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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1939
Page
1
Registrar H Dorcas reports the University of Iowa enrolled 10 336 students in the last 12 months the second largest annual total in the institution’s history.
A weekend robbery at Ottumwa High School left the thief with final examination papers, $7 in library funds, a stop watch, stamps, and a gallon of ice cream.
Stock subscriptions sufficient to reorganize the Dike Savines bank after its months of closure following the arrest of Ben Fletcher the cashier on embezzlement charges.
U.S. Senator Edward R Burke of Nebraska after Coe College commencement urged support for Vice President Garner for the 1940 Democratic nomination. He praised Garner saying he can render greater service to country and has the confidence of both houses and uncommon common sense.
City council announced a test of angled parking on Washington Street next Saturday night to determine if the plan should become permanent. The center lanes would shift, parking near stores limited to one hour, and yellow markings installed. Extra police will assist, with details led by Councilmen Dupuis and Roller.
Sean Russell chief of staff of the outlawed Irish Republican Army was jailed in Detroit immigration detention awaiting arrival of King George and Queen Elizabeth. He claimed Ireland and Britain were at war and was seized on an improper passport after train travel from Chicago. Police watched him for weeks at Washington’s request. Two weeks earlier in San Francisco he framed the war claim.
Marcus Kuhn 67 died at 4 10 this morning at University hospital Iowa City after a two week illness following major surgery peritonitis developed Sunday He had been in poor health for about two years funeral services Friday 9 0 at St James church burial Elm Grove cemetery rosary Wednesday 8 at Jones Funeral Home He was born April 27 1882 in Lomenock Illinois and lived in Washington since age 19 married Rose Fetes in 1963 and lived in Eureka area survived by wife two sons Marcus Jr Charley one grandson one sister Mrs Frank George Aurora Illinois one brother Joe Kuhn Minneapolis Minnesota He belonged to St James Catholic Church.
Several tests of milk were conducted in the past month and with warmer weather more diligence will be applied to ensure compliance with the ordinance. Most milk dealers are ready to cooperate. Join Whisker Club President Al Goddard and Centennial commission Chairman Fred Downing appeared at the event.
Schulty of 727 South Iowa Avenue tells the Journal he has a mess of new potatoes from his home garden yesterday. He says they were mighty good and believes these are the first new potatoes to arrive at the eating stage in Washington this year.
A Minneapolis and St. Louis derailed engine and tender with three freight cars near Wayland. No injuries reported. Part of the engine buried, about 100 feet of track torn up, repairs completed by noon. Conjecture points to soft track from nearby highway work.
City officials discussed expanding club membership with signed cards. Councilman Frank McFarlane, recovering in county hospital, may join. About 500 Whisker club buttons are nearly gone and 600 Sunbonnet club buttons are ordered for women only, with men barred from joining.
City council discussed using Chautauqua park land as part of a new Armory for Troop F 13th Cavalry. Captain Jay Brown urged the Reed tract near the park, with a special committee to study legality and feasibility, including possible deed or lease and park impacts.
City park board chairman J. K. Lemmon reports a $10 donation to the fountain fund. The goal is $1,500 more, atop about $1,000 already from park, city, and Chamber of Commerce funds. Additional gifts are welcomed and should be directed to Mr. Lemmon.
In Washington on June 6 the Roosevelt third term campaign began under cabinet support. Harold L. Ickes announced support for a third term and mocked opponent Garner, who reportedly planned to seek the Democratic nomination. Senator Heid said he would move to oppose a third term in the Senate.
Public dedication of the new Legion building at Kalona will be held Thursday in the park outside the building at 7 15 Pm. District and county American Legion officers will speak and Kalona high school band will provide music. All Legionaires ex service men and the public are invited.
Havana reports the Cuban government will not permit 900 Jewish refugees aboard the liner St Louis to land anywhere in Cuban territory.
Council debates land use for an armory site with Townsley’s alleged wishes guiding the decision. They consider other uses including education or religious work and discuss fencing Reed property and Chautauqua park. Progress captain Brown reports good progress on financing and hints a contract could follow a satisfactory site deal. Mayor Lytle and officials note turning the park over could bring improvements and better care.
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