10 Oct 1934
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1934
Page
1
A University of Iowa sophomore star reflects on praise from columnists as he begins compiling clippings for a scrapbook. Pages show his seasonal yardage and Northwestern performances, highlighting the attention his college football season has drawn.
A new Tipton city ordinance requires out of town coal dealers to weigh every load on official city scales before delivery. Shortages incur fines from ten to fifty dollars, with enforcement starting this week.
The drought suspected to have affected Boone water supply fuels a typhoid outbreak. Superintendent George S. Wooten has arranged inoculation of school children to curb the spread.
Iowa State Teachers College at Cedar Falls will host a Young Democrats rally on Tuesday October 16 with speakers including Governor Clyde L. Herring and Lieutenant Governor Nels G. Kraschel.
Iowa City opened its liquor store at 11 o'clock with 489 cases arriving to satisfy citizen demand. Permits cost one dollar and stay valid until July 1955, while manager Herbert Reichardt stated that permit and purchase lists will not be disclosed per State Liquor Control Commission rules. Privacy is assured.
Elmer Colseh 11 was killed and his 10 year old brother was seriously hurt when a coaster wagon they rode collided with an automobile driven by Dan Holse of Waukon. A third boy James Bartel was uninjured. The trio had been gathering bottles at the city dump and were returning home when the accident occurred.
Ralph W. Smith Iowa Grange master lauded Agriculture Secretary Henry Wallace for advancing agriculture. He urged continued support so Wallace can extend his service to farmers at the eight year awaited Grange gathering in Manchester.
Muscatine button workers strike called off as committee urges workers to return to their jobs and organize into a solid unit for future gains.
The Estherville police department is placed under civil service to end political control. A monthly salary of £195.00 is set and a three member examining board was formed to select officers from across parties.
Washington report cites AAA figures showing over 352 million dollars paid to farmers in the production adjustment partnership with 575 million more scheduled. Nearly sixty percent of this will be paid before year’s end. The 1934 cash farm income is about six billion dollars, up from five billion last year. The drought is blamed for losses offset by benefits. Des Moines note reports 60 percent plus in favor of continuing the corn hog program for 1935 with 42,452 affirmative votes and 16,481 opposed in 1,955 townships.
Federal Meteorologist Charles D. Reed reports warm dry conditions accelerated autumn farm work in Iowa. Fodder cutting and silo filling near completion. corn fodder yields potentially record high. corn husking underway with varied yields. over 90 percent of corn mature beyond frost risk. alfalfa and early winter grains progressing. water for livestock still a problem. Mild temps continue with 80 in Davenport and 44 at Charles City. no rain in the last 24 hours.
Cool temperatures in the latter part of August reduced chances of above normal rain as Des Moines weather observers noted lower rainfall probabilities.
The 1934 Red Cross roll call opens November 11 nationwide. John H. Schneddig of the Midwestern branch and county chairman Roger Sherman set plans with the local executive committee. Ward captains are named and outreach to Farm Bureau groups planned to boost participation. Iowa reports a 4400 member increase from last year, its first rise since 1929.
Thurham elected commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars post No 2808 in Washington County at a meeting. A short Armistice Day program is planned for Central Park at 11 a m. Officers elected include senior vice commander Dale M Atkins junior vice commander Maynard L Brown chaplain Bernard J Walker quartermaster R Boice Kurtz post advocate Cleo Shockey and day officer John Pehler. A complete officer list will be published next month after installation. Brown reported on the national convention in Louisville Ky attended by Pehler and Clayton Neiswanger. A feed was served by Pehler.
The document describes the assassination of King Alexander I of Yugoslavia in Marseille and the immediate transport of his body to Belgrade for burial. It notes the return of his 11 year old son Prince Peter and Queen Marie, a regency to govern until the heir comes of age, and mentions the French Foreign Minister Barthou among the casualties. It also covers European geopolitical implications and Croat demands in Zagreb.
Detroit fans packed the stands as Ball players praise Hallahan for a fine game and Mickey Cochrane’s resilience. Talk centers on Dizzy and Daffy, with Dean and Crowder noted for strong performances as fans anticipate coming series games.
Frank Hudspeth Hallie Ward and Don Radda assist on the local initiative, contributing time and guidance to advance the community effort.
The Washington country club postponed its annual meeting to a later date within two weeks to maximize member attendance. Orville Elder urged a dinner before the session and other programs to attract more members. Officers report a good year with key future matters requiring a strong turnout and director elections planned.
The Holy Trinity parish youth group presents the play Si las Smidge from Turnip Ridge at Casino hall on Sunday evening October 14. The cast includes Neurasthenia Twiggs Annes Koening Miss Simplicity Me Pheoters Clara TeRockhorst Oxwald Garlick Norbert TeRockhorst Judy Margaret Escher Florence McPheeters Lorena Kron Thaddeng McPheeters Paul Weite Ralph Thornhill Harry Jirea Ford Thornhill Lac Ella Lasek Leela Pixley Velda Duwa Ben Bruce Merritt Reiner Silas Smidge Mark Koenning Wayne Kendall Urban Te Bockhorst Miss Muriel Armitage Viola Eagle.
Louis Clay, 27, held in the county jail on a murder charge linked to the death of George Folsom, 77, a wealthy pioneer. Coroner ruled death heart failure, but grand jury indictment cites strangulation during a Christmas Eve burglary aided by Mabel Davis Clay who was forced to accompany him and later married.
The West Chester school gymnasium will host a major Republican rally Thursday at 7 30 p m featuring State Senator George Patterson for lieutenant governor and State Senator Ed Hicklin for Congress in the first district. R C Ferguson notes hopes Washington visitors attend while Henderson Wallace improves after illness.
A Y's Men’s Club meeting featured talks by Alfred Brown and Oly Carlton who announced a coordinated program. Members listened as Lee Holland, Glen Eldriden, Henry Bailey, Lewis Warren and Roger Sherman presented subjects on banking, gender purchase motives, legal ethics, auditing standards, and progress in education.
Bamford Van Dyke in charge of county pig concentration reports surplus pigs have grown to six and ongoing arrivals accelerate this week. About 30 were received in the last three days with one farmer sending 24, though many hogs suffered wine disease preventing intake.
James Pawcett, attorney for Bruno Hauptmann, said after a conference with Governor Lehman that he would fight extradition to New Jersey on the murder charge. He planned to apply for a writ of habeas corpus.
Three men robbed the Pershing Coal Company payroll in Pershing Iowa stealing an estimated two to three thousand dollars. They abducted miner Clyde Wright, releasing him later four miles from town. The robbers wore bandanna masks, fled before sheriff with Knoxville Marion County on the trail.
The Department of Justice announced the arrest of Richard Galletas in New Orleans after a hunt of more than a year. He faces charges of conspiracy to deliver an escaped federal prisoner in a plot tied to the Kansas City massacre that killed four officers and Frank Nash on June 17, 1982.
Lyons France October 10. Seventeen bodies were recovered today from the Sanibel mine where a large group of miners were trapped by an explosion and fire. The death toll rose to thirty.
James Z Potsander, 57, a Wellman farmer, died yesterday afternoon after a heart attack while at St Joseph's parish work. Funeral set for 9 am tomorrow at St Joseph's with Rev John Manning. burial at State Center. He was born March 14, 1877, lived in Clemens and State Center. survived by one living brother Anthony and one Fred in Kalona, plus his wife Vina Starr Desing.
A note indicates the writ hearing will probably not occur right away, suggesting a delay or scheduling uncertainty. No fixed date was provided in the readable text.
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