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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1938
Page
8
The piece lists Democratic and likely Republican ticket contenders for Iowa offices across counties and districts. It names candidates for superintendent, congress representative, state senator, state representative, county officials, and board of supervisors. Notable names include Cornelia C. Hodges, Ralph E. Jones, A. Claire Dewey, and Nelson G. Kraschel among others.
The text presents candidates for Iowa offices including secretary of agriculture Elmer G. Carlson and others, with a slate listing for commissioners two to be elected, state senator, board of supervisors, hospital board, and related towns. Names include H Mitchell Fort Dodge, James P Flanagan Sioux City, Roy Hollenbeck Cedar Rapids, Emma B Richardson Washington, and several Des Moines and Cedar Rapids nominees.
Mrs. Margaret Barr died at her Wayland home Sunday May 29 at 2 40 p m after a fifteen week illness. She would have turned 96 on January 11 and had lived alone and kept house until February 9. Funeral services were held at the M E church Tuesday at 2 30 p m with Dr E J Shook officiating. Interment followed in Wayland cemetery. Pallbearers included three grandsons Ray Clark and Gilbert Barr with six American Legion Auxiliary members as honorary pallbearers. Born January 11 1842 in Boston Mass she lived in Marietta and Vincent Ohio before moving to Wayland area. She married David H Barr October 7 1858 and had four sons Pearl Charles Eddie George with George surviving in Wayland along with seven grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.
Des Moines teachers federation hears superintendent A W Merrill say taxpayers organizations will not oppose the annuity plan to be presented to the next legislature. He urges reform of antiquated tax laws to free real estate tax revenue for education.
A sentence notes the moon moves across the sky at roughly 2300 miles per hour, indicating its orbital speed.
Iowa Democrats debate whether new deal support will win Republican votes and push Wearin or Gillette to the Senate nomination. Nationally the race tests new dealer strength, with convention chances discussed and both sides denying the issue. Republican rivals Thurston and Dickinson fight over anti new deal lines amid broader state contests.
A car crashed into a moving North Western passenger train two miles south of Dayton, killing Maria Knuppenberg about 40 and her daughter Sophia 18 of Mullan Idaho. Mr Knuppenberg injured with a broken nose and cuts.
The first American newspaper, Publick Occurrences Both Foreign and Domestick, appeared in Boston in 1690 marking the start of colonial press. It signaled a new era of printed news and public discourse in the American colonies.
Cedar Rapids article from May 31 1938 endorses B. B. Hickenlooper of Cedar Rapids for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. It notes his Linn county service in Des Moines and his house record earning statewide attention, arguing he would strengthen the ticket against incumbent John Valentine.
Reverend Samuel Preheim of Freemass South Dakota visits Eicher church in Noble for Wednesday service. The four Iowa Mennonite churches Pulaski Donnellson Wayland Noble plan a June 12 basket dinner at the Eicher church. Local families and church youths attend gatherings and visits with relatives across nearby towns.
The University of Iowa will begin collecting a tax on athletic tickets starting in fall, per Athletic Director E Schroeder. Hawkeye face ticket prices rise twenty cents and student yearbooks increase by $1, aided by a supreme Court ruling. Officials note the tax abstained since 1932 under former Atty Gene Ward OConnor.
The Republican Central Committee of Iowa County endorses Ralph E. Jones of Williamsburg for the First Congressional District seat. They cite his success in business and farming, his understanding of national issues, and his integrity and alertness as qualifications for Congress. Attest signed by local party leaders.
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