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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1938
Page
1
A note from Oskaloosa reports Howell and neighbors dispute over a shooting of Howell's dog a white rat terrier. Howell seeks $200 in damages from John Smith alleging harm to his pet.
Morning Sun reports the Iowa synod of the United Presbyterian church elected Rev. A. J. Davidson of Lenox as moderator at the annual session. Rev. R. G. Smith of Ewart named vice moderator, Rev. William J. Nichol Jr. of Washington secretary, Rev. W J. Stewart of Grinnell treasurer, and Rev. Fred C. Patterson of Taint as assistant secretary.
Clyde Brown and Glen E Pound of Collar Rapids are jailed in Jones County on $1,000 bond after arraignment on larceny charges tied to the theft of a $200 hunting dog from the Erwin Wacker farm.
Ames city council enacts a midnight ban on beer in Campustown. The measure follows a complaint about drinking in the downtown area and cites a shift to beer by the glass being prohibited in designated zones. A fraternity member predicts a return to prohibition era restrictions and notes prior liquor infractions in Greek letter houses.
The coroner's jury found Cedar Rapids resident Grabin 60 who worked for Edward Skalsky 66 responsible for the death after a 10 minute deliberation. The witnesses testified Skalsky died from a chest bullet wound and the gun was in Grabin's hands when fired.
A steam wheel slipped from planking during construction of a new Maquoketa river bridge injuring five. Lester Minkler, 35, of Manchester died in a local hospital an hour later. four others were seriously hurt. He was a father of six.
In Ringgold County near Jesse James land a supposed burial treasure sparked hope and later disappointment for two farmers. County officers released the alleged clairvoyant and palmist without charges after he refunded the farmers money they paid for the search.
In a Iowa conference meeting Rev. CC McMillan led efforts to eradicate the evils of liquor and marijuana. The conference delegates pledged to exert utmost energy to oppose the drugs and to uphold temperance principles, repudiating current beverage liquor in both state and nation.
Judge H. J. Mantz of Audubon voids a deed to acres near Hepburn, finding it never delivered and that valuable consideration was given. The case, brought by Joh A Lawson against his stepchildren, followed a three day trial with written briefs submitted.
Passau reports say German army units crossed the border at two pm marking Hitler's claim to Versailles justice. Britain begins demobilization as Czechoslovakia or Poland seek to reshape borders with Teschen under international oversight. Japan signals support to Poland while the U S urges restraint to avoid war.
A photo captures Bill Hensell of Sydney with unusually stretched cheeks caused by years of glass blowing. The image likens him to a chipmunk storing corn, as he could hold a pint of ale in each cheek.
At the annual election of officers at the Washington county Christian Education convention Raymond Rich of Winfield was chosen President and Jesse Busby of Washington Vice President. District presidents elected included Ray Lambert Ainsworth Joe Rich Crawfordsville Water Leet West Chester Harry Ramseyer Washington Mia hb Hillis Kalona and Max Waterhouse Brighton. Mrs Ethel Kerr Washington was secretary. Readings assignations cover division heads for children young people and adults with Mrs Kathleen Morgan Richland and Howard Wittrig Washington among others. The convention met at the Christian church with 118 delegates registered and awards for attendance given to Bethel Richer Mennonite and Rubio Friends Sunday schools.
Geneva reports a preliminary accord at Munich among the big four to withdraw foreign troops aiding both sides in the Spanish civil war. The League of Nations plans a committee to supervise the alien troop withdrawal from Spain.
E. J. Stout from Des Moines veteran hospital assists Washington county Red Cross executive committee with preliminary plans for the 1938 Roll Call next month. He praises the county chapter and chairman R. S. Sherman and roll call chair Mrs. Fred Reid.
Berlin plans a domestic loan of 1.55 billion marks to finance government programs. Subscription lists will run from October 10 to 24. The loan bears four percent interest and will be payable from 1953 through 1958.
A campaign dubbed necking and dancing reform was started on Grinnell College campus to curb premarital intimacy and excessive social mixing. Adelia Woodward and Robert Whitley led the drive at the Student chapel with proposals for mixed socials and sports to balance student life.
Minnie Landau of Iowa City travels with her mother Mrs Anna Landau to a northern-town weekend visit.
Tax officials report continued gains in ten special state taxes for the first nine months of 1938, adding $790,605.62 over 1937 levels. Total special tax receipts reached $44,194,971.72, with gasoline and cigarette taxes driving the rise and inventories ahead of last year’s figures in multiple categories.
Ames IA October 14 1945 the Iowa farm lease cash or crop share reduces complexities of old leases. Drawn by leading local landlords and tenants to standardize terms it applies whether rent is cash or crop share and describes farm property and tenancy provisions.
Washington Ost 1 (INS) Secretary of War Woodring accuses retired Maj. Gen. George M Van Horn Moseley of flagrant disloyalty for criticizing the New Deal. Moseley, deputy chief of staff candidate and four time Distinguished Service Medal nominee, retires at 64 after 43 years in uniform with command at III Army and Fourth Corps Area Atlanta. He contends a lack of leadership and warns against federal paternalism as he becomes a private citizen.
Ottumwa K. C. Smith superintendent of schools at Wear Liberty was elected president of the Southeastern Iowa Teachers association at closing sessions of the forty fourth annual convention. Frank W. Douma Ottumwa superintendent was named chairman of the executive committee succeeding Smith. Either Burlington or Clinton will be named for the 1939 convention by the executive committee.
Mr and Mrs E L Stewart and daughter Helen travel to Des Moines for a family dinner honoring Mrs C F White who will celebrate her 82nd birthday on Oct 6 though the Stewarts cannot be there that date. Margaret Stewart a Tarkio Public Schools teacher will meet her parents at their grandmother's home.
Dorothy Jewett of Des Moines was elected president of the Iowa Association for Social Welfare at the closing session of the 38th annual conference. Adria Titterington became first vice president, with Dean Charles Burrows of Simpson College second vice president, Merle Nixon third vice president, Dorothy Crabb secretary, and Bertha Lane treasurer. The 1939 convention was awarded to Burlington.
German news agency dispatches report from Pressburg that 20 Czechoslovakian soldiers of Hungarian nationality were courtmartialed and executed for allegedly refusing to fire on German and Hungarian troops.
In a revolt against Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's policy Duff Cooper resigns today as first lord of the admiralty. His withdrawal was accepted by Chamberlain and mirrors Anthony Eden's earlier resignation for not condoning compromises with dictators. Cooper cites distrust of current foreign policy.
Mrs Ella Crawford and daughter Mary Ellen of Ainsworth visit town with Mr and Mrs H M Herr of Kinross and Mrs George Stoutner making business calls today.
Washington mayor Lytle signed up for hospital insurance from Iowa Hospital Service, becoming the first Washington county resident to enroll. The plan covers care including a private room, meals, nursing, operating room access, dressings, exams, and anesthetics up to 10 dollars for 21 days yearly, saving about 140 dollars if fully utilized. He praised the program as a wonderful protection against heavy medical costs for families.
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