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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1936
Page
7
Iowa State College engineers unveil a portable electric tester to measure a driver's thinking time and braking time. The device attaches to a car and records stopping distances at 20 mph and higher speeds, with tests planned at the Iowa Highway Safety Conference June 29 to July 2.
D F Macon reports subscription activity and agent notes for the Journal. Updates cover renewal timing, agent visits, and reader outreach strategies.
Many neighbors and friends attended the June funeral at Jones funeral home for Mrs. David Ferguson. The item notes a furniture sale by the late Mrs. Walter Keiper and mentions local figures like J. C. Mitchell and Frank Young.
Mature scholars form the majority of the student body as the University of Iowa begins its 37th summer session. About 4 000 are expected on the registration rolls with more late entrants. The term runs from Monday to July 16, then July 20 to August 20, offering 00 courses across nearly forty departments.
A Collier's Weekly writer notes Burton-on-Trent has scarce drinkable water. The city exports most water to breweries, supporting its main industry, leaving residents to rely on water piped from outside sources.
Community sale dates listed as every Saturday in City Feed Yard and every Wednesday June 11 at the residence of the late Mrs W J Keiper Crawfordsville. Household goods to be sold by Midway Sale Co Columbus and Jenetton noted.
A noted property east of Wayland features a fine house with the only Swiss cattle herd in the area and a large flock of 1243 capons. Plymouth Rock and Rhode Island Reds hens thrive there as part of a thriving farm operation.
Des Moines reports Iowa wool prices are 12 cents higher than May 1 1935 and likely to rise further. C J Fawcett of the National Wool Marketing Association notes tight foreign supply strong demand from CCC and relief programs, with Iowa expected to yield more wool this year due to heavy snows. Iowa growers receive a 20 cent premium per pound through the state association as the market hovers around 23 to 24 cents a pound, slightly below Boston.
Duke University’s 84th commencement lists two Iowans and a Nebraskan among graduates. The address will be by Dr. Alfred Sze, Chinese ambassador. Graduates include William Huiskamp of Keokuk and Daniel Cole McMartin Jr. of Des Moines earning B.A. degrees and Helen Elizabeth Clarkson of Omaha earning an M.A.
The advisory notes that properly installed adequately sized lightning rods provide distinct protection while undersized ones may pose danger. The guidance emphasizes correct placement to ensure safety from strikes and electrical surges.
Chicago markets report hogs at 16 000 with holdovers 1 000 and top at 10 15. cattle 8 000 steady with calves 2 500 steady. beef steers 8 09 to 9 25. yearlings 7 00 to 9 25. cows 5 00 to 6 75. calves 5 50 to 10 00. feeders 5 00 to 8 25. stocker cattle 4 00 to 7 00. Sheep 3 000 steady with lambs 11 00 to 11 75 and yearlings 7 00 to 10 25.
Only the opening live stock market is printed in the Journal today due to poor wire reception caused by an afternoon electrical storm.
In District Court Washington County Iowa case 6832 to all interested persons you are notified that the last will of Sarah E Ferguson dated January 5 1927 and codicil August 24 1929 has been filed opened and read a hearing is fixed for June 15 1936 at the Washington Iowa courthouse before the District Court or clerk all interested must appear and show cause why the will should not be probated as the deceased's last will and testament Signed R R Noonan Clerk of District Court June 8 1936
Riverside residents gathered at Iowa City park for a picnic honoring Bobby John Bushek on his seventh birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J A Khittel Mr and Mrs Elmo Knitttel and daughter Mary Kathleen Mr and Mrs Edward Bushek and Bobby John. Bertha Varnum and Dorothy have returned to Zearing Iowa after visiting the C W Schneider home. A H Pogge returned from Humboldt after funeral services for his brother-in-law B F Vonderhaar. Adrian Dautremont of Cedar Rapids was a weekend visitor.
Accidentally caused drownings in Iowa totaled 92 in 1936 with most deaths among males 15 to 19 years old and ages 10 to 50. Rivers gravel pits lakes and ponds were common sites and infants under two were also affected.
The report notes Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Dautremont attended the commencement exercises of St. Mary's High School on Sunday evening, joining other families in celebration of the graduates.
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