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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1931
Page
3
In 1881 an open season for ringneck pheasants will occur a statement by W. E. Albert state fish and game warden. Dates and affected counties will be announced through the fish and game commission information service in good season. Whether the season length matches last year remains undecided. The birds are plentiful and hunters are assured of excellent sport.
More than 100000 bullheads were released into Cass county streams near Atlantic to provide good fishing opportunities. The fish were moved from Diamond lake north of Spirit Lake and iced for transport to protect them from heat.
The writer notes the daily limit is three imported pheasants, not a season limit. Section 1768 of the 1931 32 Iowa fish and game laws governs this. copies are available from the fish and game commission. Southern Iowa counties received ringneck pheasants and eggs in prior years, with 11 224 birds and 12 995 eggs counted, urging protection to assure future hunting opportunities.
A traveler reports Burr Wolfe of Tiffin in Johnson County hosting about two dozen pheasants planted on his farm in March 1930. The birds are not destructive, eat some crops but also control weeds and insects, with a 24 bird flock seen recently.
A wildlife expert notes a strong batch of ringnecks near Emmetsburg and praises the Hungarian pheasants for their success. He warns sleet and blizzards threaten the Hungarian population and cites farmers support for protecting birds that control noxious weeds and crop pests.
Perry Buxton, editor at Wheatland Gazette in Iowa, is highlighted as an ardent fisherman who talks about fishing with the author. He is praised for his expertise in catching large fish and for producing some of the best poster work in Iowa from his Wheatland office.
A writer recalls a trip to Backbone park near Strawberry Point with Senator Byron Newberry as guide. The piece expresses awe at local beauty and notes Iowans’ tendency to travel for recreation. The author thanks Newberry for courteous assistance.
Newspaper editors across Iowa offer free space to promote Outdoor Iowa and conservation. Reports note a Twin Lakes cottage observer warns of weed growth at Calhoun county's south lake while authorities pledge strict enforcement of the rifle-on-water safety law enacted in 1929. Low water frees 30 000 fish from Lower lake, with more carp and bullheads relocated to the Mississippi. Spirit Lake touts a 12 pound pickerel captured at West Okoboji but lost after a brief fight. Dinamiter incidents near Botna lead to warnings and heavy fines for violators.
Fish were planted in Iowa streams during the week ending August 22. From Lansing Hatchery 300 adult catfish were released into the Cedar River near Vinton. The Maquoketa River near Hopkinton received 400 adult catfish. Spring Lake near Wand Junction saw 400 adult catfish planted. Troublesome Creek near Atlantic had 400 adult catfish released.
The record lists numerous stocking events from Sabula hatchery watering streams and lakes across Iowa. Species include crappies, catfish, bass, fingerlings and sunfish distributed near LaPorte City, Wellman, Decorah, Chariton, Greene, Shellrock, Shellrock River, Iowa City, Ottumwa, Farming ton, and other sites. Counts range from dozens to thousands of fish in various form.
A Washington telegram informs the Iowa fish and game commission that the migratory water fowl season will run for October only, from noon October 1 to sunset October 31. The restriction, due to drought in Canadian breeding areas, applies to all surrounding states and likely Canadian authorities. Local hatch reports suggest normal nesting and a satisfactory hunt despite the shorter season.
Miss Elsie Wagner and Miss Irene Wagner visited with Miss Bertha Klopfenstein. Mrs Ralph Jones of Iowa City called at the Martin Westen home and dined with the Will McBrides. The Havre social club met with Mrs Glenn Pratt with fifteen members and guests. Plans were made for a watermelon feed at H L Wittings. Families visited during the weekend as neighbors hosted dinners and parties. Several residents planned to attend Washington High School this year and others helped care for Mrs Westen who is recovering.
Iowa reports John Ellis a carnival wrestler was summoned to court for attempting a new hold on his wife. Mrs Ellis charged wife beating and he was fined ten dollars. Also in Iowa two firms must qualify to do business or face prosecution while miners hear John L Lewis urging unity for a return to nonunion coal operations in Appanoose County. In Council Bluffs sisters marry much older men in Carson and McSweeney, while Corning rejects a natural gas franchise after a 465 to 200 vote.
