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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1938
Page
6
A devotional note frames Exodus 19 5 urging obedience to God and describes Israel as a royal priesthood. It then shifts to a Goethe quote encouraging living in the present and shedding past regrets, urging a fresh start each day.
The American Association of School Administrators issues a bulletin noting higher accident deaths than World War casualties and urges schools to integrate safety into daily teaching from nursery to high school. One in ten will need medical aid next year, and a fifth of fatalities are youths aged five to twenty four.
A Davenport trial cleared Art Anderson of major banking law violations after days of proceedings. The defense argued charges were unfounded and many supporters celebrated the acquittal, noting the accusations were not substantiated.
Former President Herbert Hoover urged caution against forming pacts with Britain and France to confront dictatorships. He warned such blocs risk drawing the United States into broader wars with Germany and Italy, and warned against forcing regimes into hostile coalitions with autocracies. He argued nations must pursue peace with both dictatorships and democracies.
The defense council argued the evidence suggested framing and political noise, but the trial concluded with Mr. Anderson prevailing. He maintained confidence, admitted some errors, and stayed loyal to his Clinton institution during service. The case touched local memory of a half million dollar impact and an active family life here. Chester died as a youth. the mother later died and both are buried in Elm Grove cemetery.
A Miss Wilson English class causes a stir as she recites the first four pages of the Odyssey from memory, leaving students speechless. The humorous column also notes other light snippets about marriage, fashion, and word quirks.
In a dull session the judge dozed as lawyers sparred over water rights. The scene broke when a lawyer exclaimed we must have water here and the judge sleepily agreed, remarking that very little of it was in his own.
A wife questions how her husband is opening a can while he uses a can opener. She jokes she cannot tell if he is opening it with prayer or a speech and he replies with a sarcastic remark about the can opener.
A long time criminal court judge unexpectedly officiated a marriage. After asking standard questions the couple answered affirmatively. The judge laid aside his book and gravely noted that if there are mitigating circumstances they should be stated before a sentence. He likely startled the young couple with the remark.
A historical reflection on Abraham Lincoln recounts repeated political and personal defeats in Illinois and Congress, failed business ventures, and a troubled marriage, culminating in his emergence as a leading national figure. The piece urges readers to reconsider their own hardships and persevere.
A doctor suggests the patient may be underweight and asks about the highest weight the patient has reached. The patient recalls a peak of 160 pounds.
Warner Bros melodrama screens at the Fox Theatre with Ronald Reagan and Gloria Blondell leading a cast that exposes fake jury rackets and insurance fraud. William Clemens directs from a Bricker Coldeway screenplay. Dick Purcell, Sheila Bromley and others co star.
Easter visitors flocked to Kalona and neighboring towns as families hosted relatives from Marion Davenport Goshen and Iowa City. Many spent Easter Sunday with parents and enjoyed dinners and birthday celebrations while others visited Cedar Rapids Des Moines Hedrick and University hospitals.
East Highland news records visits among local families including Rath Coon Mincer Pearson Forbes Prymek Dvorak and Skala households. Emily Mae is named the newborn daughter of Frank and Bessie Skala. a death in the Podaris family was reported with funeral near Ft Madison.
Mrs. Arthur Pagitt and daughters and Mrs. Lewis Baker of Washingtondined with Sam Baker. The Spangler and Barr households hosted guests and relatives from Muscatine Wayland Rubio and Riverside during the week. Local families including Quinns Moorhead Jeffries and Spanglers visited and various members shared meals and farm help.
A historical note states that the average early southern California Indian vocabulary numbered about 3,500 words. The remark highlights the linguistic richness of native communities in the region.
Lester Stoltzfus, pupil at Snake Hollow, broke his arm while playing ball on Friday afternoon, a mishap noted in local stand art and artists scene coverage.
The program lists multiple sessions across rooms 101 to 206 featuring speakers and presiding officials from Iowa and nearby colleges. Notable participants include Edna Mercer president, Genevieve Fisher dean, and various college faculty covering home economics, medicine, journalism, agriculture, engineering, and education.
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