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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1937
Page
1
A novel cooperative plan at Audubon county courthouse begins with each employee treating every other staffer on their birthday. The agreement among employees makes this birthday tradition official practice in the courthouse community.
Wyoming Jones County township named Iowa's most typical by Iowa State College extension service. Farmers' data from the area will be submitted as Iowa's contribution to the federal farm tenure survey.
A Fort Wayne Indiana addressed letter featuring a box image and a Davenport motif, bearing the address 627 Believe-it-or-not street, Davenport, has been received by Mr and Mrs Wayne Beck of 627 Ripley street Davenport.
Cherokee conservationists begin wolf hunts after E. E. Beck reports more than 400 lambs killed in his flocks over the past year by wolves. The action follows the growing livestock losses and calls for protecting local livestock.
Cedar Rapids board of education rejected a proposal to raise male teachers pay from 40 to 250 dollars yearly effective January 1, 1937. The motion failed after debate reflecting gender based pay policy.
Humboldt couple Chris Pedersen and Gladys De Smidt wed this day and board a passenger train for a honeymoon trip to West Liberty. Pedersen marks his 28th birthday with the journey on this wedding day aboard the train.
Iowa City records show Mrs. Kersey Holmes of Carpentaria California is the oldest living graduate of the University of Iowa. She earned a bachelor of didactic degree in 1865, 72 years ago, and remains active while awaiting death to end her title.
The Iowa Artists club prize for outstanding art at the all Iowa exhibition in Chicago goes to Dan Rhodes of Fort Dodge for the painting All Aboard. The work shows WPA laborers climbing into a truck, homeward bound after a day’s work.
Funeral services for John Thomas Hansen 8 were held after injuries from a fall from a day bed caused a fractured skull. The Fort Dodge area report notes the fatal accident and the boy’s death.
P. J. Sinson, an 82 year old Jackson county farmer who lived alone, was found frozen to death near his home by neighbors. He likely fell to the ground when leaving his house to fetch water.
Betty Lou Wycoff, one and a half months old, sister of Lester LaVerne and Laverne Wycoff quadruplets, died of pneumonia at her parents home. Doctor G H Swearingen delivered the babies in June. the infant had been frail since birth and ill three days. The three surviving quadruplets are at Florence Crittenden home in Sioux City.
Supt. E A Ralston reports the public school milk fund gained ten dollars from last night’s high school benefit game. The Moline team came for expenses including referee costs. remaining receipts were split with high school athletic funds since one game was a high school contest.
D. F. Barnes takes over as manager of the J. C. Penney company store in Washington succeeding H R Lond who resigned after six years. Barnes comes from Peoria Illinois where he worked two years at Penney and has nine years with the Penney organization. He is a Nebraskan graduate of the University of Nebraska and plans to move his wife and daughter to Washington once a residence is found. He is a Presbyterian and is settling into his new role with store and staff.
Leon Beatty post American Legion members enjoyed an entertainment program with 40 attendees. Commander Harry Simpson and Adjutant S. W. Easter shared career highlights, Hill Brown performed drum numbers, and Socks Moothart did a duck hunter pantomime. A feed followed with plans for a chili supper on February 2 at seven pm. The drive added 16 new members to the roster.
Miss Mary Donovan sister of A. J. Donovan of this city has been re elected postmistress at the state capitol in Des Moines for the ensuing year. The elective position is filled by votes of the state legislature members and she has held the post with credit for several terms.
The Methodist Men's club invites men of the church to a dinner Thursday at 6:30 p m in the church hall. Major L. T. Seul will deliver the address and special music will be provided. The January committee will host the event.
Four Washington county youths Cloyce Brumpack Francis Butterbaugh Arthur Whetstine and Paul Kelly all of Wellman and Washington join CCC for Fairfield camp. WPA adds 22 quarry workers at Grace Hill six to sewing room and more on county sanitation project. Welfare office reports 70 relief cases re investigated last month with 44 re certified and 26 cancelled.
Reports from Mrs. Alex Miller of Washington secretary of state indicate slight improvement in condition. Temperature lower and blood count better, though she remains very seriously ill in the Methodist hospital at Des Moines.
