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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1940
Page
1
A fragmentary Iowa column reports Thomas Porter, 14, near Dayton, in serious condition after a horse kick, and Sara Mics Rises, a long time teacher at Town State Teachers College, critically ill with a brain embolism at her sister’s home.
Assets of the defunct Cedar Rapids National Bank with an original value of 300 000 sold for 75 by the shareholders' agent Robert S Cook. An outlawed 3 900 note sold for 50. The remaining assets brought 25.
Irven G Durkhart, 74, an old age pensioner, died after leaping from a second floor window of his rooming house while dreaming of jumping to a street car. He fell headfirst through a screen and sustained a broken hip and other injuries. A coroner's jury found the death accidental.
In Cedar Rapids a woman named Gladys Brenneman says on the way from Newhall to Cedar Rapids she lent her borrowed car to two men at a roadside cafe. Four miles from Newhall the men allegedly made advances. she slapped one, hid in a ditch, and was later picked up by another motorist.
Loren Sutherland has assumed duties as director of the Methodist church choir after years as a choir member and prior directing duties. The choir announced officers for the coming year with Mrs. Edgar Porter as president Elma Rice as vice president Frances Sartor as secretary and treasurer Nan Hoover as librarian.
Eugene Bartz eight years old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Bartz of Ainsworth was injured yesterday afternoon when struck by a car driven by M M George of Washington near the bridge east of Ainsworth on primary road The bumper struck him he sustained cuts on one ear back of head and left elbow His injuries were not serious and he received medical aid then was taken home
In Portland Maine on September 19 Republicans won broad majorities in the state race with 65 percent trend cited by statisticians. Senator Brann and Governor Redman trailed Brewster and Sewall in early counts as Roosevelt reportedly showed no interest in Maine results.
Last night in Washington cooled to 42 degrees the coldest of the season while Sunday reached 87 degrees with a 70 degree low. In northern Iowa frost was expected tonight with 35 to 40 degree lows and a statewide average temperature 15 degrees below normal after a 83 to 35 day.
Mrs. Melba Olson, 31, Newhall, and Mrs. Guy Miller, 34, Cedar Rapids, were hurt by their spouses hobbies. Olson suffered a fractured skull after standing near a golf swing. Miller had a fish hook embedded in her scalp while her husband cast.
Washington carpenters offer to donate one day of work each for a hangar at the new airport as fund-raising continues toward a $2,000 goal. By today 77 gifts of $20 total $1,540, with many contributors yet to be seen. The effort funds junior college pilot training tied to airport start.
Presidential hopeful Wendell Willkie urged removal of the Fish amendment delaying conscription for 60 days to permit a voluntary enlistment push. He spoke after a conference of House and Senate conferees on the selective service bill. Representative Hamilton Fish criticized Willkie for supporting interventionist propaganda and said Willkie had not read the amendment.
Marion Ginkens of Brighton pleaded not guilty in district court to rape charges filed by the county attorney. Judge Siegers appointed L. J. Kehoe as defense counsel and set the case for trial Monday September 23 at two o'clock. The September term grand jury was impaneled with T. W. Zillmer named foreman.
Police disclosed the man sought for the murder of Mrs. Maude Raymond of Washington Iowa is believed to have returned to New England with family roots there. An invalidSan Diego brother said Slayer is a Boston aristocrat by background and a college graduate. Circulars are sent nationwide as the manhunt centers in New England.
Washington officials announce new 8 20 p m arrival time for Wendell Willkie special train on Saturday Sept 14 with a ten minute stop for the candidate to speak. North Fourth Ave area will be roped off and police posted to manage crowds and traffic while entertainments planned nearby to greet thousands from the county and beyond.
Fifty seven girls entered the Miss Washington Court of Honor today bringing the total to 67 nominees. Winners will be chosen by popular vote to join the America on Parade pageant and Miss Washington during three days of festivities. Ballot boxes will be placed at local drug stores and Festborn headquarters.
German raids and British air defenses intensified as Berlin and London exchange heavy bombardments. Reports say Neukölln gas works were hit and London suffered loud explosions amid ongoing aerial warfare with warnings of remorseless attacks until capitulation.
Grand opening publicity for Washington's new model home announces the debut event with details on showroom accessibility and potential buyers invited to tour the property and learn features and pricing.
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