26 May 1937
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1937
Page
1
A Boone-Ogden farmer, Lawrence Wirtz, whose car was involved in a collision with a vehicle driven by State Treasurer Leo J. Weeman, was fined five dollars.
Federal Judge George C. Scott sentences Donald Peters, 26, of Sioux City, to three years in prison for theft of stamps from the Ovens post office.
Des Moines Iowa liquor permit books will stay pocket sized officials said The Wallace Homestead Co was awarded the contract for printing the booklets
DES MOINES officials announced that the new board of social welfare associated with Gov. Nelson Kraschel will convene its first meeting shortly after June 1. The gathering signals the start of its oversight and policy discussions.
Des Moines liquor commissioners announce today is the final day to submit bids for contracts to haul liquor to state owned stores. The notice names the city location and the statewide procurement deadline.
Marshalltown reports Aaron Smith Jr a 30 year old Marshall county farmer knocked down and trailed by a plow horse. He was taken to Deaconess hospital with a fractured frontal bone over his left eye.
Merril Brunser, a Davenport High School sophomore, is improving after a javelin pierced his side during a Davenport stadium track meet. The incident occurred in Davenport during the sophomore event.
Robert Koopmann, 16, a Xavier High School student from Dyersville, died from internal injuries after a farm wagon he was driving was overturned when the horses ran away. He was thrown, the wagon wheels passed over him, and he died about 20 minutes later on his father's farm near Dyersville.
Willard Clark, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. C F Clark, walked into his parents shoe shop declaring he had been on a hitchhiking trip. He said rides are terrible but fishing is great, ending a period during which his parents feared for his safety.
Walter Beerman, a 638 year old farmer, is believed drowned in Mill Creek on his Paullina farm after saddling a horse and riding toward the swollen creek during heavy rains. The horse returned alone to the barn, prompting the search for the missing man.
Dale Holeman age 25 formerly of Mingo is returned from Sacramento to face charges for the 1930 Mingo bank robbery. Deputies say he signed a confession and had been living in San Francisco under the name Jack Morrison, later saying he married and fathered two sons.
Authorities have been asked to seek Margaret Helen Miller a 14 year old girl who lives with her aunt Mrs Jesse Speraw. Her cousin said she left the house in a fit of anger after an argument over the use of an electric iron.
Secretary O B Schmitt of the Washington Chamber of Commerce announced Memorial Day observance with most shops closing Monday May 31. Food stores and meat markets will stay open until 9 30 AM to serve customers. Restaurants and drug stores will arrange partial closures but align with memorial spirit.
The Junior High May Fete scheduled for this afternoon at Sunset Park has been postponed to tomorrow at 2:30 PM in the same location. Ground conditions were too wet for the event despite clearer skies later.
Pupils of the seventh and eighth grades at St James School observed class day. The eighth grade attended mass and received Holy Communion in the morning and a breakfast at the convent. A program followed at 10:00 and 1:15 for graduates and guests, featuring a one act play "A Lucky Break" by the eighth grade.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Reinert and baby Kay from Chicago have been visiting the home of his parents Mr and Mrs G A Reinert.
A heavy rain event last night and this morning delivered 1.66 inches, aiding corn oats and strawberry prospects. Officials note the rain spurred seed germination and growth while muddy dirt roads will dry soon after sun returns.
The sheriff's office ran out of automobile drivers' application blanks this morning amid high demand. About 80 more were expected to arrive, but did not. Some counties still have a few, with around 5,000 distributed in Washington County.
Five persons were killed and two injured when a funeral pyre formed by a truck and a coupe crashed near here and caught fire. One of the injured was reported perhaps fatally injured.
Funeral services for Mrs John Kennedy set for 2 30 Thursday afternoon in the Presbyterian church. Burial will follow in Elm Grove cemetery. She died at 65 45 yesterday evening at her southeast of town home after a year bedfast since May 21 1936. Survived by four sons James Harlan Washington Joan Lauder Washington Lloyd Brighton and Charles Washington. one sister Ora Helle Dille Iola Kan. seven grandchildren.
A French commercial pilot M. Galli and five passengers, including a woman, were injured when rebel planes, reportedly German Heinkels, shot down the aircraft in flight between Bayonne and Bilbao. Galli was taken to a hospital.
Agriculture advocates urged Congress to pass a broad farm program to lift farmers to a new economic level alongside labor and industry. American Farm Bureau Federation President Edward O’Neill said action is needed as the administration moves toward a higher price structure and stressed farmers must not be left behind.
Dale Kerr, arrested ten days ago in Idaho for a forgery alleged to have been committed in the county, was arraigned before Judge J. G. Patterson this morning. Theodore Bailey was appointed by the court as his attorney and was given until this afternoon to enter a plea.
Ramona DuVerney a 19 year old Bettendorf resident died in a Davenport hospital from a broken back and hip after a bicycle collision with a car Monday. Police said driver learner Sam Nara operated the car at the time of the crash.
Mrs Maynard Brown president of the Leon Beatty unit of the American Legion Auxiliary asks all Washington residents to wear a poppy on Poppy Day Saturday May 29. The poppy honors the men who died in World War to defend the country and supports welfare work for disabled veterans and veteran families. Poppies are made by disabled veterans at the Des Moines VA facility.
Seniors at the high school presided over Class Day as more than eighty students prepare to receive diplomas next week. The program featured the class prophecy Raspberry Tales by Robert Eckels and speeches by Lawrence Whisler and John McKirastry. Betty Hamil presented the first copy of the 1937 annual to Miss Amy Christian as the staff honored her.
CIO leaders call for strike across Republic Canton and Massillon Ohio plants after spontaneous walkouts due to union discrimination. In California, Ford plant workers vote to strike, with police guarding as 5600 demonstrators threaten action to press recognition.
Chicago May 26. Corn prices reached a 17 year record high as of May delivery at 140, signaling strong gains for midwest farmers. Other grain prices also rose amid the surge.
Judge J G Patterson signed an order authorizing two department dividend payments by trustees Leslie Dunlap Homer Stephen and J M Brag ton at the Washington Federal Savings and Loan Association office. The Series A debentures receive 3 percent totalling about 13000 while home builders claims receive 5 percent totaling 14400. This gives 28 percent on debentures and 80 percent on home builders with more payments to follow.
This week the Better Homes Edition features community photos and news on local building and remodeling activity. It reports on how residents modernize homes inside and out.
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