A Column About Iowa Contends With Dust and Detour
A column notes dust in the region and a steep detour southeast of town. A county tractor has been stationed nearby to aid trucks climbing the incline.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1937
Page
1
Clergy Changes At Corpus Christi Fort Dodge Announced
Bishop Edmond Heelan announced Rev. T J Davern of Algona will replace the late Rev Edward Masterson at Corpus Christi church in Fort Dodge. Rev J M Malmnger of Grand Junction will succeed Davern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
T. J. Davern
Algona
Edward Masterson
Corpus Christi Church
Fort Dodge
Edmond Heelan
J. M. Mal- Mnger
Grand Junction
Davern
Lester Gross Sentenced on Forgery Charge
Lester Gross aged 37 was sentenced to 19 years at Fort Madison penitentiary after pleading guilty to a county attorney information charging forgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Lester Gross
Fort Madison
Continued Strike at Cownies Sparks Iowa Labor Tension
Des Moines report says 20 employees at J. H. Cownie Co. refused to return to work. Don Harris, a C I O organizer, disclaims authorization and notes headquarters urged workers to return, while the strike allegedly continues at the workers’ own instigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cownie’s
Des Moines
Don Harris
J. H. Cownie Co
Harris
Supreme Court Denies Appeal on Receivership Bid
DES MOINES Iowa. The Iowa supreme court has denied an appeal from a district court order in Pottawattamie County appointing a receiver for the Georgie Porgie Co of Council Bluffs. The ruling leaves the receivership in place and the appointment intact.
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Supreme Court
Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
Pottawattamie County
Georgie-Porgie Co
Council Bluffs
Former Superintendent of 1.8.C. Grounds Dies
Funeral services for Thomas Sloss 78 former buildings and grounds superintendent at Iowa State College were announced Born in Scotland he came to Ames from Cedar Rapids in 1910 and built a long service record in campus maintenance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Thomas Sloss
Iowa State College
Scotland
Sloss
Cedar Rapids
Experimental Road Surfacing Planned on Highway 83
Experimental road surfacing will be used on primary road 83 between Atlantic and Walnut, according to officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tru
Harlan
Atlantic
Walnut
Man Dies Enroute to Hospital From Heart Attack
Andrew Daniels, 65, of Bryant, died while being driven from a doctor's office to a hospital due to heart disease. His widow, daughter and son-in-law were present at the time.
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Man
Maquoketa
Andrew Daniels
Bryant
750 Enroll in Citizens Military Training Camp Des Moines
Nearly 750 young men enrolled at Fort Des Moines army post for Citizens Military Training Camp. The program gathers volunteers to receive basic military instruction and stay for the training period.
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Citizens
Des Moines
Fort Des Moines
Citizens Military
Iowa City bribery case ties power company to council race
Judge John Rankin presides as four former aldermen led by Prof. Jacob by Der Zee claim a bribery bid from the Iowa City Light and Power company affected the March election. Aldermen John Ostdiks and John Grady testify as attorney Nolan defends the conspiracy charge against four incumbents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa City Light and Power Co
Nolan
John Ostdiks
John Grady
Jacobby der Zee
John Rankin
Keokuk
Power Company
Iowa's 1937 agricultural grads mostly hold steady jobs
Iowa reports 85 percent of 1937 agricultural graduates are in steady positions, with 5 percent in temporary work, according to R M Viquain, director of agricultural personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vifquain
Ames
Iowa State
R M. Vifquain
Agricultural Rsonnel
Des Moines Rights and Rules Across Several Cases
In five opinions from Atty. Gen. Mitchell a Delaware county man loses a homestead tax refund for lacking a warranty deed until 1937. An extradition hearing denial prevents Fort Madison inmate from Gov. presence. Boone lodge of 200 must wait two years for class B beer permit under a law curbing fly by night clubs. Deputy secretary of state must not hold estate hearings remotely. A chiropractor may issue a doctor’s death certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
John H. Mitchell
Delaware County
Fort Madison
Boone Lodge
Read
Cortoner
Two Die in Tennessee Aluminum Riot at Alcoa Plant
In Alcoa Tennessee authorities report two deaths from a strike riot at the Aluminum Company of America plant. Striker Henson Klick died from a bullet wound, followed by officer William Hunt who succumbed at Carson Hospital. Over twenty others were wounded as guards attempted to separate pickets and workers.
