Local notes from Washington Iowa listings and visits
Local update lists residents moving addresses and a horse incident. New arrivals include Mrs Bessie Brown 608 North Second to 303 West Washington and R S Wallace 508 West Main. Also Eli Knepp moves 203 Tyler to 704 Eighth. Reports of small events and visitors follow including church dinner plans and local trips by residents and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Brown
North
Second Avenue
West
Washington Street
Eli Knepp
Tyler Street
Eighth Avenue
Local Shoppers and Visitors Reported in Washington
Atlantic resident Ira L Welch visits Fred L Moore home where he once partnered in a shoe store. Brighton residents Mrs J N Irvin and Roy Finch shop in Washington. Cotter resident Helen Thomas also shops there with Mrs Grove Letts of Haskins. Milwaukee trip notes include Harry Miller R G Humes ton and Ray Nicholson returning from Chicago. Montgomery Ward Newton hires Ed Lockwood to head the shoe department with Robert Shannon as shipping clerk. Rev J J Pritchard of Wayland visits Washington en route to West Chester for a conference with Rev McBlaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira L. Welch
Atlantic
Fred L. Moore
Mr. Moore
Ed Lockwood
Newton
Montgomery Ward
Robert Shannon
J. J. Pritchard
Wayland
Washington
West Chester
Hospital Discharges And Admissions Reported
Stanley Vodicka, of Richmond, discharged yesterday afternoon. Bobby Frink discharged last evening. Marjorie Snider of Brighton discharged yesterday afternoon. Anthony Chalupa admitted yesterday afternoon for medical treatment. Newton Benson of Washington Route 3 admitted for surgery this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Vodicka
Richmond
Bobby Frink
Marjorie Snider
Brighton
Anthony Chalupa
Newton Benson
Washington
State examiners in Washington assess driver license applicants
Motor vehicle department examiners arrived in Washington to present questions to a group of applicants seeking car or truck licenses and chauffeur permits. A small turnout gathered at the courthouse to meet the examiners, who have been visiting every two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Motor Vehicle Department
Washington
Court House
Silk Hosiery Close-Out Atchison Shoe Store Odd Colors
Narrow stock alert at A and Atchison Shoe Store with only 18 pairs of Best Made silk hosiery left. Limited sizes and assorted colors remaining as close-out sale continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. &. Atchison, Shoe Store
Britain plans two billion rearmament push 1936 1937
London reports the start of Britain's major rearmament program. The plan includes two battleships, one aircraft carrier, 20 cruisers, 6000 naval recruits, 4000 new army soldiers, modernization and reserves, 400 RAF aircraft, pilot and mechanic training, industrial mobilization, and civilian passive defense training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Navy
Army
Air Force
ELOPING HUSBANDS FIND LOVE IN COLD
San Jose California March 4. George Green 26 and William Stebbing 27 eloped with local girls Ruby Askew 18 and Olga Berryessa 22 leaving their wives behind. They asked forgiveness from families as frost bitten they abandoned a stolen car. The wives forgive but faces federal Mann Act and car theft charges if pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
California
Love
George Green
William Stebbing
Olga Berryessa
Controversy over Iowa relief domination in Hardin County
In Hardin County Iowa a quarrel over alleged state domination of relief aid inflames local tensions. The dispute centers on administration and distribution of relief resources causing public contention and political friction. Local officials seek impartial oversight to resolve the impasse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Falls
Hardin County
Hello America radio hour showcases VFW aims and pledges
The fifth annual Hello America hour will present the Overseas Veterans of Foreign Wars from Washington. Noted speakers and patriotic music will precede an oath of obligation administered by the VFW commander in chief to about 25 000 recruits gathered in local posts nationwide. The NBC broadcast begins 11 39 PM EB 8 0 T with Marine Band music and speeches by Mrs Winifred D Toussaint Senator James F Byrnes and James E Van Zandt. About 4400 local VFW units will hold special meetings tuning in March 3 at 10 30 PM 8 3 Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hello America
Overseas Veterans
Washington, D. C
Vv. FP. W
Washington
M. D. Atkinson
Washington County Post
National Broadcasting Company
United States Marine Band
Mra
Winifred D. Toussaint
V. F. W. Avtiviliary
V. F. W. National Home For War Orphans
Eaton Rapids
Mich
James F. Byrnes
South Carolina
James E. van Zand
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the
United States
Jimmy Dorsey
Palomar
Hollywood
Calif
Ray Noble
Rainbow Room
Rockefeller Center
New York
Henry Busse
Chicago
Dispute over Hardin relief control follows McLeod dismissal
A bitter fight erupts after the dismissal of county worker Marian McLeod. The dismissal is alleged to have come from the Iowa Emergency Relief administration in Des Moines. A committee from the United Women’s Labor League asks the Hardin county board to resume control and end state aid at once to restore self-reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Marian McLeod
Iowa Emergency Relief Administration
Des Moines
Hardin County
United Womens Labor League
Extension Experts Find No Shortage of Iowa Seed Corn
Iowa State agronomist says enough seed corn is available though 15 agents warn some counties must source from neighbors. The plan could target 9 to 9.5 million Iowa acres based on a 1.3 million bushel estimate, with germination tests urged to identify viable seed. South central Iowa shows poor germination. many farmers may need new sources before planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa State College Agronomist
Robinson
R. H. Porter
Extension Service
University of Iowa Photo Exhibit at Washington High School
The University of Iowa Camera club presents a second photographic exhibit at Washington High School loaned for display to the Camera club of Washington. After several days the show moves to the Journal building room for public viewing. The Washington Camera club at the Y M C A will discuss the works and photographic printing problems at Friday's meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa Camera Club
Caimera Club of Washington
Journal Building
University
Cascades
Cotton Belt
Shapy Smith
Georgian Bay
Caprinus
Washington Camera Club
Townsend Meeting Thursday Evening
Frank Collins of Burlington speaks at the courthouse at 7 30 Thursday evening on the Townsend recovery plan. He heads the Burlington relief office and bases facts on government records. All ages urged to attend. business and professional people welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Collins
Burlington
Court House
Collins
Presbyterian Men to Hear Capt. D A Morris at Dinner
Captain D A Morris of Keokuk will speak at the Presbyterian church basement Monday March 9 at 6 30 p m during the men s brotherhood dinner. An engineer he will show a chart and a working model of the Keokuk lock and dam. He lived in Cotter with his parents the Morri s now deceased. His mother moved to Washington after his father s death. All friends are welcome with reservations via James DeWit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Morris
Keokuk
Men's Brotherhood
Presbyterian Church
Morris
Cotter
James Morris
Washington
Capt. Morris
James DeWit
Courthouse Staffs Become Locksmiths
Iowa City courthouse staff attempted to open the auditor's vault door after a bolt broke releasing an inch and a half bar that would not operate. The team worked to regain access following the failure of the locking mechanism.
