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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1938
Page
1
Mrs Nan cy Vanderveer of Melbourne near Marshalltown spends her 101st birthday quietly at home. She is Marshall county’s second oldest woman, with the oldest being Mrs Ray Conger at 101 last March. Despite her age she stays active and helps with light household tasks.
Mary Chisholm was celebrated by several hundred people at the Presbyterian church in Spirit Lake. She completed 59 years in the Pickinson county school system and received a quilt bearing the names of over 600 former pupils.
Amateur short wave radio operators from northwestern Iowa southern Minnesota and southeastern South Dakota will hold their annual Hamfest Gabfest at the Clay County fairgrounds this Sunday. General chairman L. W. Andrews of Spencer says about 200 operators wives and interested parties are expected with short wave sets to be set up on the grounds.
Bobby Powers, 10, found a silver half-dime in a Maquoketa cafe and spent it for a dime's worth of candy. His father, Wills Powers, values the 100 year old coin at $300 and is frantically trying to recover the coin he believes was misplaced.
George Oberhof 19 pleaded guilty to violating a city ordinance prohibiting firearm use after a .22 rifle bullet fired from his porch struck Mrs. C. C. Northrup in the leg two blocks away. The bullet narrowly missed two painters on ladders nearby.
Des Moines reports State Fire Marshal J. Vincent Pyle issued a plea for cooperation with the new state fireworks law. The measure bans purchase sale or use of fireworks including sparklers and aims to prevent deaths this July 4. The notice went to municipal fire chiefs and county officials.
Thirty tons of alfalfa and fourteen barrels of molasses were spread over the Justamere farmyard near Clinton after a silo failed. No one was hurt or inside the farmstead when the collapse occurred.
Ross MacLaury Taylor, author of Brazos, may not be a bestseller but earned a PhD decree from the University of Iowa and a faculty position at George Washington University. The historical novel about life in the southwest is published and paying dividends as Taylor enjoys both accolades and income.
DES MOINES two more victims were added to Iowa highway death toll Arthur A Anderson 82 of Cedar Rapids and Carl Kruse 70 of Kingsley died from injuries in crashes Anderson collided with a bicycle he rode and a car driven by Frank Koulish Kruse was crushed when a vehicle he cranked in gear ran over him at his Kingsley area farm home
Miami June 11 With Franklin P McCall's confession that he acted alone in kidnapping and killing five year old Jimmy Cash the state plans to indict for murder and kidnapping both capital offenses before the special grand jury meeting Monday Worley said the trial would begin as soon as indictments are issued.
A tornado swept through Clyde and Baird in western Texas late last night, killing at least 14 people and injuring more than forty. National Guardsmen and peace officers rushed to the scene to assist in searches and deter looting as crews worked through the ruins.
County agricultural conservation committee members and their wives met at the Y M C A with about 70 attendees to discuss soil conservation in response to Governor Kraschel’s proclamation. County Agent W J Roudabush spoke on the federal movement and the need to protect soil for Iowa’s future, while Wayne Norman answered questions on erosion, soil fertility, and farm program aims.
Washington county farmers warn ongoing rains could seriously damage corn tops as another half inch falls, bringing this week’s total to 1.15 inches. Wet fields hinder cultivation, weeds spread, and another storm followed by lightning caused a death in Cedar Rapids.
The text notes recommendations by the County Agriculture Planning Committee on soil conservation and maintaining soil fertility.
President Roosevelt will host a Sunday luncheon for Senator Guy M. Gillette of Iowa to mend rifts after the Iowa primary. Gillette defeated Representative Otha D. Wearin amid dealer opposition tied to the court enlargement plan and the reorganization bill vote. Farley pledged support for Gillette against L. Dickinson. Wearin had endorsements from Hopkins and James Roosevelt.
Lester Irl Glick son of Mr and Mrs Irl Glick of Washington is honor man of his class at the San Diego California naval training station. His final mark 3.85 the highest possible 4 this is an unusually fine record as the top averages have generally been 38 4. He arrived in San Diego at the start of the year and the class is expected to go aboard ship around June 13.
Miss Etta Conner 65 died at 1 30 this afternoon at the home of Mrs Ada Hollings worth on North Avenue C after several months illness. Henrieta Helen Conner born Sept 26 1872 in Washington lived here all her life. Survived by half brother R A Conner of Washington and several nieces and nephews. Funeral 2 30 Monday at Sherman's funeral home pastor Rev William M Nichol Jr. Burial Woodlawn cemetery. Friends may call Sunday and until funeral time Monday.
Shanghai June 11. Japanese forces move toward Chiang Kai-shek's capital Hankow as Chinese government orders strengthened war mobilization to boost fighting forces.
Iowa political chiefs from both parties call for scrapping the present primary system for non‑senatorial state offices while keeping it for U.S. Senate and governor races. They propose conventions or pre‑primary endorsements and discuss cross‑party voting ideas amid debate on overhauling election laws and the superintendent of public instruction contest.
Charlie A. Sprague, former Columbus Junction resident now based in Salem, Oregon, visited Washington yesterday as the newly named Republican candidate for Oregon governor. He plans to return to start his campaign for the fall election. Sprague, publisher of the Salem Statesman, noted strong GOP support in Oregon primaries and sees potential for a party shift this year.
Mr and Mrs Charles A Sprague of Salem Oregon former Columbus Junction resident and son of the late C A Sprague toured the town with J A Sprague Cedar Rapids and W C Hall Tipton en route to Oberlin Ohio where their son Wallace will graduate with honors from Oberlin College The Oregon candidate for governor was nominated two to one in a crowded primary and publishes the Oregon Statesman daily.
Richard Schmitz former mayor who resisted Nazis died in a Bavarian concentration camp after an operation, as Munich dispatch reports. He stood against the Nazis to the end.
The Des Moines discussion centered on who should pay a $1 812 61 debt by the greater Iown commission. State Senator Hugh Lundy of Albia presented an itemized statement and asked if the commission would pay from a $5 000 appropriation or if creditors must file claims with the next legislature for payment.
Adrian, Michigan June 11. Harry Vandercook arrested in the kidnapping of Lucille Wilson a 22 year old schoolteacher. He will be charged with violation of the Mann Act. State Police Lt. Watkins will confer with DA Lehr. Vandercook admitted the California trip ad was fake and claimed no children or funds. He appeared frightened at the county jail during questioning.
A vaccination school for hog farmers will be held in Washington on Tuesday June 14 at the court house G A R room. County Agent W J Roudabush announced Dr K W Stouder veterinarian from Iowa State College Extension Service will lead the session starting at 9 30 A M. Farmers with permits to vaccinate hogs are invited to attend for the latest developments in the field.
The Journal corrects a previous statement about Dr Henry Hulls fortieth anniversary in Washington. It notes Dr Wick Anderson began practice here in 1891, with periods over Klein store and Bailey building, longer careers of Dr J Boice and Dr MecLaughlin among long serving local physicians. All are natives who practiced at home.
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