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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1938
Page
1
Newton County Attorney Luther M. Carr dismissed charges of disturbing the peace filed last August against four Newton men over labor turmoil during picketing of the Daily News publishing plant.
Marshalltown coal dealers urge city council to adopt two ordinances requiring licenses for all coal sellers, prominent license display on every truck, and sale by actual weight with a weight ticket issued for each load or partial load.
Leaders from Emmet county townships met with A. D. Worthington of Iowa State College to discuss grasshopper control next summer. Worthington warned that a large hopper population could cause up to 40 percent crop damage under favorable conditions.
Federal court in Council Bluffs conducted hearings as officials bundled against the cold. Judge Charles A. Dewey wore a natty blue overcoat while Court Clerk N. F. Reed displayed a bright red scarf and Marshal George Miller kept warm with turned up lapels.
After about 17 hours of deliberation over two days, a jury in Des Moines dismissed in the case of B R Jones of Clear Lake for uttering forged instruments. Judge C Franklin set the case for retrial in the March term on alleged falsification of state sales tax records from northern Iowa merchants, per county attorney Carl Burkman.
Edward Marley aged 17, son of Mr and Mrs PD Marley, died after an accidental shooting at a country school house play practice. An automatic pistol borrowed by 18 year old Kimo Jones discharged, piercing Marley’s hand and lodging in his abdomen. earlier a toy pistol was used. Monona county officers provided the account.
In Shenandoah 500 farmers voted to approve a suitable farm bill promising cooperative farming fair corn loans and emergency crop regulation with two thirds producer approval. Gordon Steiner of Henderson clashed with supporters during the heated exchange.
A traced call from Philadelphia to Fort Madison seeks clues on Roy Mercer burial. Coroner Clements notified Sheriff Kloppenstein and Philadelphia police to aid in locating Mercer linked to the slaying of Robert Sproat in Tipton. John Mercer was executed earlier at Iowa State Prison for that death.
OELWEIN Iowa June 24 1924 B F Ferrell superintendent of schools at Oelwein and active in Iowa education for 18 years announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for state superintendent of public instruction. Ferrell has been Oelwein school head for 11 years and previously led Wyman consolidated and Dysart public schools.
Des Moines reports harsh winds eased after a two day blizzard like stretch. Temperatures moderated from four degrees below zero to colder highs, with a state low of ten below at Mason City and northern Iowa forecast to stay around five below tonight. Clear skies and moderating temps expected through tomorrow.
Fire at the George Birney milk station on North Second Avenue caused $100 to $150 in damage. The building owned by the Reisters suffered smoke and water damage before the fire was controlled, likely starting from coals or spilled stove embers. Insurance covers the building and equipment.
Des Moines Jan 26 Franz A Jacobsen 31 who killed his sweetheart at Ottumwa was indicated for clemency by Governor Kraschel who cited lack of premeditation but did not commit. A petition with about 500 Ottumwa residents asked that Jacobsen be sent to the gallows.
Oelwein Iowa January 26 Supt G B Ferrell of Oelwein became the first candidate for the Democratic nomination for the state superintendent of public instruction.
Washington council granted Or al Mayo licenses to sell beer and cigarettes at 108 North Iowa Avenue, after a January 8 application and a council committee investigation. He plans to open this afternoon offering sandwiches and short orders along with beer and cigars.
County report shows Christmas seal sales by rural schoolchildren total $244.55 this season, up from $2312.29 last year. The drive was led by County Superintendent and Miss Stella Jorpeland with Maple Grove, Jackson Center, and Pine Grove top for per-family averages. High list includes Clay Independent and White Oak among top contributors. totals by township and 100 percent schools are detailed.
In Marquette Michigan Governor Frank Murphy calls the blizzard a disaster and orders rapid aid as snow drifts reach thirty feet. Two deaths reported as trains and cars are halted and welfare offices become Red Cross stations delivering food to isolated mining towns and villages.
Hollywood reports the death of William Slavens McNutt aged 52 a noted fiction writer and newspaper man who also wrote for the movies. He died at his home early today from bronchial pneumonia.
