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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1931
Page
1
New State theatre will open Monday February 16 with Cimmaron world premiere delayed from New York. Workmen install new seats, paint, screen, and fittings as Ralph Pratt promotes a modern Iowa venue praised for its gold and tan exterior.
A reporter notes travel from Austin to San Antonio, praising the city’s history and beauty. He mentions meeting figures like Jim Ferguson, Dan Moody, Pat Neff, and the current governor, critiquing legislative oratory as unequal to grand opera in a humorous aside. The bulletin adds that Hoover is getting wetter like a stock market report.
Police fire on 10 000 independence demonstrators at Begusarai Bihar today killing five and injuring a score. Eight wounded taken to hospital. three officers seriously hurt and six policemen hurt in the fighting. Gandhi Appears Before 200 000 Followers In Bombay Esplanada Crowd goes into tumult but disperses after Gandhi raises his hands.
The Griffin versus Salladay trial was re-assigned to next Monday after delays from motions and amendments. The suit seeks collection on a promissory note, with judges and attorneys preparing the issues for jury hearing. The Lemley will case is set to go next, weather permitting, and the January grand jury report was filed yesterday.
Mt Pleasant defeated the Brighton Hawks 37 to 28 in independent league play at the YMCA. The Montgomery Ward team forfeited to the Y Leaders. Tonight Wayland faces Cotter and Brighton Independents meet Olds, while West Chester games are postponed this week.
The union choir comprising Methodist United Presbyterian Presbyterian Baptist and Christian churches, directed by Miss Carolyn Hamilton, will perform The Holy City by Gaul. First rehearsal is Thursday at 8 PM at the Methodist church with individual practice by several choirs. Wayne Wilson, hospitalized for blood poisoning in his hand, returned home with his nurse.
Leon Beatty of the American Legion hosts a county Legion meeting on Friday February 6 at 7 30 pm in the city hall gymnasium. State commander Maurice Cahill of Cedar Rapids will speak joined by G Degker French Davenport former state commander Ed O Connor Iowa City vice commander and Charles KE Roberts Ft Madison district commander. Attendees from Wellman Kalona Riverside Crawfordsville and Brighton invited and others from neighboring counties expected to attend.
The Ministerial association of Washington county and environs held a morning gathering at the Y M C A with about twenty members and several visitors from nearby counties. Delegates from Louisa and Henry counties discussed evangelism and the McCombe Clase meetings, the group voting to meet on the last Tuesday of each month for the rest of the association year. Rev J R Frazier of Mt Pleasant led closing prayer. a luncheon followed.
Doorn Holland January 27 Wilhelm Hohenzollern who abdicated as Kaiser in 1918 marked his 72nd birthday in simple fashion at his Doorn home.
At 7 50 tonight Washington high school hosts a practice debate on the effect of slang stores with Ottumwa team members John Moon and Paul Dickett facing Ottumwa affirmative Cherie McElhinney William Sartor The prior Ottumwa defeat tally was two to one in Washington favor three judges will again decide the outcome This event aims to sharpen the teams for the next Town debating league debate next month.
Grace Moore and Reginald Denny headline a Red Cross benefit at the Fox theater led by manager Ralph Pratt. The play A Lady's Morals features Moore as Jenny Lind with a men’s chorus delivering superb singing and acting. Receipts go to Washington county drought relief efforts across 21 states.
Dick Hayes, a business caller, was active in Fairfield yesterday, engaging with local firms and discussing commercial opportunities. He visited several storefronts and spoke with multiple business owners about potential collaborations and market conditions.
Ottumwa Bulldogs visit Washington Demons for a Friday basketball clash as Coach Jim Shultz reshuffles his lineup after recent losses. Ottumwa will be minus four graduating veterans Meier Johnston Warren. Washington’s starting five is unsettled with potential radical changes hinted by rumors. Concurrent junior college road trip sees Washington facing Centerville and Albia away with stiff tests ahead.
Amos chapter of the Order of De Molay elected four principal officers yesterday at the Masonic temple. Orval Korf was re elected master councillor, Herold Ahrens senior councillor, Donald Benz junior councillor, and Walter Wells scribe. The chapter, now reopening its new Masonic rooms after a fire, expects renewed activity and reports several new members. The DeMolay Rainbow dance with girls' group proceeds broke even. Reverend Wenger and Reverend Porter from Crawfordsville visited Washington today.
In 1981 the Washington International company celebrated the centennial of the reaper invented by Cyrus Hall McCormick. About 600 farmers and families attended at the company store and Fox theater where a five reel film Romance of the Reaper screened. A E Wherry spoke along with C E Cheney and Al Moore. lunch was served and a replica reaper was on display.
United Press reports five Iowa deaths from accidents and violence yesterday. Victims include John Homan 84 Dubuque David Higbee 45 Keokuk Mark Jarvis 60 Davenport H M Santee Rockwell City and Imi Dvorak Cedar Rapids. Homan died after a train struck his car at a grade crossing. Higbee died when his car collided and overturned. Jarvis a pedestrian was fatally injured by a car. Santee died cutting wood when a buzz saw blade broke loose. Dvorak died of wounds from a police ambush at the home of Iowa Supreme Court clerk two weeks earlier.
National Commander Ralph O Neal of the American Legion is seriously ill in a Indianapolis hospital and has canceled all New York state engagements. National committeeman William Leffingwell announced the update today in Albany.
Midwestern Red Cross headquarters say 100000 people in 49 Oklahoma counties are receiving food. Ten National Red Cross workers assist local chapters in the drought area.
The Washington junior college presents the one act plays Drees and A Cup of Tea at a Wednesday morning assembly. Director Mrs C S Williams reports a strong cast for Loyalties to be produced Feb 11 and 12 by the junior college Little Theatre following Come Out of the Kitchen last November.
Mire James McWadden nee Martha Hoggard dies of heart trouble at her son’s home in Crawfordsville. Funeral Wednesday at L A Jones funeral home and 2:30 service in Crawfordsville Presbyterian church. Interment Crawfordsville cemetery. Living children: A A McFadden J C McFadden Mrs N J Lease Elmer McFadden. She had eight children, husband James McFadden, three deceased. longtime member of Crawfordsville Presbyterian and later Washington church.
The Iowa Senate voted 87 to 10 with three absent to approve a constitutional road bond amendment of 100 million dollars. The measure, brought by Senator C A Benson, needs House concurrence and Attorney General opinion before it can go to the voters. If both chambers agree, the measure would be placed on the ballot. Proponents seek a favorable vote before adjournment to enable bonding legislation.
Leslie Blick won in the Muscatine Golden Glove tournament last night and will again box this evening to decide finalists for Davy enport honors. Horace Allen also showed well while Chas Snyder failed to place. Ted Dalton guided the group to Muscatine and will accompany Leslie again tonight.
A Detroit special grand jury indicted six men and one woman for the slaying of Gerald E. K. Buckley, a radio commentator, in a high profile murder case returned today.
The head of a long haired black dog killed by Delbert Darnell northwest of town was sent to Iowa City and tested positive for rabies. Health officials warn nearby dog owners to confine and control pets and ask anyone with information about the dog to contact the local health department.
Mrs. McFadden active in Wood's Sunday school class and the women's missionary society. A loyal member of the Rebekah lodge and the Women's Relief Corps she remained in usual health until moments before her passing after telling her son Elmer of chest pain.
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