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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1935
Page
1
A special election is scheduled for August 12 in Wellman to decide whether to grant a 25 year electricity franchise to Iowa South Utilities Company.
The Dubuque note cites an ancient adage that frost will come six weeks after cicadas begin to sing signaling late August cold snaps.
AUDUBON The low underpass problem grows as the Northwestern railroad viaduct over highway 71 claims a victim. A donkey was killed while a truck carried it toward Kansas City. Eight mules were injured in the incident.
President Harry M. Gage announced two additions to the Coe College faculty. The Rev. James B. Hodgson of Williamsburg Iowa will teach Bible replacing the late Dr. P W Jacobson after studying at Cornell College and Wesleyan University. Kent Andrews a University of Iowa graduate will serve as a speech instructor.
Special display case and racks show the difference between bona fide liquor and bootleg brew. E J Willenberg installs the display at the state liquor store to educate the layman. Waterloo raid bottles with counterfeit labels will be shown alongside certified bats and seals for easy comparison.
Miss Flora Dunlap, noted Des Moines social worker, is appointed head of the intake and certification department of the Iowa Works Progress Administration. The department will list and certify men eligible for employment under the government works and labor program designed to remove able bodied individuals from relief rolls.
A 99 year old boy admitted setting a fire that burned a barn and corn crib on the Burdette Randall farm eight miles south of Marshalltown, causing several thousand dollars in damage.
Charles City youngsters on the Main Street bridge report carp biting on popcorn as a new lure. The novelty attracts small fry to local popcorn sellers this week.
In Cedar Rapids Mrs. Phil Wagner swept snow from her porch when a garden key vanished thirty years ago turned up. While pulling radishes last week she cut around a stubborn root and uncovered the key still encircling the radish, ending a long mystery.
A reader letter notes farmers struggle to find parking near the town square on Saturdays. Groceries must be carried home after long trips to town because spaces near stores are scarce, prompting some farmers to consider trading in other towns with available parking.
Dubuque authorities report Morris Heinz confessed to killing six year old David Fox. A sheriff said Heinz signed the statement after long questioning following the boy’s body found in Holy Cross Creek. Police chased leads and searched with a county posse.
The new deal program for farm policy, broadened by AAA amendments, advances despite court challenges. Chester Davis says both chambers include safeguards to preserve legislative authority and permit suits if processors fail to pass the tax, with books open for inspection in recovery actions.
A second deluge in three days brought total precipitation to 3.78 inches with more possible. Last night’s rain reached 1.58 inches, most falling early. some basements flooded but sewers managed better. Expect cooler today with clouds blocking sun and corn crop benefits seen from moisture.
Des Moines reports say recent rains halted threatened corn damage in Iowa. Crop bulletin notes slow tasseling, heat and drought risk, 95 degree highs, and varied rainfall across counties. Harvesting progresses with southern counties nearly finished while central and northern areas vary.
Dubuque Iowa July 22 With one point Mississippi river locks valued at 1 500 000 completed plans moved ahead to begin dam construction. Bids to be opened next month Warner Construction Co of Chicago erected the locks and awaits bid opening. Landscaping around the Eagle Point site will be withheld until dam completion and the entire area will become a park.
Examinations for county 4 H club members vying to represent the county at the Iowa state fair health contest will be held next week in the basement of the United Presbyterian church. About 200 entrants are expected with seven or eight doctors and two dentists to conduct the tests and staff to speed processing.
The Burlington Transportation Company announces a new bus line starting August 8 linking Washington with Davenport Omaha Des Moines Chicago. Two daily trips planned with new 383 passenger streamlined buses stopping at the Colenso hotel in Washington. Local service between Washington and Oskaloosa will not be provided to avoid competing with existing lines.
DES MOINES A 46 year old bride waited for her husband Lawrence Stapp 45 of Houston Texas oil broker who drowned while swimming in West Okoboji lake rescue efforts said. The incident occurred as the couple planned a day by the water with the bride seeking her missing spouse.
Don Boileau of Ainsworth begins a 15 day County jail term after a sentence by May or Sam Sands of Ainsworth for taking part in a recent altercation in Ainsworth.
The writer imagines a 60 to 70 hour nonstop flight from Moscow to San Francisco via the North Pole. He hopes such a feat, if achieved, would advance aviation and deserves a welcome, regardless of politics.
The year books of the Fortnightly club have been delivered by the printers and are now available at the public library where they may be secured by members of the women's club.
Industrial leaders in Des Moines and Ottumwa push a plan to make the Des Moines river navigable to Keokuk with 23 locks and dams. The project would back up water pools for upstream barge traffic, financed from federal public works funds, with construction overseen by the War Department and an estimated cost around 10 million dollars.
The weather bureau reports a generally favorable week for agricultural operations in the United States. Rust damage was noted in spring wheat and could worsen with suitable rust development. In the corn belt warm weather and showers favored the crop, though parts of the western belt saw reduced growth due to drought and heat.
Net profits for Iowa state liquor stores in the year ending June 30 1935 totaled 1 120 781 75 with an average near 100 000 per month Sales for the year reached 5 338 571 93 of which 2 479 296 22 came from the last six months of 1934 and 2 859 275 71 from the first six months of 1935 The commission notes no cost to the state from the 500 000 appropriation and that it repaid 110 000 revolving funds in 1934 and has since operated without state aid posting a substantial profit.
Miss Martha Lohberger leaves for Centerville Iowa to assume the role of superintendent at St Josephs Hospital.
Surveys for Iowa first rural electrification project are under way in Madison county with over 100 farmers expressing interest. Plans cover users, power usage and data to be submitted to the Rural Electrification Administration in early August. The project around Wintersset may build 20 to 35 miles of transmission lines serving area schools and churches.
In the House of Commons Sir Samuel Hoare indicated possible joint Britain U.S. efforts to avert war between Italy and Ethiopia. He cited Britain's satisfaction with Hull’s Kellogg pact references and said Britain is ready to cooperate with the United States to preserve peace while avoiding commitment on future actions if hostilities arise.
Norman Baker was held to the grand jury by Justice J. C. Coster on a charge of practicing medicine without a license. He posted a $1,000 bond. The scenario ties Baker’s 1932 arrest in Muscatine to his return from Mexico. a September grand jury date was set. Mrs. Tillie Costello testified about receipts signed allegedly by Baker.
Mr and Mrs H B Gardner of Wellman were observed spending yesterday at the local event, drawing attention from residents and fellow attendees.
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