Two blasts at a munitions laboratory south of Paris killed at least eleven people and injured many others. Initial reports said the explosions occurred during the examination of hand grenades, with officials rushing to assess the scene.
Milford Iowa reports Mrs BE Heldridge owns a Lennox Independent issue printed on muslin due to the January 1888 blizzard. The 1888 storm struck Mitchell South Dakota at noon with a 75 mile per hour wind and caused rail delays, with towns reporting drifts, weather damage, and broken depot windows.
Washington January 26 The 1935 agricultural census shows Iowa tops U S hog production with 2 632 417 hogs across 31 of 50 leading counties. Sioux City and Pottawattamie rank high amid broader corn belt dominance and statewide hog density.
The Camera club will hold a meeting tomorrow at 7 15 p m in the YMCA.
The issue features catalog-like ads by W. H. Curtis, a general merchandiser, declaring opposition to high prices and monopoly. Another ad runs by Adolph Engelcke, owner of the Temperance Billiard Parlor, touting temperance drinks of all kinds.
Niagara Falls January 26 crowds watch as a 100 foot ice jam crushes the Falls View bridge. The international bridge and Cave of the Winds elevator face threats while Ontario hydro plant shuts down. Engineers consider blasting to save bridges.
Iowa supreme court dismissed the anticipated test of the new motor vehicle law on petition by the state. The case involved Dr Louis J Dinsdal of Sioux City who was arrested and fined for using a spotlight on his car and had won an appeal in district court claiming the light was necessary in his profession and that the law was unclear and unconstitutional.
On January 26 1941 government aircraft bombed Cuba on the Spanish Moroccan coast in retaliation for rebel air raids on Barcelona that left hundreds dead. Reports from Gibraltar said 165 were killed while waiting to board ships for the rebel front. Loyalist forces with 50 planes clashed with rebels over the Sarrion Levant front as American volunteers in the Lincoln and Washington battalions suffered heavy losses at Teruel. a rebel munitions dump at Vall a Colid was hit by seven tons of explosives from 15 government bombers.
In Council Bluffs federal court objections were raised to the naturalization of Mrs. C. Carson Bransby wife of a local pastor and leader of Anglo Israelism. Omaha educator W. L. Straub called her movement communistic and a constitutional violation. The court admitted her after a lengthy battle and she took the oath.
At noon today the plaintiff rested most of its evidence in the damages suit over a December 18 1936 auto crash at Ainsworth. Dr W L Alcorn testified on injuries to Francis Allbaugh, a passenger in the Ashby vehicle. Jury selection completed yesterday with testimony focusing on the accident scene and surrounding details. Attorneys: Morrison and Morrison for the plaintiff, S W Livingston for the defense.
Iowa school art project invites artists and students to design a centennial poster for the state fair. Miss Agnes Samuelson of Shenandoah says the contest runs until March 1 and aims to teach heritage while fostering talent. The best poster from each school advances to a final test here for publicity use.
Shanghai authorities report 10000 Chinese bodies, largely refugees, picked up since January 1. Most victims died from starvation, exposure, and disease as frigid weather and snow hinder the Japanese advance. The northern Japanese high command reportedly seeks four more divisions, about 40000 men, to bolster efforts.
Mrs. BE A Bentzinger of Shenandoah died in a Shenandoah hospital following surgery last week. She was widow of Dr. Bentzinger former Shenandoah Methodist pastor. Her son in law Lawrence Hedger and family were notified. Daven port note: Isadore Brottman of Brottmen Appliance Co faces up to five years for embezzlement after pleading guilty in Scott County District Court. He plans to complete a fiction work Life's Mirror gathering material.
Thomas E Campbell former Arizona governor and executive vice president of Mining Exhibits covered a $10,000 wager for his frog Salome Jane in the international frog jumping derby set for February 12 at Treasure Island San Francisco Bay. Bradley president of Alaska Juneau Gold Mining backed Aurora Borealis.
A season ticket to the fair will be awarded to the pupil whose design is selected for the centennial observance. The state fair will host the climax marking when Iowa became a territory. Community observances across the state are urged by the centennial committee to sponsor events.
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