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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1938
Page
1
Boone district court hears Janie Bell Van Cannon seek divorce from William Van Cannon. She alleges he forced her to live in a chicken house with a leaky roof and peel logs while working in a lumber camp.
Ottumwa report says Richard Gentry age 38 of Iowa Southern Utilities fell from the roof of the municipal airport hangar while installing a loud speaker for a model airplane contest. He suffered possible internal injuries and severe bruises.
George Mitchel, 70, of Nevada, died at Iowa sanitarium from burns after a gasoline stove exploded at his home during noon meal preparation. Neighbors rescued him as the dwelling was destroyed and Mitchel, living alone, succumbed to injuries.
Damage estimated at 50 000 dollars spread across a large area near Eldridge after a sudden hailstorm. Dense stones up to hickory nut size shredded corn leaves tassels and damaged fruit trees and gardens.
Waukon report by Ed Rueggemeier describes a red fox snatching eight newborn pigs from their pen. The animal charged toward the farmer who waved a straw hat and ran in circles to deter the fox, fearing serious injury as he tried to escape onto a hay stack.
Ten Iowa communities including Muscatine Fort Dodge Clinton Washington Sigourney Knoxville Osceola Grinnell Spirit Lake and Hampton plan kickoff day rally dinners in Washington to mark the opening day of Hawkeye football practice amid the midseason baseball lull.
The Republican state judicial convention in Des Moines nominated four candidates for places on the Iowa Supreme Court. The selections are W. L. Bliss, a Mason City attorney. Oscar Hale, a Warpello district judge. Frederic M. Miller, a Des Moines attorney. and Ralph A. Oliver, a Sioux City district judge.
Hubert Redeker near eighty years old died after pneumonia illness reported to his sons Frank Redeker of Washington seven miles northeast and brothers Albert Kalona Tony and Paul West Chester. Funeral services set for nine oclock Tuesday in Olpe. He survived by his wife and several other children.
Captain George Eyston, the British speed ace, resumes runs at the Bonneville Salt Flats Utah seeking a new world automotive speed record of 333 miles per hour after revamping the Thunderbolt with rebuilt rotors. He previously topped 311 mph surpassing Malcolm Campbell's 301 mph mark.
Des Moines starts operations on a $10 million Iowa unemployment compensation reserve fund. The first checks go to Leonard Eb ling for $12.82 for his first eligible week, with about 160 others similar. Director Peter J. Kles of Dubuque says the program will reach $250,000 weekly dispensation within weeks.
Violinist Florizel von Reuter performed last night at the Methodist church before a well filled audience. His playing was technically flawless with rich bass tones and a flute like high register. Selections included Tartini Sonate in G Minor Bach Aria and Schubert Viennese Nights as well as Schubert The Bee and Tschaikowsky dances. Accompanist Mrs Leonard Ristine supported with notable precision.
Central Europe observers forecast a fresh German move against Czechoslovakia after harvest or following Franco’s victory in Spain. Some Czechs expect August action as Hitler aims to press threats without full war, while others fear a Spain-aligned Franco regime could deter France from aiding Czechoslovakia.
The Farm Security Administration resumes loan applications for eligible farmers. Cecil F. Rooks becomes the new rural rehabilitation supervisor for Washington and Keokuk counties reporting from the old National Bank Building. Eugene M. Hill is reassigned to Des Moines. Mr. Stooks and his family relocate from Tama to Grinnell.
A Church of the Nazarene congregation was organized in Washington with Rev. Hardy C. Powers officiating and welcoming new members. Rev. James Morris of Rock Island is named pastor after Olivet College graduation. Services run two weeks in a gospel tent at South Marion Avenue with nightly 7:45 p.m. preaching and Sunday school.
In Haifa Palestine a massive blast in a crowded vegetable market killed 39 Arabs and three Jews and wounded many others. The bombing followed the July 6 outrage that left 18 Arabs and four Jews dead and provoked a British military buildup and naval rush to Haifa.
The stunt military plane plunged into the Santa Ana airport grandstands in Bogota injuring about 200 and killing at least fifty as it exploded and gasoline spread flames. President Lopez ordered ten days of postponements for Bolivar birthday ceremonies.
In San Juan on July 2 an attack at Ponce killed at least two people and wounded twenty as nationalist zealots tried to assassinate Gov. Banton Winship, governor of the island.
Washington's bicycle division of the Iowa Safety Council forms the first unit in the state and will be No 1. Thirty one boys and girls joined and will elect officers tomorrow afternoon. Emblems like license plates have been issued for the first 25 members to be placed on bicycles. numbers range from 10 to 125 and No 101 was awarded to Santos Hernandez.
Three state penitentiary trusties escaped from a prison farm at Fort Madison Iowa early this morning. The fugitives are Wilbur Wheelock 46 of Independence serving ten years for breaking and entering with two and a half years served George Jones 33 of Boone sentenced to five years for rape with one year served and William Garrett 22 of Sioux City given three years for conspiracy with one and a half years served.
Mr and Mrs Woodrow Wade arrived home yesterday afternoon from Stanberry Missouri where they spent a two weeks vacation with relatives.
President G. K. Mace clarifies that PWA grants are outright and not repayable. Washington receives 104,211 for two new grade schools, covering 45 percent of costs if voters approve 130,000 in bonds for the remaining 55 percent, yielding net district costs of 65,000 per building.
A county-wide Boy Scout rally will be held Tuesday evening in Washington starting about 7 30 at the playground. Washington troops join contingents from Wellman and Kalona for a council fire stunts and contests with Owen Thiel from Iowa City as Scout area executive present.
David F. Stumpf, 74, a farmer from the Pilotburg English River area near Kalona, died about 9:30 Sunday from a stroke. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at his home with Rev. J. D. Perkins officiating. interment at Sharon Hill cemetery. He was born April 27, 1864, in English River township and is survived by wife Elizabeth Randel, son Rex of Janesville, another son Ora at home, and grandson Marvin.
Carl Crossett is on a one week vacation from his position at the Klein clothing store. The break pauses his duties while he is away.
Scouts of Troop 33 are notified there will be no meeting this evening due to the county meeting scheduled for tomorrow evening.
County Agent W Roudabush announces the health contest for 4 H club boys will be held Tuesday at seven in the Methodist church social hall. About 70 boys are expected for physical examinations with prize incentives for good attendance. Dentists will examine mouths and teeth at their offices.
In Newton Iowa on July 25 the CIO union issued a telegram to Maytag owners urging resumption of negotiations to settle the Maytag strike. The union condemned the political rhetoric of A L Miller attorney for the back to work movement and Mayor George Campbell. Miller criticized the state for blocking plant re opening and Campbell said he asked Governor Kraschel to reopen the plant without success.
Hilma Dodds suspends duties for a week of vacation from her position as deputy clerk of court.
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