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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1938
Page
4
A brief religious thought proclaims that true freedom comes through the Son as stated in John 8 36, asserting grace and liberty for believers. The message invites reflection on spiritual emancipation and enduring faith.
A concise set of maxims urging patience, respect for others, and calm problem solving. Emphasizes empathy, loyalty, democracy, cheerfulness, and steady work as guiding principles for personal and social success.
The board backs consolidating grades into two buildings, north and south, starting with the Heights project at 96 500 dollars. A later second building would cost about the same, with annual operating savings of at least 10,000 dollars. The plan aims to modernize schools while saving taxpayers money ahead of the April 19 vote.
Congress discusses a new tax measure aimed at repealing certain penalties. The proposal outlines changes to tax rules and seeks to simplify compliance for taxpayers.
The piece argues for repealing oppressive tax laws as a path to national recovery, condemning past Congress for hasty economically harmful statutes. It praises bipartisan support to rectify the errors and asks what justified those laws and their lasting costs to the public.
Jamestown Post notes France removing the word obey from marriage rites, likening it to King Canute being ignored by title orders. The comment reflects a cultural shift on obedience in vows and authority.
The Arkansas Gazette casts doubt on the conquest of Shansi as a path to fertile profits for Japan, noting tobacco cotton rice and opium poppies. A Manhattan Kansas item adds a caution about leaders overwhelmed by large tasks, implying inefficiency when duties outgrow a person.
Poem honoring linemen who fight gales and ice to keep power on and service to people. They work through storms with no banners or bragging, risking sleep and danger for the grid. The piece salutes their steadfast dedication and calls readers to remember their sacrifice during emergencies.
A compact editorial note discusses taxpayer input on public spending and questions if press leaders would publish contentious views. A Washington father jokes about his daughter’s prize dictation as she mirrors her mother. The verse plays with political figures Hoover and Roosevelt in a light hearted, nostalgiac tone.
A local married man announced he stopped giving his wife a weekly allowance. He said the problem was she always spent it before he could borrow it back.
A Collier’s magazine observation notes China’s repeated conquest yet absorption by invaders over 2000 years and suggests informing Japan. The excerpt questions public singing behavior in gatherings and humorously proposes coaching on song lyrics to avoid embarrassment.
Brief note from J. R. W. counsels readers not to accept government aid that erodes personal dignity. Invitation to reflect on independence and self-respect for hundreds of friends and readers.
In this court scene an all female nine member jury finally returns a verdict after days of deliberation. The forelady announces that twelve verdicts have been agreed upon. A humorous aside notes a moth has more than 4 000 muscles prompting a student quip about track.
A local business man argues that the gap between male and female perspectives stems from differing values. He claims women prefer new clothes and similar comforts while men chase the idea of being a jolly good fellow as their secret ambition.
A Journal staffer, originally set to address the Hi-Y club last Wednesday noon, forgot the engagement and was rescheduled for today. The article notes space limits restrict further rambling to twenty inches of single column. The piece closes with a playful warning.
Riverside April announcements show the Riverside high school senior class casting for a one act titled The New Bride to be staged in the auditorium of the new gymnasium. Cast includes James Vaughan Dale Burieh Pudge Bette Cress and more with the exact date to be announced later. Nearby updates report repair crews from Iowa-Illinois telecommunications and power restoration after sleet damage while residents and former locals visit or relocate through the week.
Pilotburg events were delayed as storms forced postponements for the Merry Makers club and Pilotburg Ladies gatherings. Farmers report oats sowed but worry about frost impact. Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m and welcomes all. Mrs Lissa Timmons plans to build on her farm near Allan Wattersons. a house formerly burned. Dora Housel of Richmond was laid to rest. she once lived in Pilotburg and was 78, a dress maker by trade.
Palm Sunday at the Baptist church promises unusual significance with eighteen candidates to be baptized by immersion after the pastor's morning sermon. Evening worship will feature special beauty and inspiration.
Babson argues that fighting over existing wealth harms recovery and promotes reviving new industries, especially air conditioning. He predicts vast job gains from widespread cooling, urges national unity, criticizes T V A policies, and plans a Washington trip to push for expanded power and industry growth.
The Baptist Church Advance program culminated last Sunday with nearly thirty new members joining. Bible School attendance ranged from 147 to 180 over seven weeks, averaging 161. 179 members pledged, 58 new givers. Love Offering started funds for painting and repairs with over 150 dollars subscribed. Choir to present cantata on Easter Sunday night.
Gracehill report notes Betty Lou Small recovering from measles. Odis Kirton took his son Myron to Dr Stutsman in Washington for treatment Saturday. Local residents visited, including Marion Robertson, Charlotte Ann, Mae Jane, Dale Robertson at Marion Robertson home and later to Wayland. Agnes Richardson stayed with Warren Kerris. returned to Cincinnati Iowa Friday.
Katherine Buxbaum and Eugene Engel returned from teaching posts in What Cheer and Cedar Falls to Agnes Richardson’s parents’ home. They spent Sunday evening there with her family while Harlow Engel and his wife hosted relatives. No Aid meeting occurred Wednesday due to weather.
Milford Anderson reports 600 baby chicks thriving despite winter weather. Community notes include visits by Mr and Mrs Robert Roberts to Salem church near Columbus Junction and at Mrs Rowland Rees home. Merle Turnipseed visits Marion Turnipseed in Washington as well as Roy Finke family and William Vinke home. Elmer Hamilton calls at the Thrasher home.
Mr and Mrs Cyrus Bush and family visited Henry Witthoft on Saturday. Mrs Roberts spent Tuesday night with her mother and joined her Sunday school class for Cymreig practice for Friday at Salem church. Joe Knotek June Arlene joined Joseph Shalla's family and Chicago relatives at Mrs Reller's home during spring break. Donaldson group visited Ted Cross family in Colfax Sunday. Harley Davidson and Elizabeth Young were Sunday guests at Milford Anderson home.
The briefing notes from Washington indicate Undersecretary of the Interior Charles West allegedly floated a plan suggesting that half of the Democratic Congressmen should be sent home. Rep. Gray of Pennsylvania pressed Rep. Stack on the remark during debate. Stack did not confirm hearing it.
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