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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1936
Page
1
Melvin Dred Son known as the ice man at Fertile collapsed in the heat while delivering ice. He was overcome during a routine delivery and assisted by bystanders until medical help arrived. No further injuries reported.
The Newton Chamber of Commerce invited United States Representative Marion Zioncheck of Washington to speak in Newton when he travels east. The invitation stressed Newton’s location and industrial importance and noted that many notable national figures have spoken there.
Sioux City city council on first reading proposes an ordinance to ban fireworks within city limits. Individuals planning pyrotechnic displays must obtain a permit from the council at least 10 days before the event. Penalty for violations includes up to 80 days in jail or a $100 fine.
City Engineer J. F. Sproatt warns in his June report that the Iowa City park bridge over the Iowa River needs immediate repairs. He cites heat and ongoing wear as factors. The issue mirrors recent strain on the Dodge street viaduct where more than 1,000 bolts were used to tighten treads last month.
C Shanks of Centerville pleaded not guilty to assault with intent to commit great bodily harm against Miss Virginia Whitsell daughter of L L Whitsell after she was shot in the leg during July Fourth fireworks. He posted bonds of $500.
Waterloo attorney Pressey H. Frank, former state Republican chairman, will seek the party nomination to succeed the late United States Senator Louis Murphy. Frank resigned due to ill health a year ago but has fully recovered, his friends say. Webster City fire blamed on sunlit reflection from a glass jar water container burned five acres of shocked oats on Oliver Dalley’s farm before neighbors halted the blaze.
A timber fire on the Mart Quinn farm four miles northeast of Stuart destroyed about 40 of 80 acres of oaks and raged out of control. Hundreds gathered to help but the south wind carried flames from the timber edge. Cause remains unknown.
The Shaw Publishing Co of Cedar Falls owner of the Daily News announces the purchase of the Waterloo Herald. The weekly becomes part of the Daily News and can immediately begin publication of legal advertising.
Marcus residents and city officials spray water on all wooden buildings every other day as a fire protection measure. Officials warn that tinder dry structures pose a major fire menace to the area.
Lawrence Schnoor a 15 year old from Clinton died after being struck in the hand by a blank cartridge fired during Fourth of July celebrations in Clinton. He was brought to Iowa City suffering from tetanus despite immediate treatment.
Cedar Rapids July 18. A rallying defense of the constitution as a bulwark for minority rights was launched by Keynoter Floyd E. Page of Denison at the Republican state judicial convention. He charged the New Deal is a misdeal and warned of plans to enlarge the Supreme Court. Judge E. Gaalbert appeared likely to be renominated. other candidates included Garfield Ames, Hayes Knoxville, Rankin Keokuk, Lovejoy Waterloo, and Bliss Mason City.
Mrs. Wylie Anderson, about 50, a long time resident of Ainsworth since October, died this afternoon after a lengthy illness. Her body will be sent to Oklahoma for burial. Funeral arrangements are handled by L. A. Jones Funeral Home of Washington.
Dr. F. E. Townsend founder of the old age pension movement blocked adoption of a Townsend convention of resolutions seeking immediate control transfer. He urged moderation while promising a plan to ensure continuance after his death. The convention approved a resolution condemning congressional probes and declared the movement non partisan with a name change to Townsend Recovery Plan Incorporated.
Water shortages force Cherokee residents to water gardens and lawns only from 2 to 11 pm under a city order. The restriction aims to curb use during scarce supply periods and applies to outdoor spraying and irrigation.
East Second street nears final surfacing as rock and oil are laid from North Second avenue to North Seventh avenue. North Fourth avenue between East Main and East Third also covered. Jefferson street and sections of South Avenue D and B prepared for top coats. Upper coat of heavier asphaltic oil begun on South Avenue D toward Woodlawn cemetery. Thin road oil applied first to East Second street and North Fourth avenue.
Benja min Kauffman died yesterday at his Wayland home aged 87. A Lorraine France native, he moved to the United States at age three and lived in Wayland for nearly 48 years. He married Elizabeth Teicher in 1890, widowed, then married Catharine Hirs chey in 1907. he is survived by three stepchildren Mary Joe and Peter. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 PM at the home, with Rev Willard Leiechty of Sugar Creek church presiding. burial in Sugar Creek cemetery.
Berlin reports Hitler has secretly prepared an outline to seek improved commercial and political ties with the United States. The plan proposes Germany pay about 50 million dollars to settle the Black Tom and other mixed claims debt, with terms likely including German goods access to U S markets. Officials gave no specifics.
Madrid reports land sea and air forces rushed to Morocco to quell a military revolt against the popular front government of Santiago Cesares Quiroga. Government says situation is in hand as loyal troops move to the scene and another uprising is frustrated. A Moroccan army section allegedly attempted to take up arms in a bid to commit sedition.
A Washington program never before presented is announced for tonight in Central Park by MT PLEASANT public address system.
Yesterday afternoon a grass fire near West Chester threatened a grain field as Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance fire truck driven by Harvey Meek joined Warren Davis at the Israel Davis estate to halt the blaze. Keota fire apparatus assisted in stopping spread with harvested fields already burned.
A grass fire this afternoon burned over six holes of the Washington country club golf course and spread to Wenger pasture. The public address system bought by Mt. Pheasant Junior Chamber will amplify the municipal band concert, which the band will use for a small fee. The concert program was in last night’s Journal and a large crowd is expected.
The Centennial committee and Treasurer Harry Sizer announced final audit results showing no deficit and no need to call on the 65 merchants who signed for Centennial Insurance. Bills were settled with American Legion bingo percentages, and funds came from concessions and the Chamber of Commerce. Checks for unpaid bills will be mailed Monday.
Des Moines reports show a northerly wind and thunderstorm activity breaking the extreme Iowa heat wave. Readings fell from a state high of 115 in Inwood to under 100 in Cedar Falls, with several towns recording quarter to half inch rains that brought relief to crops and cooler temperatures across the region.
Captain Jay Brown of Troop F 113th Cavalry prepares sixty two Washington troopers for the Iowa National Guard annual camp at Camp Dodge from August 16 to 30. The infantry and cavalry will share camp for one week, infantry arriving August 16 and leaving August 23, cavalry August 16 to August 30. Governor's day is August 16. Troops possible transport by train or trucks.
Beatrice Wilson travels to Burlington to attend the funeral of her aunt today, joining family and friends in the service and paying respects during the private ceremony.
Washington July 18 Officials moved quietly to avert an open labor war over the AFL scheduled August 3 trial of twelve rebel unions led by John L. Lewis United Mine Workers. CIO and AFL officials sought a path to delay the clash until the Tampa convention while CIO leaders resisted appearing before the council and prepared to contest the charges of dual unionism.
Robert Arthur of Wilson Concrete, a member of Tau Omega fraternity, attended Drake University.
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