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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1937
Page
1
A column recalls the death of 9 year old Clinton Kroyman near Andover from tetanus after stepping on a nail. In Council Bluffs Frank Havelock, 22, was cut on both legs when a mowing scythe slipped.
Billy Town send son of Mr and Mrs Earl Townsend escaped serious damage when his left eye was pushed from its socket during a scuffle with neighbors. Physicians replanted the eye without lasting injury.
A 10 hour old infant born near Bedford underwent a major operation after doctors found absence of a rectum. The baby, son of Mr and Mrs A Robinson, was operated on by Dr J S Terrill in the Robinson home using a local anesthetic. The child is normal in size and has a good chance of survival.
Corydon farmer Paugh, 55, was killed by lightning while loading a hayrack. Roy Mitchel, knocked unconscious, recovered to help pull the body from the burning wagon. One horse died and another was stunned. Goodell Clive Ruka, youth, dreamed of a crash and fell from a window, waking in the yard with bruises.
In Marshalltown over 150 youngsters fished in a derby with 34 fish caught. Jay Collins, a quiet boy, caught the largest fish a 15 inch carp and won a new fishing pole. James Sate took the most fish and won a reel. Jim Riley earned the booby prize for an 8% inch catch.
Sam Kinney, performing a party trick, swallowed a dime when his palm was struck. Six years and two months later he coughed up the coin finding minor upper lung soreness. Doctors believe the coin lodged but caused no lasting harm.
In Mason City Mrs. Lucille Palsdorfer a housekeeper in the Frank Prazak home received 30 days in jail or a 100 dollar fine for assault and battery after neighbors testified she beat 6 year old Wayne Prazak across the back with a board during an all day hearing.
Des Moines Iowa farmers and vacationers were urged to be tick conscious as the state health department reported ten June cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever with two deaths. The disease is carried by infected wood ticks and threatens outdoor activity across the state.
The London Mirror editor visits Iowa as part of a DFS MOVIES tour and praises the land. He notes the cornfield, describes the ground as rich and green, and comments on open fields, wide streets, and trees as signs of an attractive region.
Hope fades as Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan remain missing in the Pacific. The Navy carrier Lexington and other ships join the hunt with airplanes and thousands of crew as the $80,000 aircraft journey nears its potential crash area, days after disappearance.
Mrs John Law aged 92 died at eight this morning at the Ben Briley home on East Main street where she had been staying After arriving from Galesburg Illinois she became ill a week after reaching Washington Funeral services set for Monday at ten at Sherman s funeral home with Dr F W Eastwood of the Presbyterian church to conduct burial at Woodlawn cemetery Born February 26 1845 in Peru Indiana she married John Law in 1869 and lived in Riverside California Broken Bow Nebraska and Washington She leaves four granddaughters and two great grandsons
Washington stores unite in a cooperative sale plan titled Capacity Days. All operating stores will offer special sales with numerous bargains. Shoppers from the Washington trade area and beyond are expected. A special issue of the Journal and Democrat Independent will reach 8 000 homes in Washington county and neighboring counties next Tuesday.
Washington Iowa residents show higher per capita spending on grocery purchases and clothing than the U S average. Food outlays reach 106 dollars per person versus 85 nationwide, while clothing averages 49 dollars per person against 21 nationally, excluding meals and second hand or department store purchases.
Charles Kinsey aged 56 longtime Riverside resident died July 10 after a paralytic stroke at Washington County Hospital on June 25 He was active at St Marys Catholic Church with services held at 9 oclock Monday burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery Kinsey was born in March 1881 in Ohio and worked at Barnett Lightning Rod Company upon arriving in Riverside in 1910
MADRID July 10 Three American volunteers fighting for the government were killed in action and 158 wounded in the Madrid defense against insurgents. The fallen were all New Yorkers among roughly 2,300 American volunteers with the George Washington and Abraham Lincoln brigades in heavy combat. LONDON July 10 The British government opened a push for European peace with ambassadors in Berlin and Rome to discuss compromises on Spanish neutrality and non intervention.
Washington hit 99 degrees at two p m matching the summer high, while Des Moines records show a 96 degree day yesterday. Iowa forecasters say the heat wave is not as severe as last year with temps above 100 occurring only in a few points and corn crops well established despite concerns on weeklong heat impact.
Local obituary notes the death of Kinsey after a period of illness. He married Dorothy Waldschmidt on November 23 1916. she died July 9 1932. Survived by five children Wilbert Cletus Kenneth Marie and Bernard all at home and three brothers Alvin Wilbur Alfred in Ohio and sister Mrs Caroline Sully in Michigan. He was a member of St Marys Catholic church Riverside and the Holy Name society.
Al Faulkner of the national re employment office announces a special opportunity next week for county farmers and farm hands to meet. The event will be held in the basement of the federal building on Monday and Tuesday evenings from seven to nine o clock to discuss work and placement. Faulkner hopes to place several men in farm jobs through the extra hours.
Dr J B Pollock of West Chester will lead the communion service at United Presbyterian Church Sunday morning at 10 45 with a sermon titled Christ's Love for His Church Dr C A Owen will deliver the 7 30 evening address Supper Being Ended Secretary Leigh Soule of the Washington Y M C A will speak Sunday morning in Pollock's pulpit NECLA Arthur Sorensen 55 a postal truck driver was found dead under the Milwaukee railroad trestle after apparently falling while walking home last night Fingernail marks on the trestle suggest he failed to grab on in time.
Local notice urges all men with farm work experience to contact a coordinator who will connect them with available jobs. The message emphasizes immediate outreach to meet employers' needs and fill rural labor shortages.
Leon Beatty post American Legion released a yearlong report via secretary E. Easter detailing extensive community work. Activities include Memorial Day Armistice Day Independence Day and American Education Week observances, two school awards including a junior college scholarship, a poppy poster contest, flag education, and public Americanism meetings, plus cooperation with local welfare and community service items.
The Lexington with 638 planes, shifting from war to mercy, nears the south Pacific search area for Amelia Earhart Putnam and Capt. Fred Noonan as 304 naval airmen await orders to begin rescue efforts possibly today or tomorrow. Prayers were announced in San Francisco churches for the missing flyers.
Several hundred employees confronted the Hubinger cereal plant in Keokuk Iowa as pickets surrounded the facility. Company officials offered no statement while observers reported the workers demanded recognition of a union.
Japanese forces renewed clashes in the Wang Ping area near Pieping this afternoon. Reports say Japanese troops were returning to combat zones after a crisis that had appeared settled yesterday.
The passage notes involvement in relief work highway safety education graves registration activities publicity for post activities and highway safety contributions to the school milk fund and Christmas baskets drive plus assistance to the Iwoy Scouts with post members serving as scout ministers or troop committeemen.
A tentative program marks the twenty fifth anniversary of Washington county hospital to be held Friday July 16 on the hospital grounds from 4 30 to 6 36 with music and talks by representatives of various organizations. Ice cream social may follow Friday night with proceeds toward an air conditioning unit for the hospital. A fuller schedule will be announced on Monday.
Steve Anderson will travel with his sister and niece to Little Rock Arkansas tomorrow morning for a visit with a sister. He will take a two week vacation from work.
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