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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1935
Page
1
A rural Iowa column describes the bullfrog season in McGregor with river town sportsmen conducting night hunts. Hunters skewer frogs by spear and flashlight, reporting three in a boat and bagging fifteen in a few hours. Frogs over ten inches are culled for both front and hind legs as edible.
A pet monkey at a Le Claire beer parlor caused trouble when three patrons were bitten. The monkey’s owner explained the animal was not properly restrained and faced disorderly conduct papers issued by Scott County Attorney John Mc Fate.
Manchester Delaware county farmers practice for the cow milking contest at the county fair set for August 6. Cash prizes await both champion ship men and women milkers.
Mayor Merle Wells weighs a state planning board survey to guide Davenport’s residential district upgrades. A civic planning committee will study the report and work with the mayor and city council to take action.
Anthony F. Klinker of Dubuque Iowa releases Selected Poems this week and places the volume in state libraries. Klinker serves as state editor of the Catholic Daily Tribune and is Iowa Poet Laureate, a leader in the Poet Laureate League of America.
Judge Fairfield R W Smith of Centerville ruled against Mr and Mrs Carl Danielson denying their bid to set aside the Glasgow road easement contract. The Danielsons alleged fraud deceit and misrepresentation in obtaining signatures for the county deed of three acres southeast of Fairfield.
Four University of Iowa professors including Dean George F. Kay Prof Arthur C. Trowbridge Prof Fred J. Lazell and Prof Homer R. Dill will speak at the annual wildlife conference in McGregor from July 29 to August 4 officials announced.
A complete log cabin, missing only the roof, was found walled up in a two story frame house being dismantled in Fort Dodge. Local historians say the cabin was once used by Maj. William Williams, first commander of Fort Clark which later became Fort Dodge.
Clinton resident Halleck W Seaman, a leading advocate of inland waterway development, will be honored at a banquet here on July 18. Seaman helped sponsor plans for the nine foot channel project in the upper Mississippi River.
Theodore Allen world champion enters the Midwest National Horseshoe tournament at the Iowa State Fair venue. Officials announced the event with other notable pitchers joining the meet. Allen has 98 of 100 ringers and 194 of 200 consecutive shoes, plus noted stunts such as throwing a ringer at 40 feet and lighting and snuffing a match with shoes.
County Chairman Carl W. Klein of the emergency relief committee says conditions in the employment field warrant possibly suspending local relief temporarily. About 25 farmers seek harvest help while relief and unemployment offices report no available workers. A meeting is planned at the unemployment service office in the post office basement to match farmers with job seekers.
Des Moines reports rising heat as a federal observer notes temperatures climbing toward the mid nineties citywide. A 96 degree high was recorded at Inwood with Marshalltown's low in the night, as officials forecast much warmer conditions beyond recent days and possible Thursday thunderstorms in northwestern Iowa.
Washington July 17 The Interstate Commerce Commission received a preliminary report by examiner Irvin Koch noting the 3.6 cent a mile base fare is impractical and recommending 2 cents a mile for coaches and 3 cents for pullmans. Oral arguments are set for October 3 and 4.
President Roosevelt, at a press conference, reiterated his determination to enact his tax program this session despite hopes for early adjournment. He noted no recent talks with congressional leaders while promising to proceed regardless of the AAA tax ruling until the Supreme Court finalizes its decision.
The Iowa corn crop shows marked improvement since July 1, rising from 69 percent of normal to better progress. Dry weather enabled farm work, with weeds cleared and much corn laid by. much is now shoulder high and overall growth is good to excellent.
The Daily reports Haskins Presbyterian church closes its sixth annual vacation Bible school with an 8 p.m. program and public offering Friday. Good attendance and interest noted.
DES MOINES July 17 Striking Des Moines bakery employees frustrated an attempted import of non union labor from St. Louis. Twenty five men said by local leaders to be strike breakers were met on arrival and urged to return to St. Louis. Negotiations to end the six day walkout remained deadlocked as a federal conciliator sought a basis for agreement.
Beverly Hills cabal of Pat Hurley and others echoes alarm over constitution and free institutions. The piece mocks Republicans’ loud stance, noting a surge in candidates and a satirical pushback against perceived overreach and luxury vehicle jokes.
Mrs Margaret Waley was sentenced by Judge E E Cushman to 20 years in the federal women's farm prison in Michigan for taking part in the kidnapping of nine year old Geo Weyerhauser. Her husband Harmon Waley received 44 years in federal prison.
Thieves who stole courthouse lock keys from the home of Supervisor J. E. Seaton prompted the installation of new locks on the courthouse doors.
The Liberty Limited derailed after hitting a truck trailer in Upper Sandusky Ohio. The locomotive jumped the track and crashed into a house then exploded injuring seventeen people including the engineer, fireman and a state representative. Four are listed in critical condition.
Snowball correspondent Mrs John Shebeck notes farmers must park far from town on Saturdays. She recalls recent nights parked by the Baptist church and north of the jail, walking with groceries to the car. She suggests better parking near shops to hear the band and shop without long walks.
Topeka July 17 Kansas Governor Alf M Landon touted a balanced budget and efficient state government amid reduced revenues. He downplayed presidential plans, stressing his focus on governing, cutting taxes, meeting relief needs, and running the state like a business while criticizing some New Deal features.
Des Moines reports that apple scab has begun to appear in Iowa orchards, as confirmed by the department of agriculture.
Washington July reports a nationwide push by farm commodity processors to halt collection of Agricultural Adjustment Act taxes after a federal circuit court decision deemed the Roosevelt farm aid program unconstitutional. Officials warn a broader legal challenge could force use of work relief funds, with all expenditures needing comptroller general approval. About 16 million dollars in AAA taxes are in escrow pending injunctions, likely to rise as more processors seek protective orders before a potential Supreme Court ruling.
Hog prices in Iowa rose to a five year high with interior markets paying up to 9.90 per hundred pounds for medium weight hogs. Chicago traded at 10.40, East St. Louis 10.35, and Omaha 10.10. Receipts reached 8,690 versus 20,500 a year ago.
A book homecoming will be held at the public library on Friday during hours from 2 to 9 p m. Patrons with misplaced or long overdue books may return them in a basket at the entrance with no questions asked.
Street scene shows a light post work crew near Haumpeaire pcareer shop as pneumatic drills and crowbars fix a facade. Nicola & slarmon’s outdoor book display echoes eastern city stalls while clearance sales season brings bargains to Washington streets and Widmer & Busbys window highlights yellow themes.
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