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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1927
Page
3
Universal Jewel The Cat and the Canary with Laura LaPlante plays at the New Graham Theatre. Paul Leni transfers a love theme with intrigue and humor into a suspenseful mystery drama.
Riverside and Davenport events include births marriages and club activities. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Yansky on Oct 24. Mr Hubert Kern joined H J Heinz Co in Muscatine and moved with family last week. Needlework Club met with 18 members. Fanny Buchwalter will host Nov 10. Clifford Walton wed Neva Shrig Oct 27 in Washington. Mrs Wendl Soukup hosted a Foresters Bunco party with gifts and a pot luck supper. seven Oxford Forester guests attended.
A Boston Transcript item labels a London Communist as attacking the government. The critic claims officials will keep cutting the wool from the sheep that lays the golden eggs until the pump runs dry, illustrating anti-government sentiment.
Ames Iowa October 31 President R M Hughes of Iowa State College told county agents and extension workers the nation must keep the right kind of people on farms or America has no future. He cited research at the college and projects boosting farm income and rural life. Director R K Bliss traced Iowa farm institutes back to 1870 and 71 and stressed developing better people as a key extension objective.
Iowa City Rotarians trekked 4800 miles last week to move the travel trophy from Iowa City to Davenport. The distance equals the Iowa City to Davenport span times the number of trip participants, with the Mount Vernon Lisbon club presenting the trophy for the eleventh district’s longest journey.
Savings deposits in forty two Iowa banks fell 0.2 percent by Oct 1, 1927 from Sept 1 levels and were 0.9 percent lower than Oct 1, 1926. The Chicago Fed report for the seventh district notes Illinois also declined in September but rose versus last year, while the district overall posted a 0.2 percent gain.
Des Moines report shows employment fell 0.7 percent from Aug 15 to Sept 15 in the Seventh Federal Reserve district including Iowa. Wage cuts totaled 3.5 percent with factory hours reduced. Some improvement noted in applicants for jobs by Iowa employment offices.
Charles Nietert, a farm hand from near Masonville, pled guilty to stealing $40 worth of clover seed. He will serve up to five years in the state penitentiary. His children suffer scarlet fever and diphtheria, and will be placed in a state institution after recovery.
Ames Iowa October 31 Professor T R Agg highway construction specialist from Iowa State College will attend the sixth annual asphalt paving conference at Atlantic Georgia the week of November 28. Agg serves on the research committee of asphalt paving technologists.
In Des Moines on October 31 an opinion was issued for James E. Risden, chief, detailing the court’s stance on a pending procedural matter. The document outlines the judge's legal reasoning and guidance for further proceedings in the case.
Indiana farmers face economic danger as insurance companies halt lending on farms infested by the European corn borer. State entomologist Frank N. Wallace urged broad farmer cooperation to control the pest.
Waterloo police report a staged alcohol sample fraud after a caller directed them west of Allen Memorial hospital where 25 one gallon jars were found. A hollow tube filled with alcohol but sealed to the can held three and a half ounces, while the rest was water, suggesting a clever counterfeit shipment at $10 per gallon worth about $250.
Miss Samuelson argues that life extends beyond spelling and algebra and that education should introduce children to tribal folklore while guiding them toward clear goals through a structured study program.
Judge Hubert Utterback of Des Moines announced the appointment of extra leaders to direct Iowa's annual Red Cross membership roll call. The Des Moines chair leads the state council in organizing the event.
Opening of the Vinton to Belle Plaine paving will trigger a joint celebration to be arranged soon. The event will be a picnic in Firemen's Park, about a mile south of Belle Plaine, with date yet to be decided. The Vinton Cedar Rapids link is completed but traffic awaits two weeks.
In Mallard Iowa Examiner Laird completes book examination as First National Bank liquidation advances. Officers say creditors may receive up to 85 percent of deposits while the town remains without a bank after the closing.
Dr. An son Hayes, professor of chemistry at Iowa State College, resigns to become chief chemist and director of scientific research for the American Rolling Mills of Middletown Ohio. Armco Iron and other metal products are produced by the company.
Balti more Sun quotes a maxim about bragging announcing that those who boast of virtue would boast of vice if they were wicked.
Scouts of the Continental army report no British troops near Chicago and General Thompson plans no major operations for now. Light target practice and political appeals fill the scene as Thompson pushes America first and a 60 delegate push at the national convention.
Ainsworth residents and guests report a busy weekend with visits and shopping. Mr and Mrs Robert Quinn called at the Will Brown home, Howard Stewart shopped in Washington, and Mrs Philip Gerdes visited on Tuesday. The Baker family traveled to West Chester to visit relatives, while Dora Grinstead spent Saturday evening with her daughter Mrs Baker. Will Brown completed a machine.
Hackney London claims to house the smallest consecrated church in the land. It features seats for ten poor ancient widows living in ten tiny almshouses. The structure forms three sides of a square around an old world garden, contrasting with the street noise across the road.
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