Porter Washington Tracy age 80 died at 6 15 this morning at the Colenso hotel where he had lived with his son Ray C Tracy proprietor of the hotel for five years Plans call for funeral and burial at Maquoketa Iowa with brief local services Thursday in Washington He suffered a fall at the hotel and a severe cold earlier this winter He was born December 26 1856 in Emeline Jackson County Iowa son of Henry F L and Mary Snodgrass Tracy He married Sarah E Turner September 10 1879 They farmed in Jackson County and later moved to Washington with his son His wife died February 15 1922 Surviving are his son one Washington grandson two great grandchildren a sister Mrs Elizabeth Wagner of South Dakota and a brother John A Tracy of Los Angeles One other son died in 1905 He was a regular at church services and well regarded by local residents.
A female Irish setter with no license tag followed Henry Shields to his coal yard from downtown one morning and now stays with him while efforts continue to locate the owner who can claim the dog.
A group moved the old wrecked automobile in front of Arnot Wylie's home overnight to lure or pressure potential recruits. The car will be placed elsewhere after Wylie submits a new member.
One of the greatest man hunts in Michigan opened after State Trooper Richard Hammond was found shot to death and shackled to a mail post. Authorities ordered a search for Alcida Benoit, a paroled convict, with over 100 state troopers and deputies joining in across Michigan Ohio and Indiana. The hunt focused on the Lulu area where the blood trail was found.
A second sleet and ice storm swept the community, with rain easing but roads remaining dangerous. Farmers struggle with stock and potential damage to winter wheat and rye as fields ice over. a Herman Koenig farm incident shows horses trapped and freed by a tractor, suggesting widespread risk across the county.
Des Moines January 20 Democrats hold only 13 of 41 committee chairmanships as Republicans dominate most panels. Notable allocations include A Claire Dewey heading several key groups and Royce Stevens leading the social security committee. Four minor panels retain Democratic chairmen in only limited areas.
Kiel Germany Jan 20 INS reports a German vessel with a crew of 25 that has all drowned in the incident.
Des Moines January 20 Two new plans to spend over 1 million dollars of annual liquor profits head to the Iowa legislature. Senator William S Beardsley proposes 1 million for a biennial building program at state hospitals and board of control institutions. A second measure would divert between 2 and 3 million for a future state office building with funding possibly via revenue bonds.
Seattle police and state and city officers raided the Shantytown district seeking suspects in the Charles Mattson kidnapping and murder. Over twenty vagrants and men with police records were brought to headquarters for questioning. Detectives aimed to learn each man’s activities during the week of the boy's captivity.
A German naval auxiliary ship named Welle of 470 tons sank during a snow storm off Fenmarn. The incident occurred amid rough seas challenging rescue efforts and leaving unclear numbers of casualties or survivors.
Flint Michigan January 20 Buick Motor Division of General Motors shut down at the end of the day shift throwing about ten thousand workers idle. The shutdown raises GM idle to roughly 125000 and Buick to about 15000. President Harlow H Curtis cited material shortages and inventory capacity as causes. The move follows sit down strikes that cut body supplies, even as Buick posted record production and sales.
Mr and Mrs Oren Romine of Keota visited Washington yesterday for shopping and sightseeing, meeting friends and checking local stores during their trip.
President Roosevelt issued a call for greater equality of opportunity and reduced inequality in his second term. He spoke in Washington on January 20 noting persistent poverty, ill housing, and lack of education while urging the nation to push forward with the New Deal to bridge the gap between haves and have nots.
Des Moines Iowa governor Kraschel said he would consider letters from Tony Thompson amid an appeal effort after Thompson, condemned to hang March 4 for the Merton Welz murder, reopened his case with a request to Governor Nelson Kraschel. Thompson urged a fresh review as a new governor takes office.
Ray Durfee arrives in Washington from Mediapolis and operates the McCormick Deering store there. He is connected with the Tillage Department of the local McCormick Deering store and is currently house-hunting. He is unmarried. Washington greets him to the city.
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