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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1936
Page
3
A new cold gauge allows any refrigerator user to instantly assess if the food compartment is in the safe zone. The device hangs on a shelf and shows if conditions are safe or danger, guiding users to rearrange food, defrost, or add ice to prevent spoilage. The offer is free and no obligations apply at Iowa Southern Utilities Co display room.
A remarkable group of sepia-tinted athletes led by Jesse Owens highlights the U S Olympic trials at Randall's Island. Star performers Williams La Valle Woodruff Metcalfe Robinson and others pace the largest color contingent ever in Olympic track and field as they vie for Olympic supremacy.
Mrs. Jennie Morrow widow of James Morrow died at her daughters home in Palo maris Heights California on July 30 at ninety one. She suffered a stroke after a trip to Encinitas and fractured her left hip. Born September 1 1845 in Carrel county Ohio she was the eldest of eight children. Surviving are daughter Myrtle Palmer sister-in-law Mrs. Tyndale Palmer and grandchildren Paul and Lucille Morrow. Funeral services were private with remains to be cremated in San Diego and interment in Washington Iowa.
A lace focused museum in Halas Hungary highlights centuries of Halas lace crafted by descendants of early settlers from Turkey. The displays emphasize regional weaving traditions and the cultural ties of the lace to the town’s history.
Council Bluffs meets Bancroft Eldora and Muscatine Wednesday in the state American Legion baseball tournament at Rockwell City. Defending champions Council Bluffs rely on veterans from 1935 squad plus new infield recruit Tennant and pitchers Lund Flynn. Final playoff if needed set for Saturday. Iowa Daily Press backs Legion program with funding.
Albert Moorman, oldest gold playing member of Washington country club, advances toward the city championship as he and Dr. A W Clow reach the semi finals. Dr Clow edged T R Phillips one up in a tight finish. Vic Westphal and Ralph Gibson also reach the other semi, with A E Baldrige beating Dr R A Hender 3 and 2 in the second flight.
Richmond captured the Riverside softball tournament with a 4 to 1 final over Hills. Saforek and Sharp held Riverside, while Lee Yenn and Klein guarded Hills. Earlier rounds saw Kalona 5-4 over Havels and Bayerstown 8-6 over Morse, with semifinals Richmond 4-3 over Kalona and Hills 13-2 over Bayerstown. Kalona claimed the consolation. An August 16 rematch is planned at Richmond. A separate Riverside game saw Havel's 18, Riverside 2 in a charity tilt for Gilbert Kueneman, who was injured playing with Riverside Firemen. Proceeds may fund a larger benefit tournament. details to follow.
National League standings show St Louis at 60 39 and New York 65 550 with Cincinnati 48 50 and Philadelphia 39 60. Yesterday's results include Boston 4 Philadelph ia 4 8 and St Louis 13 11. American League leaders New York 34 8 and Chicago 9 12 face upcoming games. Detroit 3 4 and Cleveland 4 North.
Iowa state champions host Minnesota titlists in a three game series slated this season. The clash features regional rivals with high stakes as both teams push for supremacy in the circuit.
Berlin hosts the opening Saturday August 3 to August 16. Nations entered total 52 with 4840 athletes, USA largest with 367. Competitive sports total 22. attendance estimated at 3.5 million. Preparations cost 30 million for nine sports arenas athletes village. Scoring uses a 10 5 4 3 2 1 system. unofficial winner is the United States with 740% points followed by Italy Japan Sweden France Germany Britain Finland.
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