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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1937
Page
1
Warner Freie age 36 of Ogden died at Luthon hospital from skull fracture after a flying wood piece struck him in the head while operating a buzz saw.
Officials in Boone County place embargo on about 50 miles of roads to shield soft frost thaw surfaces from vehicle damage. Signage warns truckers to detour as roads remain vulnerable during thaw.
A dog and a resident squirrel play chase for about an hour daily at the J. W. Hartinger residence. The squirrel has lived there since 1935 and takes turns chasing with the dog, a young pup, in a playful routine.
Clarence A. Cottrell, principal at Mount Pleasant high school, elected superintendent of schools in Mount Pleasant succeeding Dr W Cruikshank who retires after 51 years in teaching and administration. Cruikshank has served as superintendent since 1908.
Waterloo Civil war veteran David M Bal liet, age 61, receives the Order of the Purple Heart from the War Department for his Civil War service. He bears a bullet in his left leg from a wound sustained 72 years ago.
The Kossuth County Safety Council in Algona sponsors a hazard awareness contest offering a five dollar prize. Participants answer questions predicting details of the next fatal accident in the county including location, cause, and victim’s gender and age group.
Grinnell College to hold its third annual Institute of International Relations from June 16 to 25. Speakers include Dr. T Z Zoo on Oriental Affairs, Pierre De Lanaux, Dr. Hugo F. Simon of Germany, William T. Stone of the American Foreign Policy Association, Dr. Leyton Richard of Birmingham, Carrs Lane pastor, and Samuel Guy Inman on Mexican and South African affairs.
Ruben Miller 19 rides a horse drawn buggy when a car collides on road No 22 east of Kalona. Miller and four passengers receive only bruises and cuts. Miller’s horse dies and buggy destroyed while car sustains damage. Hubert Walsh of Riverside drives the car. passengers include Misses Viola and Lavina Eagle of Kalona. All receive prompt medical care. no serious injuries reported.
Wheeler Field, Honolulu. Amelia Earhart lands the silver seven ton transport plane on a 15 hour 28 minute leg of her 27,000 mile equatorial circuit. She completes the first Pacific crossing segment from Oakland to Honolulu amid a roaring reception.
Law enforcement officers, including Vincent Pitzgerald and Raymond Starr, along with prosecutors from Macomb, Ingham, Wayne, Oakland, and Greene counties, convene to discuss prosecutorial stance on auto strike incidents. Governor Murphy Standing addresses the gathering.
Eleven new men were placed at the Grace Hill quarry this week bringing workers to about fifty. A twelve percent reduction will reduce payroll by April first by cutting from smaller families and those with multiple employable members, prioritizing households with greater need. Many will leave as private employment and spring work grows, with WPA workers already moving to private jobs.
At a preliminary hearing Justice J E Bovee released Jack Norton on a larceny charge over a truck tire case. He faced a license violation fine of 10 dollars plus costs after admitting no license during the incident. The tire matched a Nelson Malone company tire tied to a Nevada Iowa rock quarry case where the tire was returned.
Sam Erwin was a business visitor in Cedar Rapids yesterday, meeting local executives and exploring potential partnerships. He attended preliminary talks aimed at joint ventures and market expansion opportunities.
Washington ministers convened to map a Holy Week plan with Dr. Willem H. Phelps of Des Moines preaching on Sunday at United Presbyterian church. Daily Bible study at 2 30 and evening services Monday through Thursday feature Phelps and cooperating pastors. Good Friday services run 12 30 to 3 30 with a male quartet from Elmhurst College. Local attendance is expected to grow.
Curt Wells tore lumber from the rear of the old Hebner building on North Iowa Avenue, now part of the C. R. Wells estate, hauled it to the Wells farm west of town, and used it to build a shed. Plans call for razing the rest of the decaying structure later this year to clear the site for future construction. The Hebner building once served as the Hebner monument business headquarters and is a Washington landmark on the business street.
