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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1935
Page
1
Sioux City column notes District Judge A. O. Wakefield overruled John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance resistance and extended time for Adolph A. Karrer, a Lawton Iowa farmer, under the new moratorium law.
More than 600 residents attended a bond burning celebration for the Alta Consolidated school district on Wednesday night. Bonds totaling 125000 dollars were burned, completing repayment in 19 years, one year ahead of the planned schedule.
The Fayette county school fund grew by 233 after 27 slot machines seized by Sheriff H. J. Nehring were demolished. Over the past two years several machines were taken in raids. District Judge W. I. Eichendorf ordered destruction valued at 2599. Money was removed and the devices smashed with sledges.
The Magnolia Magnolia- St. Bridget church, the first Catholic church in Harrison county, burned Sunday. Discovered an hour after services, a bucket brigade of 100 men fought the fire but saved all furniture and vestments from the 1865 built structure.
Bedford George Woodring 32 and John Harlow 19, both of Corning, began serving 10 year sentences after pleading guilty Friday night to stealing loot valued at 3 dollars.
Walter Davis an Iowa City attorney was charged by the Johnson County Bar Association with thirteen counts of unprofessional conduct including alleged embezzlement ranging from 100 to 5000 dollars. The filing occurred Saturday.
Four Chickasaw County offices in New Hampton report smaller expenses in 1934 than 1933 while four offices show slight increases per annual reports.
Police report a church cloakroom theft during a First Christian service. Rev C C Gillum of Davenport says a thief entered the cloakroom and stole sixty dollars from an overcoat.
President Henry Olson endorses a ban on hell week at Storm Lake campus following the University of Iowa interfraternity council's hazing rule. Olson cites UI as a model and urges fraternities to follow recommendations to curb hazing and maintain campus safety.
Governor Clyde L. Herr ing received a letter from Emogene Fear of Farley asking clemency for her mother Fleasie Fear who is serving a life term for the October murder of Mrs. Reginald Tracy in Manchester linked to a staged holdup.
Iowa cities and eight counties report stronger business activity in early 1934, about 26 percent above the low point of March and April 1933, per the state planning board survey.
A group of local women travel to Des Moines this week to participate in the state D A R conference, joining officers and delegates from nearby chapters for meetings and activities.
President Roosevelt marked the second anniversary of his inauguration as Congress piles new deal measures amid a work relief stalemate. He called Harry Hopkins to Washington for a conference on relief funds as hearings begin on soldiers bonus legislation.
Legis lators resume work after a 10 day recess facing Gov Clyde L Herring call to enact the remainder of the interim committee recommendations. Joint committees will study liquor control and security issuances with floor appearances only for major bills.
Washington March 4 Roosevelt faces the first real defensive phase of the New Deal as two years in power mature. The administration seeks to shield a shrinking majority for the 1936 election while facing a fractured Democratic caucus and a split Republican opposition led by Henry P. Fletcher and Charles L. McNary.
The article reports President Roosevelt remains fit as a fiddle after two years in office. Dr. Ross T. McIntyre notes his face shows care but his health is strong. He maintains about 182 pounds with daily swimming and a steady appetite, often for dessert but sometimes passing it by.
Chairman Carl W. Klein announced that applications for Civilian Conservation Corps camps are being accepted at Miss Marian Baker’s county welfare office. Applications must be filed by April 1, with enlistment planned between April 1 and mid April. Eligibility remains similar, with re enlistment for CCC veterans and others who have not previously applied.
Roll call Sunday drew 1055 attendees across the Methodist, Presbyterian, and United Presbyterian churches. The three churches hosted a women’s night with choruses, sermons, and readings. Methodists count about 500 present. United Presbyterian 330. Presbyterian 235.
Mose Cohen president of Mulberry Realty testified before a legislative committee investigating the liquor control commission that he believes Governor Clyde L. Herring had no involvement with the building occupied by the commission after July 18, 1932.
Governor Clyde L. Herring and Lt. Gov. N. G. Kraschel endorsed the bill from the senate ways and means committee for old age pension taxes. The measure allows a special levy in delinquent counties to fund the pension, with the amount set by the size of the delinquency.