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ALCOA
Tenn
National
Aluminum Company of America
William Hunt
Carson Hospital
Striker
Henson Klick
Search Continues By Planes For Earhart Noonan Missing Flyers
Honolulu July 8 Ins. Sea and air search for Amelia Earhart and Capt. Fred Noonan spreads over vast area south of Howland Island. Three planes from the battleship Colorado and the Itasca coast guard cutter sweep reefs and islands, but no signals are heard. Ships from three nations, a British freighter and Japanese vessels join the hunt as hope remains.
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Honolulu
INS
Amelia Earhart Putnam
Fred Noonan
Howland Island
mid-Pacific
Colorado
Howland
Coast Guard
Itasca
Naval
Miss Farhart
New Guinea
George Palmer Putnam
Grasshopper Show in Town Tomorrow Demonstration
A demonstration on poison bait to kill grasshoppers will be held Friday morning at 4 5 o clock on southeast It will start at 5 o clock and follows a route from South Fourth avenue turning east near the Seal Bros circus location. A talk will explain the operations and timing is due to morning effectiveness.
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Washington
Fourth Avenue
Seal Bros. Circus
Old Timers Picnic Draws 150 Members of Journal Club
About 150 members of the Journal's Three- Quarter Century club, ages 75 and up, gathered at a country club for the annual picnic. The oldest attendee was James Daniels, 96, of West Chester, while Griff Humphrey, 75, was the youngest. Jesse Harvey, 97, the club’s oldest member, could not attend for the first time. The noon dinner was followed by a program featuring vocal solos by Margaret Corbin and xylophone numbers by Pierce Knox and Rollin B Organ, with talks planned by Dr. Arthur Atack.
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Journal
Country Club
James Daniels
West Chester
Jesse Harvey
Griff Humphrey
Washington
Margaret Corbin
Dorothy Hender
Pierce Knox
Rollin B
Organ of
Chicago
Arthur Atack
John Dodd
Getting Hotter as Temperatures Climb Past Noon
The official temperature at 1 30 today reached 97 degrees and continued to rise. Forecasters warned of sizzling heat across the afternoon with heat indices climbing.
Colt With Two Horns Draws Attention At Haskins Farm
K A Mathers of Haskins shows a two year old colt already 18 hands high and weighing an estimated 4000 pounds at full growth. The horned colt, with two inch horns on its forehead, was sired by a thoroughbred Percheron stallion though its dam is described as of questionable parentage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. A. Mathers
Haskins
Mr. Mathers
Y M C A Pool Reopens With Classes For Boys
The Y M C A pool resumes operation after a multi day cleaning. Regular life saving and swimming classes begin for boys with Gene Trask teaching in a few lessons. A team headed by Dr F W Eastwood guards pool operations with Douglas Eastwood James Owen and John Coulter as life-savers. Secretary Leigh Soule reports a thank you from Dr Arthur Atack pastor of the Methodist church for the help with the children’s Bible school swimming program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Trask
F. W. Eastwood
Douglas Eastwood
James Owen
John Coulter
Leigh Soule
Arthur Atack
Methodist Church
Methodist Daily Vacation Bible School
Keck Funeral Draws State Officials in Des Moines
A group linked to Carl M. Keck from the Iowa State Tax Board attended his funeral at a Des Moines Methodist church. LaVerne Clark head of the department, Ralph Bunce deputy state superintendent of banking, and several pallbearers and honorary pallbearers participated. Washington banks closed during the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl M. Keck
State Tax Board
Des Moines
LaVerne Clark
George McDaniel
E. D. Morrison
Vere Davis
Ralph M. Smith
W. W. Wilson
Sam T. Donahey
J. B. Cratl
O F. Boller
la Verne Clark
Artir Atack
Methodist Church
Mn Keek
Washington
Plan For Capacity Days Here
Washington business men cooperate in capacity days promoted by the Chamber of Commerce for the latter part of next week. Special goods and low prices will attract shoppers from across the trade area starting Thursday June 15. A Journal special issue will list items and ads with extra papers mailed to nearby counties for broader circulation.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Uasual
Journal
Democrat-Independent
Henry, Jefferson
Keokuk
Iowa
Johnson and
Louisa
Do You Favor A Community Sing
Journal invites readers to comment on a proposed community sing in Central Park this summer. The plan aims for a large, inclusive event with a skilled leader and no solos. Public reaction is sought to gauge interest among Washington county singing groups and residents.
