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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1937
Page
1
Allan Evans, a Williamsburg farmer, reports thieves invaded his hog lot. Six fat hogs were killed and carcasses hauled away, prompting a loss of livestock and concern in the community.
Iowa City the University of Iowa college of engineering announced it had offered to dispatch from six to ten sanitary engineers into the flood area to help combat disease.
Ottumwa reports a city street flusher operator Richard Martin aged 30 was drawn under a truck wheel and critically injured. He sustained fractured ribs a broken collar bone and internal injuries and was taken to Ottumwa hospital for treatment.
Police held two men in Council Bluffs on a fraud charge after they claimed funds would aid Red Cross flood relief. A woman alerted authorities following newspaper notices stating no local canvass would be conducted, and the men gave an Atlantic address.
Three burglars broke into the Hegland Produce Co. main office in Roland binding the night watchman and taking about $40. The safe was blown open causing $500 in total losses, and the watchman freed himself after the break in and summoned help.
Mayor H W Eur em and manager Ivo F Walcott of the New Grand theater meet to discuss flood relief funds. They announce that $100 of the theater's $200 bank night prize will be donated to the relief fund.
Iowa City announces a new circus performing course offered by the physical education department next semester. Under Larry Griswold's direction students learn tight-wire walking with instructor Jack Brown of Los Angeles, and Griswold arranges appearances for his proteges including a floor show at the President's birthday ball.
A Sioux City High School student, Byers, was killed when a gas explosion demolished his parents home. Woodbury County Coroner J. M. Kingston opened an investigation as the house, heated by a gas furnace, was destroyed.
Nes Moines reports an $800 increase in the budget for assistant salaries as outlined in a salary list to Comptroller J. Murtagh by Atty. Gen. John H. Mitchell. Mitchell shifts three assistants to $4,000 and two to $3,600, with a net rise of $600 after paying his secretary $1,800. Former A G O'Conor paid his secretary $2,060.
A remarkable miniature farm valued at 106000 dollars and powered by electricity is on display in Des Moines. The 9 by 6 foot model was crafted over seven years by an elderly Wisconsin farmer and includes a moving farm scene with a home barn hayrack tractor animals people a plantation scene and a fish pool.
In a brief morning hearing Judge Frank Bechly ordered a two expert mental examination of William H. Jordan to assess his condition on Jan 21 the day he killed Mabel Sayre and Danny Goode and his condition at examination time Dr. Andrew H. Woods and Dr. L P Ristine were named as examiners with subpoenas to compel cooperation The report goes to defense counsel for information only and is not binding on the court
Homer Coppock former Washington man dies in an accident near Indianola Iowa when his car collides with a truck. His wife suffers minor head cuts and is treated at Indianola hospital. Burial planned for Ainsworth after body return from Iowa. Coppock, born south of town, was active in the Town Anti-Saloon League educational program and had directed an anti liquor play locally.
Homer Coppock born south of town in May 1885 to Mr and Mrs William Coppock both deceased. The text notes his age at death as 51 and mentions family origins near the town, indicating long residence in the area.
Plans are set for a president's birthday ball this Saturday night at the Rendezvous. Dancing runs until midnight with Len Carroll's Iowa City orchestra providing music. Seventy percent of profits stay in the community and will be donated to the local milk fund.
Seventeen physicians attended the Washington county medical society meeting at the nurses' home after a 6:30 dinner. Dr. O. R. Hindman of the State University of Iowa medical school delivered the principal address titled Head Injuries.
Red Cross funds in the county exceed the original goal with more than 950 dollars in cash contributions. Crawfordsville reports 171 dollars received, and towns Riverside Kalona Rubio and Wellman pledge more as the drive continues. County chairman Sherman says daily checks go to Red Cross headquarters while overhead is paid from general funds.
Twelve U S Navy bombers flew from San Diego at 10 000 feet heading to Pearl Harbor Hawaii in the largest westward mass flight. Commanded by Lt Com William McDade the group carried 72 officers and men with 10 000 pounds of fuel each. A two mile water runway was required before takeoff and two planes failed on the first attempt.
Miss Helen Creswell in charge of the county welfare office announces new interview hours three days weekly. Interviews will be held Monday 2 to 4, Wednesday 1 to 4, and Friday 2 to 4. Mrs Jack Horner of Brich ton owns a Washington shopper yesterday.
A basement fire beneath the Bailey estate office and adjacent apartments on West Main Street was contained after smoke filled Dr. J. M. Lloyd’s office. Nurse Miss Ruth Ballard sounded the alarm. Mr. Manton Hebner used a small basement hose to hold the flames before firemen arrived. If discovered later, the blaze could have endangered the nearby rookery office building.
Iowa safety council officials urged school children to exercise extreme care in bicycle riding after noting 335 bicycle accidents from Jan 1 to Nov 1 1936. They cited increased automobile traffic and issued 12 safety rules covering riding position speeds and signaling.
Lloyd Bauer announces a meeting of the Franklin Township Farm Bureau to be held Friday evening at the Franklin Center schoolhouse.
In Tacoma on January 28 investigators questioned four additional suspects in the Matson kidnaping and murder case. Two were questioned in Portland Oregon and two in Los Angeles California.
Do not cut the corner. Do not carry items, ride without handlebars, or stop too close to vehicles at signalized intersections. Follow proper line and traffic rules to prevent accidents.
The Ohio River is reported to be receding from Pittsburgh to Cairo while the Mississippi crest projection falls from 53 to 47 feet. About 400 deaths and $400 million in property damage are noted with thousands still reinforcing levees and evacuations under way. Col. Eugene Reynolds, Army engineer, adjusts flood crest forecast.
United States army mobilizes for evacuation along riverfront as engineers reinforce levees against flood surge from the Ohio and tributaries. Ohio valley records hundreds of deaths while Mississippi valley braces for massive losses, with 1 200 miles of levees under strain and confidence from engineers that defenses will hold under the rising flood.
In Des Moines the Iowa legislature sprints into session with the senate pushing for two joint resolutions. One asks Congress to name a new battleship Iowa and the other invites John A. Ryan to address the body next Monday. The senate approves Ryan invite as the House seats two Republican leaders. The pay raise for secretaries climbs to 84 dollars daily in a 36 to 9 senate vote, House opposing the increase for now. A conference committee may strike a compromise.
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