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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1936
Page
8
The Socialist Labor Party filed for a place on the Iowa ballot for the November election. Eastern men will run for president and vice president, with four Iowans as electors.
Ottawa reports Premier John Bracken's Liberal government appears to have won Manitoba's provincial election held yesterday. Strong gains for Bracken's party solidify control over the province's political landscape.
Clete Jordan, 46, Ottumwa Iowa, died in Kansas City following a heart attack. He was head cattle buyer for Morrell Packing Company at Ottumwa.
On July 28 a freight wreck at Clay City killed five people including a railway brakeman and four men believed to be transients. The crash occurred when the train derailed and caught fire, authorities said.
The quote defines talent as what is within a man’s power and genius as what lies in the power of a man. It presents a philosophical view on innate ability versus trained capacity attributed to James Russell Lowell.
The state weather prognosticator warns of cooler days ahead after a week peak of 98 degrees. Warm conditions delayed matches at the country club tournament, disrupting play as officials monitor temperatures.
Norton H. Messenger 81 a Wellman resident died this morning at his daughter Mrs Tom Moore s Grinnell home where he and his wife had been living He was in failing health for years Born April 22 1855 son of William H and Laura A Messenger He married Clara Bell Allen He was a member of the Methodist Church Masonic lodge and the Order of Eastern Star Survived by widow and eight children plus a brother and sister in Wyoming Funeral plans not known at noon today
A Wells based epic shown at the State theater presents a 2036 utopia after a world war. The film portrays underground cities lit by artificial sun, glass homes, moving machines, and a culture blossoming under scientists led by a large ensemble cast including Raymond Massey and Ralph Richardson.
The Weather and Crop Bureau of the Iowa Department of Agriculture reports 107,320 farm radio sets on January 1, 1936, up 26 percent from 1935 and the highest total in 11 years of county data. Montgomery County leads by percentage with 69.8 percent. Clinton County tops by total sets with 1,525. Washington County shows 1,160.
United States savings bonds reach a maturity value of half a billion dollars since sales began March 1, 1925. For 10 months through year end 1935, purchases total $259 million, with daily averages around $1 million. Through July 1936, purchases total $241 million, with daily averages rising to $1.525 million, a 50 percent jump from 1935. New fiscal year daily sales exceed $1.82 million, up over 80 percent from 1935.
For the first time in screen history, U S Treasury and Bureau of Engraving Washington building interiors are used as sets for the Columbia film Counterfeit. Filming in Washington produced authentic backgrounds for the drama featuring Margot Grahame Chester Morris Marion Marsh and Lloyd Nolan. Showings arrive at the Fox Theatre Wednesday and Thursday.
Disclination to parade with Headquarters at Hotel Lafayette and Capitol Theatre the convention site. Caucus rooms set in 100 block vicinity. Legion convention details pending. Davenport auxiliary aims to amend constitution and by laws ratify executive committee selections and delegate picks for national convention in Cleveland. Panel discussion to feature auxiliary work.
July 28 Sioux City report says Wal lace Short, Iowa Farmer-Labor party leader, has not heard from former Senator Louis W Brookhart about accepting the nom for the unexpired Murphy term but expects a reply. Short notes Brookhart in Hyattsville Md and says discussions with William Lemke on his possible entry have occurred. Also, Morrells to Expand. Ottumwa plant to add two buildings at a cost of 1250000.
A description portrays Chambord Castle near Blois as a grand palace rising above forest canopy. Surrounded by roughly 3000 acres of woodland and 24 miles of mossy walls, the Loire Valley landmark stands as a dramatic fortress and royal residence amid trees rather than a cliff.
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