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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1938
Page
1
Despite recession talk two thirds of the University of Iowa pharmacy class have jobs lined up. Of 25 men and five women set to receive degrees 20 already have positions waiting.
Burlington EF Carlson a postmaster and Paneeat Yar mouth admitted he set out poisoned meat causing the death of several dogs and was fined 100 dollars on a cruelty to animals charge.
Fort Madison district court convicts Morris J. Dunley of Omaha Nebraska of selling securities without a license. The case cites illegal sales at Donnelson Independence and Burlington as charged by John Brady securities department superintendent.
At Wilson High School a stage fire was reported after a student, Leo Pracock, pulled an alarm. The student body exited in order as staff members Dale Showalter and Harry Steger managed the extinguishing of the blaze.
Rev Claude R R Cook discovered workers installing a new pipe organ at the First Methodist church on Wednesday. The organ, planned as a surprise for the pastor, will be used for services this Sunday.
Charles Stevenson Griswold age 94, veteran of both the Civil War and World War I, was buried here. He served as a Civil War cavalryman in youth and later as a first lieutenant with the 62nd Battalion at Fort Omaha during the World War I era.
Edwin Schultz sues restaurant operator Hugh Stout for 25000 alleging he alienated the affections of Schultz's wife Anes. Mrs Schultz had filed for divorce a month earlier, claiming abuse and noting Schultz’s 1937 parole after a seven year sentence for forgery.
Fraternity and sorority candidates swept the University of Iowa elections with calmer votes than last year. George Dunn of Glenwood and Frank Baker of Bancroft won seats on the student board of publication alongside Wirt Hoxie of Waterloo for a one year term. Memorial Union board appointees include Bob Osmundson Forest City George Pritheard Onawa Frank Brandon St Davids Penn Beth Brownine Lawn City Jo Ann Openheimer Marshalltown and Ruth House Iowa City.
Des Moines physicians called for action to improve medical care for the poor. Dr. Arthur W. Erskine of Cedar Rapids, president-elect of the Iowa State Medical Society, urged pharmacists to unite and rely on the medical profession to solve this longstanding issue.
Bernard Mailey chairman Iowa liquor control commission outlined a push for more and better liquor control at six district meetings for managers of state stores. The sessions were held in Atlantic Knoxville Muscatine Oelwein Cherokee Hampton.
The Senate completed action on the naval expansion bill totaling 1.549 billion dollars and sent the measure to President Roosevelt. The conference report was adopted with scarce debate as supporters touted preparedness while opponents argued a larger navy may be unnecessary. Senator Walsh named as sponsor and Senator Van Denburg asked for explanation on three 45,000 ton battleships. Vice President Garner presided.
Washington observers say Charles West of Ohio undersecretary of the interior will receive the money post of U S comptroller of the currency. The position pays 15000 dollars annually and would succeed J F T O Connor who resigned to pursue the California Democratic gubernatorial nomination.
A Baptist church held its annual business meeting with reports showing healthy finances and growth. About 400 members remain after 60 removals and 43 new additions. the nominating committee elected deacons, deaconesses, trustees, and various church officers.
DES MOINES May 13 The 1938 farm act compulsory feature may not be invoked as Iowa shows 70 to 75 percent voluntary compliance, according to State AAA Chairman O D Klein. He said voluntary control will likely negate the need for marketing quotas. The drive is nearly complete in Iowa with allotments issued and farmers indicating participation. four northeastern counties delay planting and will receive allotments by Saturday night.
Matt Redlinger Jr after earning a diploma from Washington Junior College is ordered to report to the United States Military Academy at West Point on July 1 for entrance. He played football at Washington High School and junior college and was exempt from a mental test due to high grades. He passed two physical exams at Fort Sheridan and Fort Des Moines with good results.
Washington county unemployment by occupation based on last November's census shows most jobless men are miscellaneous laborers minus farm laborers and servants, with 61 of 238 men. Women most common group is semi skilled workers.
Prof Carl Leib of the State University of Iowa urged Chamber of Commerce listeners not to deem capitalism a failure. He argued depressions arose before corporations, questioned wealth accumulation blame, and cited national living standards and relief spending as evidence against systemic collapse. He noted ongoing expansion through irrigation, new lands, forests and minerals awaiting use.
Paris reports rumors that Adolf Hitler plans to crown himself emperor of Germany and Austria. An authority claims regalia once belonging to Charlemagne were moved from Vienna to Berlin, with no official reason given.
Saturday the Washington high school marching band plans a tag day led by Mrs. George Stewart with Girl Scouts Campfire Girls and band members asking for street donations. Anyone giving a quarter or more receives tag tickets for Monday's Casefield concert and demonstration. Tag day HQ is at Washington Cleaners on the square's south side.
Dean Harland Mead announces the 1938 graduating class of Washington Junior College listing 22 diploma recipients 14 women and 8 men. Read among the names are Milburn Krabill Vincent Krabill Matthew Redlinger Norman Schoonover Keith Stewart Adrian Sutton Claude Tucker Charles Wulf Cecelia Bruty Mabel Burger Virginia Crull Helen Finney Cathleen Godfrey Catherine Hardy Wilma Kerr Kittie Maddock Anna Plummer Zora Rhodes Lois Samson Esther Smith Frances Stewart Naomi Wilson.
Principal Della Patton announces 106 students eligible for graduation this year at Washington High School. The class, 61 girls and 45 boys, exceeds the 1937 cohort by 25 and lists many named seniors including Dale Adrian Atchison Robert Baker Donald Beamer Ada Beenblossom Ruth Bell Thelma Benson Geraldine Bruty Carolyn Carbee Dixie Carter Marjorie Chalupa Margaret Chalupa and others.
Sixty five students at Washington Junior High will receive eighth grade certificates entitling them to enter high school next year. Principal Miss Ethel McCreedy announced the class list which includes Bob Keene who will leave for Florida Saturday after completing his work.
Mrs Nels B Westermark and Hilda Brown accompanied their mother Mrs Charles Brown to University hospital in Iowa City for an examination. Doctors said she will need another admission in about two weeks for a short stay.
About 50 members attended the county American Legion meeting in Wellman last night with all posts except Crawfordsville represented. Plans were announced for a July meeting in Washington and a Memorial day motion picture of veteran participation across several towns.
Relatives report the death of Mrs. Charles C. Jones formerly Elie Seales of Mount Union. She died in Flint Michigan after a long illness at about 68. The body was brought to Mount Pleasant for funeral services at 2 pm. Survived by son Claire a Wyandotte high school teacher and by brothers and sisters. Mr. Jones is brother to Besse Jones Fred Jones and Mrs. Al Fields of Washington.
Mrs Fordyce Creitg of Davenport leaves for home after a brief visit with her sister Pearl Gurdner.
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