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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1939
Page
1
Harry Brown, 41, died at St. Joseph's hospital of Rocky Mountain spotted fever. The death report appears in a Centerville column noting local health concerns and the family's loss.
A Spencer crib filled with popcorn burned at the R. M. Tuttle Popcorn Co causing a $2,000 loss for the crib and $7,000 for 400,000 pounds of popcorn. The fire damage was covered by insurance.
Claude Rowdin of Lincoln Nebraska swerved a beer truck to avoid a dog near Webster City. The accident destroyed the truck and its $900 cargo of beer, which caught fire after the swerve, but the dog was saved.
Beverly Jean Beck 6 was riding with her stepfather Boyd Brayman when her dress snagged a tractor wheel lug. The dress pulled her under the machine, and she died from the injuries sustained in the accident.
DES MOINES The state board of control announced appointment of two child placement agents for the soldiers orphans home at Davenport and the juvenile home at Toledo. Mrs Blanche Dunkelberg of Rockford succeeds Mrs Birdie Caldwell of Centerville and Mrs Emlie B Anderson of Mount Pleasant succeeds Mrs Fern Hurst of Leon.
Sac City sheriff W. J. Stuart declared the county jail unfit for any human being to live in and ordered the transfer of two prisoners to Rockwell City jail. Sac County will buy board and room there until an adequate facility is provided, as grand juries for years have condemned the building and urged replacement.
Onawa Iowa resident Pittman 55 was found in a road ditch near Whiting school with a deep gash over his right kidney and refused to name his attacker. He was found by farmer Henry Behren and transported to Onawa hospital. Pittman had just been released from Monona county jail after 60 days on a narcotic charge per Sheriff Melvin Peterson.
Howard Bish of Pulaski was killed when he fell from a load of hay at the Orin Haney farm. The horses moved unexpectedly causing Bish to fall on his head and break his neck, according to the report.
Kenneth Paulson seven the son of Mr and Mrs John Paulson lost his right arm when a pony pulling a mower lunged forward while he rode behind the mower. The accident occurred after the pony bolted in reaction to the sound of a horn, tossing Kenneth in front of the moving sickle.
Former Iowa representative Otha D. Wearin said he would not accept any national director post for the rural electrification administration if offered, criticizing Secretary Wallace for bungling the transfer of REA to the agriculture department and stating he would not want to be a department head.
Patricia Fraser of Omaha aged 14 was saved from suffocation by infantile paralysis at Iowa Methodist hospital when placed in the iron lung kept for such emergencies. She was visiting her aunt Cora Henry in Winterset. The respirator was a gift from Mrs. Edwin T. Meredith two years ago.
A large turnout gathered at the Y yesterday for the Centennial chorus first practice led by Mrs. T R Phillips. Fifty attended with more expected for Thursday July 27 at 8 PM at the Y. The event included wedding scene rehearsal but no ring was present and guests danced the Virginia reel before elders halted proceedings. Rehearsals continue Monday at 9 30 Old Fashioned school 9 45 the 48 Nations and the U S Girls 7 30 Boy Scouts and Sailors 8 00 the 48 States. Washington Centennial wooden nickel memento discussed amid growing interest. A request for a completed series came from Gaylord E DeWease of Prairie du Sac Wisconsin.
Des Moines July 2240 Attorney General Fred D Everett ordered all 99 Iowa county attorneys to enforce liquor and gambling laws. He asked cooperation with state officers and promised access to the attorney general's office facilities on request. Everett sent the message after a similar note to sheriffs and police chiefs by Karl Fischer, state public safety commissioner.
In San Bernardino California on July 22 authorities traced the death of Bill Hyatt 52 a miner found dead in the Mojave desert with arms raised in sand as he searched for water. Hyatts death followed apparent delirium from heat and ticks after a 20 mile trek amid scorching sands.
The Thetis submarine, which sank off Liverpool with 103 crew members and only four survivors, was raised from the sea bottom today. The recovery ends a tragic episode that gripped Britain and prompted questions about naval safety.
Concrete pouring for Central Park fountain progresses finalizing middle and top bowls. Finishing and smoothing follow form removal, with installation of operational gadgets planned later. Centennial dedication set two weeks after next Monday. tests possible before ceremony. Contributions continue from local donors including Warner, Reid, Tate sisters, Startsman, Cherry, Been, and Pierce. Fund drive booths oversee arrangements.
Mt Pleasant Iowa July 22 A. D. Hays company grain elevator worth about 30000 dollars burned early today fire chief C East said a dust explosion tore the top off the structure while much of the grain inside was damaged by water Firemen fought the blaze over five hours saving the east portion the largest elevator in town 15000 to 20000 bushels of wheat oats corn and rye were present
J C Penney of New York and famed merchant prince will attend Washington's Centennial in August and crown the Centennial queen during the Heritage spectacle at Case Field. He confirmed by telegram from Maine that he will be in Washington on celebration dates, following prior invitation from manager D F Barnes and the speakers committee led by Dick McCleery. Born in Hamilton Missouri, Penney started as a clerk and opened the first Penney store in Kemmerer Wyoming in 1902, now overseeing 1550 stores and a national public figure known for travel and speeches.
