06 Mar 1935
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1935
Page
1
August E Othmer a leading Iowa Mason and president of Van Nostrand Saddlery Co died at University Hospital Iowa City He held the thirty third degree in masonry and was prominent in Iowa Masonic circles.
Fort Dodge reports a postcard from August 1924 in St Paul announcing a birth to Fred Henderson’s brother and sister-in-law. The son is now 10 and the card’s writer, the Hendersons’ father, has been deceased for years.
The Des Moines group of the Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution voted to contribute 1000 dollars toward reducing the 250000 dollar debt on Constitution Hall in Washington.
Iowa photographs of university activities and a replica of the official seal will stand for the University of Iowa at the Cite Universitaire de Paris International Students Union building.
Construction of a replica of the first Iowa school house near Galland between Montrose and Keokuk seems practically assured. An authoritative source provides the information confirming the project.
Fairfield officials say 30 percent of the 336000 trust funds from the bank reorganization will be released immediately. About 101000 will go to local depositors in the community.
Muscatine county board of supervisors imposes an embargo on truck loads over three tons on most principal gravel roads. Road patrols are instructed to report violations and prosecutions are promised.
David Eugene Irwin five year old son of Mr and Mrs David Irwin of Cincinnati Iowa died Monday night after eating strychnine tablets found in a kitchen cupboard He gave a pill to his two year old brother who survived after becoming violently ill
Keokuk rejoices as a shielded harbor on Lake Keokuk gains approval without red tape. Major Br. A. Wheeler gave his OK yesterday afternoon and the work can start today, marking notable speed for the project.
The top horse sold for 206 dollars among 10 horses at Charles F. Zhorne’s sale. other horses ranged to 175. The top cow brought 137 and yearlings averaged 47. Eighty head of cattle were sold, and about 1,000 bushels of 1942 corn brought 92 cents per bushel.
Republicans win four of six major offices and one aldermanic post while Democrats take two major offices and three aldermanic seats. Republicans retain control five to three after aldermanic results.
A fire in the basement of the J. H. MacGee grocery in Fairfield caused $500 damage to stock and building. Firemen confined the blaze to the basement and insurance covers the loss.
The Iowa senate approved by 39 to 10 a measure to consolidate the state fish and game commission with the state board of conservation as part of Governor Herring’s reform program. The session also pursued salary reduction debates and the motor patrol jurisdiction issue.
Revolt in Greece backed by supporters of former premier Venizelos meets strong government resistance under Premier Tsaldaris. A map shows Macedonia and Thrace as revolt areas along with Athens and Canea Crete where Venizelos hails from, with Crete seized by rebels.
Radio listeners enjoyed a WSUT broadcast by Washington high school musicians last night. The Junior Fortnightly groups joined the program at their meeting. Vocal groups and soloists performed under Miss Helen Coffey. Cars carried the performers to Iowa City driven by Harry Barker Richard Myers and Mrs. Cora Dunsmore. Mrs. Dunsmore heard McKinlay Kantor speak.
Beverly Hills columnist W Uoll Rogers notes Greeks use a word for bullets and argues revolutions resemble wars where the cause is unclear. He laments the split of the Negro Tenth cavalry and jokes about lending troops to a king and Mussolini. He warns that senate relief bill battles will exhaust funds.
Chairman O C Patterson of the Washington county corn hog committee urged farmers to file 1935 contract applications before April 1. Early pays invoices totaling about 30,000 have been received for 181 farmers, with roughly 630,000 paid in the county and 300,000 more to come. Muddy roads delay appraisals, which are to begin next week as township committees push for early submissions.
State auditors began a special audit of books in Sheriff C. F. Keeling's office after the sheriff disclosed an alleged shortage of about $4,000 in accounts handled by former chief deputy C. C. Koons.
All building trades workers in Washington are invited to a 5 PM meeting at the Y M C A chaired by L. K. Wilson to discuss federal housing program plans. Carl A. Everett of the federal housing administration will speak, followed by a Chamber of Commerce dinner at 6:30 in the Y community room.
President Roosevelt said there should be further adjustments to the dollar debt structure but denied any plan for further devaluation. The White House stated no changes to the gold weight were intended, while grain prices rose about two cents a bushel and Chicago hog markets jumped with top hogs reaching 9.90 per hundredweight.
Flood crests move south as Cedar River bridge washes away near Cedar Falls. Des Moines river crest reached at Boone with Des Moines and Ottumwa forecasts. A Cedar Rapids child, Francis Hester, 8, drowns after jumping from a boat. Temperatures to rise tomorrow.
Washington chapter of the D A R receives prize recognition at the state conference in Des Moines. Plans were announced to award history prizes at Washington junior high school with 2.50 dollars for seventh and eighth grades. Members include Mrs John Speidel and Mrs Ger rinton visiting Des Moines and Lampton respectively.
Fred J. Lazell of the State University journalism faculty spoke at a Y M C A forum on editorial truth in reporting. He argued crime space is 3-4 percent, denied advertiser bias dominates, and noted newspapers welcome but rarely print propaganda.
The Sam Miller home at 615 South Marion Avenue was damaged by a morning fire. Fire crews saved the structure from serious damage after the blaze began near the chimney and attic, with heavy roof damage over the kitchen area and extensive interior smoke harm.
George Stewart completed installation of a new RCA radio reception unit in the Washington county sheriff's office as part of the Iowa Department of Justice statewide radio system. The all wave antenna replaces the old unit, improving reception for Des Moines and Waterloo police broadcasts.
The State theater in Iowa adds fifteen hundred dollars of equipment for advanced projection light using the latest Super gas carbon and Actodetter motor generator. The change, first in the state, brings greater detail depth and realism, softens technicolor films, and raises operating costs as other houses will follow suit.
A water damage incident is reported with the loss covered by insurance.
Dick McCleery will deliver an address Sunday evening at the Methodist church under the Men's club. The talk titled The Fifth Horseman will be part of a program with men's chorus music and a push to attract a large male audience. Two teams led by L C Willits, Leo Hoover and Vernon Crull compete for points, with captains Ted Brown and Ted Bailey. The team with the most points will host a pancake supper.
Chief C. C. Reister outlined the department’s history at the Y’s Men’s club dinner at the YMCA. Reister has led since 1914 and credited the department and city for lifting Washington from 14th to 6th class in insurance rates. Assistant Chief Jack Westphal attended and was introduced by John W. Lemmon.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, retiring Supreme Court justice, dies at 2:16 AM. Tributes flow from President Roosevelt and others as he is remembered for liberal influence and long service. Burial with military honors planned at Arlington National Cemetery on what would have been his 94th birthday.
High waters of the English river in this part of the county are subsiding with no serious damage reported. An ice jam moved about 30 feet of the Wassonville dam Monday night. The Wilbur Quinn farm three miles northwest of Wellman was isolated briefly but the family and buildings are now reachable and not in serious danger.
Regular train operations were to resume today on the Rock Island branch through Wellman after a bridge at Gibson was burned last Friday night blocking service to Montezuma. Trains ran west as far as they could and returned until today.
The program committee recalls the department created in 1883 with 166 men and three companies. Mr. Reister notes the current force matches those of cities three times larger than Washington. He mentions eight mayors, eight of whom are deceased except J. E. Bovee and Mayor Lloyd Lytle. The department’s inventory stands at $20 000. Special tribute is given to Mr. Westphal and his brother H. H. Reister. Guests Harry Ramseyer and Clotd Willits attended the club. Harry Sizer led the stunt show with a notable sleight of hand performance.
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