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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1936
Page
1
Officials closed several carnival concessions in Cedar Falls after complaints from residents who said they were bilked of more than 200 dollars on various games. No arrests were made.
William W. Gundrum of Anita lost work and converted his backyard into a building as he started a cigar factory business. He operates in Anita and plans to bring his product to market soon.
An oak tree cut on the site of the new Waverly post office shows it began life 110 years ago marking 30 years before white settlers first arrived in Waverly. The rings provide a dated record of local natural history and early settlement.
Rev. L. M ingsby a local Methodist pastor will be temporary chairman and keynoter of the Cass county Republican convention in Atlantic. Harry Bt. Swan, county chairman, announced.
Official approval granted for the first Plymouth County Red Cross aid station opened at the Brown garage in Hinton. Hazel Roberts, county Red Cross nurse, and Dr. J. R. Carlson of Merrill trained the station attendants for service.
Mrs. M. W. Klotz, 84, boarded a plane at Iowa City for New York to visit her son M. W. Klotz and family. Her two daughters Mrs. Gretchen Shahen and son Evan, and Miss Florence Klotz left Friday to travel by train to join her.
Maquoketa reports the large city flag pole at a street intersection is being taken down as a safety measure. The pole, funded by public subscription during the world war, was dedicated with elaborate ceremonies.
A lightning strike during a brief storm caused 5500 dollars in damage at the Sioux City Brick and Tile Co. plant. The No. 2 kiln was hit with most losses to the building and a smaller amount to contents. Losses were insured. P Mahoney serves as company president.
Belle Plaine resident and truck driver M Ferguson bought five gallons of gasoline then fled without paying. Marshalltown officers pursued him on a warrant, detaining him after the short trip.
Six year old Robert Lee Gibbie started a blaze at his father Frank Gibbie’s farm near Grant using matches. The barn, corn crib, hog house, horse, two calves, a sow, nine pigeons, an automobile and large quantities of straw and hay were burned. A horse was badly burned and may die.
Marshalltown district court Judge B O Tankersley ruled 15 year old Ida Mae Zornes who found 1214 dollars beneath her floor last year is entitled to the money until the owner is found. The decision centers on the ancient treasure trove law allowing finders to keep found money until rightful ownership is established.
Frank Skipton of the Lytle grocery played on Washington high school's undefeated and untied 1922 football team.
Dr. A L Braden of Wellman dies of a heart attack beside his car in front of his office. He had suffered years of ill health, worsened by his daughter's death in May. Services are set for Wednesday at 2 PM in Wellman Methodist Church. burial in Mediapolis. He was born August 8, 1870, practiced medicine in Wellman since 1903, married Carrie Heizer in 1903, survived by his wife and daughter and three granddaughters.
Cars loaded with people are needed tonight for the first booster trip in the county Centennial celebration. Glen Mace said several cars are promised from the second ward but thirty more are needed. The caravan leaves City Hall at 6 09 with a band and feathered hats advertising the Centennial.
Judge J. G. Patterson of Oskaloosa plans to return to Washington on the first day of July to hold a brief session of court. Judge Oscar Hale of Wapello, visiting from another district, spent Saturday handling miscellaneous court business as substitute for ill district Judge D. W. Hamilton of Grinnell.
Mrs. The mis J Brady, who died Saturday in the Iowa Methodist hospital Des Moines after two days illness from pneumonia, will be buried at Pleasant Plain cemetery. She was born Nellie Clarice Stanley November 14 1881 in Ackworth Iowa and later moved with husband Thomas J Brady to Washington then Brighton. Surviving are her son Clifford Brady Des Moines relatives include her mother Elizabeth Reed Des Moines brother Ernest Stanley and several half siblings. She was a member of the Washington Methodist church.
Harley Noel is in the county jail awaiting a hearing before Justice of the Peace J. kk. Bovee on the charge of assault and battery. He was arrested on a neighbor's complaint for allegedly trying to force his way into a home where his wife was staying. He pleaded not guilty at a preliminary hearing.
A Des Moines Coca Cola bottling plant thief entered via skylight with a tear gas bomb to open a safe. Detectives called it a thoroughly professional job as the thief escaped with more than $600 in cash, leaving about 400 behind.
TOPEKA Kansas June 22 Alf M Landon announced the nomination ceremonies will be held on the statehouse steps Thursday night July 22 Former Governor Joseph B Ely of Massachusetts said he would campaign for Landon across New England with at least three speeches The United Mine Workers pledge full backing of Roosevelts re election following a White House meeting John L Lewis announced the unions support The new union party campaign will kickoff in Chicago next Wednesday with Thomas OBrien Lemke and Father Coughtin attending
Wayland June 22 The Wayland News is sold to Clair Sodergren longtime postmaster who will take possession July 1. The paper was previously owned by Jake Roth former operator for about five years and by the late W J Allen. Carl Hensely and Lester Hill buy Will Neff’s produce business and assume ownership this week.
Charles G. Beck, manager, said many veterans complain their bonus checks were too small due to incorrect interest deductions on prior loans. Interest rates varied yearly and were computed annually, complicating accurate deductions and requiring substantial calculations.
Statistics from the Iowa state health department show a birth rate of 164 per thousand in the state last year. Dr Walter L. Bierring notes the 1934 national rate was 17 per thousand higher than Iowa, with Iowa recording 41,021 total births, rural areas higher than cities, and comparisons to 1944 and 1935 figures.
Margaret Applegate left last evening for Janesville Wisconsin where she will spend a week with her sister Mauree Rock county superintendent of schools. She will return next week with Meueree who will spend a week in Washington.
Miss Dorothy Davis of Cotter was a shopper in Washington on Saturday, reported as visiting stores and returning home without incident.
At closing exercises of the union Methodist and United Presbyterian daily vacation Bible school in the church Dr A Owen of Assiut Egypt spoke to the children. He urged emulation of Jesus youth while adults enjoyed a program showcasing junior primary and beginner departments and the chorus of The Holy City led by Esther Hayes and Clarabelle Black. The school served about 100 pupils over two weeks.
Philadelphia reports reveal Al Smith’s unexpected telegram challenging Roosevelt’s renomination. Delegates react with anger as speeches shift to address Smith’s challenge while Iowa delegates pledge solid support for Roosevelt and discuss liberal farm platform ideas. Utterback named Democratic national committeeman from Iowa.
Amid a peaceful expectation the Democratic delegates faced clashes from the Left with Lemke backed Union Party attacks on currency reform and from the Right as Al Smith and four constitutionalists pressed to deny Roosevelt and renominate a different Democrat. The confrontation surprised leaders and delegates with its intensity and divisiveness.
A telegram sent by Smith triggered a rapid dispatch of information. The message outlines key points and directs recipients to take specific actions with urgency and clarity.
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