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Iowa City
Temperature and climate notes for the Virgin Islands
The report states annual temperature range from 7/4 degrees to 87 degrees PF with rainfall about 3 inches per month in most years. Relative humidity typically stays below 60 percent, dropping further around noon.
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Virgin Islands
Sheriff Resigns To Take Ames Post
Sheriff Verne Lynch resigns effective April 1 to become secretary treasurer of the Ames Building and Loan Association. A report from Story County supervisors confirms the decision and notes his departure date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
INS
Verne Lynch
Story County Supervisors
The
Ames Building and Loan Association
Bereiter Estate Taxes Paid to Iowa Treasury
Des Moines report notes the estate of George A. Bereiter of Brighton, Illinois, valued at 15 009 dollars, paid a 927 dollar tax into the state treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
George A. Bereiter
Brighton
Governor Declares Business Women's Week Across State
Des Moines dispatch notes Governor Clyde Herring issues a proclamation designating March 15 to 21 as Business Women's Week. The note invites statewide recognition of women advancing public matters and praising their service to local communities and the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
Clyde Herring
Neighboring dog pack kills 27 sheep in Nevada flock
Sp Jim Day reports a dog pack attacked his sheep herd in Nevada on March 4 killing 27 head and injuring many of the 101 head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Jim Day
Floet
Greenskeepers Meet Details On Golf Course Maintenance
In Ames on March 4 experts outlined fine points for keeping greens in perfect condition for golfers at the Iowa greenskeepers annual convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensheepers
Ames
Iowa Greenskeepers
Iowa History Week Noted Across State Groups
Iowa History Week will be observed in Iowa City and across the state from April 20 to 25 through women's clubs schools service clubs and libraries officials announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa City
Wife reassured as husband safe working in Tulsa
The wife of Dale Johnson, 25, was relieved to learn he is safe and employed in Tulsa Oklahoma after he left to seek farm work nearby and did not return, prompting concern for his welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes
Dale Johnson
Tulsa
Oklo
Death by own action blamed in Ottumwa case
In Ottumwa on March 4, authorities attributed the death to poor health as the cause of death of Mrs. Minnie Kenyon who shot herself through the chest. The incident was ruled self-inflicted and connected to deteriorating health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poo
Ottumwa
Minnie Kenyon
Beer permits revoked after city council hearings
Three local tavern beer permits were revoked by the city council following a cleanup drive led by ministers with assistance from state liquor commission investigators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Liquor Commission
Hundred Miners Strike at Empire Coal Mine
One hundred miners walk out at the Empire coal mine in Centerville protesting working conditions. They demand the dismissal of Maurice Bernard, the mine superintendent, accusing him of permitting conditions violating state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Empire Coal Mine
Maurice Bernard
Farm Worker Killed by Sinking Bank in Atlantic Area
Joseph Kermeen 63 a WPA laborer died when a 15 foot clay bank collapsed on him on a relative's farm northeast of Elkhorn in Atlantic. Dale Esbeck 16 a farm boy was killed when a tree fell on his head crushing his skull on the same farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Joseph Kermeen
WPA
Atlantic
INS
Dale Esbeck
Leslie Esbeck
Elkhorn
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W. S. Reister & Sons
A. B. Carr
Everette Palmer
Mr. Carr
Christian Church
F. M. Jennings
Fancey
Jennings
Tom Wales
Denver
Colo
Robert Dorcas
Wales
Center Ville
Macon
Charles Denison
Elizabeth Steele
Merle
Cloyd Willits
Rev
RB. F. Schwartz
Will Busby
Highland
Earl Steele
Willis Wittmer
Fairfield
W. EB. Zickefoose
John Jones
J. N. Irvin
Helen Thomas of
J. M. Lloyd
Harry Miller
R. G. Humeston
Ray Nicholson
B. F. Meacham
Charles H Wolfe
Roy Finch
Robert Reaney
Walter, Ainsworth
Ed W. Price Co
Dougherty Bros
Pal
Park Avenue
New York Building Service
Jack Dempsey
Michigan
Ypsilanti
Robert Dunn
Joseph
Sam
Bill
Quaker State Oil
Brownms Super Service
Quaker State
Brown
Super
Townsend
Dixie Dugan
J. P. Mevoy
J. H. Striebel
Dixie
Clinton
North Western Railroad
Shenandoah
Dan Bussard
Bussard
Here
Kerween
Tom Belford
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