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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1937
Page
8
Alfred Sloan chairman of General Motors speaks from Detroit charging that a minority of striking GM employees are holding company plants for ransom. GM also begins a non striking workers campaign labeled a kick to work with no immediate trouble reported this morning.
The record shows William H. Jordan entering a not guilty plea on charges including assault with a deadly weapon and murder of Danny Goode. The alleged actions occurred January 22, 1937, in Iowa, with a revolver as the weapon and loaded cartridges involved.
I A Kmnyazev testifies at terrorism trial in Moscow alleging Japan planned for war this year by sabotaging Russian railways. He confesses to organizing 3 500 railway accidents in 1934, claiming hundreds of innocent people were killed.
Members of the A. M. E. church thank Washington residents for help at the rummage sale which raised 26 dollars to support the church.
Warner Bros. vivid adaptation of James Oliver Curwood's tale opens at the State Theatre. George Brent stars with Beverly Roberts in a lumber feud romance shot largely in natural color, supported by Barton MacLane Robert Barrat Allen Hale El Brendel Billy Bevan and Joseph King with hundreds of real lumberjacks in scenes.
About 1,500 gathered for the simple service honoring Mrs. Miller. Governor Kraschel, Congressman Eicher, and state officials attended, with Dr. Bowers praising her public work, highway safety advocacy, and warm hospitality. The service included remarks by Rev. Atack and reflected Mrs. Miller’s lifelong public life and church loyalty.
More than a thousand farmers attended a special farming show and entertainment by the McCormick Deering store in Washington. The event featured a large display of tractors and farm machinery, including the Trac-Tractor, with ink coolers drawing interest in the dairy equipment section. Six staff, led by Harry Roy, the store manager, were on hand.
Iowa WPA Director George Keller began large shipments of clothing from Iowa WPA sewing rooms to flood victims in Indianapolis and Louisville. The consignments include 509 mackinaws, 450 women’s coats, 173 children’s dresses, 2604 men’s and boys’ trousers, 75 boys’ suits, 1311 boys’ coveralls, 198 men’s overalls, 1408 boys’ overalls, 1050 children’s leather mittens, 65 children’s helmets, 30 saloon suits, and 100 comforters. More shipments will follow, Keller said.
Labor forces oppose Prof. George Keller as the lone works progress director and move to block Senate confirmation. A telegram signed by 21 leaders including C. Lewis protests the appointment, noting Keller would earn over 6000 dollars a year. Senator Gillette plans to confer with local congressmen to decide, likely acceptable to the U S Senate.
In Des Moines James Garrison a ten year old boy tried to drink steam from a boiling teakettle to ease his cold. His mother Mrs Wilbur Garrison lay ill with influenza and did not intervene. The boy’s mouth and throat suffered severe burns.
Four modern farm houses costing 12000 dollars were built in the Stanwood area this past season. The homes feature air conditioning insulation and electric wiring and were erected by Frank Horrest Henry Voelker Ed Gardner and Louis Licht in the Stanwood Red Oak Grove and northeast areas.
Mrs John Havel of South Highland was taken Sunday to Mercy hospital at Iowa City for a major operation. She is progressing splendidly. Relatives and friends from Des Moines and Iowa City visited and helped at homes of Lasek and Havel families this week.
Washington junior college Cardinals fall 33 to 24 at Burlington after forwards fail to score field baskets. Hampsher Tucker Newnam and McFadden score only two free throws. Marshall Severt Eicher tally all field baskets for Washington. Stewart leads Burlington with 2 and 3, Hayes shines for Burlington. Cardinals miss 15 free throws. Next game at Muscatine Friday night.
Charles Crane manager of the telephone company was the guest speaker at the V's Men's club weekly dinner. His talk on Transatlantic Telephone Service included examples of yesterday's funeral photos sent by telephone and a Honolulu call reaching Brighton. The group also heard of Red Cross flood relief donations and club charity totals, baskets distributed, and a movie star naming contest.
Mrs. Wealthy Weaver marked her 102nd birthday at her daughter’s home in Otho. Born in Vermont on June 26, 1885, she remains in excellent health and assists with housework though her hearing is fading as a sign of age.
Des Moines reports a new gambling house named the Hollywood opened on the spacious second floor as a members only club. The owners say memberships go to people they like and the venue features extensive home race betting and dice and card paraphernalia.
Heights upset Centennial 8 to 6 in a grade school league game yesterday afternoon. Kary Rath led Heights with 5 points while Dick Dewis and Richard Grecian added 2 each and Gerald Smith 1. Centennial’s Turner had 4 points and Messinger scored as well. Lincoln won the later game 10 to 6 with Charles rull and Keith Hardy each scoring 4. Tom Tanner added 2 for Lincoln. Wallace’s James Gilchest had 2 and Peeler Maxwell Dickie Peterson had 1 each. Both teams have two games left. Don McClure officiated.
Ty Cobb declares in an exclusive interview he wants to meet Babe Ruth in a golf match and test psychological effects on Ruth. Cobb, a frequent golfer, shoots in the low 80s and 70s, saying he could beat his old rival.
Leslie O Ross of Sidney is appointed by Governor Kraschel to the Iowa board of parole. Ross previously opposed Mrs. Alex Miller for the Democratic nomination for secretary of state.
Farmers in the area deny that present conditions endanger winter grain crops. One farmer says advice to dishing would ruin the rain, while others believe porous soil and ground cover allow air to reach the plants.
Glenn D. Devine, to serve as assistant to E Schroeder director of physical education, arrives Friday in Iowa City. He will hunt for a home and move his family from Des Moines after finding a residence. A former Hawkeye football blocking halfback on the 1921 undefeated team, he will be the first to hold the title assistant to the director in charge of intercollegiate athletics. He remained active in state university affairs, attending games and alumni events, and was elected vice president of the alumni association in 1934 and 1935. The roster of sports staff now includes eleven degree holders from the university, four with master’s degrees: Swens Schroeder Arsbruster Vogelhee Hyson Schmidt Radloff Frase Schamm Walter Alber Baumgartner.
Our heartfelt thanks extend to those offering comfort, sympathy, help, and floral messages during our sorrow. We are deeply grateful for the kindnesses shown by D. KF. Sayre, Mrs. C. BR. White, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Sao, Mrs. Ethel Neiswanger, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sa, and Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Sa.
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