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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1936
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Joe Falk and daughter Marilyn travel to Chicago to spend the weekend with Mrs Rosa Falk as she celebrates her birthday tomorrow.
A flurry of town visits as Aileen Easter returns for the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Easter. Crawfordsville residents Mr and Mrs William Robertson and Mr and Mrs Latimer Davis shopped in town, with Clair Beatty and Harry White also noted among visitors. Crossley display trucks attracted attention at Rukegaber's and local figures Ed Horg and Glenn Davis conducted business. Funeral notices report Sidney Moore and family heading to Medford Oklahoma for George B Moore's funeral.
The House Military Affairs Committee voted 12 to 2 against investigating Gen. Johnson Hagood's dismissal. It found Roosevelt bore responsibility for the action and gave no reason to probe that claim. Hagood had criticized government spending policies before being removed from command.
Funeral services for Archie Harvey will be held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the L. A. Jones funeral home. Rev. F E Westwood of Washington and Rev. Charles Zorbaugh of Cleveland will officiate. Burial will be in Elm Grove cemetery. Harvey died Tuesday evening at the Washington county hospital after a brief illness. Mrs. Charles Zorbaugh of Cleveland arrived yesterday, the sole surviving Harvey family member.
A concise reflection notes that a person rarely reaches beyond their usual mindset unless they strive for elevated goals. Aspirations define achievement as effort expands beyond habitual limits.
A large eight room house on the Glennuntsberger farm, about 80 miles northwest of Wellman, burned to the ground around noon. The origin is unknown, but may be a roof spark. Neighbors alerted Mr Huntsberger who was working in the basement. most belongings on first floor and basement saved except basement fuel. Insurance covers the loss.
Berlin reports that Adolf Hitler plans a defiant address on March 13 to refute the Lacardine treaty, amid a Reichstag meeting. Officials expect the French Senate and Chamber to ratify a treaty with the Russians within days, shaping Europe’s security outlook.
Trade from the Kei islands in the Dutch East Indies centers on copra timber trepang and tortoise shell. The Kei are a group of the Moluccas with long maritime commerce.
In Crawfordsville on March 9 the annual consolidated school directors election will take place. Incumbents J. W. Rich and Griff Davies seek re election as terms expire. Mrs Mary McCoy remains improving after a prior stroke. Mrs Minnie Sprague arrived from Washington for a short stay and Mrs Frank Adams of Detroit visits Daisy Huber.
Des Moines reports a sharp drop from 1,500 Iowa children sent to bed weekly for measles last year to four cases in the past week. No other diseases are in epidemic stage in Iowa, state health officials said.
Funeral services planned for Lyle Pugh a 14 year old Cedar Rapids newspaper carrier who was fatally struck by a car while delivering papers on his bicycle authorities said the boy was a regular rider in Cedar Rapids.
Mrs. Emma Baos 3, mother of four, was found dead by hanging at her Manning Iowa residence yesterday after a period of illness. Police reported no immediate foul play and investigations continue.
Walter Pullen aged 40 began a 15 year term at Fort Madison penitentiary after conviction for forgery. He passed a ten dollar forged check at a local grocery in Muscatine Iowa.
Dave Yates aged 18 and Lucille Fienn aged 15 were seriously injured when their car swerved to miss another vehicle and struck a telephone pole.
March 6 school election to be held next Monday names John Koehler and Phillip Gerdes as director candidates. A B Sande runs for treasurer of the School board in Ainsworth.
Duplicates of discharge papers stolen from George Feser led to a thief being buried in San Francisco. The documents were later forwarded to Feser in Oakland, California, with details learned today.
Trucks over four tons were banned on Iowa gravel and oiled highways today until the state highway commission reports roads back to normal after thawing.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. Officers include W M W A Bealer and secretary A W Yard.
