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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1934
Page
4
A quoted line from yesterday’s Chicago Herald-Examiner suggests a rapid shift in sentiment. The remark compares an earthquake announcer to a loud alarm clock and calls for an even stronger alarm sound.
Voters in Evanston, Oak Park, and three other suburbs overwhelmingly outlawed retail liquor sales in their areas. Evanston led with 11 809 yes to 3 878 no, while Winnetka rejected saloons 1495 to 147. Citizens cite liquor dangers and Prohibition-era memory as drivers of the vote.
Readers quip about gifts and marriages as a playful exchange unfolds in town. A line about a parrot for a wife leads to wit on past affairs and curious gossip, reflecting a lighthearted community mood.
A collection of religious sayings and maxims quotes Colossians 3 17 and lines from Goldsmith The Col gate Clock and Houghton Line. The piece blends moral advice about gratitude and avoiding arguments with statements about truth and character.
A report from Chicago suburbs elections shows shifts toward wet outcomes after a wave of pre repeal votes. The piece notes the change in districts long seen as dry and highlights the evolving political landscape in suburban areas.
Record shows the 1933 season expenses for the Washington Municipal Band including memorial day events, contracts, uniforms, equipment, salaries, and miscellaneous items. Listed are King Concerts, banquet costs, drum gear, uniforms, drayage, postage, megaphone, and director salaries with officers Karl Bevins and Milo Steele noted.
Records show Washington municipal band tax funds used since 1928. The Washington Concert Band, a private corporation, received contracts when no municipal band existed, while merchants supported the tax. Government notes cite more concerts and personnel with less money allocated to vera.
Washington Municipal Band of Washington Iowa outlines aims to promote civic cooperation and music, maintain a balanced orchestra, admit members by audition, and govern with officers, a board of directors, and an advisory panel. It specifies instrument makeup and election rules, with amendments by two thirds vote.
The article outlines officer duties for the band including the president vice president secretary treasurer custodian and board of directors. It describes meeting authority minutes attendance roll rehearsals and monthly financial and governance responsibilities as well as concert and rehearsal supervision.
The Washington Municipal Band advocates one city band open to all based on merit. Letters exchange shows support and concerns about consolidation to reduce duplication and cost while keeping musically strong leadership. The Washington Concert Band declines immediate merger citing full roster and ready equipment.
A 1930s municipal band article explains a band board of ten votes on large expenses, outlines director salaries from 120 to 2600 yearly, and states equipment belongs to the city. It notes director election by band members, vacancies via tryouts, a 5 percent expulsion vote, and a 38 member cap with possible expansion.
The Washington Municipal Band pledges service to civil enterprises, offering free performances to support events from the Iowa State Fair to local parades and benefit functions. Members bear gasoline, uniform, and miscellaneous costs while thanking Simpson Contracting Co and local supporters for equipment and logistics aid.
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