property each described as more than 10 000 dollars. He had served with the NRA and led Crowell Publishing before rising to vice president of the New York bank.
The Y's Men's club announces a two night event at the Right club featuring a seven piece dance orchestra a blues singer Dancers and comedians. LeRoy the Mystic will perform escapes from locked trunks plus a professional magician will present three shows on Monday night. Prizes are planned with script money used for admission as in prior years.
Scott Jarrard writes from an Oklahoma City hospital about an uphill crash on ice where the vehicle whirled twice and landed upright. He describes breaking a window to escape and says Delbert Troutman helped fetch a passing truck to take the group to town.
Washington report outlines the compromise baby bond bonus bill showing 3,618,191 outstanding certificates, 3,052,000 veterans borrowing 50 percent value, 466,191 eligible for full face value, total veteran bonds $1.836B and cash $87.786M. Overall cost $2.491B with $268M cash residue in bonus fund and $418M cash in cas bonds. First year redemption needs $700M with additional $282M under estimate. Average certificate face value $986.
Telegraphed reports from Italian armies say about five hundred Ethiopians and at least one hundred Italians were killed in a major Bomililand battle. The fight is described as one of the war’s largest engagements to date.
Tokyo protests naval parity demand after US rejection. Japan formally resigns from the five power conference in London as Britain and the United States seek tacit alignment on Far East naval operations and peace efforts.
An 8000 year old copper mine was uncovered in Kielce Poland with sections dating 3000 years old. Archaeologists report well preserved works and copper mining tools and implements found at the site.
Three Mangold cases linked to an automobile accident were settled out of court. Leo Mangold’s case settled for 656.25 while James Chalupa’s and Raymond Chalupa’s actions settled for 1 123.50 and 120.25 respectively, totaling 2100 paid by Home Mutual Insurance Association of Iowa. Attorneys were Walter Stewart, W. Livingston, Baldrige & Bailey. Jury trials resume with petit jurors returning tomorrow for more cases. Harris pleads not guilty in forgery case. trial set for Jan. 27.
Bill Kyle, a part time attendant at the Shell Station on North Marion leased by George Birney last week, built a miniature oil burner from an oil can stove pipes and car parts. The device emits noticeable heat.
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