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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1935
Page
1
Mrs. Tom Murphy of Northboro, a farm woman, lies in an Omaha hospital with a rare spinal disorder causing paralyzed nerves. Her condition is described as critical.
Clarinda report: Snecer Smelcer, who escaped jail months ago, was recaptured near Indianola after hiding in a mine. He faces charges of breaking jail and liquor violations.
Thirty two horses were shipped from this area to Connecticut at a total cost of 6180 dollars. Weights ranged from 1400 to 2080 pounds. One pair of geldings weighing 4080 pounds cost 500 dollars.
A discarded small gauge shotgun fatally wounded Grace Yakle wife and mother of four while she worked at the W. K. Rogers residence. The weapon, without hammer or trigger, fell to the floor and discharged from the fall. Yakle did not know it was loaded.
Arthur Chaloupek, 16, of Chelsea, struck bottom while diving into Lake Cherry. He survived the crash and returned home, but the next night he lay in a Marshalltown hospital in critical condition with paralysis from the neck down.
DES MOINES state executive council ordered five river cities and four manufacturing plants to stop discharging untreated sewage into the stream. The order also set deadlines for reporting progress on construction and disposal plants.
Glenn Dolan, 28, barber, was shot to death in his Dubuque shop by employee John Jeez over a gambling debt. Five minutes later Jeez fired a bullet into his own head. his condition is listed as critical.
The Davenport event features a doll show with prizes for cutest largest smallest oldest best dressed and oddest. Bicycle contests offer prizes for the best decorated bikes and speed races.
Glenn L. Schmidt, acting chief of the state bureau of investigation, briefly left the bank to return a 50-cent piece from a passerby boy who climbed to the balcony at the state house pool. The lad said he once lost 20 cents in the pool and was cautious this time. Schmidt did not learn the boy’s name and had never seen him before. He noted the boy entered from the south entrance, passed the treasurer’s office, and delivered his capital to Schmidt in his office.
In Creston Eugene Stierwall lost his right eye after a bottle shattered. A shard from the bottle struck him as a bottling machine caused the accident a few hours after the break.
District Judge Frank S. Shankland sustained the Iowa fair trades practice law known as the Iowa NRA act and a Des Moines ordinance fixing minimum barber prices. The suit by Jack Duncan, a barber shop owner, challenged state and local regulation of service trades.
Treasury report shows federal outlay for recovery and relief reaching 10.81 billion by Tuesday, with about 3.5 billion normal costs. Roughly one billion spent under Hoover and the rest by the New Deal. about four billion may be repaid as loans.
A stranger in town stole eight to ten grains of morphine from Dr. H. F. Masson’s office while the physician was away. Masson confronted the thief in the Journal building corridor, but the man fled. Morphine, a hypodermic syringe, and needles were missing, and the suspect had earlier visited two other doctors’ offices.
The official observer notes 99 degrees at 1 pm as a July heat wave moves into Iowa from the northwest. Forecaster Charles D. Reed in Des Moines predicts a hundred degree day for the state with Sioux City reporting yesterday’s high and similar readings expected in central and eastern Iowa. Relief is promised tonight.
Mrs Rees Payne of Ames, formerly Florence Rohrer, was to arrive today for a visit before moving east.
Joan Larner a 22 year old American dancer was fined 3.32 dollars in Paris for offending French morals. The restaurant manager where she performed the balloon dance was fined 1.28 dollars.
Superintendent Lester B Krabill announces twenty rural Washington county schools qualified as standard for 1935 and eligible for state standard fund shares. Allocations reflect average daily attendance with several changes from last year. total county distribution about 617.16.
Howard Dawson’s car struck a tree blown down by a wind storm last Sunday, blocking the road northeast of town. Front fenders and radiator damaged. car not completely out of commission.
Louis Two Gun Alterie, veteran Chicago gangster tied to Al Capone era, was assassinated outside his hotel by a rival gang amid labor rackets. He died at a city hospital from multiple machine gun wounds after his wife escaped unharmed as the ambush occurred.
The International 12 foot cut combine with Farmall Trac tor was sold to Don Radda for the Fred Radda farm yesterday by McCormick Deering store. The 1935 model features light weight and easy operation as neighbors plan to use it for oats and timothy harvests. McCormick Deering reports strong sales and consistent Journal advertising policy.
Alfred Faulkner in charge of the national re employment office at the post office basement said demand for harvest field workers in Washington county farms continues. He reported nearly all farmer applications have been matched with men and noted several requests for workers to start in the next few days remain unmet.
Federal Judge Charles A. Dewey granted a temporary restraining order blocking collection of the Iowa chain store tax. Hearings set for September 10 to decide if the injunction becomes permanent. Plaintiffs include the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Walgreens and Graham department stores alleging unconstitutionality.
Washington county dentists hold their monthly meeting in Kalona this afternoon and evening with golf on the Kalona course and a dinner and business session. Mr Faulkner predicts a rising demand for harvest hands next week and says several farmers and workers visited the Kalona office last night. eight men were placed on farms.
In Beverly Hills California the speaker addressed a lawyers' meeting stressing the need to drive out unfit practitioners. He noted many attendees were serious professionals and cited three ex-cabinet members Hurley Wilbur and Will Hays as present. He praised Maryland's new governor Nice and recalled defeating Governor Ritchie.
Seven of nine men trapped by a gas explosion at the Consolidated Coal mine near Van Lear Kentucky were brought to the surface after twelve hours. Rescue workers found three bodies identified. two more were expected to be recovered within hours as fire hampered efforts.
Captain Jay Brown and Troop F prepare a Friday to Sunday horseback trip to Wellman. About 7:30 pm they mount at the south town stables and travel 17.1 miles via Lexington to camp near Wellman city park for two nights. Return by trucks or on horseback with a Saturday drill and lights at the softball field. Major Co J Lambert, Lt Eldridge coordinating.
A Washington Journal reprints Ken Kinhel’s exploration of 27 places named Washington across the United States. The piece highlights Washington Arkansas with its woman mayor, Washington California near Nevada County, and Washington Connecticut, noting population figures, counties, and notable facts from the compiled sketches.
Iowa will use about half of its $10 million federal road funds for grade crossing elimination and highway upgrades. Governor Herring and State Highway Commissioner Curtis McKinnon announced a large scale secondary road program, with $2.2 million slated for development once projects are designated by the state engineer.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Joe Kelly of Batavia died at 11 15 yesterday at St Joseph hospital Ottumwa. Born 6 30 yesterday morning the child suffered heart trouble and died in Ottumwa after oxygen treatment. Burial was at Batavia cemetery at sundown with Father Cone Eldon presiding. Grandparents Mr J M Kelly Mrs Al Ledger and Mrs A E Warner attended the service. The baby’s name was Joseph Hamill Kelly and Mrs Kelly’s maiden name was Hamill. The couple also has a daughter Janice Mary, aged about two and a half.
Funeral plans are set for Mrs. A B Carr 59 who died at 10 30 am at 615 East Washington Street after nine days of serious illness. L A Jones Funeral Home handles arrangements. Service details to be announced tomorrow.
Around the Town notes say big airplane propeller fans at Rukga ber store improve air. Washington stores expand cooling systems this summer, enhancing shopper comfort as Bob Brown nicknamed Little Heck starred at the Y's Men’s Picnic. Mid-Continent district meeting in Mt Pleasant drew Merle Green, Glen Wilson, Alfred Brown and M A Davidson with Ethyl Corp representatives present. Johnny Rohrer, Washington’s top window sign painter, works hard amid a flurry of special sales.
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