17 May 1939
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1939
Page
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Sioux City packers bought 63 head of choice Hereford steers from Peter Fullen worth of Storm Lake at 12.50 per hundredweight, a new top for the spring season and equal to January’s high.
A jury weighs Nellie Harry's $5000 slander suit against Commercial Credit Co of Des Moines after District Judge E K Daughtery overruled a directed verdict motion. The claim arises from a company employee visiting her home to collect a washing machine payment.
Des Moines reports the state executive council now requires approval from the council and the legislative committee on retrenchment and reform for all leases by the liquor control commission in retail stores. Atty. Gen. Fred Everett stated the change makes agreements legal. previously no executive or legislative approval was obtained.
Davenport locks processed over 5.6 million gallons of gasoline in 12 hours on Tuesday. The operation included 24 barge loads, about the equivalent of five freight trains, with a single tow of 2,160,000 gallons hauled by St. Louis Socony Co. from Wood River to St. Paul.
Cedar Rapids report states Louis Gilman, 59, a window cleaner, was fatally struck by an eastbound North Western passenger train at a west side crossing. He had waited for a westbound train to clear and stepped in front of the oncoming eastbound train.
Two church groups in Correctionville urged Woodbury county sheriff William R. Tice to stop selling liquor by the drink at the ninth district spring meeting of the Iowa American Legion. Tice said he would act if the Correctionville council requests intervention.
Prof. Samuel B. Sloan, retiring after 40 years as English lecturer at the State University of Iowa, will speak to more than 1,000 graduates on June 5. Known as Sammy Sloan to students, he has been a popular campus figure for years.
Le Mars court session ends with Justice serving both city and GEB Willhite fined 5 dollars for driving a truck without a chauffeur's license He paid the fine with pick and maul handles, avoiding cash outlay The city’s WPA workers required for city tasks and labor projects were noted in the session
King George and Queen Elizabeth arrived in Quebec to begin a historic royal tour of Canada and the United States. Prime Minister Mackenzie greeted the sovereigns, and a formal luncheon followed at Chateau Frontenac as the royal party prepared for a busy day of ceremonies and homage.
Washington plans a new 37 000 dollar armory for Troop F 113th Cavalry with a 20 acre site near current headquarters. Mrs. Boyd Berdo will surrender lease space after January to aid construction. Preliminary plans by Spooner Nielsen call for a monolithic concrete two story building with a 196 by 108 foot riding hall and extensive stables and support rooms. Regular government rent will retire principal. local financing sought but investors elsewhere expected. The facility would be fireproof and usable year round, improving equestrian training and drill capabilities. The armory is to be built this year pending site selection and funding.
Chief Jay Brown reports two bicycles stolen in the night from East Main Street from Francis Ralston and Bill Brown. Thefts differ from typical street liftings as bikes may have left town. one case remains unfound. Bicycles described as Brown and blue white with tires, baskets, and rusty wheels. details include valve stem crack spokes and odd repairs.
President Roosevelt sent to the senate the nomination of John K. Valentine of Centerville Iowa as United States attorney for the southern district of Iowa. Valentine 35, formerly served as lieutenant governor of Iowa.
At the Leon Beatty post meeting plans were laid for a free educational moving pictures program next week. The show will cover early baseball history, Legion junior baseball, boys state and highway safety views, with dates set for May 24 25 or 26 and location to be Central park or the high school. Memorial Day events were outlined with a 10 am parade and grave decorating committees to be appointed. A May carnival was also arranged for June 15 16 and 17 as a Legion benefit.
Washington reports suggest Senator Clyde L. Herring aims for the Democratic vice presidency in 1940. Analysts note his New York speech against New Deal labor policies appeals to conservatives and could position him to gain Garner’s support and Iowa delegates for a Wallace-linked ticket.
A Philadelphia man, Joseph Twers, was arrested by White House officer W. T. Grimes after attempting to scale the West Executive fence to kill President Roosevelt. Twers, claiming poverty, said he came from Philadelphia by bus and planned to break a window with a cobblestone to enable a dictatorship. He was held for mental observation. officials expect about ten days.
A telegram to L A Jones funeral home announced Miss Oacle Shanafelt’s body is shipped from Chicago to Washington arriving Thursday at four pm. A former Washington resident, burial is planned at Elim Grove cemetery with no death or funeral details available.
Nettie E Shockley born 1866 near Talleyrand died at 5 20 pm at home 417 East Seventh Street after influenza led to complications. Funeral two pm Thursday at Sherman s funeral home with Rev Nichol. Burial in Keota cemetery. Survived by husband William J Taylor of Washington daughter Mrs Clifford Manock of Chillicothe Illinois three grandchildren.
County Agent J. W. Chandler and Chairman Wayne Norman announce next Tuesday and Wednesday as rat killing days. They urge every farmer to join the campaign and wage war on rats found on premises. A demonstration by H. D. Tate drew about 300 county men, with 88 rats removed from under a small chicken house on the Kennedy farm.
Captain C J Brown of Troop F reports that with Mrs Carrie Berdo’s help a new cavalry armory in Washington will be built. Groundbreaking may occur in sixty days if plans stay on track. Preliminary design is ready and final plans hinge on forming a holding company. Local financing is favored by authorities. Brown notes Oskaloosa as a successful model where community funding created a paid for armory.
Sheriff Putnam announces new driver licenses will be issued after May 25 with a six week processing period. Applications and forms will be handled in the county office lobby and blanks will be placed in towns for wider access to about 9 000 drivers. A bond typed corps of county typists will process renewals and new licenses before the July 6 expiration of present licenses.
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