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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1937
Page
1
Professional photographers from northeast Iowa gather in Vinton for the Northeastern Iowa Photographers association annual convention held Wednesday and Thursday.
Emmetsburg resident John Hienck began his second term as president of the KEm mersburg Production Credit association for 1937. H J Bode of Aleona was reelected vice president and J H Currans Ruthven, and W M Townsend Emmetsburg were named to three year director terms with Townsend reelected secretary treasurer. Other directors include J A Wilson Milford and O E Morton Estherville.
In Page County, Irwin Shenandoah, a Democrat, is the only member of his party holding county office as deputy treasurer. The report highlights party distribution within the county administration and noting Shenandoah's role.
An exhaustive search of postal guides confirms Elkader is the sole U S city carrying that name. The report notes Elkader, Iowa as uniquely named nationwide.
Freddie and Tony Huebsch aged 7 and 5 publish the Mc Gregor News each Saturday from their father’s print shop, claiming to be the youngest publishers in Iowa. Their dad assists in producing the weekly paper.
Lake D. Davidson, a World War II veteran, secured his ninth consecutive term as Story County district court clerk, continuing long service in county government.
The Clinton clearing house association reports deposits in local banks increased by 456000 during 1936 reflecting improved savings and business activity.
Police rushed to the Hershey building as about 200 men seeking work clearing brush from Mississippi river islands besieged the Tobin Quarries Co. offices above dam No. 16. The crowd pressed so tightly glass in a door shattered.
Col Folsom Leverst, president of the Southwest Iowa Boy Scout Council, congratulated G. W. Kim principal of Abraham Lincoln High School Council Bluffs and George D. Woolson editor Clarinda for receiving Silver Beaver awards for distinguished service on Boy Scout work during 1936. The awards were presented at the council’s annual conference in Council Bluffs.
DES MOINES D B Bill Johnston 42 a statehouse custodian for more than two years died at home after a heart attack following influenza He was a World War veteran who came to Des Moines from Buffalo Center His mother Mrs Ida Johnaston and three sisters survive His wife the former Miss Margaret Huckleberry died two years ago
Ames Iowa highway commission officials met to review proposals for state road matters and potential legislation. They refused to comment on any decision and kept the meeting closed to the public. One major proposal under review was Gov. Kraschel's farm to market financial system.
Newcomer s Volk arrives in Washington from Davenport and works with the industrial department of International Harvester and the McCormick Deering store. He and his wife reside in an east side apartment near the square as the community welcomes them.
May Howard Hughes sets a trans continental record flying from Los Angeles to Newark in about 7 hours 28 minutes 07 seconds at an average speed around 205 mph. He landed at Newark Airport at 1 02 p m after leaving Union Air Terminal at 6 44 p m PST establishing his new time and beating his prior 7 hour 50 minute 16 second mark.
Harlan Iowa January 19 Olson Construction company of Harlan won a 65000 award to build a new Green County Hospital at Jefferson and will begin construction immediately officials said
Miss Eva Maud Work, a practical nurse, died at 2:30 today at Washington County Hospital after influenza and pneumonia. She was born February 11, 1884, in Eureke and lived in the Eureke area and Washington. Funeral services are set for 3:30 Thursday at Sherman’s Funeral Home, conducted by Dr. F W Eastwood. Survivors include her parents John C and Sarah Jane Love Work and her siblings.
Mrs. George W Moore 74 mother of Fred L Moore of this city died yesterday at her home in Os kaloosa after a brief illness. She was a native of Ohio and had lived in Oskaloosa 45 years. Surviving are Fred and two daughters Mrs A Drinkle and Mrs Carl Underwood of Oskaloosa. Funeral at Wilcox Garland chapel tomorrow at 12 o clock.
J E Humphrey 62 brother of Griffith Humphrey of Washington died at his home east of Wyman after a year long illness from paralysis. Services set for Wednesday at 1 pm then 2 pm at Salem Welch church with burial in Cambrian cemetery. Survived by widow Margaret Williams, two sons Edward and Leslie, daughter Louise, one brother Griffith, five sisters. Born Wales May 29 1874 and came to the area in 1881.
Mrs G W Wells and John Work appear from the Eureka neighborhood with Charles Work from Washington and Clarence from Columbus Junction along with Mrs Rene Warner of Washington.
