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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1936
Page
1
Ireton Sleven Allens seeking citizenship during the March term of court in Sioux county represent 10 former citizens of The Netherlands and one German.
Government launches break ice at the upper Davenport rocks to prepare the Upper Mississippi for summer navigation. The lighthouse tender Wake Robin has begun moving upstream.
Clinton thieves raided the Royal Cloak company stock and stole about 3900 dollars in women’s wear. They carried off 278 spring dresses 49 cloth coats and 14 fur coats all of the best quality with cheaper merchandise left untouched.
A peculiar bulletin at Fairfield High School listed the high muckimucks inviting the puttermucks to a dinner at Hotel Turner Monday evening. Reports suggest the invitees represent different floors of the F H S building.
District Judge M F Hutchison sided with Misa Heloise Jungferman of Rattls Creek in the estate dispute over deceased poolhall proprietor Joe Ludwig. The ruling awarded the ogee and bank deposits to Jungferman, ending the contest between the fiancée and Ludwig’s mother Alta-A.
Dillinger the dog, missing for days, was found marooned on an island opposite a gravel pit. Two men retrieved the terrier and brought him to safety on Bellevue Island.
Dr. T. A. Anderson, 55, a Stanhope druggist and veterinarian, was killed while pigeon hunting on the E. M. Hove farm near Stanhope. The weapon discharged when a coat snagged the trigger as he removed the gun from his car.
Griffin 24, a former Adonis and pastor, and his wife Madge 21 are jailed in Harrisonville with three children as officers say they confessed highway robbery in three cases. Mrs Griffin tearfully forgave her husband saying she would take him back if allowed while thinking of the children and planning a fresh start.
The county building undergoes scaffolding work as carpenters prepare painting of rooms and offices. The project, a WPA job, will use county materials and WPA labor and is expected to take several weeks.
Washington High School led the sub-district music meet with 21 entrants earning 10 superior ratings eight excellent and three good. Sigourney followed with 20 entrants nine superior five excellent five good and one average. Wellman had 19 entrants with four superiors seven excellent and five good. Keota trailed with three superiors and three excellents.
G H Mangold proprietor of Mangold car and radio repair on North Iowa avenue prepares to enlarge his building with a 10 by 25 foot south addition to house machinery. The main room will be used for car shortage and general automobile repair work is added to his present service. Construction starts in a few days.
Judge Frank Beehly returned to Washington and planned to begin juror reports at two. The lead case on the calendar involves Washington National Bank trustee versus Ferguson et al, a $15,000 note claim. Several general jury matters were disposed of this morning.
Chairman Roger Sherman of the Washington county Red Cross reported about half of the county quota for flood relief in the east was subscribed at the National Bank of Washington and the Journal Office on Saturday. He urged immediate contributions to reach the $105 target and send funds to the Red Cross branch.
William Lyle Rath aged 15 died at 2 15 yesterday after an operation for a ruptured appendix at Washington county hospital. Funeral at United Presbyterian church Columbus City with Rev Carsten sen and Rev Ramsdale. Burial in Columbus City cemetery. Survived by parents William and Jennie Rath and siblings Mrs E C Torgerson Oval Wilbur Dale. Aged records place birth February 1 1921 in Louisa county. Funeral by L A Jones.
Commander Dale Atkinson of the Washington County post VFW reports Washington will be featured in a state VFW broadcast on WHO May 13. E R Crane, department commander, asks Atkinson to coord with the Chamber of Commerce secretary to prepare a Washington history sketch for the air date. Clarence Logan agrees to have the sketch ready by May 13.
At St Louis the county faces an imperative to obtain its portion of the fund without delay. Chairman Sherman urges prompt action and contributions may be left with Miss Lucy Dempsey, chapter treasurer, at the Nations Bank or at the Journal office.
Floyd Horton 38, farmer, faces trial for the poisoning death of his wife Ella Horton after convulsions lasting hours. A panel of 14 jurors declared no prejudice to the death penalty. 63 potential jurors remain for instructions and sequestered viewing of the crime scene at Horton farm.
Republicans of Washington county plan a courthouse gathering Wednesday at eight in the evening to organize a local unit of the Republican Volunteers of Iowa. Speaker will be former Congressman James H. McLafferty of Oakland California who has a national reputation as a speaker and political organizer.
Penny Thompson of Kansas City Missouri formerly of Washington was killed in an automobile accident Saturday night while en route to work as a brake man on the Golden State Limited Funeral services were held at 2 o clock this afternoon in Eldon. He is survived by his widow Addie Cargoa.
Government soil conservation officials estimate that about 250 million tons of topsoil loosened by floods over the last week washed away from northeastern Iowa. Roughly two thirds ended up in river beds and floodplains, with about one third carried to the sea. The loss equals roughly five to six inches of soil in some areas, averaging seven inches in depth, though figures remain guesswork until waters subside.
Des Moines reports that Civilian Conservation Corps camps cut Anamosa state reformatory inmate numbers by 18 percent since January 1933. Felton states CCC programs diverted youths from courts, reducing trouble. Fort Madison inmate count nears historic high as transfers necessary to curb crowding.
More than half of the reserved tickets for the University of Iowa play Under the Gas Light had been sold by noon today. A limited number of seats remain and hurry is advised for preferred locations at the State. The performance will be given by a trained group of Iowa students on April 1. The production blends melodrama and comedy and recently drew an enthusiastic audience in Iowa City.
County Red Cross sponsors a first aid course at the YMCA on Wednesday at 7 80 pm led by Dr. W N Alcorn with Roger Sherman announcing strong interest. A small registration fee covers expenses. Open to men and women with Ted Brown assisting. If demand exceeds capacity a second class will be formed.
The Journal announces revisions to the prize list for the Treasure Hunt. A new prize window unveiling is set for Thursday at 7 30 pm followed by a Saturday end. unclaimed gifts go to the nearest number. Gifts include items from McKay Music Devjen Seed Crone s Cash Market and R Grocer with multiple prize tiers.
Flood waters move southward from northern regions as Ohio river tributaries overflow. In Hartford rehabilitation starts as the Connecticut river recedes leaving four dead and 23 missing with damage pegged at at least 25 million dollars. Governor Cross and Senator Walcott plan talks in Washington with relief chief Hopkins to seek federal funds.
President Roosevelt urged Americans to become federal minded during his Rollins College talk on March 23. He framed his campaign platform around national security and efficiency, defending the new tax bill aimed at corporate surpluses to cover federal treasury drains from the AAA ruling and soldiers bonus actions.
Carlos Stiles 25 of Leon Iowa died when his car collided with a truck in Linesville. A second youth and two girls were injured in the early morning crash.
Seattle dispatch reports Dr. A. J. Frank 58, a dentist who moved from Oskaloosa last June, died by his own action in his gas filled office. Grief over his wife's death was cited as a factor. coroner ruled the death an act by himself. Read like a general notice with city sale mentions and prospects through Saturday.
J. Russell Bell farmed near Regina Canada before moving to Washington. He notes Canadian farmers focus on a single main crop each year and lack the crop diversity found here. He enjoyed the Canadian summer but prefers Iowa winters.
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