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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1936
Page
1
Centerville column notes John Harrington Eddie Bailey and Rawleigh Morrison escaped serious injury when 250 bushels of oats fell through a barn floor into the basement during unloading. They dragged the truck out with tractors.
Des Moines report notes that traffic violations must be answered in the county where the offense occurs. Highway patrol chief John R. Hattery explains state law places jurisdiction in the county of the offense.
West Union Iowa Johnson Ice Cream plant provided six youngsters with snowball material as workers cleared frost from pipes. The children joined in the playful fight after one worker tossed a snowball, prompting eager participation.
Marcus Sutton and Alice Roberts arranged a wired recording of their marriage ceremony at the rectory in Iowa City. Sutton, an amateur radio hobbyist, hoped the record would help resolve future disputes and avoid quarrels by replaying the wedding.
Strong winds at Menlo blew three empty freight cars from a siding onto the main line. The cars rolled four miles to Stuart where motorists alerted authorities and the train coasted onto a second siding and stopped.
John H. Spencer, adviser on international law to Haile Selassie and the Ethiopian government, sails into New York aboard the Cunard White Star liner Britannic. He played an active role in the Italian Ethiopian war and was among the Americans under fire at the American legation near war’s end.
Beekeepers nationwide inspect a new strain resistant to American fowlbrood at an event on Frank Pellett's estate. Pellett, noted author and field director of the American Bee Journal, propagated the strain with scientists from Iowa State College and other experts gaining international recognition.
Harrison county Sheriff M. D. Myers learned in 1916 of a stolen woman’s gold watch. Omaha police later informed Sheriff Myers successor C. F Cross that the watch was found in an Omaha pawnshop and sold for $1, with the pawnshop keeper delivering it on Saturday.
Cooks for the Citizens Military Training camp at Fort Des Moines report 760 husky youths share breakfast each morning with 7000 hotcakes along with tomato juice fruit cereals bacon eggs and coffee or milk to fuel daily training under Capt. William F. Donegan.
A weather summary mixed with news from Des Moines notes light rains in Madrid and cooler conditions after a heat wave across Iowa. Destruction from wind storms includes torn roofs and damaged power lines, with a heavy death toll attributed to the heat.
James Zeanis Nicholson age 18 of Washington drowned yesterday afternoon in Cone Lake near Conesville Muscatine county He tried to swim but cramps pulled him under Two companions Bill Edmondson and another man from Muscatine attempted rescue but failed Coroner Dr W S Norton said no inquest Funeral set for Tuesday at 2 30 in the Christian church Rev R W Fillmore to preside Burial in Elm Grove cemetery Nicholson long resident of Washington attended high school two years then worked on a farm He was a member of the Christian church and died after a life spent in this city
Gov Alfred M Landon of Kansas republican nominee for president will accept the nomination with a broadcast July 23 from 8 00 to 9 06 p m in Topeka The notification ceremony will be on the state capitol steps with 100000 expected observers from the Midwest John Jamilville chairman of the Republican National Committee will present Bertrand H Snell The parade before the notification will be a triple formation with 75 bands and many participants supervised by Cecil De Mille
Des Moines July 20 A theory from the Bureau of Investigation suggests extreme temperatures reduce crime across Iowa. State agent Paul Gruber notes three weeks with 100 degree heat saw crime drop, and 20 degree lows last winter coincided with quiet streets. He adds heat or cold narrows crime checks but predicts a mild wave when weather shifts, with a fall surge and October decline followed by a March rise.
The Wousicket H-4 Girls club will chair the Cedar Township Farm Bureau gathering to be held Tuesday evening July 21 at the D. C. Griggs home. They will serve ice cream and urge members to come ready for multiple helpings.
Lon Burris played in the Bethel area this summer. Survived by parents two brothers Ray and Gene both of Washington sister-in-law Mrs Ray Nichol son and niece Patricia Ann grandparents Mr and Mrs J A Nicholson of Washington and maternal grandmother Mrs Z L Edwards of Haskins.
C. E. Campbell, 46, a John Greiner farm worker in Keokuk county, was arrested yesterday near Keota after an alleged intoxicated driving incident inside Washington county. He pleaded guilty in district court and received a three month sentence, suspended on good behavior, with charges under investigation.
Francis Ralston is reported ill at his home due to an attack of mumps. He is resting at his residence under care as symptoms subside.
Crowds of 1390 filled St. Marys Catholic Church in Dubuque for Senator Louis Murphys funeral. Dr Maurice Sheehy of Catholic University urged social justice over personal gain and praised Murphys lasting impact. Dignitaries, friends, and Murphys wife attended, with extra seats set outside after the fatal Chippewa Falls crash.
Isadore Rabenold died at 12 30 today at his home 1015 East Washington street after long illness. Funeral services set for 2 PM Wednesday at an undecided location. Burial in Columbus City cemetery. He was born October 21 1868 in Washington county and was a member of the Odd Fellows and the Presbyterian church. Survived by wife Emma and four children Manford Hilton Juanita and Rodney.
The Washington County band will meet at city hall Washington for a rehearsal a week from Tuesday July 28. Attendance was good at last Tuesday’s practice despite heat. New music will be distributed and announcements about future concerts made. The band opened the Centennial celebration.
Washington report from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics details widespread price increases for staple foods due to drought. Wheat beef hogs veal lambs chickens and butter show principal gains while potatoes rise sharply. Secretary Wallace says no national food shortage and notes livestock feed and vegetable supplies remain ample despite drought effects.
Funeral services for Mrs. Wy lie Anderson of Ainsworth were conducted this afternoon at 2:30 at L. A. Jones funeral home by Rev. M C Carstensen. Her body will travel by Rock Island train to Oklahoma City for burial beside husband. Born Amanda Emma Johnston September 23 1883 in Columbia Missouri she married Wylie Anderson September 15 1915 at Muskogee Oklahoma. She lived in Wewoka and Rippling Water before moving to Ainsworth November 1 1935. She had been ill for a year and was a Baptist and Eastern Star member.
A Washington county district court report shows twelve liquor law cases in the year ending July 1. Seven were for driving while intoxicated with six pleading guilty and one reduced to reckless driving. The remaining five involved illegal possession or transport of liquor and a liquor nuisance with two in June.
Ankeney Iowa July 20 report says a Wagner grain elevator was destroyed by fire causing about 20000 dollars in damage. Fire crews battled the blaze at the grain elevator complex near Ankeney resulting in total loss of the structure.
An elevator containing 16 000 bushels of wheat burned after an electrical storm. The blaze also affected two trucks and a railway box car. Fire investigators believe the storm started the fire.
Fascist rebels press toward Madrid after seizing Seville and other towns as government forces clash in a bloody civil conflict. Reports from Lisbon say rebels hold most of southern Spain, with Moroccan towns already in their control and Cadiz under threat.
Judge J. G. Patterson of Oskaloosa arrived in Washington for a day session of district court as part of the March term. Only miscellaneous court matters including some probate work were on the docket this morning.
Persons with relief gardens may secure seeds by calling the garden office in the basement of the courthouse. Those needing seeds are urged to apply this week. Morton Bogie left for Evanston IL after business trips in this state and Kansas City. In Washington he stayed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bailey.
Reverend Carl Klein served as late in instructor and led the second squad basketball at Washington High School for two years while also fulfilling his pastoral duties.
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