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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1938
Page
5
A proclamation calls for a May observance to renew the community’s pledge to child health. It stresses the need to grow efforts as the custom has established, urging coordinated actions by local groups and officials.
Many sufferers find backache relief by treating tired kidneys as the cause. Doan's Pills are promoted as a forty year old remedy trusted by mothers to flush out waste and acids, with claims of improving bladder function and energy.
Governor Krachel designates May 1 1938 as May Day urging citizens to observe with child care and welfare activities. The proclamation calls for a gospel of child health and disease prevention across the state.
Governor Nelson G. Krasschel affixes the state seal at Des Moines on April 14 1938 in a proclamation emphasizing child welfare and youth protection as the main topic of discussion during the session marking the ninety second year of the state and the 162nd year of independence.
The article reviews Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as Disney's first full length feature. It highlights full animation, character charm, emotional depth, and the film’s notable death scene, contrasting it with prior shorts. It also notes Ronald Reagan’s rise from radio to film in Accidents Will Happen.
The article notes Donald Dutch Reagan reemerging in a film, using a veteran pro verb about ill winds and luck. It reflects on consolation from others misfortune and hints at a rise of stars born to or thrust into greatness in cinema history.
Through a WPA program endorsed by the Iowa State Department of Health over 110 sanitary toilets have been erected at schools and private properties in Washington County. The earth pit toilets are flytight rodent proof odorless and meet proposed rural health standards with free labor supervision and materials for interested homes or school districts. Contact the Washington County Health Unit for details and availability.
The Tuesday Bridge club met with Mrs. Ruth Norris. Bridge was played at two tables with Mrs. Edith Richards having high score. Guests were Mrs. Myrtle Thomas, Mrs. Madge Rabeniold and Mrs. Vera O Connor. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs. Violet Lambert.
Announcement of the marriage of Mary Louise McWilliams and Kinsel Kirk Kincaid, both of Muscatine, on April 1 at the First Presbyterian Church under Rev. D. I. Berger with attendants listed.
Mrs. Kincaid, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. McWilliams of Columbus Junction, married Mr. Williams. The bride, a Columbus High School honors graduate in 1935, is sister-in-law to Mr. and Mrs. W. C. McWilliams. The couple plans to live in Kansas.
Visitors note the town hall key hangs outside the door in Sigtuna Sweden allowing access to all, yet in two centuries no unauthorized person has entered. Local officials say the key system remains symbolic and secure.
The Sunshine Community club met yesterday at Mrs. Carl Schneider's home with new president Mrs. Charles Zieglow sky. Members answered roll call on flower care and a floral exchange occurred. Guests included Mrs. Dale Darbyshire Mrs. Howard Wittrig and Mrs. McGerty Florence and Ethel Zieglowsky. refreshments were served at Mrs. Glenn Bee's Blossom location.
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