In the Washington Centennial program Case Field hosts Nightly a complete rendition of Washington's Heritage with the Gay Nineties segment. A street scene with period fashion bicycles and horseless carriages unfolds featuring Grace Lemmon Elizabeth Shannon Pauline Arthur Nina Belle Brown Ruth Berdo Opal Eldridge Eunice Waymack Jane Rohrer Blanche McCleery Cecile Simpson Jean Patterson Gertrude Bailey Walter Bond Kenneth Carris Howard McCleery Dr M J Cruise John Rohrer Theodore Bailey W G Eldridge Martin Whittaker Robert Patterson Henry Berdo Orville Hardin R B Shannon supervised by Mrs Harold Johnson and others.
Local shops decorate storefronts with slab frontages and outdoor displays to evoke a pioneer theme. Log fronts by Hi W Mineart grace many north side buildings while a central log cabin rises in the east square for antique displays.
Mrs Reid reports square today plans for a sale of various souvenirs to benefit the fountain. Volunteers are sought to string and arrange items for sale during celebration days. Women’s organizations are invited to take charge for a day or two. The Slaughters Union Veterans will also offer a commemorative souvenir next week.
Judge Frank Beehly of Montezuma will travel to Washington for a one day session on Thursday August 3 as part of the March term of district court.
Des Moines judge Charles A. Dewey ordered the sale of Pointer Brewing Co in Clinton. The order directed three sales of the company accounts receivable beer and all property as a single unit, affirming a June report by Master in Chancery Walter A.
Calvin Beenblossom 88 died last night at his son Howard Beenblossom's home in North Oregon north of Ainsworth after years of illness. Funeral Monday at 2:20 p.m. at L. A Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Arthur Atack of the Methodist church officiating. Interment Kim Grove cemetery. Born April 1859 on a farm southeast of Washington, he married Almeda Skipton in 1880 and Mary Caldwell Wagner in 1912. Survived by son Howard, daughter Mrs Ed Ling of Columba Junction, six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two sisters Mrs Rose Lewis and Mrs Elmer Kephart, and several half-siblings. He was a Washington Methodist Church member and lived on a Washington county farm until ill health forced him to leave. He endured pain quietly and valued his friends in Washington and the surrounding community.
The Sunbonnet Club keeps its membership open to women and girls not yet joined through the Centennial celebration period. Entries close for the club contest announced yesterday, with new members listed today including Mrs W R Mount, Mrs Homer Mount, Mrs Rennie Dawson, Mrs C Lemmon, Mrs I T Rehmer, Mrs E Sisk, Dell Neil, Mrs Harry Watkins, Janet Kos, Dorothy Ann Kos, Mrs Mae Dellerman, Mrs G C Springman, Mrs Rudy Waxenknecht, and Mrs Henry Wagenknecht.
Mace announces the opening of a modern auto body and paint shop connected with the used car market on North Lows Avenue. Horace Allen will head the department, and the shop offers top equipment to match any color and handle dent repairs to complete wrecks.
Gov Wilson will unveil a marker memorializing the Honey War of 1829 and the Iowa Missouri boundary settlement at Keosauqua State Park August 1 and 2, closing the two day centennial celebration. The Van Buren County courthouse area is enclosed with a stake and rider fence for the event.
Dubuque, Harry Graham, 55, an ambulance driver for the State University of Iowa hospital, collapsed on the sidewalk in front of the John Farm residence while waiting to aid four younger Farai family members. He died of a heart attack.
Vatican officials denied a five year Danzig plan but said the pope favors direct negotiations between Germany and Poland to resolve the Danzig issue. In Danzig ten Polish students were detained after frontier arrests and a customs officer was jailed. informants say students carried loaded revolvers and crossed the border by mistake.
Brighton obituary notes the death of Mary Hamilton age 89 a Civil War veteran's widow and longtime resident. Born 1850 in Henry county she married Foster L Hamilton in 1867 and survived by five sons two daughters ten grandchildren nineteen great grandchildren with several relatives listed. Services set for Sunday at 2 PM at the Christian church with burial in Brighton Hillcrest cemetery.
The Senate sent the lean politics measure to President Roosevelt for signature. It aims to bar federal workers from political activities except the vice president cabinet and other policy making officials. The outcome was not indicated.
In Waterloo, workmen from Black Hawk county began removing sections of the quarry bed to prevent deterioration. The race for rights to the rock pits Black Hawk county against Concrete Materials Construction Co of Cedar Rapids as two crews operate on the site.
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