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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1938
Page
1
James Burns Jr., 18, of Cedar Falls, fell about 20 feet from a tree in his Waterloo home yard while pruning dead branches. He suffered a severe back injury as a result of the fall.
Mrs Harry Houdini widow of the famed magician travels through Marshalltown with Tommy Downs once famed King of Koins. She is en route from Hollywood to New York after completing a film and recalls European triumphs with Houdini and Downs.
Roy Hanner 24 of Del Rio Texas lies on a tail cot awaiting trial for carrying an assembled .22 caliber rifle in a car and shooting from a highway at Marion Wearth. Wearth manages a rival air show airport. Hanner is a mechanic with the air show troupe.
Rev. J. M. Herbst, about 70, pastor of St. Paul's American Lutheran church, collapsed and died of heart disease while addressing Sunday school teachers in Missouri Valley. He came to the town eight years ago from Iowa Falls. Mrs. Herbst lies in a Marshalltown hospital recovering from an eye operation.
MT. PLEASANT Iowa a talent committee to select a cast for the Iowa centennial spectacle to be staged at the fair grounds Aug 17 18 and 19 was organized. Russell L Rowland professional director said at least 400 will be in the cast.
DES MOINES The net cost to the state for operating the Mount Pleasant state hospital for the insane for the year ending June 30 1937 was 83 801.07 dollars. Auditor C W Storms said total operation cost was 378 729 68 dollars but 294 928 61 dollars were charged to counties. The net cost for the preceding year was 65 170 90 dollars.
From registrar H. C. Dorcas who has served since 1904 to fine arts director Karl E Harper who began July 1 the University of Iowa lists 18 current administrative directors with an average tenure near ten years Lois Corder in the school of nursing Dr Frank L Mott in journalism Dr M Willard Lampe in religion Prof Homer R Dill in the Museum Prof Fred M Pownall in publications and Dean Paul C Packer in the summer session each have eleven years of service.
Danielle Darrieux, the French screen sensation, arrives in Washington for her first film. The State theater opens Sunday with The Rage of Paris featuring this phenom, as the motion picture industry marks an early milestone in her celebrated career.
Governor N. G. Kraschel again refuses to reconsider his order to close the Maytag washing machine factory in Newton. He cites military advice that reopening would trigger violence and asks correspondents direct their views to the company or the union.
Jackson bus lines add three Washington Iowa City round trips daily starting next Monday August first. Northbound departs Washington 6 55 AM and return from Iowa City 7 30 PM enabling Cedar Rapids day trips and morning university class access.
Iowa attorney general rules the former Labor party cannot change its name to Progressive amid a party convention motion. The article touches on political maneuvering and includes tangential notes about a film industry profile and a French actress’s rise to Hollywood fame.
In Pilsen July 29 INS reports peace in Europe hinges on armament makers who supply weapons to peaceful nations. The piece argues arms are not evil and their value depends on who uses them, citing Skoda’s guns that helped defeat Belgium in 1914 as a cautionary note.
Jack and Bob Gilfillan of Omaha used a flashlight to locate a diamond ring dropped in West Okoboji lake by Mrs. C. A. Ackerman of Davenport. The search at night succeeded in four feet of water where the gem reflected the light between two stones.
Judge George W. Wood of Waterloo was appointed to the Iowa State Conservation Commission to replace Logan Slizzard of McGregor who resigned due to ill health. The appointment by Governor Krasher requires Senate approval. commission members receive per diem and expenses when in session.
Ralph John Linder filed for a divorce from Fannie Shrader Linder in district court yesterday. J F Young of Mount Pleasant was in Washington yesterday afternoon on a business visit.
A municipal band concert list features pieces including Hall of Fame Overture and National Emblem. Spanning classics such as Old Popular and March selections, the program also mentions King Nagelty and Dragon's Golden Jubilee amid a schedule of marches and serenades performed by Harmony Six and others.
In Rome on July 29 Pope Pius condemned Italy's racial security program in a speech described as a de facto wartime stance against Premier Mussolini. The remarks, delivered yesterday and kept secret until today, are slated for publication in the Vatican semi official Osservatore Romano. The pontiff warned against Italy mirroring Germany in its actions.
R G Schliekelman sanitary engineer for the local health unit announced the WPA sanitary toilet project will close Wednesday August 3. Orders placed before Monday August 1 will be filled. One hundred seventy toilets have been placed in the county with 110 bought by district schools and 60 for private homes. Labor was supplied by WPA and purchasers furnished materials. The buildings are standard type approved by the state health department.
Washington observers believe Iowa representative Ed Eicher will receive a federal post after retirement, likely a judgeship in the District of Columbia. A Washington home has been leased by Eicher, and he may join the U S Court of Appeals or the federal district court if vacancies exist.
Centerville Iowa July 22 An investigation was launched into the death of Pearl Eugene Adams a nine year old farm girl found unconscious in City park last night She died at eight this morning Daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Adams who lived three miles west of Numa She was in perfect health until yesterday and appeared struck by a sudden illness or possible violence.
Congressman Eicher and his wife left for Washington D C after weeks in the capital. The congressman will maintain his capital office for government business for his first district. Mrs Ledger will handle local office duties and communicate with Mr Eicher. The couple’s new Washington address is 2807 35th Street N W.
The text describes a proposal to buy surplus crops for sale at government set prices to cover production costs and guarantee farmer profit for domestic use. It notes rumored backing by Marvin Jones, chair of the House Agriculture Committee, and potential administration by Mr. Bicher.
Postmaster M. C. DeLong said there will be a Sunday mail service change for Washington. The 9:30 p.m. pickup is canceled on Sundays while the 6:35 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. pickups remain. The Washington to Muscatine star route will depart at 12:30 p.m. instead of 4:00 p.m., creating an earlier eastbound mail flow from Washington.
The Pan American transpacific Clipper is overdue after departing Guam for Manila with six passengers and nine crew. Captain Leo Terletzky led the flight which was last heard 595 miles southeast of Manila and out of radio contact since 8:30 p.m. Pacific time. The craft was flying through cloud layers in rough weather and may have strayed from its regular course as Army aid was requested and the Meigs prepared to search.
Washington reports Japan's advance on Hankow prompts U S government to order the removal of the American embassy from Hankow to Chunking.
Dean Harland Mead reports from Director Tallman that about 945 dollars will be available next school year for junior college student aid. Applicants may receive about 50 dollars to cover half of tuition by working, with steady opportunities to earn. Applications are encouraged soon.
Burglars broke windows to enter Don Paul’s service station on North Iowa avenue Farm Bureau Service Company and Shields coal office. Cash from small boxes totaled less than seven dollars with 606 cents 150 and three to four dollars. None of the registers or safes were disturbed. Time of break ins unknown.
Yesterday's high was reported as 8 percent and the low as 60 degrees by the weather observer, with today's forecast following.
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