25 May 1938
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1938
Page
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Indianola youth Louis Baker, 14, son of Dr. and Mrs. J. Allen Baker, placed first in the junior division of the first national scholarly Salon of Photography with his work Thunder Head.
C J Duykers 80 former bodyguard to Queen Wilhelmina when she was an infant died in Oskaloosa from a heart ailment.
Cedar Rapids officers Waltera and Stearns, acting as old cowhands, were summoned to corral two panicked black steers roaming the downtown district. The incident showcased their quick response in handling livestock in an urban setting.
Warrants issued for Wendell Lilitach Wager 23 of Iowa Falls after he vanished Sunday and is accused of embezzling several hundred dollars from Honey Mead Products Co where he worked as bookkeeper.
Estherville hosts Des Moines chamber manufacturers and jobbers who arrived by special train. High school band escorted guests to Gardston hotel. A banquet for Emmet county leaders drew 325 attendees.
Mrs. George Farnsworth, 43, died of apoplexy as she started her car to leave a bridge party. Two other women in the car mopped it after it had run for 0 feet.
Sioux City report notes E B Vanslyke of the Lewis detective system cut his hand on an open razor found in the pocket of suspect H Sanders during a search at the police station. Sanders, 33, pleaded guilty to shop hitting and received a 15 day jail sentence.
Muscatine report says 17 year old Harold Starkweather son of Ellard and Mrs Starkweather died from burns after throwing kerosene into a stove. He rose from bed with a half full three gallon can and poured kerosene triggering an explosion.
Council Bluffs police report a 75 year old Oakland recluse Joe Morris drove a nail into his forehead in a suicide attempt. Officers say he suffered slashes on his wrists and was brought to hospital conscious and possibly to recover after saying he had spent all his money and was tired of life.
Des Moines congressman Lloyd Thurston campaigns in 98 counties for the Republican Senate bid, citing an unwritten rule of fair play that forbids campaigning in the opponent’s home county. His sole opponent, former Senator La. Dickinson, lives in Kossuth County.
Leighton Kelly from Mystic Iowa becomes a new line man with Iowa Southern Utilities in Washington. He rooms with Claire Red Norton, who also works for the Iowa Southern, and expresses enthusiasm for sports especially baseball and basketball.
After B J Lambert University of Iowa civil engineering chief reports Heights school building unsafe parents at a P T A meeting vote to petition the school board to provide another site for next fall. Lambert urges action, cites prior inspections and noise from a passing freight train during his address.
About sixty county Democrats attended a Riverside meeting at Congressman Eri C. Bicher’s office yesterday evening. Professor Carpenter of the state university urged equal government care for the “common” man, with Prof. Ross Livingston briefly addressing. A polluck dinner preceded the address as part of a series led by Chairman William Griffin. another gathering is planned in a few weeks.
The Washington high school marching band directed by Maurice Brayton wowed a record crowd at Case Field despite chilly weather and a brief shower. Led by drum major Marion Timmins the performance featured intricate formations, baton twirlers Esther Hayes and Betty Stewart, and standout bell lyre work by Lois Humble with the Iowa Corn Song.
Clenn B Holdem reports the high school marching band campaign has $46.98 remaining to turn over to the Land via Director Maurice Brayton. Receipts totaled $420.36 from Chamber of Commerce, band concerts, tag days, parent donations and gate tickets. Expenses included $205 for transport to Minneapolis and $168.38 for hotel and incidentals for band members and chaperones.
United Airlines president W A Patterson blamed simultaneous power failure of both engines for the crash near Cleveland that killed ten people. The aircraft hit a wooded ravine in flames. coroner reported deaths caused by the fire, with no pre-death injuries among seven passengers and three crew.
Iowa growers report corn planting six days behind schedule due to poor weather and limited sunshine. Farmers forecast improved conditions to accelerate planting as fields await warmer days.
Dr. Arthur E. Morgan former Tennessee Valley Authority chairman testified before a 10 member Senate and House committee accusing fellow TVA directors Harcourt A. Morgan and David Lilienthal of collusion and mismanagement. He charged inaccurate reports, mismanagement of the power program, lack of candor, improper accounting, and subservience to special interests.
Orville Sylvester 29 of Fairfield is jailed in Washington county on the larceny charge. Arraigned before Justice W. S. Eldridge he was held to district court in 1000 bond. He admitted stealing a gold watch from Vic Vogel of Keota a year ago January while employed as a farm hand.
Secretary O. E. Schmitt of the Washington Chamber of Commerce announced that nearly all Washington businesses will observe Memorial Day by closing on Monday. Most stores will stay closed all day. groceries and food shops open until ten and close for the remainder. Drug stores close noon to four. Barbers will be closed all day. Banks and courthouse offices will also observe the holiday.
Federal Meteorologist Charles D. Reed reports the past week saw 17 percent less rainfall than normal in his weekly crop bulletin issued today.
Justice Benjamin C. Hilliard of Colorado eyes the Democratic nomination in Colorado while his son Albert Hilliard, a Reno attorney, enters the Nevada race. Both are Roosevelt supporters.
Washington county Methodists marked the denomination’s 200th anniversary with prayers, a Wesleyan history reading, a communion service, and a radio address by Bishop Bromley Oxnam. Ministers Rev. A. W. McBlain Rev. E. E Vers and others led the service and shared Wesley’s experiences from May 24, 1738.
Two Washington boys faced Mayor Lloyd Lytle after admitting they let air out of a police car tire during a street investigation. The act hindered officers at the scene near the high school following a reported car collision. The mayor, noting the seriousness, gave a admonitory warning and released them with no punishment due to first offense. three other youths were initially detained and denied involvement.
The Washington county board of supervisors awarded Hargrave Construction Co. of Cedar Rapids a contract to furnish and apply liquid asphalt on 43 miles of county roads for 8,872.65 dollars for 152,975 gallons. The bid was the lowest of seven and requires hiring only county citizens as common laborers at a minimum 40 cents per hour and a 60 hour week.
The report notes that one boy initially claimed no role but later both admitted their part, absolving the other lad in the incident.
Des Moines reports Governor Kraschel accuses WPA administrator Hopkins of violating his neutrality by backing Otha Wearin, while endorsing Guy M. Gillette. The row sparks broader Senate criticism of WPA involvement in Democratic primaries and ties to James Roosevelt.
James Preston Hennon aged near 90 died at 11 20 PM at his daughter Mrs Charles Harley home near West Chester. Funeral set for Thursday 2 PM at L A Jones funeral home with Elm Grove cemetery burial. Survived by five children and sixteen grandchildren. He was a longtime member and elder of the United Presbyterian church at West Chester.
Marengo reports the Iowa county board of supervisors approves a soils limiting program akin to a southern counties model. They will study a quantity purchase plan and draw up farmer financing options to implement the program.
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