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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1935
Page
1
Secretary of State Mrs. Alex Miller created a three division highway patrol in Des Moines and ordered active duty to begin August 3. The day patrol night patrol and motorcycle squad were established with camp notices banning political activity including running for office or contributing to campaigns.
Dr and Mrs Howard S Galt of Shenandoah travel home from Peiping China where Dr Galt taught at Yenching University He has long engaged in Far East educational work since the Boxer Rebellion He represents the Congregational church of Shenandoah Mrs Galt is formerly Louise West of Tabor The Galts left for China shortly before 1900
A collision on a river bridge injured Ernest Hayslett of East Branch when his truck hit a Wells driven by Charles Wells of Chicago. Wells blamed shad flies for slick bridge floors after finding heaps of the insects on the bridge.
Boone built a waterworks dam on the Des Moines river after seeking a 10000 grant. After delays and red tape, Mayor J E Irwin announced a U S treasury check for 8781, confirming federal support.
Des Moines Gov Clyde L Herring disclosed he has been partly blind in his right eye since 1907 due to a cataract. He said a new pair of glasses will restore sight in the eye almost entirely.
About five hundred residents gathered as Civilian Conservation Corps workers rescued 2 year old Judy Irene Kiper who fell into a well. She spent 30 minutes sitting in a bucket floating on water 20 feet below ground and emerged unharmed after workers reached her with a wire line.
Lonnie Tonn faced Deputy Game Warden F D Davis in Charles City where Justice John W McGeeney fined him 52.85 dollars for illegal fishing. Tonn had just completed a 130 day sentence in Chickasaw County jail for illegal possession of muskrats.
Marshalltown board member and Cartwright attorneys for Harold M. Cooper sue Verne Marshall editor of Cedar Rapids Gazette Publishing Co and Marshalltown News Agency and A H Burnstein for a second 50 000 libel suit alleging defamation related to coverage of the former Iowa liquor commission chair.
Mrs James Leonard mother of Little Jack Little orchestra leader and radio entertainer was in serious condition from loss of blood after a fall in the bathroom. She struck a lemonade glass while leaving a tub and severed an artery, according to her physician.
Cedar Rapids announces the sale of 728573 bushels of U S seed oats to the Quaker Oats Co. Nearly 200000 bushels stored locally, 000 bushels at Minneapolis, 0 bushels at it. Price not disclosed. The oats cost the eat 65 cents.
Federal relief chief Harry L. Hopkins discussed a possible massive midwest road program with an estimated cost near 600 million dollars. He spoke en route to Iowa and did not reveal specifics.
The United Presbyterian choir directed by Miss Carolyn Hamilton will repeat the special musical program known as a song sermon on Sunday evening. The reprise comes after a small attendance last week due to heavy rain at service time.
Judge and Mrs. Summers presented their play The Aftermath at the Presbyterian church under the W C T U. The performance drew large houses with a silver offering to cover part of the expense. The drama, co authored by the stars, blends sermon and entertainment tackling liquor interests with serious scenes and humor.
Col Frank Knox, publisher of the Chicago Daily News, accused President Roosevelt of seeking to destroy the Supreme Court. Speaking at the Los Angeles County Republican assembly, Knox asserted the president aims to undermine constitutional checks and favor legislation deemed unconstitutional by the court. He cited a letter reportedly from Roosevelt and criticized the Wagner bill TVA and AAA amendments as likely unconstitutional.
Settlement of a 15 day walkout by union bakers at six Des Moines shops appeared near as talks continued after an all night session. Key issues were seniority rights and higher pay for bakers with both sides signaling concessions. Governor Herring attended but stayed in the background as conciliator Kaufman consulted.
In Cadiz Ohio July 26 bloodhounds joined a posse of police deputies and farmers in pursuing six Harrison county jail escapees. Two fugitives who had escaped last Saturday and were recaptured aided the breakout. the others were wanted by federal authorities in a connection with an automobile theft ring.
Ernest Thomas reports 250 bushels of early oats from a three acre tract east of Waverly. F C Peters, north of town, used 16 pounds of twine in harvesting three acres.
Mrs. Alma Seigel of Burlington traveled to Washington with Mrs. L. A. Bingham to visit the C. Lemmon home yesterday.
John Gardner a native of Tennessee died at 2:25 this morning after a brief illness. Born October 30 1845 in Blount County he would have turned 90 next fall. He married Esther Ferguson in 1868. she died twenty years ago. They moved to Crawfordsville in 1882 and later to a farm in the Ainsworth area.
In Wellman the Maplecrest hatchery and packing plant addition is being rushed to completion. Boilers are being installed and once finished the plant will handle daily capacity killings. Currently about 600 birds a day are processed, with future expansion aimed before the holiday season.
The deceased, who lived with his wife and children, joined the Methodist church early and remained active. Surviving are three sons William of Eldon George of Oskaloosa Andy of Crawfordsville and daughter Mrs O E Babb of south of Washington. He was the last of his parents' family with his father living to 100. Funeral is at 2 PM Saturday at L A Jones funeral home with burial in Ainsworth cemetery.
K. F. Huntley a former tank truck driver for Farm Bureau Service in Washington county was arrested on a warrant for embezzling about 533 dollars. He was located on a farm near Osage Iowa by Mitchell County sheriff and returned to Washington County jail for arraignment. Huntley 33 resigned two weeks ago after more than a year with the company.
In Beverly Hills a burst of speculation runs through papers as Republicans discuss replacing Roosevelt before his term ends. Bert Snell and Ham Fish urge seizing control now to avoid constitutional delays, arguing four year terms waste urgency.
Berlin July 26 The decree by Heinrich Himmler acting chief of the secret police enforces a broad ban on Catholic and Protestant religious youth organizations. It bans uniforms emblems flags processions and outdoor activities with penalties including fines or custody for violators.
In Washington DC on July 26 the central bank plan backed by Rev. Charles Coughlin was defeated 59 to 10 as an amendment to the Omnibus banking bill. A second item reports a conference break up over brain truster attendance at a public utilities bill meeting and the death sentence administration issue.
In Peoria Illinois two men were wounded during a daylight payroll robbery. Bank guard Joe Backus and a payroll courier were ambushed by three robbers near the Commercial National Bank and Empire store. Backus was shot in the left side, a robber was wounded and captured with the $1000 payroll.
A man who started siphoning gas from a car seeks a gasoline cap. He told Chick Crone at the Pease Motor Co. garage he will return the cap in exchange for the gag tank on Crone's car.
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