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Journal
Central Park
Washington County
Vatican Recognizes Franco Government in Spain
The Vatican today granted official recognition to the nationalist government of Gen. Francisco Franco in Spain, signaling a formal papal acceptance of Franco's regime amid ongoing civil conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
INS
Vatican
Francisco Franco
Spain
Battleship Colorado Joins Flyers in Pacific Search
Battleship Colorado joins the search for flyers and planes combing Pacific waters. Three airplanes were catapulted from the ship's deck to aid in the search operation.
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Pacific
Battle near Pieping as Chinese and Japanese clash
Martial law was declared as fighting raged ten miles west of Pieping between Chinese and Japanese troops. Japan accused China of rejecting a disarmament proposal, while China said Japan started the renewed combat with machine guns mortars and artillery amid 8,000 Chinese mobilized along the Pieping Han kow railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pieping
Here
Pieping-Hankow
Want Place for Chicago Youngster
A seven year old Chicago girl Rose Dvoracek was brought to Washington for a summer stay. She needs a permanent home for the rest of the summer or will be sent back to the city. Interested parties should contact Mrs. Leslie Dunlap at telephone 261 blue.
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Chicago
Washington
Rose Dvoracek
Leslie Dunlap
Chinese Japanese clash erupts leaving farmers dead
Chinese forces reportedly refused by Japanese forces who opened fire with no provocation. Two farmers and a horse were killed by the first shot near the reporter. Japanese reinforcements and ammunition trucks were seen heading toward the battle scene. STORM LAKE Dr. J A Garber will resign from the faculty.
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Storm Lake
J. A. Garber
Hospital Nears 25th Birthday in Washington County
Miss Dessa Shaw, superintendent, and county doctors mull plans to mark the Washington county hospital's 25th anniversary. Dedicated July 15 1912 the hospital cared for over 15 000 patients in its first 25 years with anniversary events planned next Thursday and Friday. Details of celebration still to be decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dessa Shaw
Washington County Hospital
Oloser. Vance
Dubuque University Official Accepts BV College Dean Post
A Dubuque university official accepts the offer to become dean at Buena Vista College, marking a leadership shift in the institution’s administration.
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Dubuque University
Buena Vista College
Clipper III Arrives in Southampton After Atlantic Flight
The Pan-American Clipper III arrived in Southampton England from Foynes Ireland completing its pioneering transatlantic flight.
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Southampton
Eng
Foynes
Ireland
Atlantic
No speed limit for Iowa roads sparks enforcement warning
Des Moines July 8 A motor vehicle department warning says cars may be stopped and drivers booked on reckless driving if they speed excessively on Iowa highways. Trucks and buses are limited to 45 mph. other cars may travel at any rate deemed reasonable, with icy roads or gravel reducing the limit. Tire condition also affects deemed speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Motor Vehicle Department
Fox Theater Film Fire Then Safe Reopening
A reel in the Fox Theater projection machine caught fire from a defective film but the blaze remained in the machine head and was quickly extinguished. The damaged section forced cancellation of the show, refunds issued, and the machine was repaired overnight. Manager Ralph Pratt said a new film will play tonight, replacing the damaged one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Ralph Pratt
the Fox
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