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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1939

Page

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Judge Judece Tinley Introduces Daughter to Federal Court

Former district court judge Judece P. Tinley presented his daughter Patricia Tinley Duckworth to practice law before a federal court in Council Bluffs Iowa. Duckworth is believed to be the first woman attorney presented to the court by her father. She was divorced about a year ago from Max Duckworth former Woodbury county attorney.

Council Bluffs Judece P. Tinley Patricia Tinley Duckworth Duckworth Max Duckworth Woodbury Iowa

Wedding Mixup Ends As Justice Misnames Groom Twin

Justice W A Hall began a Cedar Rapids ceremony but spoke to the best man Bodwin Rechcka, not Edwin's twin Lumir Breeka of Ely. The ceremony was stopped and restarted with correct addressing to Lumir Breeka, 27.

Cedar Rapids W. A. Hall Bodwin Rechcka Edwin Lumir Breeika Ely Lumir

Democratic Candidates Enter City Primary for Mayor

In Iowa City Henry T. Willen Brock and John T. Willard announced their candidacies for the Democratic nomination for mayor in the upcoming municipal primary.

Iowa City Henry T. Willenbrock John T. Willard

Name Hall to Head Iowa Relief Setup

Virgil W. Hall of Sioux City named secretary and director of the Iowa emergency relief administration effective February 1. He succeeds N. B. Genung of Greenwood whose resignation as IERA administrator was accepted by Governor Wilson. Hall also will replace Roy C. Martin as executive secretary under Genung.

Des Moinbes Virgil W. Hall Sioux City Woodbury

Waltrip Thanks God and Off Debt at Chapel Victory

Burroughs A. Waltrip chapel director turned over 1102 dollars to John A. Senneff Jr guardian’s attorney after a 2044 dollar fall judgment against Radio chapel and 70000 dollars in a evangelistic center suit. Waltrip thanked God and loyal friends for the victory.

Waltrip Radio Chapel Andrew Kaduce Franklin County Burroughs A. Waltrip John A. Senneff, Jr

S. U. S. Named as Cancer Study Center

Iowa City Dr. FE M Mae Fkewen dean of the State University of Iowa medical college announced the school had been named a training center for the study of cancer. The setup, under the United States Public Health Service, is part of a national program and allows physicians postgraduate training in cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Iowa City FE. M. Mae Fkewen State University of Iowa Medical College United State Public Health Service

Secretary Miller Hires 55 Since Jan. 1

Secretary Earl G. Miller has hired 55 people since taking office on January 1. Most new staff are Republicans replacing Democrats with 38 in the motor vehicle department, 10 in the securities division, three in real estate, and four in the secretary of state’s office.

DHS Movies Earl G. Miller

Firemen’s Benefit Dance Nets Over Two Thousand Dollars

The Rendezvous hosted a packed benefit dance last evening raising more than $2000 for the fire department. A jitterbug contest awarded $50 in prizes with Mr. and Mrs. Claire Norton winning the $25 first prize, followed by Dick Krause and Patty Richmond and Dale Schauenberg and Dorothy Boyd. Court Hussey’s orchestra provided music and served as judges while Norton’s jitterbug performance drew the crowd. Sponsors thank the public for support and patronage contributing to the event’s success.

Dick Krause Patty Raymond Cedar Rapids Mrs. Norton Dale Schauenberg Dorothy Boyd Washington Claire “Red” Norton Patty Richmond Court Hussey Norton Nortons

Vesely Pleads Guilty to Drunk Driving Fine Set

William Vesely pleaded guilty before Judge P J Siegera in district court to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and was fined 306 dollars plus costs. Attorneys Baldrige and Whiley of Washington and A C Cahill of Iowa City represented him, with County Attorney Richard A Blewart prosecuting. The alienation of affections case against Crossette and the Greiners was continued to the next term, and jurors were excused for January term with possible recall.

William Vesely P. J. Siegera Baldrige & Whiley Washington A. C. Cahill Iowa City Richard A Blewart Carmi Ir Crossette Albert Frances Greiner Vesely Siewers Petit Jurors

Meager Reports On Chile Earthquake Toll Rise

Santiago reports fragmentary counts from southern Chile as death estimates mount. Officials cite Cauques 5 000 dead, Chillan 16 000 dead and 10 000 wounded or missing, Temuco 2 000 dead, Concepcion 3 000 dead, with broader isolation and vast destruction across four cities.

Santiago Chile Cauques Concepcion United Press Chillan Temuco San Rocondo

No Change Meade in Milk Grades

No change in milk grades was reported by J J Schlickelman sanitary engineer of the county health unit. Dairies may retain their grade though some fail to meet all city milk ordinance requirements. Most bottled milk samples were good. two of thirty exceeded bacterial counts.

Kk. J. Schlickelman County Health Unit Schickelman Iowa City U.S BP H

Former Iowa Resident Donates Dog Tags

Kath M. Hardin of Low Alias Mal sent a request to G. H. Henderson, city clerk, to provide a list of dogs and owners unable to buy dog tags. She has bought eight or nine tags annually for five years since leaving for Los Altos. Mary Dougall and Winifred Held, St Anthony's nurses, visit the Dougall home this evening for a short stay.