Chrysler Corp. directs its attorney to arrest 6000 sitdown strikers at eight Detroit plants amid a court injunction. B E Hutchinson, VP, said after meeting Walter Chrysler in New York. In Brooklyn a Woolworth sitdown led to 17 arrests including organizers. Manhattan sympathizers blocked deliveries while workers planned a hunger strike.
Washington March 18 The House voted 101 to 74 against an amendment by Representative Fish to ban arms and ammunition shipments from the United States in peace as well as war. Fish said the world is in a mad race to arms and that 15 billions are being spent this year.
The Kay Bee store north of the National Bank is undergoing interior remodeling with new fitting rooms an office mirrors and fixtures. Expanded stock includes ladies ready to wear military and accessories linens suits coats furnishings shoes sheets towels and towels. Manager Ruby Dankwardt outlined a complete credit system as part of the event. T. H. Peters and Leslie Gilmort attended a Shellane meeting in Cedar Rapids with Mr. Peters visiting Iowa City this morning.
Thirty one Washington county rural students will appear in the county final declamatory contest Saturday afternoon at 1 30 in the Washington high school auditorium. Six divisions feature contestants chosen in district contests held last week across area schools. Contestants include Victor Flynn Bernard Pauly Jean Mathers David Neiswanger June Gingerich Eva Yoder Maxene Reighard Geneva Betn Ruth Humston and Carl Adams among others.
Des Moines reports Louis Roddewig tax board chairman received an affadavit from a Davenport dealer claiming Iowa sales tax was paid in the down payment for Mrs Roddewig s car Brown the Davenport dealer said the affidavit shows Roddewig had no involvement and no sales tax was paid.
William McConaughy will start as assistant manager at the Mt. Pleasant J C Penney store next Monday after about a year as assistant manager in the Washington store. He has four years with J C Penney and is here seeking a home. J C Norton of Mt. Pleasant will begin duties as assistant manager in Washington next Monday. He is married with a young child.
Mrs. EERR Kann and her daughter Reither of Fairfield were overnight guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Graf.
Ainsworth High School experienced a brief disruption when students learned a popular teacher was not re hired. A parade and noon demonstration gave way to calm behavior and a school musical program, with officials hoping for peaceful protest tactics in the future.
The Journal announces a cooking school at the State theater on March 24 25 26 three consecutive days with free admission and prizes including a case of Rinso. Chef Mise Charlotte Larson will lead demonstrations of Frosted orange cookies orange frosting cloverleaf rolls and many other recipes.
The Washington amateur players perform The State Versus Joe Miller on WSUI Iowa City at 9 PM. Cast includes Joe Miller Raymond Witting Jane Ruth Smith the judge Max Cuddy Mrs Gilman Lois Sartor in a stirring radio guild production.
Richard Winter is in Park Hospital recovering from injuries after a truck backed into him pinning him against a wall. Police investigate the incident and identify the driver who remained at the scene.
Iowa Senate approves 40 to 8 re enactment of the two percent sales tax earmarked to aid homeowners. Amendments to exempt charge accounts food for human consumption and modest apparel and shoes are rejected. An exemption delays car tax until license is registered to curb out of state purchases. Senator Bere warns exemptions invite further demands.
Governor Kraschel signs homestead refund bill expanding tax relief for home owners. Eligible residents may apply to county auditors by June 1 with two citizen signatures proving occupancy. Rebates issued if full taxes are paid, with credits on first half payments and limits on valuation and tax base.
N C Simmons acting for a group of Davenport bakers won the auction sale of H and A bakery equipment. C R McCutchen trustee conducted the sale. Most machinery will stay in Davenport shops with some items resold by the buyers. The H and A company closed after Blick and Grecian bought the community bakery chain.
A laborer named Witter was pinned briefly against an excavation wall where he worked. Hospital attendants reported no broken bones, leaving details of the incident under investigation.
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