19 Nov 1938
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1938
Page
1
Jesse E. Ford, a 60 year old farmer from near Fairbank, Iowa, was killed when his clothing caught on an elevator shaft while unloading corn into a crib. His neck suffered a fatal break.
Julius Bonz, 28, of Dubuque filed a $500 damage suit against the city alleging injuries from bites by vermin while in a jail cell during reckless driving charges.
Franklin county district court jury found M. O. Smith of Davenport not guilty of driving while intoxicated as blood test was admitted but failed to prove intoxication while driving. He admitted intoxication later that day and received a five day jail sentence from Justice D. W. Parks.
Ottumwa firm General Construction Co. awarded the general contract to build a nurses home at Sunnyslope sanatorium for 25007 dollars.
Cedar Rapids Iowa high way patrolmen testified in court that Dwight M Beach of Marion was driving when his car was found weaving on Highway 149 the night of November 5. Beach denied intoxication claiming his arm around a girlfriend caused the swerving while the other hand steered.
In Cedar Rapids 69 year old Ely farm hand Charles Grabin was found guilty of second degree murder for the shooting of his employer Edward Skalsky on a farm near Ely on September 28. The verdict was read by Judge Charles J. Haas and carries a maximum life imprisonment.
A truck driven by Chester Sweeting of Iowa City and a car driven by J L Yeggy of Riverside collided on a country road southeast of Riverside this morning around seven. Both vehicles were badly damaged and Yeggy received minor bruises.
Winnie Foster aged 69 died at 6 30 p m at her daughter Mrs Everette Roberts home a mile and a half south of Ainsworth Funeral services set for 1 40 Monday at the Plainfield Iowa Methodist church with Rev S F Kenderdine in charge Burial in the family lot at Plainfield She is survived by one daughter Mrs Roberts a brother Frank Churchill of Plainfield and a granddaughter Beverly Smith of Waterloo Two daughters are deceased Dazie Smith and Miss Charlotte Foster both noted in her obituary
At a congregational meeting Trinity Lutheran voted to extend a call to Rev O Kruger of Davenport. Word on acceptance is expected early next week. Kruger, about 35, with a wife and two children, has taught at St Paul and served in Davenport. The Washington church has lacked a pastor since Rev T C Melihobin left for LaCrosse Ind.
Charles Crane, longtime local manager for the Iowa Continental Telephone Company, accepts a promotion to district manager of the Wabash Illinois Telephone Company. He will move with his wife and daughter Jeanette to Paris Illinois where he will oversee seven towns. Mr Travis will become Washington manager for the Iowa Telephone and Telegraph Company in Dyersville.
Leo Jean and Vera Droll of Riverside obtained a marriage license yesterday.
The Washington board of education announced the securing of a site for a new grade school in the south part of town on South Fourth avenue east side. The tract runs from East Monroe street south to the former Mrs. Frank Carter home and east to the Burlington tracks. It includes three houses, one being moved, with owners named. The Harvey house is moved west to clear the site. Foundations for the North School project are progressing on North Fourth avenue with footings poured and excavations done.
Washington's temperature fell to 19 degrees last night, among the season's lowest points. The day’s high reached 59 degrees, and today’s conditions are moderating with unobstructed sunlight.
A diphtheria immunization clinic will be held at the Y from 9 30 to 11 30 in the morning next Tuesday. Dr D C Barrett director of the county health unit will be in charge.
The Chamber of Commerce will install a large central Christmas tree in the park, with evergreen roping hung between storefronts and park trees. Wreaths and greenery will adorn electroliers and upper-story wires, using 32 large and 64 small wreaths, with setup starting Monday and completion by next Saturday.
President George Mohr of the Washington County Safety Council announced a campaign to recruit 500 to 1,000 members for the next year, starting around December 1 1930. Dues are 50 cents annually with 36 cents staying in the county for safety promotion, and 15 cents sent to the state, which provides a blue and gold safety emblem for each member.
Charge assisted by local physicians and the county nurse reported as part of the event.
The junior college play Lucky Star excelled with strong performances by Mary Atchison and John Killian in a one room three act comedy. Martha Mace and the cast under Miss Opal Keeney delivered lively acting while Maurice Brayton led the orchestra and Mary Westphal supervised stage affairs.
Representatives from 22 counties attend the Southeast district social welfare conference. Meetings at the YMCA this afternoon lead to a dinner at the Congress hotel this evening. About ninety representatives registered with speakers Laura Past and G Evelyn Lewis at group sessions.
Beginning Thanksgiving day Washington county starts its Christmas seal drive to fund tuberculosis efforts. The program doubles funds with state support and local health units, funding chest x rays and active case screening at the county hospital. Dr. C. A. Boice chairs the effort with S. C. Foster and Mrs. Leelie Gates in leadership roles.
The University of Iowa will address the entire conference at four o'clock. After the 6:30 dinner, George Haskell, Professor of Economics in the Department of Commerce at 8.U.1, will give an address. Attendees from Washington include Marthaster, Rev. Carl Klein, Rev. Arthur Atack, O. EB. Schmitt, Leigh Soule, and Pearl.
In Washington Roosevelt's push to loosen immigration laws to shelter Jewish refugees from Germany faced strong congressional resistance, with Senator Borah warning of heavy opposition. In Berlin Rublee’s refugee mission stalled as German officials call it a political gesture interfering in internal affairs.
Berlin reports that American opposition to Germany is expanding into what the German official calls a hysterical, savagely negative mood. The official agency notes increasing sentiment in the United States as tensions rise.
Mrs. Rose Reid reports 146 more Red Cross members since yesterday in the Journal. Living Lake and Young America schools have 100 percent memberships. The Snowball Social club donated $2.50. County towns are urged to finish reports by Thanksgiving and have them in by next Wednesday.
Harry L Ramseyer announced that Dr Arch Owen former Washington resident and Monmouth College English professor will speak at the Men and Missions dinner December 1 at the Methodist church. The event in its fifth year features a turkey supper served by the Ladies Aid prior to the program with six churches participating.
Mr and Mrs Howard Anderson and their daughters Mildred Leah Naneilee and Phyllis of Crawfordsville were business callers here this morning.
Local society page lists Thelma Olsen Luther Dr Co A rene Wood and Harriet Fivch among residents noted for community service and involvement.
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