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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1938
Page
1
Fort Dodge teachers adopt a resolution calling for removing the office of state superintendent of public instruction from political control. The move reflects concerns over partisan influence in state education leadership.
Mason City police investigated the break in at the Mason City high school administration building. Officers called the act the work of hoodlums and reported the stolen amount was less than five dollars.
Construction in Kimballton began last week on a new residence for Mr and Mrs Chris T Christensen. It marks the town’s first new house in 16 years since 1922 when Peter Lillehof home was built by Lars N Larsen.
Claire Cooper, veteran bookbinder and finisher for the Grinnell Herald-Register, was injured after falling 16 feet down an office elevator shaft. He broke both leg bones and suffered a double arm fracture due to misjudging the elevator platform.
Audubon residents boast about winning a new straw hat this spring as a local firm offers hats to anyone with No 8 or larger tread size. Pete Jensen of Audubon claimed the hat each spring until his death.
Jackson, about 80, died when his three room shack burned. Authorities say he likely fell asleep while smoking a pipe. Niece Mrs. Lucy Lawrence found the fire and noted prior small blazes in that manner.
Dr H Rostrom health officer said about 1500 students must be vaccinated to attend school as a precaution after two smallpox cases. The requirement lasts until Wednesday morning.
Des Moines reports two more Iowa Civil War veterans have died over the weekend. About a hundred remain in the state. Franklin S. Downs, 94, of West Union, was wounded at Vicksburg. Henry C. Henkle, 94, of Garrison, served as a Marine on a Mississippi river gunboat during the same siege.
Waterloo widow Mrs. Charles Neubauer aged 75 died at her home from complications aggravated by her husband's death five days earlier. The couple moved to Waterloo in 1910 from the Amana Colony where Mr. Neubauer ran a small factory. She is survived by two sons and a daughter.
DES MOINES Alicia Leeney of Riverside won second prize of $10 in a safety essay contest sponsored by the Iowa State Medical society women's auxiliary. The contest titled Highway Hazards drew entries from Iowa students and other participants.
Clinton will spend 40000 developing Root Memorial and River Front parks with WPA laborers. Half funds go to Root Memorial for a new 46 foot hard surfaced roadway while the rest funds Joyce's Island in the Mississippi river for clearance and annexation to River Frept perk.
The U S Supreme Court ruled the 1935 utilities holding company act registration provisions constitutional. The decision, 6 to 1, covers Electric Bond and Share and 23 states, with 626 subsidiaries. Justices Reed and Cardozo did not participate, McReynolds dissented. Utilities must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission before interstate activity.
Postmaster M. C. DeLong of Washington outlines Air Mail Week May 15 to 21 and lists local volunteers including Mayor Lytle Senator Dewey and Congressman Ficher. Objectives include commemorating the 206th anniversary of mail service, educating the public on air mail progress and safety, and promoting increased air mail use. Des Moines state headquarters will supply posters and materials for displays and contests.
Col Edward M House longtime adviser to President Wilson died at his New York home in his 80th year after two months of illness. He helped steer US policy before and during World War I and was credited with influencing leaders and alliances. Born in Houston Texas on July 16 1858 he remained a powerful figure in Washington into later years.
Donald Palmer Benblossom of Washington, an interior decorator, is commissioned to design the Iowa pavilion for the 49th World Exposition of Agriculture in Cincinnati in June 1939. The 140 by 290 foot pavilion will sit beside an artificial lake, with garden included, as sketches are prepared.
Lieut Col Gatschet, Iowa aeronautical committee chairman, is appointed executive state chairman of the national air mail week campaign. He will select pilots and landing fields and coordinate details for air mail pickups, promising an exceptional mail service thrill weather permitting.
Robert L. Slosson, 31, dies in Burlington hospital from wounds inflicted Friday evening by a hitchhiker he picked up at Fairfield. John Cook, 20, of Butler New Jersey, is held without bond after grand jury binding for Slosson’s slaying. Slosson identified Cook before dying and said the gunman robbed him of 40 dollars and mailed the weapon to his mother in Hightstown New Jersey.
Funeral services were held at 2 30 p m for Mrs Emma Jane Hesseltine wife of William Hesseltine 74 died Saturday evening at her home twelve miles southwest of Washington Burial was in Sandy Hook cemetery near Brighton Reverend Victor Brolomquist led the service She was born December 14 1867 in Washington county and married October 15 1887 The family resided in Brighton and Marion townships She leaves her husband one son Merle three grandchildren a sister Mrs Lyman Babcock and two brothers George and Howard Hopping with Frank deceased
A one room building used as a home by Sam Yeoman and Skinny Matthews burned yesterday afternoon. The structure was a total loss with contents ruined. Origin of the blaze undetermined. the Varmers Mutual fire truck responded but could not save the building.
Mr and Mrs B C Irwin visited Washington on Saturday while staying in Ainsworth.
General Francisco Franco's rebel forces promise to bomb only where military necessity exists as they push through Catalonia at 15 miles daily. In Sargossa insurgents advance toward the Mediterranean, using planes and tanks to push a six mile front while loyalists retreat and are strafed by Italian and German aircraft.
The Senate approved the administration government reorganization measure by a 49 to 42 vote after rejecting a motion to recommit. The three hour debate followed a push by a militant bloc of Republicans and conservative Democrats. The bill awaits House action. Senator Walsh led the recommittal effort with a failed telegram on opposition to the measure.
Henry Barnes aged 81 died at his Rubio home at 9 15 am after years of heart trouble. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 pm at the home with Rev John Baxter of the Friends church presiding. Burial in Clay cemetery. Barnes born Sept 16 1858 in Clay township. survived by sister Mattie and several nieces and nephews.
Tom Gillespie, long in charge of Cities Service bulk plant in Washington, is promoted to tank station instructor for Iowa. Burl Pringle becomes acting head of the Washington bulk plant and will oversee local tank truck routes. The change takes effect April first with Gillespie remaining in Washington for the transition. County Treasurer Marion George notes no major staffing changes. Will Howell named deputy. Maurine Trotman ends tax period duties.
Hearers included Fred Leppert Clarence Hyzer Jim Steinbeck Frank Strickland Arthur Fepper and J A Fleig. Interment took place in the cemetery at Valley.
A prowler casing churchgoing households entered the Hugh McCleery residence on East Main street and stole two gold rings a diamond set and a pearl set and two earrings and a one dollar bill from the maid’s room while the family attended services. At Cloyce Dougherty’s on East Second street the burglar fled empty handed as he was interrupted. Entry was through a window at both houses and Sheriff H. M. Putnam and City Marshal Jay Brown investigated, noting several prowler reports recently but little had been taken before.
Washington county republican women plan to elect officers at a Thursday 2 30 pm meeting in the G A R hall courthouse Major L T Saul will speak on the program for the afternoon He is ready to take over duties from Mr Howell while duties are reallocated Mr Pringle will work nights in the treasurer’s office for two to three weeks to help with spring tax payments and prevent disruption.
Judge Siegers signed an order for dividend payments on Washington Loan and Trust debentures. Six percent on Series 4 and four percent on home builders debentures or about $36,000 in total. Dividends for Series A bring total to 34 percent. home builders reach 84 percent. Checks payable at Washington Federal Savings and Loan association, trustee Leslie Dunlap announced.
There were no jury trials today as cases were reassigned. Petit jurors were excused until Tuesday, April 6, when trials are now set to begin, as none of the ready cases were prepared. Defer Baxter Hearing on car theft arraignment postponed to tomorrow. charges include operating a vehicle without the owner's consent with potential one year imprisonment.
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