25 Nov 1936
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1936
Page
1
Ottumwa based First Bank and Trust Co. opens a Fremont banking office after Fremont had been without a bank for several years. Local residents gain access to banking services previously unavailable in the area.
Fairfield reports Paul Williams was sentenced to 80 days in jail after police charged him with keeping a raccoon in captivity. Local authorities enforce wildlife protection laws against illegal animal confinement.
Mrs. James Law, leaning from a home window to converse with friends, suffered the loss of a finger on her right hand when the window suddenly dropped. The incident highlights household accident hazards in everyday settings.
Albia reports H. J. Haberer of Des Moines injured critically while demonstrating road grading equipment north of Albia. The machine overturned into a four foot ditch and he is hospitalized at Miners' Hospital.
Iowa City concert features S U S Muenzer, a University of Iowa violinist and former concertmaster of the Chicago Theater Symphony Orchestra, performing Wednesday night at the Iowa Union.
In Denison E T Malone local auctioneer tried to warn an approaching car about an highway obstruction. He was struck by a vehicle driven by L C Phiedeman of Westside and hurled 48 feet suffering serious internal injuries.
Iowa City state superintendent Agnes Samuelson affirms the decision by County Superintendent W. N. Leeper and the Iowa City Independent School directors to close the Shimek grade school this year. The action affects the local district and school operations.
The Iowa Supreme Court upheld a Hamilton County district court ruling granting the estate of Alexander Groves $4,000 in damages from the city of Webster City after Groves died from injuries when struck by a city truck.
Ackiey-Guy Coulter, a Grundy county farmer near Conrad, won the Four County fair corn contest with a measured 103.17 bushels per acre. The drought failed to stop the record, likely the highest yield in the state for 1936 and perhaps the entire corn belt.
William Schultz Jr and Carl G Schulz pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges and were fined $2,000 each. They built a large insurance business as officers of Union Mutual Life and Union Mutual Casualty in Des Moines, closing a case that began last February before Federal Judge Charles A Dewey.
Winneshiek County Farm Bureau cooperates with the Rural Young People section of Iowa State College to run a six week program where out of school rural youths may attend school one day per week.
Judge P. J. Siegers of Newton adjourned district court yesterday until next Monday for a Thanksgiving recess, ending the session temporarily.
Chicago dispatch reports seventy four dead or wounded after a North Shore line locomotive crashed into the rear of an elevated train in the city's north side. The toll rose to nine dead with three women and six men killed and ten more not expected to survive. Names listed include Joseph Diffendall Roy Larson Raymond Winberg Jacob J. Corenatt Quinn Morrison Samuel Schwartz Vera Lasebure Mary Mullen No Wilson and Britton Budd. Investigations begin to determine cause and responsibility.
After the November 3 election fourteen county office candidates filed sworn expense affidavits with the county auditor. Republicans reported large spends mostly on newspaper ads and party contributions. sheriff Putnam led in costs with 159.95. Democrats Brown Foster and Coon filed smaller totals, mainly for ads, with county committee contributions and no opposition expenses. Three hospital board candidates reported no campaign costs.
Rome reports Italy and Germany recognize Franco's Spanish government and pledge to unite against communism. Observers say Madrid's fall opens a new chapter rather than ending the conflict. Barcelona remains a leftist stronghold, with Italy and Germany aligning politically and militarily to curb Bolshevism in Western Europe.
Anxiety over Col Charles A. Lindbergh’s safety ended after reports he left Dublin for London yesterday but did not arrive at Croydon. Later, it was learned he landed yesterday at Sealand airfield near Chester, across the Irish Sea from Dublin.
C. F. Letts, Walter R. Brown and T. H. Barnes are cited as parties involved in the matter with further details referenced in the filing. The notice indicates these individuals appear in connection with the legal action and related proceedings.
Davenport November 25 Two duck hunters Harry Sutter 28 of Bellendorf and George Donnelly 27 of Rock Island believed drowned in the Mississippi near Le Claire locks as the river is dragged today for their bodies. Both men were missing after failing to report for work at the Rock Island arsenal since Monday. Sutter’s car was found on the river bank and the canoe used on the trip is missing.
Berlin reports a new German Japanese pact declaring unity in battle against bolshevism. The agreement marks a far reaching alliance announced today in a move with global implications.
Berlin reports the Soviet central executive committee of the Communist International has commuted the death sentence of Emily van Stickling, a German engineer convicted of sabotage. The move aims to ease strained German Russian relations amid tense wartime diplomacy.
The Washington County mutual insurance station fire truck, driven by Joha Custer, responded to a morning alarm at Claude McCall’s residence six miles southeast of town. A four foot blaze was quickly controlled with little damage reported.
A Thanksgiving service will be held at eleven o'clock Thursday morning at the Christian Science church.
Washington prepares for Thanksgiving with a Union service at the Methodist church at ten o clock led by Rev Dr Chalmers Fulton and supported by multiple pastors and the Methodist choir. Proceeds go to the A M E church.
Harvey Trader age 25 of Ottumwa was sentenced to 25 years for his role in the assault on Marsh Braden 55 of Ollie Iowa. He pleaded guilty admitting he and an accomplice demanded 84000 then struck Braden when told he had only a ten dollar bill. Clarence Peck was arrested with Trader and denied the charge.
The Y will open Thursday Thanksgiving day at 2 20 p m with lobby game room and showers available The gym will be open to younger boys Friday and to high school Y members and young men
The Washington post office will observe holiday hours with no city or rural mail deliveries. Stamp sales will end at ten o clock in the morning.
A full auditorium enjoyed the Washington junior college and high school production of Pinafore. Miss Helen Coffey led the capable chorus and soloists including Dixie Carter as Buttercup and Lois Hutble as Josephine. The all-star cast featured Lawrence Whisler as Captain Cor Coran and Marion Timmine as Ralph Raeckstraw with strong ensemble work and period tone.
The Henry County Democratic Central Committee honored Congressman Edward Clicher at a victory dinner last evening at the Hotel Brazleton in Mt Pleasant. About 305 attended as Wade McBeth of Tren ton acted as toastmaster. Eicher delivered the principal address. Mrs. Gertrude Flickinger and Mrs. C. Hamilton spoke, with Martin Shertal also addressing. A carnival dance followed with various specialty numbers.
Dr and Mrs F W Eastwood plan to spend Thanksgiving in Florida where he will preach a Thanksgiving sermon. His first pastorate was at Pat Place.
Madrid reports order to evacuate three thousand daily evacuees from subway shelters amid epidemic fears after a month of air raids. The move comes as disease threats hit the famine‑stricken city and authorities enforce new precautions.
L Roy of 808 South Fourth Avenue, manager of the McCors store in Washing ton, is in county hospital with a broken leg after a 16 30 collision last night between his car and Art Glider’s at South Fourth and East Madison near the high school corner. The leg was fractured below the knee, and Roy expects to return home in a day or two. Glider suffered a cut on the head but no serious injury and received care at a doctor’s office.
W A Anderson and A R Thurk resign as president and vice president of City National Bank of Clinton to form an up to date brokerage firm in Clinton. Edward M Warner of Chicago to become chief executive officer tomorrow. Anderson and Thurk to open new business mid next month and run securities and related financial services.
Mrs Phil George is seriously ill at her home with Miss Vivian Caldwell in charge as nurse.
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