09 Sep 1937
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1937
Page
1
E S Estes secretary manager predicts the Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress will draw its largest audience ever from Sept 27 to Oct 3. He notes strong early demand for exhibition space and a sellout appears likely with 20 circus acts and 25 bands plus municipal ensembles performing all week.
In Des Moines the average pinball machine brings in about $10 weekly. A C Sweetman, VP of the Automatic Merchandisers Association, testified that the owner earns 30 percent while the hosting establishment takes 70 percent. He noted weather affects turnout as men avoid such places in hot weather.
A special session of the U S federal grand jury opened with Clinton and Davenport witnesses expected to testify about the transactions of a national bank in Clinton.
Civic, commercial and fraternal groups pledge close to $1900 for an artificial respirator the community needs. A committee representing courtly medical society three hospitals and civic groups will be appointed today by Atty. John A. Dailey Jr to promote the fundraising drive.
Raymond McCormick, a farmer two miles southeast of Clarion, was riding a hay load when it overturned. He slid off and struck the wagon reach, rupturing his liver. Taken to Bernard Hospital in Clarion, he underwent an operation on Wednesday by a Des Moines specialist. His condition remains critical.
Des Moines officials faced a tax sale setback when the county failed to collect back taxes on a well assessed Onawa home. Before the supervisors could bid, the owner moved the house away leaving only the lot as the county’s loss.
IOWA CIlis M A Price of Fairfield was jailed in Johnson County after allegedly leaving the scene of an accident in which Mr and Mrs Bratton of Iowa City were riding. The offense stems from a sideswipe incident involving the Brattons’ car.
Mrs. James Welborn aged 20, mother of the crash baby, remains between life and death at Broadlawns General Hospital. Staff report another deterioration followed by a slight rally in her condition as of the latest update.
A seven month old girl, Lillian Marie Foster, died in a fire at the Foster family one room home. The incident marks a prior tragedy last winter when another child died in bed by asphyxiation on the same property.
The new Jones county courthouse in Anamosa, costing 200000 dollars, will be dedicated Sunday afternoon. A keynote address by V. N. G. Kascher and a concert are planned as major features of the ceremony.
Sheriff H M Putnam returned from Jefferson Iowa with Bud Clapton 26 arrested on a forger charge after passing a 21 80 bad check at the Joe Semmering tavern last July Clapton was held until arraignment next week Fuller 22 Wellman pled guilty to forgery and was sentenced by Judge P J Siegers to five months in county jail for multiple bad checks in Muscatine and Riverside with county attorney noting further cases.
Massed municipal and high school bands perform at 1 30 p m as a concert opens the program. Governor Krasebel speaks at 2 p m and the Boy Scouts oversee the flag raising ceremony.
County Supt Lester B Krabill urged teachers at the county institute to mark Constitution Day on September 17 150th anniversary of the signing Observance is expected in most town and country schools with about 226 teachers attending the session at the high school and schools closed for the day. Dr Earl C Harper Simpson College spoke on recent travels to Germany and Russia noting dictatorships often reflect party dictates rather than personal ambition.
A firebug blamed for eleven incendiary blazes in five days is hunted on Chicago's north side. Legion posts and civic groups join the search after four fires last night, started with gasoline soaked torches. No injuries reported, but families faced danger in basement fires of apartment houses.
Fall fashion notices in Washington report Felt Hat Day observed on Saturday with stores promoting straw hats as out of date after the event. New styles and fall colorings from major hat centers are on display to suit men seeking proper dress and comfort.
Navy and Senate sources said a comprehensive training program would parallel the army program in existence since 1916. It calls for 2500 enrollments annually to train embryo officers. A letter seeking legislation has been sent to Senate and House naval affairs committees.
The Y M C A pool is open for regular use and classes resume Saturday morning. Secretary Leigh Soule announced the schedule with Non-swimmers at 9 am, Beginners at 10 am, and Swimmers at 11 am.
Mrs Martha Guest and her son May travel with Mrs Frank Bell Mrs George W Stewart and Miss Myra Shaffer to Mc Gregor on Tuesday in a brief local expedition.
Idaho Senator William Borah, ranking Republican on the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, called for a congressional investigation into Nazi activity in the United States. He said organizing is underway and while he does not know the full extent, the matter warrants inquiry.
Des Moines Sept 9 State Agent W P Haley testified as star witness in Judge S F Shanklands court over plans to confiscate pinball machines He described entering a drug store at ten am asking how to play the machine The proprietor explained points earned would yield a merchandise ticket Then the machine was shut off and marked out of order Haley seized the machine and two others and brought them to court.
John Roosevelt, youngest son of President Roosevelt, returns to Hyde Park with Anne Lindsay Clark, a Boston debutante. The pair, described as good friends, draw attention as she arrives with Roosevelt after his European tour.
Keokuk Iowa September 9 Dr F B Dorsey 79 dean of Keokuk physicians died today His family has long included doctors and his son practices in Keokuk He was a graduate of the former Keokuk medical college and taught there.
Treasury reports total money in circulation in the United States on August 1 reached 6.524 billion dollars, a post-low high for the period. The report notes no further details on denominations or specific notes.
President Roosevelt plans a western swing to Seattle to visit family and inspect projects. Observers expect any decision on a crop control and hour wage bill after gauging public mood through plebiscite-like appearances and state leaders, with Congress possibly reconvening in November.
Tim Ellis aged 59 died at home in Pittsburgh Kansas after a heart ailment. He organized projects for better roads and led a Canada to Mexico highway movement and served as a longtime insurance agent and civic leader. He was a Rotarian Mason and former Chamber of Commerce president.
Leona Elizabeth Roshia Backus, 12, is mother of a daughter born at a state institution in Hudson. She wed 18 year old Stanley Backus last January and was placed in the facility after the marriage.
Ray C. Tracy made a brief visit to Eldon and Ottumwa yesterday, meeting local residents and discussing community projects. The trip highlighted regional concerns and potential civic collaborations between the towns.
Two terrorists with a grievance against Muncie bank president Oliver Storrer extorted $2000 from him. They forced the banker to bring the money home, bound him and his wife and a girl, and vowed to prevent his winter Florida trip.
A forecast of looming war as Italy Germany and Russia face off amid high armament. Diplomatic efforts race to avert open hostilities while Berlin and Rome reject a submarine piracy conference and push for London bar intervention.
Moscow repeats charges that Italian warships torpedoed two Russian merchant ships and will pursue the issue at the 12 power Nyon talks. Russia rejects Italy's reply as unsatisfactory and insists the accusations stand. The Soviet note calls for inclusion of Spain and questions the invitation of Germany, framing Italy as violating international law and humanity.
Washington bureau reports farm income up by 556 million dollars for the first seven months of the year compared with the same period last year. The gain reflects increased production and market activity affecting agriculture nationwide.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.