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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1936
Page
1
The annual Waterloo lodge No. 290 B. P. O. E. seafood dinner was held at the club Lobster. Oysters clams and sea fish were prepared in several ways and served to about 700 members.
The federal communications commission approved construction of a 500 watt special radio station for Davenport to support experimental work for point to point police radio telegraph systems. The permit authorizes the city to build the station.
The Sioux fast Milwaukee passenger train delayed by 36 below conditions when the main car door froze shut. Train men spent minutes puffing and shoving to break it open.
In Hardy a special election defeated a $37,000 bond issue for a new consolidated school by 187 to 176. A 60 percent majority was required. The town currently has no school building after a previous fire. Grades are meeting in a pool barn and bank building while high school students attend classes in Renwick.
In Golden Gardens a race between a city snow plow and a stork ended at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Ace as a baby boy was born moments before the machine cleared drifts. Attendants at the bedside watched the pow bhanting from the wind and speculated on the outcome before the child was rushed to St. Francis Hospital for life saving attempts.
A faculty committee proposes unconditional admission to the University of Iowa for any four year high school graduate in the state. The change awaits approval from Iowa State College and Iowa State Teachers College before taking effect. Pending approval, UI revises entrance requirements and educators see a trend toward more practical secondary school training.
George Koenigenecker Jr dedicates nearly six years to creating a full miniature city in his basement. The project features eight engines, two electric trains, 28 tracks feet of rail, and 28 buildings. All construction and wiring were done by Koenigenecker with help from Muscatine craftsmen.
Money-saving ads spotlight in this issue present price cuts from multiple Washington stores. Readers are urged to scan Want-Ads today and try the Chuckle Ads for a chance to win a free theatre ticket.
Des Moines January 25. Rep. Hubert Utterback of Des Moines appears set to announce a bid for the Democratic U S Senate nomination against Gov Clyde L Herring before February 15. Gov Herring announced his candidacy earlier in the week as Utterback seeks the party's nomination with support from part of the Iowa congressional delegation.
Washington Jan. 26 1936 President Roosevelt's substitute for the AAA moved toward reluctant approval by the agriculture committees of the house and senate. Even supporters could not give unqualified approval citing possible constitutional questions. Committees began work and indicated drastic changes may be necessary before passage.
Raymond Anderson resigned as manager of the Montgomery Ward furniture department after two years. R. L. Lawson, previously employed at the store, was promoted to fill Anderson's job. Grant McKune, formerly in charge of shipping, will move to the basement floor.
In Des Moines and Nevada Iowa officials warn the Grand Army of the Republic is nearing its end. National commander Oleg Nelson, 91, heads to Washington to arrange the national encampment as Iowa survivors drop from 270 to 175 in a year.
Addis Ababa reports a decisive Ethiopian victory in the northern front battle with Italy. Eleven heavy guns and 100 machine guns were captured. Rome acknowledges Italian losses of several hundred soldiers and Ethiopian casualties estimated at 6,000.
Mrs. Alex Miller secretary of state will broadcast from the 8 U T station at Iowa City Monday afternoon January 27 at 3 30 o clock Her subject will be Highway Safety an issue she is concentrating her greatest effort on at present.
Des Moines January 25 H B Aaberg assistant Iowa Secretary of agriculture announces candidacy for the democratic nomination for secretary to succeed Ray Murray who said he will not seek re election.
Honolulu reports two survivors from a collision of two army bombing planes during maneuvers. The eight- plane formation crashed 500 feet above ground, burning as both crews perished. two crew members escaped by parachute.
Mr and Mrs Harry Duncan and son Bobby and Mrs D James all of Columbus Junction were seen shopping in town today.
Relatives report the death of John Watson Eckels in Atlanta Georgia at age 69. Born on a farm northwest of Washington he lived in Atlanta for 30 years after time in Chicago with Swift Packing. Survived by widow a son Jerome Birmingham sisters and a brother. Burial expected in Atlanta. Masonite order member.
At a Washington County National Farm Loan association meeting the five directors who served the past year were reelected: Huston, Anderson, Coon, Duncan, and Lorack. Huston remains president, Stewart treasurer, with 100 members across Washington county and adjacent Louisa townships. The group has made 100 loans totaling 539 600 dollars, up 271 500 for the year, organized October 11 1938, and Harold Langsett of the Federal Land Bank spoke at the meeting.
Paris reports Pierre Flandine France new pro British foreign minister says he favors an oil embargo against Italy at the first opportunity. The new government is expected to adopt a stronger stand at Geneva.
Des Moines reports the Iowa liquor control commission shows assets exceeding liabilities by 1,781,375 dollars. The monthly fee report reveals the state has earned a substantial profit from the liquor business.
Judge D W Hamilton adjourned the district court until Monday at nine. Wavencourt adjourned the divorce action Muntuers vs Mathers with trial to resume Monday forenoon. Testimony by plaintiff Juanita Mathers and defendant Daryl Mathers concluded. Jurors ordered to report Tuesday morning for the term with Norton vs Mathers first on the docket.
The record names Republicans and Democrats who backed the president's veto on the compromise bill for veterans bonuses via baby bonds. It lists each lawmaker by state and surname, detailing a broad cross section from Mass to Texas and beyond.
Grinnell College will honor Dr Edward A Steiner with a ceremonial convocation on February 4 marking the fiftieth anniversary of his arrival to the United States and his status as a Czechoslovak immigrant. He will then begin a leave of absence.
L. P. Bruso of the American Red Cross first aid and life saving service visits Washington to survey Washington county for establishing first aid stations. Roger Sherman chairs the county chapter as plans to place stations in remote areas where medical care is slow. Bruso notes five stations opened near Fort Dodge Iowa, and training will be provided to station personnel.
Phyllis McBride four years old the sole survivor of the Marion McBride family died in Fort Wayne Indiana after a crossing accident at Gravelle. The ten year old car with other family members was struck by a speeding passenger train.
Mrs D Pirie Beyea of Cedar Rapids recalls sending condolences to the family of the late King George V. She was presented to Prince George as a midshipman in the royal navy during a West Indies visit and later received a cablegram from the royal family acknowledging her message.
The weather bureau predicts a new cold wave reaching Iowa with possible temperatures 25 degrees below zero in the southeast portion. The forecast highlights sharply lower readings and heightened wind chill across the state tonight.
About 60 men from the WPA quarry project at Grace Hill will move to road clearing next Monday after approval from the county board and the Davenport DWHA office. Many county and local roads remain blocked by snow, mail delivery is disrupted, and rural schools have closed in several townships.
A sustained cold wave grips Iowa with a fourth straight day of below zero temperatures. The weather bureau forecasts a low of 36 degrees below zero in northeastern Iowa and 35 below in other areas as the cold snap continues.
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