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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1938
Page
4
The message highlights the noble reception of the word by those in Thessalonica who studied scriptures daily to verify the teachings. It emphasizes readiness of mind and diligent inquiry as a model for faith and discernment.
Far eastern correspondent Jim Marshall warns that the Panay bombing signals a shift in world power toward Japan. He argues U S and British restraint may invite further humiliation in Asia and calls the December 1937 events a turning point ending white dominance in the region.
An Ingham County column argues wild ducks kept at a Mason game farm are culled each spring to preserve pure stock. It contrasts puddle ducks with hardy wild types and warns that excessive government aid dulls wings and strength in humans, turning citizens into puddle ducks.
The passage discusses Japanese and Chinese relations and racial tensions, noting Japanese shift toward hegemony and断 China, with Western observers questioning racial hierarchies. It cites supposed views on civilization, influence, and resentment, highlighting the rise of self sufficiency and resistance to Western guidance.
Mrs. Ellis Negus is described as having small hands in Washington. A jewelry company sent a ring one size larger than ordered, forcing a second order to replace it and ensure proper fit.
A west side business man drove to McDaniels Drug Store, entered for a Coke, and left his car parked in front of the store for most of Thursday afternoon. The note adds that throwing stones into a dirty pool doesn’t purify the water.
A Washington businessman ponders which radio program would captivate more. a diplomat’s wife finds appeal in fur. a traffic violator feigns deafness to keep driving. A World War tale, a grandmother’s radio quips, a devout reader’s reappearing spectacles, and a wry note on stealing another woman’s husband wrap up in breezy humor.
A speaker Henry asks his mother to recall Arkansaw with affection and humor. He contrasts cold winters with the friendly, generous, old-fashioned hospitality he associates with the place. The memory includes simple pleasures, hard work, and lasting community ties. The piece closes with a rustic farewell, invoking eggs and shavings.
A businessman told us his nomination for the best dressed lady in Washington would go to Helen Sweet.
The piece observes that many more men loaf than women but notes women who loaf can do a far better and more thorough job of loafing than men. It presents a humorous gendered take on idleness.
The seven dwarfs in Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs are described as distinct human type caricatures. Dee leads with pompous self assurance, Happy is a cheerful rotund figure, Sleepy yawns through life, Grumpy quarrels but has a soft heart, Dopey is lovable and sly, Sneezy is hay fever plagued and nasal, Bashful is shy yet kind and romantically inclined toward Snow White.
Jeannette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy co star for the fourth time in a Sigmund Romberg Gus Kahn score for The Girl of the Golden West opening Sunday at the State Theatre. The show features eight new songs and classical pieces by Gounod and Liszt with a supporting cast led by Robert Z Leonard and William Anthony McGuire.
Lem Guy returned home to Sandy Hook last night after a winter in Florida. He rode a bus to Ottumwa where Hap met him, accompanied by cousin Mrs. Lena Roaseh who plans to visit relatives here before traveling to Kansas and Oklahoma. Mrs. Roy Hesseltine hosted the Indian Creek club with seven members and two guests, covering curtain and drapery lessons as the Easter season concluded.
Roger Babson argues that while New York remains gloomy with business slow, a spring revival may begin. He notes improvements in steel, building, power, textiles, auto output, and retail trade, and predicts a modest upturn by year end with aggressive fiscal stimulus to aid recovery.
A Sunday visit pattern shows Washington residents hosting and visiting friends. Vir ginia Dunbar joined in at Floyd Bower’s home while Jesse Stout traveled to Cedar Falls to see Veramelia. Margaret Mineart enjoyed a short vacation, and Velta Hesseltine marked her birthday with 32 guests including Charley Barrows from Chicago Blanche Nelson and Gladys Nelson from Des Moines and Grandma Corpman from Washington attended the Carl Corpman home event.
A birthday dinner was held at the George Koehler home in Prairie Center April 23 honoring Mrs McCartney and her grandson George Koehler Jr. Attended by W C Field family, William McCartney family from Washington, Tom Sterling family, Bob and Georgena, Duane White, Howard Pearson, with afternoon calls from Joe McCartney and Harry Youngburg of Moline. Additional visits noted include Campbell McCartney and family of Moline, Albert Reiner and Zieglowsky relatives. Robert Krause of Washington visited Harold Wylie for three days, Bernice Zieglowsky visited with Henry Zieglowsky, Anna Wagenknecht and son Louie visited Fred Zieglowsky, and A Collins spent Sunday at Dan Cline’s home.
Guests gathered Sunday at the Henry Zieg lowsky residence for a birthday dinner honoring Mr Ellis Swisher. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ellis Swisher and family, Mr and Mrs Marion Sheetz and Marlene, Mr and Mrs Robert Lowe and family, Mr and Mrs John Simmering and family, Mr and Mrs Fred Zieglowsky and family, and Lloyd Dale Hunt, plus Mr and Mrs Art Krause and family who visited the Don Wylie home Wednesday evening.
April notes from Verdi and surrounding area mention visits to McComb Illinois and Florence Alabama. Mrs John Waymas returns home after visiting her mother Mrs Coats and daughter Mrs Welch. Local residents attend clubs and dinners at various homes including Columbus and Decatur events. James Baird sustains facial injury in an incident.
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