Train timetable lists daily passenger and freight services with times for Nos. 30 12 Golden State Limited and Apache runs. Notes specify limited stops for Nos. 8 and 4 for California passengers and No. 11 at county seats. Agent L Goodlander signs as dispatcher.
Morning Pasa cnet 11 00 a m No 22 Freight 11 45 a m All trains daily except Sunday J C McKay Agent Co M 8 ST P & P RR CO Train 3% leaves Washington local 9 68 a m Train 25 leaves Washington Southwest Limited 1 57 a m Eastbou Train & leaves Washington ny cashesine Train 26 leaves Washington 1 12 a m Southwest Limited 8 daily except Sunday TM G BELL Agent.
Twenty two high school teams from four counties will compete for 1986 Iowa sectional honors at Wellman high gym Thursday through Saturday. State and district events follow, with Iowa City and Sharon Township among early favorites in Class A and B respectively. The event runs March 12 to 15 with seven sessions totaling 20 games under Supt. H E Ross.
Referees for the bou t and the recording system for the Western Conference wrestling tournament at the University of Iowa March 13 and 14 were announced Thursday by Coach H M Howard. Big Ten coaches have voted.
Mr and Mrs Carl Sandburg and Mrs Alvin Hult visited Sunday at the Alex Swanson home near Swedesburg Raymond Graber works south of Wayland for Lyman Johnson Ruby and Mae Richard spent Sunday afternoon with Marie and Velma Johnson Mr and Mrs Philip Marshall moved to the farm vacated by Mr and Mrs Clarence Peterson who moved near Lockridge Clarence Roth of near Wayland stayed Friday and Saturday with his brother Alvin Roth
A puppy is recorded to have its first teeth by ten weeks old. The note highlights early dental development in young dogs and marks a milestone for the illustrated litter.
Class A action opens Thursday with North English vs Washington and William‑burg vs Iowa City. Other matches include Sigourney v Keats, semi finals Friday, finals Saturday. Class B features West Chester, Washington Center, Riverside, Keswick, Hilton at Conroy, Millersburg, Sharon township, Kinross, Victor we Kaona, Ladora ye Parnell, South English vs Cosgrove, with quarter and semi finals Friday and Saturday culminating in finals.
Iowa’s 1936 indoor dual record faces a stern test against Minnesota tonight. Captain Cre temeyer leads Hawkeyes with Dooley steadying sprint and mile relay, while Minnesota strengths in the mile two mile shot put and pole vault loom.
Wyman high school basketball teams defeated Cotter on the home floor Tuesday. The junior reserves won 28-8 for their ninth win in ten starts, while the varsity game featured Cotter stalling and failing to score for parts of the second and third quarters before Wyman won 28-9, placing them in undisputed second in the Tri-County league.
James Kallas and John Drum mond of Chicago will officiate a national college wrestling meet. Team scoring awards five points for first, three for second, one for third, plus one point per bout. About 60 wrestlers from nine universities expected, including four 1935 champions. Preliminaries Friday, semis Saturday, finals and consolations Saturday evening.
Washington basketball teams have three or four games left. On Monday the Collegeans meet Cosgrove Iowa at the Y court while the Y Coeds face the YWCA girls from Ottawan. The first game is set for 7 30 and the girls play five periods. Some weather postponed games remain to be rescheduled, with matches still planned against Davenport Turners and local girls teams Eldridge and Moline Turner.
In a tight season finale on March 6, Ainsworth fell 26 to 25 to Olds on their home floor. The losing side included seniors tno Frame Bill Trotter Ben Jolly Bruce Lord Clair Edmondson and Carl White as several players wrapped up their home careers.
The Sporting News Dope Book is out in West pocket size with new features and updates for the baseball season. It includes sketches of the World Champion Detroit Tigers, Ruth’s major league career, Cubs figures, Dizzy Dean’s majors record, schedules by day, major league averages, World Series data, All Star rosters and game notes, compiled from official league records. Copies cost ten cents from C. C. Spink & Son in St Louis, Missouri.
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