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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1937
Page
1
A local 1b year electric franchise proposed by Interstate Power Co. was defeated in Forest City by a vote of 704 to 546. The outcome reflects community sentiment on utility franchising and local control.
Mrs. Gomez waited in Sioux City district court for 26 years to annul her marriage to Richardo Gomez. She testified Gomez left her in 1912 and she has not seen him since.
Jack Baeher of Burlington drew a Believe It or Not image and claimed he can drive a 10 penny nail through an inch plank using a drinking glass. He noted he broke several glasses before succeeding in the stunt.
A district court jury found 28 year old Jim Hines guilty of second degree murder in the slaying of Dan Shine, a Littleport farmer, after 10 hours 20 minutes of deliberation.
The Page County agricultural conservation committee received 197 857 dollars in soil conservation checks within two weeks, the largest sum ever to be issued to an Iowa county.
DES MOINES I J Hughes state director for the national emergency council reported that 37 073 418 dollars were expended in Iowa in 1986 to provide relief and work relief in the state during that year.
Workmen escaped injury when a truck broke through thin ice near Rutland. Crews towed the vehicle out with a tractor after about half a day of recovery work as authorities assessed the scene.
Oelwein city council restored pay to pre crisis levels, raising city employee salaries by 16 percent. The action returns compensation to former levels and impacts municipal staff across departments.
Stormey attorney BOONEL. RR. Johnson was announced as the winner of the Distinguished Service Award for 1936 by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Presidents of five local organizations selected Johnson from among the names advanced for the honor.
In Ottumwa Mrs. Pauline Albertson, 20, and her infant daughter Barbara Joan perished from burns after a stove explosion trapped them in a three room home. The fire started when Mrs. Albertson threw kerosene into the kitchen stove.
Three musical instruments valued at 4608 were stolen from a senior high school auditorium and later found on the steps of the Church of the Nativity by Joe Richard, church janitor, undamaged.
Mayo Williams, once Ottumwa bandmaster who led 800 musicians to the 1933 World’s Fair, was sentenced to one year probation after pleading guilty in federal court to using the mails to defraud. He had planned a California tour with the band and allegedly took money on promises to perform there but did not deliver.
Wegener of Porto Alto county board of supervisors was re elected chairman though defeated for re election by Emil Huskamp. Wegener remains in office until January 1 1938 and is listed as a Republican.
A bill by Senator Harold Irwin and Senator T F Driscoll to reduce Iowa income tax brackets was introduced in Des Moines. It would tax income over 1800 for married couples and offer a 200 additional exemption, aligning with federal thresholds in part.
L A Caldwell former Sunday school missionary in Washington county died in Pasadena California on January 16 after a malignant tumor and related complications He was 63 and had spent 22 years organizing Sunday schools in rural areas He served in the Philippines Army and is survived by his wife three daughters two sons an adopted son and three grandchildren
Dr. Arthur Atack traveled to Perry yesterday where he formerly served as pastor to conduct the funeral of a former church member. He expects to return tomorrow.
A brief note outlines how income rules apply to all minor children or dependents. The text emphasizes eligibility considerations and potential impacts on benefits or support.
Announcement lists committee selections from Cedar Karl Smith chair Clayde Knupp vice chair Wade Gardner member J A Huber alternate Dutch Creek H F Sheets F Crayne H J Mangold Ira L Mikach Oregon Wayne E Norman M Manford Rabenold Philip Gerdes John Jones with positions matching Cedar for the last two townships Meetings held this week in Seventy six and another locale through county towns active in 1937 soil conservation program.
Richardson, a foreman and county supervisor, says five workers joined the WPA sanitation project this week bringing total to eleven. The program, funded by Works Progress Administration and Iowa Health, builds sanitary outdoor privies to prevent disease, with materials costs only and no labor charges. Privies are built to plans by the state health department and erected by trained workers, improving sanitation countywide. Charles George will attend Ottumwa spring buying convention next week.
