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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1934
Page
4
An advertisement praises Roosevelt for repealing Prohibition and legalizing hard liquor a year ago. It claims tax revenues exceed $1,000,000 daily and cites other so called blessings from the policy shift.
A column reviews post prohibition sentiment noting mixed views on enforcement, economic impact, and potential long term benefits. It cites President Roosevelt image use in ads, calls for investigation, and community anecdotes about local life, prizes, and a wedding ring mystery.
At a 1934 stockholders meeting in Washington Iowa American Pearl Button Company approved amendments to its articles. The capital stock remains 200000 dollars with 100 dollar par, preferred stock 50000 dollars, and common stock rest. Preferred stock carries 7 percent dividends and no voting rights. The president and secretary signed the amendment, with notarization recorded. Centerville junior college beat Washington junior college 34-31 in a season opener. Wells led Washington with late scores as Centerville edged ahead. Washington defeated Keota 24-16 earlier, in a rough but spirited game. officials were Ted Sauer and Wright.
Supt. J H Peet of Washington schools, a member of the state high school athletic board, traveled to Cedar Rapids with four colleagues to inspect Coe college gymnasium as a possible venue for next spring’s late state basketball tournament. Cedar Rapids faces bid competition from other cities, and a decision is pending.
During a trial for wife beating a neighbor testified to repeated blows and the wife’s helplessness. The judge asked if he stood by and saw the man strike the woman again and again, prompting scrutiny of bystander responsibility.
Ainsworth high school defeated Cotter 52 to 19 in a basketball game here last night. In the junior varsity matchup, Ainsworth reserves won 22 to 6. Box score notes the first team win and seconds also victorious.
An international dispatch reports a hunter shooting incident in Hungary where a hunter, after bagging a rabbit, is shot when the revived hare kicks the trigger. The tale frames an unlikely twist turning a hunting accident into sensational news.
Washington reports recount Secretary Ickes travel to Warm Springs Georgia with Harry Hopkins. Ickes notes Hopkins can finance his relief program himself now. He jokes about asking for sandwich prices, illustrating the relief chief’s resourcefulness.
In Sedalia Missouri a group of youths attacked Santa Claus with snowballs prompting police to intervene. Reports say the Santa Claus character displayed a dangerous glare and used harsh language not found in traditional depictions.
Metropolitan papers carried a full page ad showing President Roosevelt at his desk with a bouquet nearby. The Schenley Distilling company signed the display which congratulates Roosevelt for achievements “One Year Ago Today” and praises his dauntless leadership.
The passage predicts a five year minimum to restore business and social health. It notes 1925 as difficult, 1936 with more construction and inflation pressures, and an election year disruption in the middle. The outlook remains uncertain and speculative.
Shoppers Mr and Mrs Parrel Young and Mrs rank Young visited Washington Tuesday. Jessie Riley spent Sabbath afternoon at the Otto Sutter barn near Wayland to care for Mrs Sutter ill. J V Cannon shipped cattle to Chicago Tuesday. Carl Atkinson joined them. Mr and Mrs Lee Rhea and daughter Betty of New London were dinner guests at the Harley Rhea home. Dirt roads forced a walk across a field. Rex Long visited Washington to see his children at the Sherm Crane home amid illness and Mr and Mrs Harley Rhea were in Washington on business.
Washington basketball followers will get a bargain bill Monday evening at the high school's gym. A double header is planned with Kalona playing the local team and the Y M C A facing a rival Yar mouth squad. Kalona and Yar mouth bring recent wins and tough recent performances, promising a competitive night.
The University of Iowa selects a new starting five for Monday's game at Iowa Field House against Carleton. Coach Rollie Williams moves Al Bobby to forward, adds Ted Osmaloski at guard, with Blackmer at pivot and Burke and Grim as shooters. Carleton, led by captain William Powell and Ralph Parker, features a strong center in Jack McCarthy and a dangerous backcourt. The test serves as preparation for next Saturday’s pivotal interregional tilt with Pittsburgh.
Eighteen persons are employed by the Novelty Manufacturing company in Columbus Junction in the Dougherty building making about 1,400 trellises daily. Orders for 30,000 trellises have been received from dime stores across the United States. The plant also makes bird houses each season and sells them.
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