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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1939
Page
4
A compact page of inspirational quotes and reflections. Passages cite 1 John 4 18 Swift Spencer Henderson McKee Plato and Dr William Lyon Phelps, urging love courage humility and inner victory amidst chaotic times.
The piece decries a college trend of swallowing live creatures from goldfish to mice and worms, begun by a wager and escalating to eating snaked heads and even a magazine. It contrasts this with a Centennial celebration and honors aged Washington residents who witnessed a century of change.
A reader laments cross cultural eating habits from raw oysters to snake meat while noting global practices and beliefs that reject animal harm. Ed Knapp of Riverside plans a summer visit for the Washington Iowa centennial and recalls Navajo Club ties and hometown memories.
At a business men's gathering members recounted bizarre contests from memory. George Pauls spoke of pledges swallowing raw liver under a string while others described Easter egg challenges and a beer contest with teeth and a return of gin.
Nic MecCleery contests a Friday column claim about Joe Melinsky mowing the first lawn of the year in Washington. He notes Bunny Blair at the Country Club mowed greens two weeks ago, but the club lies outside city limits, so the city mowing record remains unproven until proof appears.
In the north woods hunters recount a fly species living in a world 32 feet high. The pest, active like the house fly, has never been found above 32 feet. Local Indians store outdoor meat in trees at least 33 feet high to avoid flies, a twelve inch buffer. Contributed by T. B.
A city girl visiting a farmer discusses why cattle react strangely to her. The farmer quips it’s due to the red dress she wears, noting cows notice colors even if fashion feels outdated.
A Kentucky resident told a court he is 95 years old with 34 children and one divorce, a remark that provoked skepticism about his age while a visitor notes the town's respect for the "early settler" who promptly pays bills on time.
An offbeat backcountry lumber concern advertises in bold phrases that they can glass you in screen you in cement you in and lock you in signaling a rustic promotional gimmick from Vv.0O.L.
Herbert Benjamin, general secretary and treasurer of the Workers Alliance of America, tells a Washington house committee he has been a Communist for 18 years but says the affiliation does not influence his work with WPA relief clients. He admits under questioning he is a Red.
Warner Brothers spent more than 200000 on the Dodge City world premiere in Dodge City Kansas hailed as the grandest celebration yet staged. Mischa Auer collects disguises and bought a sinister beard for a studio run. George Hayes notes rare yearly haircut and shave at vacation start.
Yes My Darling Daughter star Priscilla Lane was honored with a gold compact bearing the VML crest from 750 cadets at the Virginia Military Institute where she recently visited. May Robson and Hollywood friends plan a diamond jubilee for her 75th birthday. Jeffrey Lynn’s peers expect him to be fastest in Hollywood. he led Bates College track. Chester Morris’ new valet recalls Quint shouting on set. the newcomer wore rubbers on his first day.
Fifteen years ago Eddie Shipstad and Roy Johnson sketched plans for a grand ice follies on their hometown frozen lake. The idea, inspired by Yiereng Ziertfeld, began to take shape as film and stage drafts emerged in 1939 with James Stewart and Lew Ayres portraying their counterparts alongside Joan Crawford and Edith Nesh in The Ice Follies of 1939.
The Bank of England is a private joint-stock institution serving as the British government's main customer. It is governed by a governor, deputy governor, and 24 directors, with capital of 1,200,000 pounds, opened January 1, 1695, during William III's reign.
Riverside April 24 A chicken pie supper will be held in the basement of Riverside Methodist church on Tuesday evening April 25. Proceeds will help cover expenses of Epworth League delegates attending the institute at Mount Pleasant. The Riverside Epworth League staged Aunt Tillie Goes to Town last week, coached by Mrs H C Borup, with a large crowd observing.
Dennis M. Bracey of Memphis and Mrs. Dora May Singer planned to die together. Mrs. Singer died from exhaust gas in a car, Bracey revived and surrendered to police in Batesville, Mississippi after an all night ride, saying they could not live without each other.
A reflective assertion that true greatness comes from within and is earned through life effort industry and broad experience. It emphasizes personal power rests with oneself and is seized through ongoing sympathy and self development.
On a day when weather patterns vary widely, Brazil shows a broader range of conditions than the United States, with many regions experiencing distinct systems. Forecasters note multiple fronts and atmospheric variations across Brazil’s extensive geography.
The Keota Community Club hosts Rev. Father H. H. Corcoran of St. James Washington as guest speaker in the school gym. He will present a moving pictures talk on Palestine with solos by Lillian Brown Vera W. Butler Mary Kaylesdick and Lester Tines. Admission is free and the public is invited. Program starts at 8:00.
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