Des Moines reports record heat with upper 90s across the state. Federal meteorologist Charles D. Reed warns of unsettled weather tonight and tomorrow but little change in temperatures. Six cities Estherville Charles City Alta Boone Forest City and Iowa Falls reached 98 degrees yesterday.
Marshalltown report says Werd Jones received a ten year prison term after pleading guilty to forgery before Judge B. O. Tankersley in district court yesterday.
William Van Roekel a 45 year old county auditor from Orange City in Sioux county drowned last night in a sand pit near Sioux Center while seeking relief from the heat. A brief mention notes his death during his sixth term as county auditor and records the incident as a local tragedy.
Rev. Robert McElroy, 76, a retired minister, died after injuries from a car struck him while crossing a street. Dwight Long, the driver, was cleared by police. The crash occurred in Des Moines on Friday night.
Mr and Mrs Will McBride visited Sunday with their daughter and family Mrs Geo Barnett in Cedar Rapids. Edna Everette and Walter Westen spent Monday evening at the Albert Zieglowsky home for Edward’s first birthday. S C Wittmer and son Willis were business callers in Noble Monday evening.
W. T. Smith suffered severe scalds Saturday while carrying two buckets of hot water to start laundry. He stumbled and the hot water burned the backs of his legs and one heel. He attended school yesterday but remains quite uncomfortable. Nearby visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Vernon White of Waterloo who stayed through Labor Day with relatives.
Mrs Claud Rhodebeck reports Mr Kos contacted the County Home last week. Anna O Laughlin visited Marion and Helen Martin Thursday afternoon. Emma Vincent learned that her brother Frank Wright had died recently.
J E B Remiley of Alamosa predicted repeal of Iowa five day marriage law at the next legislative session during a quarterly board of control conference with institution superintendents. He argued neighboring states lack similar limits, making Iowa law ineffective.
John Mitehem, 48, a Black man, allegedly killed his divorced wife Hattie, 45, in Des Moines after a failed reconciliation. He told police he grabbed her gun during a scuffle and shot her following her rebuff.
Des Moines reports 18 whooping cough cases in the week ending Sept 3, per health commissioner Dr D J Steelsmith. Small totals overall include nine scarlet fever and 13 tuberculosis cases. Two infantile paralysis cases appear in Lee county among the listings.
The southern Iowa fair opened yesterday in Oskaloosa drawing about 10 000 attendees to start a long holiday celebration. Local crowds and exhibitors reported strong participation as Labor Day events kicked off.
A fire at Estherville destroyed the Milwaukee and St. Louis railroad roundhouse last night with damages estimated at 35000 dollars. Foreman N W Wolding reported the blaze started in the office from an unknown source and discovered at 736 p m. A locomotive and box car were wrecked, a gravel car damaged, and a nearby house owned by B Carlson suffered substantial loss.
In Crawfordsville the Social Hour club gathered for its first post summer meeting with host Mrs. Helen Bullers and guest Mrs. John Wooley of Columbia Missouri. A single course luncheon followed visits, while attendees included Miss Veda Twinart who returns to Chicago to teach.
Aristotle quote about advancing with momentum and not delaying for slower peers. The saying encourages proactive effort and leadership rather than waiting for others to catch up.
Buford Roscoe Bennett born May 13 1923 in Cincinnati Iowa died Sept 3 1931 at University Hospital Iowa City after a nail injury while breaking a board. Survived by parents two brothers a sister grandparents and great grandparents. Funeral at the Christian church Cincinnati buried Pleasant Hill cemetery conducted by Rev Luther W Childs.
Bethel community notes detail a birthday dinner for Harold Wilson and another guest, with a chicken dinner and angel food cake. The column lists local visits, school openings, high school entries, church attendance, and neighbors hosting gatherings at the Rennie Dawson and Gray homes, plus farm and job updates.
Mr and Mrs K D Anderson and Betty Jo Visitel spent Sunday at Everette Flemmings. Mr and Mrs M Keck visited D A Hubers. Mr and Mrs O A Patterson and Mrs Milo Patterson visited Mrs Jane Ainley in Muscatine. A number attended Watermelon Day at Conesville.
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