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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1936
Page
8
Hollywood previews spark strong praise for Columbia's Dor Stoeveky adaptation. Sonia Lee of Fawcett Publications hails the picture as a milestone in cinema history, with Edward Arnold and Peter Lorre in leading roles.
Washington March 3 INS The department of agriculture moves to activate the soil conservation program successor to the AAA after the farm bill signing by President Roosevelt Invitations go to more than 500 farm leaders for regional conferences in Memphis Chicago New York and Salt Lake with detailed plans to be unveiled by department chiefs The president said the act lays a foundation for a long term program aimed at parity income for farmers and noted the goal is parity of farm income not prices while conserving soil and protecting consumers. Iowa officials join officials attending Chicago conference March 5 6 7 with one day session at the State theater.
Winter signs came down as spring signs rise across the city last week. Bill Sartor is shown preparing to spread a large Spring Sale banner across the front of the J C Penney Co. store in Sia.
Washington March 3 4 sponsors of the Praier Lemko three billion dollar farm inflation bill won a caucus of Democratic House members. A petition with 25 signers secured the support and Representative Taylor of Colorado will call the caucus.
Mrs Ferdinand Spaethe of Columbus City sold her household goods and garden tools at auction on Saturday and moved to live with her daughter Mrs Reed Smith in Shelbrook. The gathering included visits from Mrs Marshall Mrs Witwer Mrs Oakes and others. Local moves and property purchases were announced along Gamble avenue and in several townships. R M Evans and Farm Bureau members attended the meeting with Iowa State College figures.
Muscatine Republicans celebrate a municipal election win with four city officials elected and two of four council members returning to office by comfortable margins. The results reflect strong GOP support in Muscatine.
Officers of the Grandview Community Church were elected with George Owens as president and Joseph Bieri as vice president. Other positions include Miss Lota Schneider as secretary Miss Mabell Kemp as financial secretary Mrs Howard Cocklin as treasurer and Samuel Latin among deacons. Trustees include Mrs OO G Lewis and two others. The list notes stewards and a music committee.
Ruth Norris reports moves and assignments in Ainsworth and nearby. Laird Simpson to work for Jon Moore. Ray and Mrs Sweet relocate to DD Stephens ten ant house with Mr Sweet joining Mr Stephens. Families shift residences along Front Street and Montrose area. Ema Walker Lillian and Vera Simpson attended a Middleton banquet for telephone employer.
In Glendale March 2 pupils at Glendale and Spread Eagle schools returned to sessions after weather delays. WPA workers helped reopen gravel-road access to Spread Eagle. The report also notes a local sale, moves of residents to Crawfordsville, and widespread meat preservation as families recover.
University of Iowa scientists report the 1935 Iowa apple crop contains lead levels far below toxic thresholds. Dr Ralph H. Heeren of preventive medicine notes no danger from lead poisoning, despite interstate commerce rules restricting lead in apples.
Des Moines reports more than half a hundred Iowans killed in auto accidents so far this year. Despite intensified highway safety drives and determined efforts, the 1926 toll had reached 61 fatalities.
Albia junior college defeated Mason City 37 to 28 to win the state junior college championship. Kellaher led Albia with 15 points as the team, featuring six footers, outmatched Mason City. Albia earlier beat Burlington 27 to 26 in the semifinals after Mason City beat Sheldon 70 to 24. The tourney was delayed by weather and extended one day.
L J Keaow announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for county attorney in the June primary. He asks for Republican voters' support and signs the notice from Tyler.
Jennie Davis of Crawfordsville Iowa thanks friends and relatives for ecards letters and gifts during illness and expresses gratitude to the missionary society for a potted plant received.
Hill announces Washington authorization for 2,600 man months for emergency flood work in the state. This allows 10,400 men for a week or 2,600 men for a month on flood projects. The $162,000 needed for flood control is on hand.
Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon for Miss Lua Ella Kerr at Sherman’s funeral home with Rev. D Fulton of the United Presbyterian Church presiding. Burial followed in the local cemetery.
A terse report notes the Sarikeli and Pakhpo mountaineers in Chinese Turkestan as pure Serene. The phrase appears as a brief cultural or geographic remark with limited context.
Casket bearers listed for the Elm Grove cemetery service include C. S. Lemmon W. Harwood R. M. Smith S S D Stewart B L Stewart and Carl Roberts in attendance at the ceremony.
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