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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1936
Page
1
Pulaski twins Jane Giles and Rachel Rader celebrate their ninety first birthday claiming status as the oldest twin sisters in the United States. Their long-time Pulaski homes nest beside their brother A W Rader aged 97 nearby neighbors.
Detective Chief G F Wheelock was asked to locate Bestal Bailey a Sioux City dishwasher who has fallen heir to an estate Clif ford Bailey of Kamrar enlisted aid and the letter gave no estate value
Mrs. Augusta Knipfer known as the town's champion grandmother died at her home at age 93. She leaves 12 children, 53 grandchildren, 112 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Ottumwa builders reached fifth in state home construction while remodeling placed the city third in Iowa. The rankings by Des Moines state public health engineering division covered fifteen first class municipalities. Nationwide, 1935 home building doubled 1934.
In Cedar Falls a landscape gardener at Iowa State Teachers College found a large black walnut on campus dead at the top due to three large roots binding the trunk base. The roots were cut, the tree remains about 35 feet high, after a prior photograph by G H Gilin and a college draftsman.
Perry Contract bridge players compete in the fourth annual midwinter state championship under the Iowa State Bridge league. About 25 players are expected to participate. Wil H. Welse of Davenport will manage pairings and act as fal scorer.
Anna Marie Behm nineteen of Logan Nebraska is hospitalized in Omaha fighting a rare infection linked to a scratch last July. Doctors at Creighton Medical College diagnose it as lymphatic poisoning with severe swelling from her right arm to her shoulder and down to her hip. The physician notes the case is unprecedented in this region.
Henry Carnoll of the state highway patrol said a friend played a practical joke on him. A 20 mile pursuit began on a rainy night after a false report of a truck carrying 20 horses. The officer later learned the truck was not in danger and returned to bed.
Fort Dodge records fall as a leap year produces more marriages. A total of 406 couples wed, surpassing the 1935 peak by 45.
Voters in Washington approve long term electric and gas franchises for Southern Utilities by a two to one margin. Electric tally 893 to 448 and gas 892 to 446. Ward results range from 6 to 147 yes in first ward to 198 yes in fourth ward. polls closed at eight and counts finished by nine.
Des Moines reports the number of cattle on feed on Iowa farms January 1 shows a 25 percent increase over the same date a year ago. The Agriculture Department released the figures indicating substantial year over year growth in feed cattle inventories.
Seven dentists attended the county meeting and dinner last night. The gathering followed by a regular session in Dr. M. J. Cruise's office on North Side.
Captain Jay Brown announced after the weekly drill that Troop FP will hold its annual banquet on February 12 in the Y M C A community room. Des Moines editor Frank Miles will discuss military preparedness as guest speaker. The event is a national guard staple attracting top state militia figures, with Adjutant General Charley H. Grohl often in attendance. Tonight the troop rifle team faces a multilingual national guard match. results will be mailed to headquarters and likely released next month.
In Washington County district court no trial occurred today as settlements finish several suits. Judge D W Hamilton scheduled jury trials to begin Monday January 27 with two cases set for that week Norton versus Mathers and the state versus Ross Harrie for forgery. Hamilton noted likely no Washington County court next week due to Mehashka county court duties at Oskaloosa.
Sheriff George Oakes of Louisa county was chosen captain of Washington's old K company at a reunion held at the Congress hotel. About 25 Columbus Junction men enlisted in Company K, with many serving in the Rainbow division in France. A reunion is planned for January 16 in Columbus Junction with officers elected from Junction and surrounding areas.
Paris reports the radical socialist caucus has voted no confidence in Pierre Laval's government. A committee will be sent to demand Laval's resignation and that of other socialist cabinet members, signaling an imminent collapse of his administration.
Last evening the Methodist church hosted Neighbor's Night drawing a fine audience of visitors. The city unite of the Ladies' Aid sponsored the services and Dr B F Schwartz delivered a message on The High Cost of Sin.
Charles E. Hearst president of the Iowa Farm Bureau federation warned against AAA tax schemes at the state convention as he neared retirement. He urged an adequate substitute and criticized the Supreme Court interpretation of tax collections to processors. An AAA substitute conference was planned during the federation’s 17th annual meeting with 100 delegates expected.
The national re employment office in the basement of the courthouse will not be open Saturday this week. The civil service examinations for the postmaster at Pirighton will be held in the room occupied by the employment office.
Moscow reports the Soviet Union is rushing construction of a surface and submarine fleet. The move signals a naval race sentiment after Japan withdrew from the London Naval Conference, with aims to reach par with other nations in the future.
Twenty five persons attended a fellowship dinner and meeting hosted by the county council of religious education at the Christian church. Plans were laid for a leadership training school to begin next month with Leigh W. Soule as dean. A training school board includes Carl Johnson Neal Trotman Vernon Witting Jesse Busby Rev Vernon Carter Co Vv Brown Rev S F Wenger Howard Benn and Dr Ware. The tentative opening date is February 17 with classes held each Monday evening for five weeks from 7 to 9 PM.
London reports Ethiopians recaptured the holy city of Aksum from Italian control in a fierce engagement. The town had been held by Italy since a September advance, but a large Ethiopian force pushed through to seize the strategic center.
The Washington Federal Savings and Loan association held its annual meeting January 15 to elect three directors and review business for 1935. Assets rose from 8,748.86 to 46,721.88, with 31 first mortgage loans totaling 37,295.79 in 1935 and six month dividends set at 4 percent per year.
About 120 school boards and superintendents from southeastern Iowa attended a district session in Fairfield. Local members Claude Tucker Dr P L Strer and A E Atchison and Supt EK A Ralston attended. The meeting discussed securing a new deal for funding districts from non property taxes and equality with other tax supported institutions. Dr EB Paterson spoke on school tax matters and attorney Charles Miller led discussions.
Four inches of snow fell between midnight and eight this morning marking a heavy snowfall this winter. The storm replenished ground cover after weeks of melt due to mild temperatures, followed by clearing skies.
Federal Judge John A Barnes in Chicago orders 55 million dollars deposited for AAA taxes returned to food processors including the Armour company under a temporary injunction. In Greenboro North Carolina Judge John S Hayes orders nine million dollars escrowed from textile mill processing tax collections released under a similar injunction.
Federal Judge William Kirkpatrick ordered about $2,000,000 in AAA processing taxes returned to 120 Eastern Pennsylvania filers. The recipients include meat packers and manufacturers. The ruling was announced in Philadelphia.
Washington county reports a surplus stock at the county home. An audit shows 4,778 quarts of preserved fruits and vegetables including sauerkraut, 40 bushels of potatoes, 30 turnips, 6 cabbage, 10 beets, 35 onions, 40 parsnips, 40 apples, and 70 gallons of lard stored in the basement, plus ample other county assets.
The sun brightened the scene but little effect on the new coating as it melted slowly. No wind meant no drifting and highways remained largely passable. State highway crews were actively clearing main roads of snow.
Bruno Richard Hauptmann was granted a 30 day reprieve by Governor Hoffman, delaying his execution for the Lindbergh baby kidnapping murder. His lawyers also filed for a writ of habeas corpus and a stay of execution as the case moved toward the Supreme Court, with prompt action anticipated.
The Senate agreed to start debate tomorrow on a new baby bond bill that would pay 2.491 billion dollars to World War II veterans with federal bonds. Treasury estimates debt would reach 36.6 billion by July 2. budget director notes 6.765 billion unspent from emergency funds and 4.8 billion work relief largely allocated but not fully spent.
Cotter resident George Stapp visited the city on business today, meeting local contacts and handling matters of interest to his enterprise.
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