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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1939
Page
1
Searsboro mayor J L Mcdowell was fined 800 and ordered to eight months in jail by Judge P J Siegers after a retrial on a driving while intoxicated charge. Indicted in 1937, a prior trial ended in a hung jury before the conviction this year.
Darrell Johnson, 15, Hornick, popular with his family, hooked in the eye while fishing in the Sioux River. He jerked the line loose when a weed snagged the hook, causing a pupil piercing and threatening eye loss. He was taken to a Sioux City hospital for treatment.
Minnesota Secretary of Agriculture J. Christianson told Dickinson County Farm Bureau members at their annual picnic that American greatness lies in unity not symbols. He urged farmers join with workers and industries to work together as Americans under one God, one flag, and one human destiny.
About 200 farmers protested a plan to raise rural rates by Atlantic Light and Power Co. and its commission. A Chamber of Commerce mediating committee recommended honoring contracts and continuing current pricing despite the service operating at a loss.
Mrs John C Arington age 79 lifelong resident of Columbus Junction died at 8 15 am after spring illness Funeral home Stephens to handle arrangements burial in Columbus City cemetery Clara Worley born February 13 1869 in Columbus Junction daughter of Daniel Worley and wife of J D Arington since August 6 1887 Arington preceded in death by a number of years She belonged to the Rebekah lodge Survived by three sons K M Arington EF D Arington John C Arington two daughters Mrs Milton Tucker Cedar Rapids Mrs W Frances Sheldon two brothers Lorin Worley Columbus Junction Frank Worley Beloit Wisconsin two sisters Mrs Frank Brake Letts Mrs J M Warner Bloomfield and seven grandchildren
A three year old boy wandered from home this morning and was missing for nearly two hours before police intervened. He was found several blocks away by girls and brought to the sheriff's office for reunification with his mother.
Scotland Yard guards the king and queen as their royal train nears the United States. Inspector Albert Canning joins the royal train, promising cooperation with U S authorities. At Niagara Falls an 18 year old New Yorker, Paul Carlesino, is questioned on threats and vagrancy charges after immigration denial in Canada.
Des Moines reports Coroner A B Shaw of Polk County claims a sedative mixed with alcohol caused loss of muscular control misread as intoxication in the DUI arrest of Dr. Shaw. Shaw testified he used a sedative for a heart ailment and denied drinking beer or liquor. Police had testified to intoxication. prosecutors prepared to challenge the coroner’s account.
Miss Martha Foster county welfare director is accepting applications for enrollment in the Civilian Conservation Corps for July. No county quota is stated and it is not known to which camps the men will be sent, but applications will be accepted until July 1.
Washington sees increased residence construction this summer with several new houses underway or completed. Notable moves include Mr. and Mrs. Berdo to 215 West Jefferson, Carl Hedges on South Third Street, and the Lytles near July. The Sid ney Smith brick veneer home and J. W. Fields project advance while Lemmon’s Colonial home rises opposite Lincoln school. The George apartments on South Marion are finished, and remodeling enhances multiple properties including the Orr and Klepfer homes.
County progress on the 1939 road program under the board of supervisors is advancing quickly due to favorable weather. Christensen Construction of Sioux City completes concrete culverts with 28 structures in various townships. back filling has begun. Grading is mostly done by county crews, with Dutch Creek and Seventy-six townships adding miles, and Highland township work carried over by Ralph Burkh company of Cedar Rapids.
Attorney General Frank Murphy called Alcatraz a place of horror and proposed moving hardened criminals to a new security penitentiary in an isolated U S location. He warned the San Francisco facility harms the city and ordered the Justice Department to study the matter with no action likely for two to three years. Murphy made the remarks after inspecting Alcatraz on a west coast trip.
The Odd Fellows met in regular session at the I O O F hall and elected officers for six months Elwyn Gardner was named noble grand John McGill vice grand M D Lee secretary and Roy Stewart treasurer will hold over in their posts A memorial program will be held in the I O O F hall Friday evening June 9 Rev I Fredmond will deliver the memorial address and the charter will be draped in honor of grand master Dale R Cox Ottumwa whose death occurred recently Forty one members and one visitor attended the meeting.
Dr E J Voigt a Burlington physician bound over to the grand jury on six counts of failure to report quarantinable diseases with one charge dismissed. The charges filed by County Attorney Raymond Wright were based on information from Dr KE Sage Des Moines county health unit director.
Mrs. Roy Marr and Mrs. W. T. Marr of Ainsworth spent yesterday here.
County plans to oil roads again this year with over forty miles of highways slated for treatment. Oiling starts by July first with potential earlier work. Trials may test rock oil blends and small rock chips on selected stretches to evaluate surface improvement. Crushed rock placement for maintenance and contracted roads proceeds this week, using rock from Grace Hill quarry.
The annual flower show at the Methodist church drew 212 entries up from 185 last year and about 300 visitors, including many from out of town. New features included silver backdrops, dark green display tables, and a miniature what not exhibit. Gerald Duncan showcased cacti, and the rose exhibit was sponsored by the Garden department.
Washington board of education awarded equipment contracts totaling 18093.51 for Stewart and Lipcoln grade school buildings under construction after a long session at city hall. Twenty four bidders competed with bids opened from seven to nearly two.
London June 7 Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain told the House of Commons Britain and France would support the Soviet with full military aid in case of aggression that brings war with any European nation. He indicated the guarantee would apply even if the attack targeted the Baltic states and noted general agreement on the main objectives between Britain and Russia.
Additional gifts to fund an illuminated fountain in Central Park were reported today. Mrs Seymour Martin donated five dollars and the nurses association members agreed to contribute twenty five cents each. Mrs Rose Reid until chairing the fundraising committee said she will name other members soon. The group aims to raise one thousand five hundred dollars beyond existing park board city and Chamber of Commerce funds, with plans to start work soon. The fountain will be a Washington centennial memorial to be dedicated the night before the August celebration.
The Hansons launch a new feature called Clickers showcasing store’s most popular sellers based on daily surveys. The plan mirrors a Fort Worth department store method and is presented as a news-from-the-store feature rather than a sale.
Washington insurance man 8 W Easter credits his whiskers for saving him from a swarm of bees while driving near Living Lake yesterday. He opened his car doors and the bees dispersed without a sting, saying some seemed to stare as they fled.
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