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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1937
Page
1
Des Moines notes the weekly health department report shows 370 scarlet fever cases, the state’s top communicable disease, with 71 chickenpox and 39 mumps cases also listed.
Glenn Lindell, who vowed at 16 not to smoke or drink, will receive a new car on his 21st birthday March 24. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lindell, with his father managing Tyden farms near Greene.
The Hubinger Co a starch and glucose maker in Keokuk announced a general wage increase. Minimum pay for men rises to 50 cents per hour and for women to 40 cents per hour. The firm employs over 300 workers.
DES MOINES Seventeen of the 212 citizens of Elliston traveled 90 miles in the last week to volunteer blood for the Rev C L Thomas a Methodist minister. He arrived at the hospital with 12 men and all volunteers gave blood. One was selected.
Clinton Co. formerly Clinton Corn Syrup Refining Co. announces an immediate 5 cent per hour raise for 900 employees. Minimum wage rises to 55 cents for common labor, costing the company about $100,000 annually.
Sioux City merchants reach a $14 per week minimum wage pact covering work hours from 9 30 a m to 6 30 p m for department dry goods clothing and five and ten cent stores. Previously five and ten cent shops stayed open Saturday evenings.
DES MOINES city officials will honor two Continental Baking Co. truck salesmen for five years without an accident. W. J. Barrett has driven over 277,000 miles and Raymond Hayes over 263,000. They will receive diamond studded gold medals after a banquet at the East Des Moines club.
Hardin county supervisor William J. Chan trill of Iona Falla, in office for eight years, was indicted on three counts including embezzlement by a public officer, illegal possession of liquor, and supplying liquor by gift to a minor.
Grinnell College sees formal recognition of two coed clubs named Gripers and Dammit after factions met at dinner and declared themselves charter members Sally Hamilton of Marshalltown became president of the Gripers The aim of the groups whether griping is encouraged or banned remains unclear
Efforts to settle wages at the Pennant Pearl Button Co. cutting plant in Muscatine failed as 99 men staged a sit down strike. Most strikers remained at their machines and said they would stay until demands are met. The cutters are seeking a 15 percent raise.
William Stockman of Brigh began serving a term when confined by Justice R. W. Fillmore for intoxication in the county jail. The event occurred in the early afternoon as records note.
Sheriff Thomas Wilcox asked Governor Frank Murphy for help to enforce Judge Allen Campbell's order arrest 6,000 strikers occupying Chrysler plants. Deputies are insufficient to serve the attachment writ. no arrests at the plant site had begun. Homer Martin, head of the autoworkers union, said he would not order vacating the plant. Dr. William L. Phelps will lead union services during Holy Week at the United Presbyterian church with nightly sermons and Bible study hours.
In Washington County a movement seeks public expression on President Roosevelt's court proposal now before Congress. Petition forms are in many stores and other areas will offer citizens a chance to oppose the plan. No personal solicitations. signatures voluntary.
Judge J. G. Patterson adjourned the district court until next Monday and returned home to Oskaloosa. The week focused on miscellaneous business. jury trials will begin Monday afternoon with the Swift case on insurance payment linked to Harry Swift’s death, to be announced as ready. Local business houses have no active role beyond cooperation for interested parties. Additional petition forms available at the Journal.
Des Moines reports a party line Senate vote 29 to 15 to concur with the House amendment to a farm to market road bill. Republicans Millhone and Kimberly opposed. Democrats Gillette Goetsch Grunwald supported. The measure seeks four percent of primary road funds about 650000 annually to match federal money for secondary road construction, with Governor Kraschel signaling a possible veto.
Mrs. Dr H Reed 79 died this morning at 8 30 after three months of illness in Keota. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 30 at the Methodist church with Rev C B Rogers. burial in Keota Cemetery. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Lela Frederick of Chicago and Mrs Ives Westfell Keota, one grandchild Dale Frederick, and one daughter and two sons preceded her in death. Mr and Mrs Reed moved to Keota from Tingley about thirty years ago.
London court lifts block on Wallis Warfield Simpson and the former King Edward as collusion claim is dismissed. Divorce decree becomes final after April 27, clearing the path for marriage on any date thereafter.
Community members are invited to attend the Journal Cooking School to be held at the Home Economics specialist location. The event aims to teach practical kitchen skills and recipe ideas for everyday meals.
Washington high school instrumentalists earned two superior ratings three excellent and one good across six events in the Mt. Pleasant sub-district music contest. David Pearson earned a trombone solo superior while the woodwind ensemble received superior along with Fairfield. Burlington and Fort Madison tied for excellent.
The Eveready Plumbing and Heating company marks five years in Washington Iowa with a double page anniversary feature in the Journal. The section includes congratulatory messages from national manufacturers and local supporters, plus testimonial letters from customers.
Senate Judiciary committee members in Des Moines work on a beer bill aiming for a flat license fee across classes, limited permits, and beer district zones. The bill follows recommendations from the League of Iowa Municipalities and contrasts Governor Kraschel proposals.
New London Texas experiences the nation’s worst school disaster as a gas explosion wrecks the consolidated school killing hundreds of children and teachers. Martial law is imposed and National Guard units search the ruins while survivors recount the terrifying collapse and aftershocks.
Albert Evans Midwest disaster relief director for the American Red Cross departed Little Rock by car for the New London Texas school disaster. He will oversee relief efforts with two assistants Miss Dhora Insebiritson nursing supervisor and Miss Ann McMechan worker.
The Bureau of Mines launched a wide inquiry in Washington on March 19 to determine if an underground gas conduit ran beneath the New London schoolhouse and whether a second blast could follow. Dr John R Finch said initial accounts do not reveal if another explosion might occur.
The Eveready Plumbing and Heating company known as The One-Trip moved into its present quarters between Rickey barber shop and the Western Union office in South Iowa. The firm has pioneered in the community in forced air heating and air conditioning systems.
Wise Long announced the purchase of the Burrell business building on North Marion Avenue near the Journal office. The two story brick structure, once owned by late editor H A Burrell of the Washington Press, now holds his deed and may undergo remodeling depending on future use. the main floor currently houses tailoring and shoe repairing shops.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull proposed to Great Britain the calling of a conference to halt Europe s drift toward war in a move reported from Washington on March 19.
Governor Kraschel expressed Iowa’s sympathy for the families of the New London Texas school tragedy. The legislators paused in a moment of silence as a sign of mourning.
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