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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1930
Page
2
Meato market notes show hogs steady to higher with top cuts around 9.40 to 8.90 per unit and pigs and sows varying. Cattle trade dull with calves around 201 pounds and slaughter classes mixed. Grain receipts at Chicago and Toledo show cash wheat near 94, corn around 76, oats mid 30s to high 40s, and timothy around 12.20 to 12.60 for futures.
Chicago June 17 Albert A Michelson physics professor at Chicago University travels to California to refine light speed accuracy. He plans a vacuum beam experiment over a mile to reduce errors from temperature pressure and humidity. Previous methods used two mirrors two miles apart atop Mt Wilson and San Antonio peak.
The all talking drama Girl of the Port adapted from John Russell short story opens at Graham Theatre with Sally Il and Ian Sharland in lead roles. It follows an English lord’s regeneration amid Fiji’s cultural backdrop, including romance, villainy, and native rituals.
County officers including supervisors, treasurers, auditors, recorders, engineers, stewards, city assessors, clerks of the court and patrons gathered for an annual convention. The afternoon session opened with a welcome by Mayor Parker J. Crouch of Des Moines. Tonight officials will attend a picn ic event.
Town lawyers gather for the thirty sixth tunnel convention of the state bar association opening tomorrow. Henry Upean Sims of Birmingham Alabama will address the gathering along with Justice John Imm of the state supreme court.
State seeks to enjoin Norvan Baker and associates from Baker Cancer State operations. Hearing on motion to dismiss and petition adjourned until after yesterday's argument, at request of Baker's attorneys.
In Oskatoosa Oklahoma June 13 United Garment Workers of America members prepared for an injunction suit against Manna Manufacturing. Trial opened with testimony and evidence presented yesterday before Judge L W Hamilton. Proceedings to continue for several days as officers named by the media city Des Moines area report.
An editorial line emphasizes a clean, intelligent, sincere image rooted in real people and steadfast tradition. It stresses fidelity to the community’s values and a steady, unpretentious persona guiding local life.
The Journal Beginning reports the Iowa airplane tour’s Waterloo stop on June 18 drew over 10 000 spectators. Weather loosened fields delayed operations but landing and takeoff proceeded. Officials say overnight stay remains, prize awards to be decided by sea basis after field conditions influenced earlier plans.
In Francisco on June 18 a year old woman, Mrs. Batina Hayes Hugel, told Police Judge Lazarus that her son, Harry Hugel, a motion picture operator, would not support her. She said she had slaved for him and now he has his own home and position, yet left her to live as best she can. The judge postponed the case for investigation and released Hugel on 250 dollars bond, denying further support pending proof of maternity.
Iowa City speakers from the Child Study Association urged parental education to modernize home life. Mrs. Sid Gruenberg of New York said obedience is not a virtue, and homes must adapt to changing times. Attendees included Shenandoah vice president Henry Kling and J.T. Hofler of Nora Springs as treasurer.
In Chicago on June 18 a 12 year old boy Edwin Ischer who had been unable to eat for two days was inspired by a sword swallower seen at the circus. A stomach X ray preceded relief via a rubber hose and forceps guided by Dr. Herbert Nash. The boy later swallowed the hose under supervision showing a curious recovery.
June 17 report notes Rebeka Todge and others attending a District 2 Rebekah lodge convention in Well on June 13. Elections named Mrs Fannie Meeks as president and Anna Kos as vice president. A wedding at St Marys church united Miss Clara Kucera and Frank Liberguth with Keobemeier officiating. The couple will live on the groom’s farm near Raverside.
Logan June 18 Henry K Petersen of Council Bluffs named temporary chairman of the state Republican convention to be held in Des Moines July 16 Willis L Stern state central committee chairman announced Congressman L J Dickinson and Dan W Turner gubernatorial candidate will speak at the convention he said
Delegates at the forty fourth annual encampment in Dubuque Iowa elected officers and chose next year’s convention site with Burlington and Sioux City favored. The group capped events with a parade and a Mississippi River steamer excursion aboard the Capitol.
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