14 Jul 1939
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1939
Page
1
Cedar Rapids city council files a budget estimate and levy for 1940 41 proposing expenditures of 1 388 466 dollars, which is 793 dollars less than last year. A hearing is scheduled for July 24.
DES MOINES Tim Halton 1 was taken to Broadlawns General Hospital where physicians patched his badly lacerated nose. He told patrolmen I had a fight with my wife she threw a plate at me and I forgot to duck. Caged Casnier's Drafts Marshalltown Sheriff Jennings began a search for the author of forged cashier's drafts after two instruments were returned to Fidelity Savings Bank. Each check payable to H. Lewis 36 was altered and two bore the signature of K. B. Fisher.
Burnette Hum mel a longtime drayman, 26 years in Odebolt, was found along the North Western railroad tracks with both legs severed. He was found by two transients. Taken to Odebolt hospital his condition listed as serious. Details of the accident were not immediately learned.
Mrs. Sarah Jane Nickle of Indianola celebrated her nintieth birthday as a guest at a Bethel Grove reunion in Marshall county. She is the lone survivor of a wagon train that crossed from Indiana to Iowa and helped found Marshall county in 1849. Raised among Indians, she played with them until nearly grown and, as eldest of 11, she worked hard with only six weeks of schooling.
DES MOINES Governor Wilson announced that statewide salaries for many state house staff will be equalized and adjusted on the August payroll. He described the order barring raises or new hires as temporary to permit a department by department review of salaries amid complaints of promised increases by department heads.
Davenport police rushed a downtown man labeled heat victim to a hospital where doctors cited canned heat as the cause of trouble. He was later removed to jail and booked for intoxication.
President Roosevelt sent a special message to Congress urging neutrality legislation and the repeal of the arms embargo at this session. The Senate Foreign Affairs Committee had voted not to report the measure.
Young women of the Tri T club will set up two booths on the square all day and evening Saturday to sell memorial fountain souvenirs. They donate their services and donate all proceeds to the fountain fund.
The four day Mid-Summer Clearance ends Saturday night with brisk shopping and strong value. Merchants planned clearance to fit the event, drawing thousands to Washington for summer savings.
Still time to join the Whisker club Chicago trip says Ray Whitehead. Tickets must be reserved by Saturday night at Coast to Coast or National Bank of Washington. last seats vanish quickly and unreserved tickets go to regular advance sale. Railroad tickets are available and those who paid three dollars should collect at Coast to Coast with balance due.
Carl Koehler, a Jour nal photographer from Ainsworth, departs for Los Angeles to study engineering at UCLA with plans to transfer to Cal Tech in Pasadena. He will focus on aviation related courses and is a licensed pilot with extensive flight hours. He recently flew over Washington from Iowa City and previously attended Washington Junior College after four years in the U S Navy. Arthur Atack will cover photography in the summer for the Journal.
Central Park new illuminated memorial fountain progresses with concrete pouring for the outer octagonal walls and bowl floor. Supt Perry Jordan and Supervisor Jack Keone oversee with expert help from the Washington Concrete Culvert Pipe Company. Donations roll in as forms rise for the August celebration.
Des Moines July 14 Karl Fischer state commissioner of public safety mails a letter to all Iowa peace officers stating the department will intercede where local law enforcement is lax. He reminds primary responsibility lies with county and municipal authorities and pledges action against gambling and illegal liquor sales. He vows to crack down on fetes with gambling or lewd exhibitions as carnivals approach.
The Sunbonnet Club reports membership surpassing 400 with more sales badges ordered as interest grows toward the Centennial. A Pittsburgh visitor bought a sunbonnet badge for a souvenir and plans to take it to a young lady in Pittsburgh along with a Washington sunbonnet. New members include Mrs. Ed Sullivan, Mrs. Phil Antonoff, Mrs. Hugh McCleer, Mrs. Frank Crone, Martha Foster, Aila Hiltunen, and many others listed.
S. T. Rickey of Washington reports the death of his youngest sister Misa Ethel Rickey on July 10 in Los Angeles. She was buried July 12 and leaves three brothers and five sisters. Born December 1, 1886, near Wyman in the county, she had visited Washington and was known to many locals.
A first degree murder charge was filed today against Henry Mayfield, 82, a WPA worker, accused of killing his son in law George H. Benshoof, 42, a Northwestern railway conductor, after an argument at Mayfield's home in Boone. The report includes unrelated local anecdotes about children and small gifts.
Washington county health unit urges vaccination for 4 H entrants amid a high non vaccination rate. The annual health exam occurs July 17 at the Methodist Church with times for girls and boys and dental exams arranged through the county dental society.
President Roosevelt backs Attorney General Murphy on the WPA strike issue. He says workers cannot strike against the government and frames the WPA as a fundamental government operation. He plans to discuss the WPA situation with AFL head William Green regarding restoring the prevailing wage system.
The union church service in Central Park returns next Sunday as a combined band concert and religious meeting. The Washington Concert band directed by Hal Reister plays from 7 pm and assists with the service featuring vocal Forrest Walker. Rev. Nichol of the United Presbyterian church preaches on "Taking a Chance" in a third July August sermon.
Senator Hugh Lundy of the Iowa coal institute asked Governor Wilson to block a proposed purchase of Illinois coal valued at about 5900 tons for Iowa state programs. The request targets state education needs and 4 H activities amid energy supply concerns.
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