Washington prepared to induct Franklin D. Roosevelt into his second term at high noon. Crowds were expected to set records as the city held a carnival atmosphere with celebrating songs including Happy Days Are Here Again. Rain and cold weather threatened to dampen outfits and hats for the historic ceremony.
Maquoketa garager with wrecker service reports about 40 cars towed in five days due to ice accidents. Many cars were badly damaged and local rural carriers have struggled to complete routes for a week.
Mt Vernon residents note auditions at Cornell College Conservatory of Music for seniors and graduates May 21 and 22. Scholarships awarded in woodwind brass piano violin organ voice cello and other divisions. First prize 120 in lessons, second prize 60 in lessons.
Nellie Peiffer, under treatment at Washington County Hospital, remains about the same and has not been improving for the last few days.
Reports at noon today indicate Mrs. Alex Miller shows improvement with pneumonia confined to one lung and no decline in about 48 hours. Doctors express cautious optimism, noting her normally good health strengthens her outlook as she battles the emergency.
Iowa Farm Bureau officials finalize plans for a two day convention at Shrine auditorium starting January 20. Edward A. O Neal will speak as chief luncheon guest with other speakers from Prairie Farmer Utah Poultry Cooperative and National Live stock Credit Corp. Women delegates hear from Mrs Charles W Sewell each morning. State wide vocal groups and mixed quartets compete for state honors.
Ten of fifteen townships have elected soil conservation committees for 1937. Sessions continue in remaining townships today and tomorrow with a county meeting planned next week to finalize the Washington County Agricultural Conservation association, per acting chairman Wayne F. Norman. Committee lists name township leaders and alternates. funds from the 1936 soil conservation program totaling about 180000 dollars are expected soon.
Funeral services for William Kramer 112 died at his home near Clarinda He boasted of being the oldest Republican in the nation and the oldest taxpayer Known as Uncle Billy he was a bachelor He came to America from Germany in 1850 and settled on a farm in Page County in 1854
Waterloo reporter notes Jean Minish of Hudson Black Hawk county wins blue ribbon at the National Western Stock Show in Denver Colo with her 1 080 pound Hereford steer TYP named grand champion in the 4 H class. Miss Minish 19 refused dates and movies for a year and left school briefly to prepare her animal for the show.
A cast of more than 800 people from Farm Bureau units across the state will take part in a presentation titled Quest of Agriculture at the Shrine Auditorium Thursday night.
Judge Bechly excused the January petit jury until Monday February 1 at nine o clock when Washington county court term jury trials will begin if any actions await hearing The case to be tried yesterday was settled before jury selection and other docket cases were not ready so the jury was excused for two weeks Bechly remained to attend county attorney matters
Federal agent Harold Nathan, key G-men field general in the Charles Mattson kidnap case, departed Los Angeles in secrecy. He had directed the Tacoma boy's disappearance investigation from the northwest and briefed southern California via coded teletype while pursuing fresh clues near the crime scene.
Washington National Farm Loan association held its annual meeting at the Colenso hotel electing five directors for the year. Huston named president Coon vice president Pettit secretary treasurer. about 25 stockholders attended. The group has 120 Washington county stockholders and around a million dollars on its books.
William Kramer of Clarinda Iowa died of old age aged 114. He lived as a hermit in south Page county after a robbery 18 years ago. Born in Germany he carried documents asserting his age.
In Detroit on January 19 violence erupted as 2,500 automobile workers picketed the Briggs body plant. Police used tear gas bombs to disperse crowds while escorting a plant manager. Deputy Police Chief Louis Berg was blinded by a bomb, with other injuries reported among officers and pickets. Nearby saloons and restaurants were closed as a precaution.
Funeral services for Maude Bickford Morrow will be held at Sherman’s funeral home at two o’clock Thursday afternoon with Dr. F W Eastwood officiating. Burial follows in Elm Grove cemetery. She died yesterday in Tucson after a long illness and will be brought to Washington for burial. She leaves four children and six grandchildren with siblings Mert Bickford Clara Iverson Nora Wright Clarence Bickford Dalton Bickford and Clyde Bickford among others.
Des Moines January 19 State Treasurer Leo J Wegman won a total tax refund of 10968881 from Standard Oil of Indiana and Phillips Petroleum Corp for alleged double refunds on evaporation shrinkage. Standard Oil must pay 9340079 and Phillips 1628802 to the state as judgments.
Mrs McKinnie Phelps of Cincinnati Ohio visits at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Hugh H McCleery.
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