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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1938
Page
1
Thirty six persons appeared in federal court and became citizens. Of those naturalized, twenty six were from Germany, reflecting a diverse immigration pattern reported in Davenport.
Davenport Irving C. Weber of Iowa City was elected president of the Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers of Iowa at the closing session of the twenty ninth annual convention. Lloyd P. Schafer of Spencer was chosen vice president and E J Squire of Shenandoah was elected treasurer.
Waterloo resident Waterloo-Oscar Hopka, 35, was arrested on a conspiracy to violate internal revenue laws. United States Commissioner J. Kk. Dempster ordered Hopka released from bond after ruling there was insufficient evidence to hold him for the federal grand jury amid a federal alcohol raid.
Mrs. Leland A. Fry widow of a sheriff fatally wounded in line of duty last week was elected Benton county sheriff and resigned. The county board appointed J. B. Franklin, who had served as deputy, as sheriff and he then named Mrs. Fry as his deputy.
Des Moines Iowa October report states F W Carpenter assistant to the Iowa general manager of Northwestern Bell Telephone Co was appointed general commercial manager to succeed the late C R Ives who died November 2 in an automobile crash Carpenter will direct the companys business operations in Iowa
Iowa farm income is predicted to rise in 1939 reaching near 600 million dollars, up from 540 million in 1938 and 518 million in 1937. Economists credit a favorable feed to livestock conservation ratio and abundant feed for expanded feeding operations boosting farm earnings and debt payment.
Mrs. Gladys L. Place of Dexter dismisses contempt charges against ex husband E. A. Place of Osceola after a navy son pledges to pay back alimony. Abs Place, former Clarke County Democrat editor, divorced three years ago and has a six month old baby.
R S Davis of Milford won a suit of clothes from Fd Peterson in a 1986 presidential bet that drew crowds as he disrobed on a business corner at noon. With Wilson’s victory this year, Davis is set to forfeit a new pair of pants.
Prof Norman Woerster of the University of Iowa denounces mass education and calls for free regional junior colleges to serve the thousands of students he says are in universities but not capable of true education. He urges correction of curricular design and a shift toward analytical thinking.
The fourth annual open house is at the high school this evening at 7 30. All schools join a musical program and Margaret McBroom principal of University elementary school Iowa City will give a talk. The public is invited.
Albuquerque reports Tuesday's election kept New Mexico in the New Deal lineup with Democrats scoring early leads. Post vote WPA scandal talk resurfaces as affidavits sup port ongoing FBI and grand jury investigations with 73 people indicted including a relative of Senator Chavez.
John James Fitzgerald 77 of Ainsworth died about 11 30 am after two months illness. Funeral at 2 30 pm Sunday at Ainsworth Methodist Church with Rev C H Coggeshall in charge. Burial in Ainsworth cemetery. Survived by widow Rose Trimble five living children thirteen grandchildren twelve great grandchildren and a brother Walter Fitzgerald of Fullerton Nebraska. One daughter Gladys preceded him in death.
KEOKUK IOWA Nov 10 Re elected to a fourth term Rep John Rh Irwin republican of Lee County announced his candidacy for speaker of the next Iowa House. DES MOINES Nov 10 ISN Democrats face setback as Republicans gain Senate control and House seats in early returns with at least 33 Senate seats and a likely large GOP majority in the lower chamber.
A vesper service will be given at the Presbyterian church next Sunday, November 13, at 4 p.m., under the direction of Mrs. Henry Shields, director of music. The program by the choir includes mixed and double quartets, a ladies trio, solos and anthems. Soloists are Margaret Christenson, Harold Reeves, and John J. Hughes. A silver offering will be taken. Everyone is invited.
The county Red Cross roll call proceeds steadily though no new member reports were yet turned in. Roll call chairman Mrs. Rose Reid cites ongoing canvassing and expects a good report soon. Weather has hindered efforts, but all junior high teachers have joined the Red Cross, the first school to report.
Mr and Mrs Fred L Moore were in Des Moines yesterday on business engaging in local commerce and meetings with unnamed partners.
Washington County voters elected a new member to the county hospital board with Mrs Leslie Gates of Franklin township securing 2,163 votes to Mrs H G Richardson 2,117. The other two Democratic candidates and two Republican incumbents await county canvass. The new member will join the board after the county supervisors finalize the vote tally.
The journal will publish at noon on Armistice Day as it is now a national holiday. Residents can attend the Washington Columbus Junction high school football game in the afternoon, with extra time to enjoy the celebration.
Des Moines born George A. Wilson, likely Iowa governor-elect, celebrates returns over Kraschel and outlines plans for higher old age pensions, better farm to market roads, and department efficiency without new gas tax. He recalls early public life, education at Grinnell and Iowa, and a career from county attorney to district judge and state senator. He cites fishing and hunting as favorite pastimes and notes his family of four children.
In Des Moines Polk County added 216 votes to the tally for Senator Gillette, who led by a thin margin and faced Lester J. Dickinson as his rival. Final statewide counts showed Gillette 411,133 and Dickinson 409,117, with Dickinson trailing by about 2,026 votes. A separate Washington dispatch noted Republicans expected gains of about 70 seats in the House, potentially rising to 82 in close districts, boosting GOP membership and signaling possible anti-New Deal coalitions.
President Roosevelt will return to Washington to face a Congress altered by recent events and a new balance of power. He will contend with a Republican bloc ready to resist the New Deal as it has evolved, and with state governments viewed as unfriendly to federal policies.
Attorney Theodore B. Bailey will relocate from upstairs rooms on the north side of the square to downstairs offices in the former Washington Loan and Trust building. He plans to move soon, likely next week, occupying the former Baldrige area with access to a reception room and a fire proof vault.
The Washington Y M C A drive reports a new contribution bringing the total to 4428 with 126 prospective donors still to be secured. Convassers aim to finish this week by meeting every prospect and reaching the budget goal.
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Tweeten and Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Schliekelmag are mentioned in Davenport news today for business activities.
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