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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1938
Page
6
The column cites Philippians 4 19 about God supplying needs and quotes Theodore Roosevelt on thwarting hostility to honest wealth. It hints at midwestern concerns over aliens and relief recipients amid economic strain, suggesting fears of job competition and social tension.
A columnist criticizes the American Immigration Conference Board figures on aliens holding jobs and relying on relief, questioning their accuracy while arguing Americans tolerate aliens too gently. The piece contrasts liberty for aliens with harsher treatment abroad and cites anti-Semitic persecutions linked to radical actions by some individuals.
Washington high school will enter eleven track athletes at the Oskaloosa relays on Saturday under coach Fred Maasdam. The squad includes runners and field event participants such as Kiesey, Walker, Trotman, Bealer, and Finke, with entries across sprints, jumps, and relays. no javelin entry is listed this year.
Mrs Sielen Wills Moody sails from New York for England to chase a record eighth Wimbledon title. At 32 she has lost only twice in nine Wimbledon starts and is listed among favorites as she plans British tournaments and Wightman Cup matches before returning to the U.S. national championships at Forest Hills in September.
A baseball meeting is set for Friday evening at 7 30 at the Tucker Eicher garage. Ray White head, elected business manager and treasurer, urges a large attendance to form a Washington baseball team for summer. Immediate decisions are needed and reports on season tickets will be given.
A large crowd is expected for a wrestling card at city hall tomorrow night featuring Tiger White and Jack Atkinson in top bouts. Dale Hanson and Bear are among challengers, with Alex Fidler praised as an renowned Iron Man referee bringing national visibility to the event.
National League standings show Chicago Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston with scattered records. Yesterday results include Boston 6 New York 4 Philadelphia 6 Brooklyn 5 Pittsburgh 9 St Louis 4 Chicago 10 Cincinnati 4. American League notes Washington and others with multiple scores.
Washington High School lines up a two week spring football session starting May 2 under Coach Fred Maasdam. He aims to field 30 to 35 players, focusing on fundamentals while track duties may limit practice. Charles Corey, a top freshman contender in 1927, seeks eligibility and a pivotal backfield role for 1928.
Riverside notes report Mrs B J Unferth and Edith Heitzman of Davenport visiting the Heitzman family plus Mrs Margaret Streb and her children returning to Des Moines after several days with Mrs Mary M Droll and the R A Knittel family. Mrs Catherine Benjamin and daughters Evelyn Verna Ted Howley and Robert Singer from Cedar Rapids visited Mrs Elizabeth Davis of Chicago at the home of Mr and Mrs Guain.
In Iowa City on Tuesday night Buss llacker of Lone Tree knocked out Andy Smith of Kalona in 1 50 of the first round in a six round bout. Jimmy Bear of Cedar Rapids won two straight falls over Red Niffenegger of Kalona in a semi windup wrestling match. Andy Rarick of Iowa City was pinned by Johnny Hatchman of Dubuque in 16 minutes in the first wrestling go. Rudy Malmberg of Hills drew with Paul Gilroy of Iowa City in a preliminary boxing bout.
A brief note outlines post impressionism as a move in art rebelling against realism and impressionism. It highlights Cezanne as the leading spirit with Gauguin, Matisse, and Van Gogh among its key proponents.
Mr and Mrs C E Rosene of Moline Illinois were guests Easter Sunday at the Elisabeth Kiefer home east of town in a social visit noted by local residents.
Muskrats show appetite for clams using multiple methods. If time allows they pry shells but when pressed they let clams die on dry banks and then open them themselves.
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