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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1938
Page
1
Des Moines police raided two locations as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal liquor sales. Liquor was seized at both sites. Two men, each claiming to be proprietor, were arrested.
Citizens training camp proposes a 50 pound sand bag to measure feet. Women stand on one foot with the bag to ensure a comfortable shoe fit. The system aims to remove complaints from boys over ill fitting shoes.
C F Lendt seeks 3500 in district court from Walter Nelson over an alleged garden attack that broke Lendt's jaw in two places. Nelson previously was fined 25 dollars on assault and battery charges.
Iowa City Marcus Bach, University of Iowa dramatist, accepts directorship of the Midwest play bureau in Chicago. Susan Glaspell, former head, built the bureau that reads and recommends plays for the federal theater project. Bach, a three year dramatics fellow, is known for religious plays and premiered Calvario in University theater last week.
Conrad, 73, a retired stock buyer of Earlham, and Mrs. Eva Swartz, 73, Earlham house keeper, died in a crash near Earlham when the car left the road, overturned into a ditch, and burst into flames. Conrad told officers he suddenly became ill while driving and lost control before the vehicle pinned Swartz.
Des Moines reports Dr. J. M. Hayek of the state health department advises parents to let a child rest after play before meals. He says rushing to eat after activity excites the child and speeds up consumption, so a brief rest can curb gulping.
Mason City’s new 60 000 dollar independent evangelical center the Radio Chapel was dedicated with special services. Burroughs A Waltrip founder and director spoke on The Mouse That God Built. The ceremony showcased a hydraulically operated disappearing pulpit and a electrically operated disappearing song screen along with an electric organ and grand piano finished in ivory.
Early this afternoon the Andy Polis house being moved to West Jefferson street slipped from its moving apparatus and plunged into a prepared basement. The crash caused considerable damage to the building while the move had proceeded smoothly from its former location in the town’s north part.
David Jackson, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clareree Jackson, was found back home today after being reported missing yesterday evening. He had borrowed his father's car and driven to Iowa City in search of a job, but decided to return home after the radio alert.
The Iowa campaign centers on graft as the 1938 race unfolds with Republican George Wilson highlighting graft in state government. Officials face scrutiny over cash payments from private interests and the potential for favorable decisions. Thornburg is surprised by a vote tally error. Murray declines consideration for the agriculture post.
Congressman and Mrs Edward Eicher plan a luncheon at the country club Thursday noon in honor of the first district convention nominee. Delegates from eleven counties, 253 in number, will attend. The event also doubles as a belated celebration replacing their August thirtieth anniversary.
Newton Iowa July 18 Maytag washing machine plant resumes operations despite CIO union members refusing to return at ten percent wage cut. About 450 production workers and foremen enter the plant. 200 union members stand on site. Company manager cites backlog to keep lines running. Union president warns of long operation risks while county attorney says prosecutions for 21 arrested men proceed with hearings set for afternoon. Labor board examiner arrives for Wagner Act charges.
Dowager Queen Marie of Romania dies at her country estate near Bucharest aged 63. Present at her bedside were her son King Carol Crown Prince Michael and government officials. A granddaughter of Queen Victoria, she was born October 20 1875 in England.
The piece clarifies that Floyd T. Tucker of Washington and Floyd F. Tucker of Iowa City are separate individuals. One was jailed for forgery in Wellman and sent to Fort Madison, while the Washington resident remains painting locally.
The Colenso hotel run by Mr. and Mrs. Ray C. Tracy may wind up after their lease expired June 21. Trustees of the Hollingsworth estate cite uncertain use of the building with possible lobby conversion to retail space and potential reconfiguring of upper floors. A new bus station arrangement may be sought with Trailways officials visiting Washington. Also noted is the illness of Lee Holland, Washington State Bank cashier.
Richmond official Stanley Vodicka withdraws from the Democratic county ticket for clerk of the district court. He stays with his assessor nomination after earlier primary nominating him for assessor. The convention also named Ina McDowell for county recorder, who declined the nomination.
Five of six passengers in the Frank Fauler car were hospitalized after a collision two miles south of Kinross on a country road near Keota. Mrs Wagamon escaped serious injury. others include Mrs Reichard, Mr Fauler, Mrs Fauler, and Barbara Coffman with a fractured pelvis and pelvic injuries. John Fauler uninjured, ambulances and X rays used.
A brief Newton court session saw Clarence Mineart receive thirty days in the county jail and a ten dollar fine with sentencing delayed until next Monday to finish a Salem well project. Ward Shafer pled guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and was ordered to three months in jail, with costs and a one year license revocation.
Douglas Corrigan, flying a nine year old $900 craft, landed at Baldonnel airfield near Dublin claiming a mis taken Atlantic crossing. He flew solo from New York, arrival time about 28 hours after takeoff, drawing a surprised reception from Irish customs and locals.
The YWCA introduces morning women’s swimming classes from 9:30 to 10:30 at the Y pool on Tuesdays and Fridays. Afternoon sessions run to 5:30, with evening hours 7 to 9 on Tuesdays and Fridays, aiming to boost female pool use during summer.
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