19 Jan 1940
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1940
Page
1
Dr John R Gardner of Lisbon announced his Republican bid for a third term as Linn county representative in the Iowa state legislature. He seeks renomination to serve as a Cedar Rapids area legislator.
The United Packinghouse Workers contribute 165 dollars at a benefit to aid 85 schoolchildren in Estherville. Funds will provide a daily pint of milk for each child.
Fifteen barefooted Iowa State College co-eds armed with brooms waded after a burst 400 gallon hot water tank in Freeman dormitory.
The Warren county courthouse contract nears completion as all sub contracts are paid with a $14,718 check received by County Auditor A. H. Tra b from the Omaha PWA office. It marks the third and final payment on the $143,929 contract held by F. B. Dickinson Co. Government aid totals $64,768 with $80,000 bonds issued by the county.
Observers at the Drake municipal observatory in Des Moines saw sun dogs amid extreme cold. Professor Theodore Mehlin of Drake University explained the phenomenon as caused by high-floating ice crystal clouds reflecting sunlight. He noted sun dogs are uncommon at this latitude but indicate more cold weather to come.
Le Roy A. Watkins sues Frank E. Watkins as executor of their mother’s estate alleging self dealing. The petition seeks an accounting and return of assets allegedly transferred to the executor, including securities with a par value of 13 dollars and 47 cents, without consideration. The mother died in 1935 naming Frank as executor.
Des Moines reports the creation of a statewide committee to explore possible legislative action for establishing an adult public forum. The panel, chosen by Miss Jessie M. Parker, includes Lylah M. Simmers of Indianola as chair and four other school superintendents: B. C. Berg, Newton. W. F. Johnson, Harlan. C. H. Munson, Whiting. and L. A. Steger, Sac City.
In Grinnell a small black and white dog saved two skate shoes from a fire that destroyed a two story brick building valued at 25000 dollars. The pup retrieved one shoe from P K Jensen shop and another from outside where Felicia Jensen received them, inspiring the animal to return for the second shoe left by Jean Bates, a Grinnell College student.
A large Ottumwa barn owned by W. B. Bonnifield was destroyed by fire, ruining antique furniture and Civil War period room woodwork used by the Ottumwa Women's club. Loss estimated around $4,000 with partial insurance. A painting given by Joseph Dain also perished. many items came from the Bonnifield residence recently torn down.
Francis Johnson of Terrill was unanimously re-elected president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. Johnson has served two terms of two years each. Four district committeemen and five district committee women were elected for two-year terms. Allan Kline of Vinton remains vice president with a two-year term.
The Washington Federal Savings and Loan annual meeting showed gains across assets loans and reserves for 1939. Directors reelected include W. L. Alcorn and C. C. Wilson. L. H. Orr became president with C. V. Crull as vice president and C. K. R. McCutchen as secretary treasurer. Loans reached 223 540.00 with total loans in force 392 590.58 and dividends at 3 4 percent.
Three new cars and one new truck were registered at the county treasurer's office in the past week. This is the smallest weekly total in a long time. County cars with 1940 licenses now number 2,784, up 283 from the previous tally.
George Whetstine age 72 died at his Wellman home after a paralytic stroke suffered Tuesday morning. He had prior strokes and long illness. Funeral set for 1:30 Sunday at the Whetstine residence with burial in Wellman cemetery. Survived by wife Ida L. Poland Whetstine, daughter Mrs Charley Frits, grandson Gilbert Frits, four brothers Henry Newton Mel and William, and several nieces and nephews.
An inquest into the death of Edgar A. Oetjen concluded he died from gas inhalation. Iowa City toxicology tests found no poison in stomach, liver, gall bladder, or contents of a jar or tumbler with grape juice. The jury cited Dr. Wilbur J. Teeter’s toxicology report and returned the verdict this morning.
S77 trucks have been licensed for the year in the county, 77 more than on the corresponding date last year. Names of owners of new cars licensed in the past week include J. J. Speas Kalena Diamond truck Albert Greiner Wellman Ford Tudor BK Reif Kalona Chevrolet 4 door sports sedan Merle Maxheim Washington Studebaker custom coupe.
Weather across Iowa eases from record lows as Washington reports 16 degrees below zero and Des Moines notes the coldest point in the state. Temperatures rise from 19 below to single digits, with Burlington Davenport and Dubuque among other towns showing thawing.
The Washington county older boys and girls conference schedules events on Tuesday January 23 at the West Chester Methodist church. Registration starts 8 30 am with sessions 9 15 am to 10 45 am including talks by Rev M A Robe son Leigh W Soule and Rev Delbert Welle. O G Herbrecht from Des Moines will give the morning address. A noon sack lunch precedes 1 15 pm worship led by Dorothy Darnell. Dr R C Keagy will give the afternoon challenge. A pre banquet assembly at 5 45 pm precedes a 6 pm banquet led by Esther Hayes with the theme Thy Kingdom Come.
Harry Whittaker oversees Washington community sale with a bushel of Turners Hybrid Seed corn donated by Turner Hybrid Seed Company of Grand Junction Iowa. Proceeds from the auction benefit homeless relief for besieged Finland. J W Eton delivered the corn to the Journal office for today’s sale at no charge. The corn variety is Turner's Hybrid H13.
Marval Fern a Morning Sun high school teacher arrived yesterday to spend the rest of the week with her sister Grace Fern a Stewart school kindergarten teacher. Morning Sun Schools remain closed due to snow blocked roads.
Soviet planes bombed the Helsinki area while Finnish troops pressed offensives on the north central front. About 20 explosions were heard near the city as air raid alarms disrupted activity for two hours. Finnish forces reportedly captured Russian positions northeast of Lake Ladoga, taking four machine guns five tanks and five submachine guns.
President Roosevelt warned that economies achieved by eliminating funds for three executive agencies could cost the country more in the future than the savings now. The House had cut funds from the independent offices supply bill for the Office of Government Reports, the Council of Personnel Administration, and the National Resources Planning Board, all attached to the president's executive establishment.
Representatives of Allied Mills Inc held two meetings in Washington yesterday. The afternoon session for turkey raisers showcased Vita mins on Parade with figures for 150000 turkeys in 1939. A dinner meeting for southeast Iowa dealers discussed plans for future seasons and an increase in feed tonnage for the company.
Marion Olds was arrested in Davenport and arraigned before Justice of the Peace J. E. Bovee. She received a $10 fine on one false check charge and a separate dollar and costs on a second count.
Senator William E. Borah remained in a deep coma from a cerebral hemorrhage in Washington. Doctors and his wife, a physician, said there was little hope, with Senate leaders and colleagues noting the end could come within hours. The Senate met briefly for a somber six minute session as Borah’s condition drew intense attention.
Students may enroll for the second semester typing class at the junior college. The course does not offer college credit and serves those seeking only typing experience. Ralph Le Moine will teach, meeting at 9:08 five days weekly.
Judge James P. Gaffney, substituting for Judge Bechly, plans to return to Washington next week as the January term proceeds. The January grand jury will meet at ten oclock Monday with petit jurors reporting at 1 30 in the afternoon. Blattner versus McGraw was settled, and probate calendar work cleared several longstanding matters with many final reports completed.
British air ministry reports Royal Air Force fighters drove back German aircraft in actions over the sea east of Aberdeen this afternoon. Aberdeen lies on Scotland’s north sea coast between Leave Flow and the Firth of Forth naval yards.
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