24 Nov 1937
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1937
Page
1
George Myers of Dows was brought to a local hospital after a corn-picking machine injured him. A thumb and finger were amputated.
Gerald Butterfess two day old son of Mr and Mrs Butterfess living near Waterloo suffocated when he rolled onto his face in the crib. Deputy coroner Dr Pauli O Keefe said the child turned onto his face and cut off air shortly before the mother found the death.
The Little Brown Church in the Vale will host an unusually large number of weddings on Thanksgiving Day. Rev. William Kent says one ceremony is planned for every hour starting at 9 a.m., with possible additional half hour ceremonies.
Members of the Keokuk County Farm Bureau honored County Agent Maurice Soults and his wife at a farewell party in Memorial Hall. Soults will leave December 1 to become Franklin County agent in Hampton. Forest Bennett of Oskaloosa, former Sigourney High School agriculture instructor, will replace him here.
Mason City reports C. B. Meyer, 53, an employee of the state highway commission, arrested for driving while intoxicated. He paid a $200 fine and forfeited his license for one year within 24 hours.
Shenandoah reports its first trailer quarantine ended after three weeks. Frank Miller, his wife, and son Frank Miller Jr were released. The child had scarlet fever and the trailer was in a tourist lot. The father works in highway maintenance and travels with the trailer.
Des Moines Des Moines Des Moines Governor Harold Hoffman of New Jersey visits Ames for an Iowa State college safety conference. Afterward, Patrolman Ralph Brophy drives Hoffmann to Des Moines airport and the governor thanks him with a quip about highballs.
Miss Jessie Parker state rural school supervisor spoke at dedication of a new five thousand five hundred dollar rural school eight miles northwest of Mason City in Lincoln township. The building includes furnace electricity running water and modern plumbing with Mrs Phyllis Wood as teacher.
Brussels dispatch reports the nine power conference near collapse and a three way talk in London with Ambassador Norman H. Davis invited to meet British and French reps on the Far East situation. The Chinese delegation favors adjournment tonight as the conference aims for its last session at three o clock.
In the international settlement riot forces clashed with thousands wrenched from rice shops amid a deadly Japanese air raid on a native district. Police dispersed the mob as authorities reported at least 100 lives lost.
In Sioux City Mrs. Chester Kimball faced a 25 dollar fine for driving without a license. Judge Bernard A. Brown first reduced the penalty, gave an extension, and later refunded the remaining five after her difficulties grew. She lost the money, her children fell ill, and she broke her leg on the way back to court. The judge ordered the fine paid.
Five Newton and Reasnor men, former Maytag workers, sue Longwell Motor Co. of Newton in district court. They say they bought cars after Longwell promised Maytag jobs would be found and would continue until car payments ended.
Los Angeles engineers consider hydraulic pressure to ease the Elysian Park rock avalanche threat. A moving mountain endangers Riverside Drive and nearby homes. Authorities set sirens, close streets, and issue evacuations as geologists note the earth shifts about 1.75 inches daily.
Washington junior college presented the three act comedy Old Lady 381 to a completely full high school auditorium. The plot centers on Abe the sea captain and Angie as the home changes hands and fifteen women vie for Abe’s attention. Blossy’s marriage frees Abe to reassess life with Sam and Angie, ending in a hopeful note of personal independence.
In St Louis during the Ford assembly plant dispute, a policeman was injured and nine people were arrested as striking workers clashed with nonstrikers driving through picket lines. Vernon Smith, organizer of the United Automobile Workers union, was among those detained after two cars blocked traffic. Rocks were thrown at vehicles entering the property, and thirty police officers responded.
Washington county reports more than 1000 Red Cross members in the current drive far surpassing the 1000 goal set at the start. Mrs Rose Reid canvassed county totals with Brighton and Rubio contributing as part of the final push. Final county report expected by Saturday shows the largest membership since the postwar years, beating last year’s 905.
The Journal announces it will publish at noon on Thursday due to Thanksgiving Day. Readers are advised to check editions for holiday schedule and any delayed distribution.
Washington from November 24 reports Senator Burton Wheeler, back from a national tour, says the Roosevelt administration is slipping in popularity and risks a swing toward reactionaryism by voters.
Ten children were injured when a school bus collided with a car and then hit trees along a highway in Pontiac Michigan. Two of the injured were reported in critical condition.
AMES Ray Cummings an 18 year old Montezuma sophomore engineering student at Iowa State College may be blinded permanently, doctors said after an explosion of two chemicals he was mixing in a class. Cummings suffered third degree burns on the eyeballs from the acids. Chemistry officials said he mixed a cleaning solution of sulphuric acid and potassium dichromate and mistakenly included potassium permanganate causing the mixture to flare up in his face. His shirt was burned off and his trousers hung in tatters from the acid action.
Marshalltown may form a 100 piece municipal band with a paid instructor and unpaid players. A special committee will oversee spending from a one third mill tax approved at the last election, expected to raise about $3,090 for band purposes.
Washington school district board gathers data on the probable cost of a new grade school to replace the Heights building and considers building two modern structures. The plan aims to reduce teachers and maintenance costs, enabling bond funding for construction if voters approve. The board tours recent Iowa schools and discusses needs with Lincoln School PTA, with architect engagement to follow.
Newfeld tests to determine pneumonia type will be performed at the county hospital laboratory. Early diagnosis allows doctors to tailor treatment within an hour or two. The state health board will supply the serum, with usage starting soon.
In Washington on November 24 the administration's farm bill faces heavy Senate opposition and potential major revisions. Senate Agriculture Committee chair Senator Smith leads sharp questioning as sponsors admit costs are uncertain and goals may not be met. Senator Pope plans defense on constitutional grounds amid bloc doubts over referendum crop controls and old AAA features.
Rev. Carl Klein addressed the Y's Men's club on Thanksgiving and service to others. Kenneth White introduced him as the meeting planned details for a regional Y's Men’s convention from six states to be held this weekend. Dick McCleery spoke on the calendar industry, John Lemmon presented a stunt, and Walter Bond of Montgomery Ward joined the club.
Judge Frank Bechhy in district court granted a decree of divorce in the case of Leona Harris against Arthur H. Harris. In Jones vs Rabenold a decree favorable to the plaintiff was entered. Petit jurors report next Monday for resumed trials. grand jury excused. Sam Pulver, home on East Main Street, is reported to be about the same after another light stroke on Monday.
Washington officials report twenty Iowa National Guard Cavalry remounts will ship to Troop F 113th Cavalry in coming weeks after glanders quarantine at Reno eased. The remounts cost 77000 originally, with questions about added costs from delays. None of the horses were affected by glanders. the move comes as guard units receive their allotted 440 horses nationwide.
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