Council Blufrs Kath M. Hardin Low Mal G. H. Henderson Los Altos Mary Dougall Winifred Held St. Anthony'’s Hospital Rock Island Joe Dougall

Non Jury Court Schedule Set By Judge Siegers

In the term, if services are required. Non jury cases have been clewed for next week starting Monday by Judge Siegers.

Siegers

Kalona Fire Damage Estimated At 40 000 To 50 000

Kalona Iowa January 26 The Ellipse Lumber yard warehouse is ruined while the office and nearby businesses suffer little damage The loss is estimated between 46 000 and 69 000 all insured An explosion from a gasoline engine used for a power saw started the fire It spread through the 70 by 144 foot shed Firefighters from Iowa City Weisman Washington Kalona and local volunteers saved half the business district Damages include burned stock and equipment with several individuals injured and local officials describing the blaze as controlled after rapid response

Kalona Eelipse Lumber Company Iowa City Weisman Washington Kaiona Charles Drollinger Clinton Aes Apney Kona Harvey Meek Washington Farmers’ Mutual J. K. Swartsendruber Gerald Teeta Dale Southwick

James A Betts International Ys Men President Speaks Here

James A Betts, international president of the Y’s Men, was entertained at a Washington service club dinner. Decorations featured red white and blue candles and a patriotic color scheme. Lewis Warren introduced the guest. Milo Sorden led group singing. Ray Pollock proposed a toast. gifts were presented by the Washington club.

Jimmy Betts Y's Men's Club Washington Service Club Congress Don Renblossom Waitrese Don Hbenblowsom Jon Nicola & Harmon Hetts Lewis Warren Richmond Virginia Harry Sizer Washington Club Milo Sorden Jed LD. F. Barnes Districh Ray Pollock Cedar Rapids Mr. Betts Milo Serden E. Lo James A. Betts Y's Men's Clubs Congress Hotel

Y's Men pledge ceremony with Morrison and Sherman

Y's Men Morrison Jr and Mrs Roger Sherman lead a pledge singing ceremony. The event centers on the group’s pledge as part of a Song to bring the fipe.

Prologue to Glory Tickets Go On Sale for State Theater

Tickets for The Road to Glory stage play at the State Theater go on sale tomorrow for the February 15 performance. Evening seats are reserved. matinee seats are not. Tickets may be bought at the box office or by mail with a self addressed stamped envelope included with remittance.

Federal Theater Project State Theater

Grand Jury Indicts Three in Local Fraud Cases

The January grand jury returned three indictments at 11:50 this morning for Justin North for larceny with intent to defraud an insurer, Howard N. McCleery for embezzlement by an agent, and James Beranek for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after bond. Bench warrants were issued for others and served this afternoon. The panel did not indict Richard Fuller on larceny but will turn him over to Lonina county for forgery. no indictments were returned against Joe Dixon Clair Millard Vernon Lawrence of Wellman for assault. All individuals involved are from Wellman.

Stan Kiesey Justin North Howard N. McCleery Richard Fuller Wellman Lonina County Joe Dixon Clair Millard Vernon Lawrence Lloyd Blumenstein

Henrietta Marble Heads to Chillicothe Weekend Visit

Henrietta Marble departs this evening for Chillicothe Missouri to spend the weekend with Margaret Snider a business college student located there.

Henrietta Marble Chillicothe, Mo Margaret Snider Business College

Meeting for a Harmonious Clove Across Clubs

Representatives from Des Moines Cedar Rapids Muscatine and Ottumwa attended a meeting for a harmonious clove. About seventy people attended, including members from four other clubs.

Des Moines Cedar Rapids Muscatine Ottumway

Loyalist Leaders In Flight From Barcelona Front

Loyalist stronghold of Barcelona fell as rebel forces advance on multiple fronts. Dispatches say Barcelona is occupied and loyalist leaders have fled, with refugees in the city and a new Franco capital forming. US embassy staff arrived in Marseille with records, embassy money aided refugees, and Spain sought arms sales from world powers.

Perpignan Barcelona Franco Porary Catalonia U. S Marseilles France Omaha Badger Paris Armes Washington, D. C

Woman Lifer Injured Cranking Tractor at Rockwell Farm

Mrs Fear, serving a life term at Rockwell City reformatory for complicity in a 1974 murder, was critically injured when a tractor backed over her chest as she cranked it at the reformatory farm. She remains in serious condition at St. Anthony hospital.

Washington's Institute to Open Friday Evening

Washington's first Institute of International Understanding will open Friday evening January 27 at 8 15 in the high school auditorium. Admission is free by ticket with tickets available at the Journal Office the Y M C A or through sponsoring organizations. Basketball games scheduled for Friday evening start at 7 to respect the lecture program.

Washington Institute of International Understanding Journal VY. M. OC

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