Wayne E. Norman said township selections are not yet reported to the county office. Committees from the other ten townships were previously reported. The county organization meeting date isn’t definite but expected January 26. Benefit payment checks for the 1936 program totaling about $180,000 have not yet arrived but are expected soon.
Washington's cold snap kept temperatures at or below zero as Iowa faces continued ice cover for 13 days. Federal expert Charles D. Reed warns three fourths to seven eighths of low farm land under ice could cut crop values by up to half, with eastern Iowa most affected and crops worth about 35 million dollars annually at risk.
Alcide Benoit the 24 year old parolee and marijuana addict confessed to the killing of State Patrolman Richard Hammond and then pleaded not guilty in Judge John Faucher’s courtroom in Monroe Michigan. He demanded a trial and was bound over to circuit court without bail after authorities captured him following a day long manhunt. Prosecutor Francis Ready planned immediate sentencing if Benoit changed his plea.
Henry W. Spaulding, 90, a former Iowa state senator and Grinnell manufacturer, died after a short illness. Elected in 1910, he served two terms representing his district and earlier was Grinnell mayor for several terms. A longtime active Republican.
Rockwell residents plan a fox hunt without scarlet riding habits or hounds. The Rockwell Rod and Gun club will stage a hunt over the game management area with old clothes shotguns and state conservation commission cooperation.
The Wright vs Deuker district court jury trial scheduled for today is postponed due to illness. Jurors are recalled for Monday February 1 unless further changes occur.
Iowa City reports a new state record in the Iowa High School Music association contest. From 544 cities and towns 533 schools enrolled, marking a fourth consecutive year of record enrollment and two thirds of the state’s schools in the program. Sub district contests run by March 20 with six district events in April and a statewide festival at the University of Iowa May 6 to 8 featuring 34 events and 58 contests.
Dean Harland Mead announced registration for the second semester at Washington junior college will occur tomorrow in room 212 at the high school. He cited federal funds for an email group of students and urged interested young people to discuss the program with him.
In Des Moines on January 21 a bill was offered in the senate to finance repairs and new buildings at 15 state penal and charitable institutions using profits from the state monopoly liquor system. Senators William Beardsley of New Virginia and Leo L. Elthon of Fertile introduced the measure.
Fire swept through a furniture warehouse and adjacent brick buildings owned by the Ben Smith estate, destroying three firms and causing about $45,000 in damages. The blaze started in the warehouse and spread through the complex.
Mrs Dr J Boller, mother of Dr O F Boller of Washington, fell at about 2 AM while misjudging a door at the head of the stairs in Wayland. She landed at the foot of the stairs suffering bruises and a shaking up with a few minor pains.
Across cities from Baltimore to Detroit and Pittsburgh strikes disrupt auto industry. In Baltimore over 2000 workers idle at Chevrolet and Fisher Body plants due to parts shortages from a broad strike. Detroit limited production at Chrysler to four days a week with plans to return to full output next week. Sitdown actions at Bohn Aluminium and Glass and Zenith Carburetor plants conclude with plant closings. Pittsburgh Glass workers settle a three month strike at Pittsburgh Plate Glass, signaling renewed glass supply for automakers. Washington reports secret GM government talks seeking restart of negotiations with unions, with GM demanding plant evacuations in Flint and Toledo before talks resume.
Flood waters from broken levees threaten Hargelten Indiana Hazleton and nearby towns as 24 hour CCC work struggles fail to stop the White River levee break. Rivers Ohg Seloto rise beyond flood stages south of Ohio as evacuation fears grow across communities toward the Ohio Valley.
Report from Mrs Alex Miller at Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines says Mrs Miller Potter shows slight but positive improvement at noon today. Family members including her daughters brother and sister remain at her bedside.
In Des Moines on January 21 four firemen rushed into the Iowa House chamber to douse a fire on the top floor near two walls. The blaze, likely started by defective wiring or a cigarette stub, caused a mid afternoon pause as legislators paused briefly.
Hand injuries and facial brusises are noted as Mrs. Boller, aged, recovers after a fall. The Bollers marked their golden wedding anniversary a couple of years ago, highlighting a long marriage in the family notice.
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