19 Jan 1935
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1935
Page
1
A. J. Weigel, manager of the Waterloo office, places damage to telephone lines in the Waterloo district from Wednesday's fleet storm at 35000 dollars. The estimate reflects a conservative assessment by Northwestern Bell.
The Rev and Mrs Ilion T Jones and their three daughters arrived in Iowa City to begin his pastorate at the Presbyterian church. The family, formerly of San Antonio Texas, survived an ice slick auto mishap with no injuries en route.
Maquoketa resident and crop rotation pioneer Maquoketa Frank Cover dale died at his home aged 72. He popularized sweet clover planting as a fertility aid in 1896, facing neighbor opposition and a court injunction attempt to halt his practices.
Muscatine native Thomas Hoskin, 47, who has spent 26 years in Ft. Madison state penitentiary, may return to prison for another 14 years after a Rock Island county circuit court jury found him guilty of attempted murder of a police officer.
Johnson county oldest resident Frances Hotka was laid to rest yesterday in Solon. Though she would have turned 104 in April she died aged 103.
Muscatine residents pursue improved sales resistance as the high school introduces a new salesmanship course. The school board authorized teachers to run the program for clerks and salesmen in local stores after requests from business groups.
Iowa relief figures show December recipients jumped by about 29 000 from November. State officials call the rise shocking as they publish the month’s totals Friday in Des Moines.
Funeral services were held here Thursday for Mrs Clara T Merrill 72 prominent society woman who died Wednesday night in Chicago The daughter of the late E Pepper former Iowa dairy commissioner she was active in I B E O affairs.
Des Moines officials and their spouses greeted guests at the inaugural reception Thursday night and drank 15 gallons of water during the evening, a dry but busy standing reception that lasted nearly four hours.
Funeral services for Lawson Miler a prominent Iowa and Nebraska horse and mule buyer who died here late Thursday will be held today.
One thousand six hundred eighty seven heads of families filled city hall as Sioux City issued the largest federal relief payroll since May 1 1934. Checks totaled 10219 dollars to families in need.
Self styled touch healer Jo Tivine released on 500 dollar bond after arrest on a charge of practicing medicine in violation of an injunction. Hutchins denies the charge and claims a divine power.
Hauptmann counsel prepare their case as a key week in the Lindbergh baby murder trial begins. The defense anticipates challenging the circumstantial evidence linking Bruno Richard Hauptmann, while the state aims to finish its case by Tuesday night. The jury faces likely options of life imprisonment or the electric chair depending on verdict and potential mercy recommendation.
Judge J G Patterson issued five decrees of divorce at the January district court term. The pairs granted include Ruth Knowles Shaw and Hubert Shaw Thelma M Beaty and Claire E Beaty Earl L Zook and Mable Alice Zook Dale W Ayers and Lucyle Ayers Rachel Chapman and Alfred S Chapman. Court recessed yesterday afternoon with next cases set for Monday January 21. A state case against W J Norton for embezzlement was listed as the next matter. Petit jurors were excused until Monday. one jury action Chalupa v Chalupa ended in settlement mid trial.
Hollywood, Jan 19. Lloyd Hamilton, 44, famed for his checkered cap and vacant stare, died after a chronic stomach ailment, hours before a planned blood transfusion. He belonged to the late silent film era along with Arbuckle Normand and Lew Cody.
The War Department announced awarding a contract to the McCarthy Improvement Company of Davenport for 1 946 075 dollars to build Dam No 10 on the Mississippi near Guttenberg Iowa.
Washington high school earned the highest rating in the Iowa Nine boys declamatory contest at Fort Madison. July Cox won first in humorous, Daryl Fetters took third in oratorical, with Taylor coaching. Other schools included Fairfield Ottumwa Keokuk and Fort Madison. The girls contest is February 14 at Keokuk.
FREETOWN Ind January 19 Fire started by burglars destroyed a general store and a nearby bank. Robbers looted the store, backed a truck to haul goods, then soaked the floor with kerosene and dropped matches before fleeing. Damage was estimated at 25000 dollars.
Four new students registered for the second semester at Washington junior college. They are Everette Finke, Tom Stewart, Paul Snyder, and Allene Edris Nelson. Dean Harland Mead expects Mildred Lemley and Mary Tracy of Brighton to enroll.
St George Kansas residents will see Rudolph Scurr begin his 22nd term as township trustee in January marking a total of 42 years of service to the township through his long career on the board.
Church officials from Washington Keokuk and Johnson counties gather in Washington on Feb 1 to discuss roles for the Iowa Church Loyalty Crusade set to begin March 8 and run through Easter. Leaders from 27 Protestant denominations oversee the drive focusing on spiritual awakening church growth and finances.
Washington County ends its first annual poultry show after an extra day. Birds head home as owners praise crowd interest and plan a second annual exhibit next winter. County breeders, with help from Iowa State College experts, plan monthly meetings and enhanced flock development.
D L Warner of Little York Illinois won major awards in the Buff Orpington class and the Journal cup for best fowl. He praised the show organizers and county poultry people for a remarkable first show, saying it was staged perfectly and among the best he ever attended.
Frank Macon auctioned exhibited eggs and a dressed chicken with several pes, raising $6.07 to cover show costs. Harry Ward sold all his prize chickens without sales talk, while Harry Atkins of Davenport hoped for fifteen birds as the judge’s request.
Mrs Catherine Warren 47 died yesterday afternoon at her Davenport home 1222 Brady. She will be buried in Washington after services at St James Catholic church Monday at nine, with burial in Elm Grove cemetery. Survived by husband Otto son Oakley daughter Helen Cutler three grandchildren and siblings Dennis Tom Mrs Grant Mrs V DeHerman Miss Susie Clancy. Funeral arrangements by Sherman’s funeral home.
The Mason company handling construction on the Grand Coulee dam paid 100 for a single apple sold in the community to raise funds for books for school children.
In Philadelphia reportage, Huey Long agitates the Senate during a midday session and dismissal of world court talk. The piece notes focus on the Supreme Court and hints at political theater as Philadelphia public mood stays buoyant.
A brutal cold snap hits northwest Iowa with temperatures near zero and subzero readings across the state. Snow and ice worsen highway danger while flights are grounded and buses run delayed schedules. Rain froze on roads, with four inches of snow in Sioux City and heavy snow in northeast Iowa, prompting warnings to stay home if possible.
In Yates Center Kansas heavy fall rain and springlike warmth caused a second apple growth at M. L. Thomas orchard. The trees were in full bloom in September and indicate a fruitful season ahead.
A Townsend plan meeting is announced for next Monday at 7:30 PM at the courthouse to complete the Washington club organization and elect officers. About 100 books explaining the plan on old age pensions have been sold, and a club of similar size is expected.
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