Weather forecast from Charles D. Reed in Des Moines predicts a turn to colder temperatures tonight after recent rains that covered the state. Washington saw a Sunday shower with additional rain through the evening and morning, while a rural traveler noted the wet roads had slightly packed the dirt surfaces.
Springfield Weather Bureau announces a complete equipment overhaul led by Observer C. C. Williford. In two years since his arrival every instrument has been updated with the last replacement being a thermograph.
A bill filed by Representative D. V. McLean would require half of the highway construction fund above fixed charges be used to improve farm to market roads. McLean estimates this could add about 2,000 miles of graveled roads annually, though officials warn the current year’s funds may fall short of the $5 million target. The plan could direct 50 percent of the fund back to counties for unimproved 75,000 miles, with federal grants potentially adding more under a work relief program.
Beverly Hills notes reflect on the abdication of the King of Siam and the Saar valley reverting to Germany. The reader comments on political shifts and overseas possessions, noting awkward Allied sensitivities and economic contrasts in a humorous tone.
Shirley Ann Kessel born in 1934 died about two this morning. She was daughter of Clem and Ann Kessel. Funeral at 3 PM Tuesday at 602 North Fourth Avenue home of her maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Dougall, Rev. Henry Corcoran of St James Church officiating. Burial in Elm Grove cemetery. Survived by parents and one older sister.
Muddy streets and unpaved town roads worsened by a Saturday accident. Richard Johnson’s grocery delivery truck was struck at a crossing by Rock Island train No. 80 as it stalled on the tracks. Driver Hayes Fleming was not aboard when the collision occurred.
Town reports an increase in bonds maturing to 16.1 million dollars in 19386 and notes a total road length of 102,532 miles. Of these, about 27,000 miles are improved and 7,744 miles are paved.
Crawfordsville resident Charles T. Green died at Washington county hospital after two days of illness. He lived in Crawfordsville for 32 years, was born May 9, 1862 in Bridgeport Iowa, and is survived by two sisters Mrs Jones and Mrs Basham and a niece Mrs Lewis Hering. The funeral was held at the Methodist church in Crawfordsville and burial followed in Crawfordsville cemetery. The body was taken to L A Jones funeral home.
London March 4 Great Britain announced that with other nations re-arming at a rapid rate it must strengthen its naval land and air forces immediately to meet potential threats.
In Chicago on March 4 hog prices climbed to a four year peak amid light supplies. The top price reached 9.60 dollars per hundredweight, the highest since October 28, 1930, despite consumer resistance.
In Rapid City South Dakota on March 4 one bandit was killed another wounded and a third captured after a gun battle with police. Two officers were slightly wounded in the exchange as they stopped the men to question them.
Rebels and government forces clash across Mecedinia and Crete with land sea and air combat. Government claims victory at Kavalla and Drama while rebel warships hold a bay off Crete. Government readies five destroyers two submarines and a torpedo boat for a potential major sea battle.
Several people from here travel to Des Moines for a youth conference on Christian Youth Building a New World. Attendees include Amos Stout Jr of Brighton county president and Helen Sartor county vice president with other Brighton youths, Rev. D C Fulton and family, David Fulton, James Owen, Junior Cuddy, and Virgil Wittmer. Dr. F W Eastwood was summoned for church business and may join sessions. The event is part of nationwide meetings organized by the Federal Council of Churches and religious education bodies along with youth organizations.
The American Red Cross schedules its annual convention in Washington from April 8 to 11, as announced by the national headquarters.
Washington high school vocal groups and soloists will broadcast on WSUI Iowa City from 9 to 10 Tuesday night March 5 under Miss Helen Coffey. The program includes Cradle Song Brahms Clouds Filled with Light MacRae, Thy Beaming Eyes Dowell Whereer You Walk Handel, Passing By Purcell, Lo How a Rose eer Bisom ing Praetorius, River River arr Zoltal Lewends Mohring, My Lady Walk in Loveliness Charles The Air Grieg Invictus Finn, My Mother Rids Me Mind My Hair Hardwyn In Silent Peace Brehme The Drum Gibson and more from girls sextet and boys quartet.
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