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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1937
Page
4
A Bible thought from Psalm 1380 17 reflects on God's precious thoughts. George M Cohan suggests when facing big trouble a long five mile walk helps release pressure and regain self control.
A lively column weighs knee pants and other dress choices for men attending the London coronation. Readers debate tradition versus modern style, noting fashion trends in Paris and journal staffers plans. Some ridicule the spectacle while others defend uniform costumes as a sign of harmony.
A brief note outlines the aim to provide basic comforts to as many people as possible. The text emphasizes accessible services and practical improvements to daily living without detailing specific programs or locations.
In New York City police arrest the Harlem religious figure Father Divine on a criminal charge. The article contrasts his claim to godhood and angel ranks with a nearby colored minister who leads a 70 strong congregation in Omaha, noting the dangers of mass emotionalism and the rise and fall of leaders.
Washington dispatches show Congressmen in agricultural districts vow to cut government spending to curb rising taxes and living costs. They warn that higher taxes and outgo sap worker incomes and housewives budgets, urging elimination of waste and political overhead to aid recovery and employment.
Over 306000 people enroll as the time-tested Protection Syndicate promotes a $5000 installment offer. LeRoy Pratt of Washington Iowa hosts free literature and reports endorsement by authorities in sound finance for nearly fifty years. Call 829 Blue for details.
Tyrone locals report a series of weekend activities with shopping trips to Keota and Ottumwa. Families including Sheets Singmaster Sheetz Bond Thompson Davidson and others are noted visiting relatives and friends in Washington Richland and Otumwa.
Miss Agnes Samuelson superint ends public instruction will address the eighth annual Homemaking Congress at Iowa State College during Veishea May 14. High school girls in homemaking classes from Iowa will attend with sessions on Consumer Buying and Food and Nutrition from an Artistic Standpoint. The congress is sponsored by the Home Economics Education Department with Mary K. McCloskey as adviser and Jean Ripple as student chairman.
In Washington, W is shown with rose bushes that turn out to be rasp berry bushes. Rodney Arnold asserts Ted Dalton is not the only Washington warber to locate mushrooms in Central Park. Rodney displays a dried specimen to prove his claim, questioning whether the find occurred last year or the year before.
A first grader corrects a father on words like guy and gosh. A debate over a hay stack photo by Bobby Gates on Grandfather Nethergall’s farm. Washington businessmen trip to Wisconsin ends with a dirty street encounter in St Paul. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Livingstone mark 40 years of marriage and recall their stolen wedding cake. A Washington youngster’s dirty hands joke is shared. A dime buys seeds and plants, celebrated as a little miracle of life. Spanish troops question their fight leaving them behind, as beef becomes the substitute for sympathy. Contributed by Mrs M D. This column closes with a note that there will be no concert.
Washington County Iowa Board of Supervisors meets with full attendance. approves contract with H W Baker Company for delinquent personal and omitted tax collection. transfers 700 to Wapello County Permanent School Fund. minutes reviewed. numerous county expenses and rents approved. personnel and public aid payments listed across numerous departments.
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