14 Nov 1935
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1935
Page
1
Judge PF O Ellison of Linn County District Court employed an amplifying system so the jury could hear witnesses. This was believed to be the first use of such a device in an Iowa courtroom.
In Iowa City more than 30 Mercy hospital nurses fled the home after a blaze swept the nurses residence. Firemen fought the flames with nine streams for about 80 minutes, with damage estimated between 10000 and 20000 dollars.
Decorah area farmer Dick Rolfs reports an unusual egg with three yolks from a chicken in his flock. He seeks to identify the hen responsible for the triple yolk egg.
District Judge Co. F. Wennerstrum imposes a 15 year term on Harley Carter for uttering a forged instrument in Fairfield. Carter, a former city official, received the sentence after a trial.
Iowa City school council members moved toward building a $917,000 municipal fight plant by calling for bids. The step marks the first definite move toward the proposed facility.
In Coon Rapids a transient named Lars Olson complained about a snoring inmate in jail. Another transient, Orville Wagar from Sioux City, said he could stand it no longer and used a knife, slashing Wagar across the cheek and needing 13 stitches.
Des Moines officials file gambling charges against Governor Herring after a football pig wager with Minnesota Governor Floyd B Olson. Virgil Case of the Des Moines Social Justice club swore out the information in municipal court.
About 175 parents of East Junior High students toured classes during American Education Week. They followed a similar schedule to their children and met instructors to discuss student work.
Davenport reports that the Bettendorf Molin bridge opening will have no band music or marching due to concerns raised by the bridge designers about vibrations harming the structure. The Davenport bridge commission notes the avoidance of music and procession during the dedication.
Charles F. Griffin of Trenton Missouri is jailed in Fort Dodge awaiting forgery charges. Police report Griffin admitted the forgery after claiming he used a man with a two year old girl as a plant to cash a forged cream check. The sequence links a Fort Dodge store manager to a Kansas store incident a year earlier involving a forged check.
Dr. Paul B. Anderson head of Parsons college English department contributed a paper to the London Times Literary Supplement. The work stems from his research in the British Museum and Bodleian Library during the past summer and discusses history after Bellon, a contemporary figure.
President Roosevelt proclaimed the new Philippine commonwealth, dissolving the prior government and setting a constitutional democratic framework. The move marks a transition toward self rule, with full independence anticipated after ten years and a formal inauguration planned in Manila.
Rev. Carl Klein told the Y's Men's club that the church should offer real solutions to everyday life problems and not sugar coated entertainment. The group pledged $125 to the Y and discussed the upcoming Regional Conclave in Waterloo Iowa with several Washington men planning to attend.
Iowa's largest quail crop in 20 years will accompany a 25 day open season starting Saturday across 33 counties. Open areas total 337,840 acres, with decently sized blocks in Appanoose Wapello Decatur Ringgold Davis Van Buren Monroe Union Washington Jefferson Henry. Season ends December 10.
A packed audience at the Ottumwa high school auditorium watched Washington, Ottumwa, and Fairfield high school casts perform three one act plays. Washington’s Pinders Keepers topped the others due to strong direction by J A Taylor and standout performances by Elizabeth Thorne and Billy Cox, with Esther Smith contributing briefly.
Sioux City November 14 The trial of Attorney General Ed L. O'Connor on gambling conspiracy faces delayed jury selection with three jurors still to be questioned and little chance of completion before adjournment for the day
Italian reports say a large battle in the Faf valley near Gorrahei produced heavy casualties for Ethiopians and Italian troops, with Ethiopians abandoning weapons and ammunition. An unidentified European was among the dead. Ethiopia claims a raid on an Italian supply train north of Makale, seizing ammo and rifles.
DES MOINES secretary of state Mrs Alex Miller issued orders through Patrol Chief John Hattery directing highway patrolmen to take motorists to the nearest court for serious violations of automobile lighting laws.
The American Banking Association resolutions committee says government credit for business deepens economic risk. It urges the government to retire from extending credit to activities that privately owned banks can serve adequately.
Friday at 6 30 the annual men and missions dinner will be held in the Metho dist church dining room. Dr David J Burger pastor of Muscatine Pres byterian church will be the speaker. Tickets are being sold by church men for a large turnout. The program aims to end before community education week events at the high school.
The court planned to complete the jury this afternoon after delays. Judge Earl Peters said oral arguments would be heard on a motion by H. M. Havner to add a conspiracy charge to the gambling case facing the attorney general.
Entries must be in to secretary Fred Downing by November 23 for the Washington county poultry show to be held November 26 to 30 at City Hall. About 600 birds expected, including bantams from Iowa state show. Prize fund includes cash prizes and fifteen championship ribbons. Harry Atkins to judge. Washington Chamber of Commerce supports the event with $60.
A four story nurses home at Mercy hospital caught fire with panic among 70 patients avoided by staff. Nurses and interns led evacuations, three people treated for smoke exposure, roof damaged, total damage about 15000 dollars.
Judge J. G. Patterson hears testimony and arguments in Washington National Bank vs Harry Maxwell. The dispute centers on how much land is covered by a mortgage with C. C. Wilson and A. E. Baldrige for the bank and F. H. Livingston and John Schaupp of Ft. Dodge representing Maxwell.
R A Ross of West Chester arrived as a business visitor here to conduct meetings and inspect local operations.
The Y M C A announces its annual campaign set for Tuesday November 19 with a 7 30 breakfast for workers at the Y. Canvassers will begin after the meal aiming to complete the drive in one day. Don Sherman president chairs the drive with Orville Elder B S Livingston Leslie Dunlap and Sherman on the finance committee Clarence Logan is prospect secretary Ward captains named First ward Roger Sherman Henry Bailey Second ward John Winga Cloud Wilits Third ward Harry Ramseyer John Lemmon Fourth ward Carl Hedges Claude Tucker Ted Brown leads canvassing at the American Pearl Button factory.
A tabernacle service is held tonight with the pastor delivering the sermon on The Finished Product replacing the previously scheduled Friday night meeting. The event emphasizes a religious message in a community venue.
C E Negus of the National Bank of Washington came back from New Orleans where he attended the American Bankers association convention. He won last Friday.
Des Moines reports L.8 Hew, Iowa WPA administrator, announced 14 new projects across 12 counties starting November 14. The plan aims to employ 318 workers at a total cost of 134000 dollars, with 74000 dollars funded by federal sources. In all, 348 projects have been approved and placed under construction to provide work for 19 of the state’s 22 thousand quota. A sewing room project in Washi county will employ 12 people.
About 200 people attended a Methodist family night dinner where Dr. D Brummitt urged active work for all and described God as gardener partnering with people. He cited Kipling and noted personal rise from laundry work to college governor, as music and prayers accompanied the program.
Mrs Annie A. Case of 412 East 7th Street, member of the Three Quarter Century club, reflects on an uneventful life filled with joys and sorrows. She credits a long life of work, temperate living, and a clear conscience to contributing to a better America.
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