21 Mar 1935
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1935
Page
1
Mrs. L. M. Shaw widow of former Iowa Governor L. M. Shaw will be buried in Denison after services Friday morning. She died Tuesday at the home of her daughter in New York.
Des Moines State income tax collections on Wednesday topped the $655 000 mark as LaVerne Clark director of the income tax division estimated preliminary figures and noted the uptick in receipts.
Oscar Schilb pleaded guilty in district court before Judge James D. Smyth to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was fined $300 and costs and paid the amount.
Fairfield college students today prepared a petition to Sanford Zeigler Jr. Republican Fairfield Iowa House of Representatives protesting against a bill to outlaw hitchhiking in Iowa.
Spirit Lake H B Lewis of Des Moines, grand commander of the Knights Templar of Iowa, announced the annual state conclave will be held June 23 to 28. The event gathers the grand commandery members and local dignitaries.
Fearful of losing it farmer Philip Owens of southeast of Afton hid $40 in a sewing machine drawer. A thief took the pocketbook Tuesday night while the family slept upstairs.
Handbills calling for a student strike against war and military training were distributed on the University of Iowa campus today by the National League against War and Fascism.
Washington reports suspension of spring wheat planting restrictions will raise Iowa acreage by about 1,000 acres beyond the contracted amounts. The production is expected to rise by roughly 16,000 bushels.
George Kelley reports the Toledo corn canning cooperative is assured with contracts for 650 acres of sweet corn and stock subscriptions of 5 and 10 dollars. Kelley has been managing the project.
Charles City resident Richard Blair 19 was pulled from debris at the Hotel Hildreth after a wall collapsed trapping him as he crawled under the ruins. He is reported to be recovering from his injuries.
Jesse B. Meyers 90 Marshalltown veteran of Co B Eleventh Iowa died after a brief illness. He served in the Atlanta campaign, was captured and sent to Andersonville where he escaped, was recaptured by bloodhounds, and later exchanged and released from prison weighing seventy pounds.
A 10 acre Boone farm adjoining Heaver town was sold for 35000 at an average price of about 113 per acre. The buyer is State Representative Ben B. Doran of Grand Junction, elected as a Republican. The seller was George Har grove, receiver of the City Trust and Savings Bank.
James Jenson, examiner in charge, begins payment of a 20 percent dividend at American Savings Bank releasing about 141000. This marks the slath dividend and brings total paid since the bank closed October 1, 1931 to 60 percent.
France charged Germany with repudiating the Versailles treaty and asked the League of Nations for an extra council meeting in early April. Germany rejected the accusation, arguing allies failed to disarm as promised. Pope Pius XII prepared an encyclical urging world peace.
Des Moines reports that testimony on an alleged promise by Harold M. Cooper to offer a liquor commission job in exchange for withdrawing from a 1934 state representative race was slated before the liquor investigating committee. J. H. Collins and Mabel Kenning were to testify about a telephone conversation Cooper participated in, while Kenning took shorthand notes.
Beverly Hills notes reflect relief at not sending protests as Germany and Mussolini stir conflict. The writer argues Versailles is blamed by both departers and proponents, while US concerns focus on taxes rather than creasing war commitments.
Charles P D Reed of the United States Weather Bureau set up a roof receptacle at the federal building in Des Moines to measure the yellow dust storm that swept across Iowa. He expects the measure to yield tons per acre for topsoil loss as farms and auto tops were coated.
Washington enjoyed clear skies as the first day of spring arrived following a dust storm from Kansas and Oklahoma. The storm reduced visibility to two blocks, raised the temperature to 67 degrees, and followed a morning rain of .78 inches.
Spring rode into Iowa on the edge of a dust storm that caused more damage in Kansas and Nebraska. Davenport reported rain and Keokuk recorded the state’s highest temperature. The storm stretched from Texas to the Dakotas and from Oklahoma to Indiana, with twenty thousand acres of wheat destroyed. The eastern edge threatened Ohio and Michigan.
Washington county dentists decided at their regular meeting to close offices on Thursday afternoons through the summer starting the first Thursday in April. A dinner meeting occurred at the North Side cafe and a business session was held at Dr. M. J. Cruise's office.
The Colenso hotel exterior on the first story receives a fresh coat of ivory color paint with green trimming, altering the building’s appearance.
The Iowa House approved a 2500 dollar homestead exemption measure by a 99 to 14 vote The bill exempts homesteads valued up to 2500 dollars from general property taxes and restores state property tax revenue previously cut by the state board. It moves to the Senate and sets a March 27 special order for the basic science bill.
Scrap books from Washington that include all pictures from pages four and five in the Journal pictorial supplements of November 14 December 12 January 23 and March 13 may win. Judges prize neatness originality and attractiveness with two prize sets for Washington residents and outsiders. First prize 15 dollars, second and third 5 dollars in each group.
Ainsworth consolidated school board met Monday and reorganized J B Pressly was elected president School teachers were unanimously elected for another year but Coach Lawrence Boshart resigned His replacement duties include KF Butterworth Esther Pollock Eleanor Schump Mary Dunkie Helen Morse Mia Ella Crawford Florence Koontz Marjorie Foster
Elizabeth Mapel aged 83 died yesterday after residence at the county home for years. Funeral plans to be arranged this afternoon with time and place of services not yet set. She was born December 10, 1851. Miss Helen King visiting at the W G Stewart home.
Young people will lead services at United Presbyterian Methodist and Presbyterian churches Sunday night. Talks on The Fruits of Loyalty include Mary Mickey on Loyalty to Your Fellow Man Hayden Hughes on Loyalty to Christ Flora Dodds will close with a poem. Douglas Eastwood reads scripture Kathryn Little offers prayer Eva Diller presides Special music planned by Junior Cuddy. At Methodist church a play Youth Prays directed by Helen Sartor precedes an orchestra for preludes and offerings Sam McCleery presides Leigh W. Soule to speak on The Fool's Prayer.
Washington lawmakers moved toward a vote on a bonus bill for veterans with plans to raise funds via inflationary measures, bonds, taxes, or a lottery. Patman may replace Vinson's framework with a $2 billion inflation plan if debate ends today. Senate rushes work relief to preempt Huey Long's return to Louisiana.
Kalona resident Mrs Emil Hesselschwerdit announced her candidacy for treasurer of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs. She has long club involvement including county president in Washington county and district director for four years. She was endorsed for state office at the district meeting and is active in local Kalona clubs, the Forte nightly club, and the Washington chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
Edith Kuhl 13 and sister Helen were in serious condition at Mercy hospital after an attack at their home in Council Bluffs. A great uncle, Clarence Price, is detained for investigation. Police link prowler attempts and a weapon found on the bed to the assault.
The Presbyterian Church dinner featured the trial Mr. Business Man Christian vs G Whatta Grasper with Dr F G Livesay as witness. Harry Turner defended Grasper before Judge Rev C8 Williams. jury foreman R Brown. Dinner hosts were Mr and Mrs B A Van Meter and Mr and Mrs Lester Fry. Next week the case resumes at 7 30 with no dinner due to Congregational dinner on the following Wednesday.
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