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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1938
Page
4
Daily meditation begins with a lively biblical hope from 1 Peter 1:3 and moves to a civic note by Bruce Barton about earning trust of the American people. He argues business should present itself as serving the common man for a more abundant life.
Community celebrates that federal judge Charles A. Dewey has recovered from a long illness and resumes his duties. The Illness began with a minor operation and progressed to an embolism, but he has regained health and continues a distinguished career rooted in this community.
Former Washington residents Don Ross Elliott Grayson and spouses visited Des Moines where Ross hosted a lunch with the Journal staff. Elliott Grayson received a plaque at the Iowa Press meeting for printing art. Clarence Tripp of Portland Oregon wrote to the Rocking Chair Brigade editor about a paper article he noticed.
A Portland based note from Joe Allen recalls old Washington acquaintances and praises the publication’s “old time features” for reviving long-ago news. J Lindley Coon in Cedar Rapids writes that the forty year school start sparked fond memories and enjoyment of the academy era pieces. Stanley Miller recounts Coon’s drive along the Columbia River and a taxi ride that turned into a nap.
A Milwaukee Journal feature laments civilian protective devices in Britain and Europe as gas masks, air raid bags, and refuge tips spread through households. It cites government leaflets and poses stark parallels to ancient and historic brutalities while noting calls for civilian courage and caution.
A note at the top of today's column thanks School Boy for his fine guest piece published in last night's Journal.
We met Charles C McKay last Saturday night and learned he is Milburn McKay's cousin. He quipped that Milburn was once thought a musician, but Charles claims his own music remains, while Milburn has lost much of his.
Loras McGrady, touring for Elder and Shannon, visits Washington and recalls a diner moment where a man ordered breakfast and liberally sprinkled catsup on his meal. The speaker notes they have not tried that combination yet and adds it isn’t the whole story.
In Des Moines last weekend Dave Elder and a conductor met a man named O'Brien who claimed to be a chauffeur for the state auditor Storme. The group soon realized O'Brien was the new secretary of State, trailing embarrassment for the misidentified roles. J.C. Bouenneke of Ainsworth visited Saturday night and led the storytelling, finishing about 2-1 ahead in a friendly wager.
A church Easter service had an odd moment when Jim Schmoeller sat behind Dr Mast, attracting attention for a neck birthmark described as dark hair. Rumors say the doctor feared a grease smear on Jim’s neck could ruin the ceremony. Dr Mast also joked about forgetting restaurant payment tickets.
A witness reports seeing a man in Washington yesterday with long undergarments showing below his shirt sleeves. The remark suggests a quirky street scene captured by a local observer.
A poem lampoons perpetual critics who oppose progress and new wealth. It contrasts complainers who balk at taxes and improvements with the powerful few who could buy the town, ending with a fragment of a parent and child exchange.
The Rotary club held a Ladies Night with a 6:30 dinner for members wives and guests. A notable feature was an orchestral presentation by Miss Mary Welch's kindergarten pupils led by Welch on piano. Frances Miller soloist with a student orchestra including Louise Meibohm Betty Logan Joan Wilson Carol Martin Tommy Hoover and others. Bingo followed as Frank Miller and Ralph Thompson were elected delegates to the District Rotary Convention in June at Waterloo.
A newspaper notes a cycle of big budget spectacles peaking now with In Old Chicago at the State Theatre on Wednesday. The writer expects a slump to follow, with fewer than one such film per year, citing peaks in 1923 24 and 25 including The Covered Wagon The Ten Commandments and Ben Hur.
Paul Kelly, known for stamp collecting and model making, appears in 20th Century Fox mystery Island In The Sky with Gloria Stuart and Michael Whalen. When not acting, he builds barbed wire fences around his 41 acre ranch 0 miles from Los Angeles raising 22 acres of oat hay and 16 acres of alfalfa. He anticipates two and a half months to finish the project.
Eureka residents attend a social at the Charlie Nicola home with husbands and children. Several local families and neighbors such as the Bunce, Mayhew, Chilcote, Launderman, Bell, Davison, Benson, Petratz and Schantz households are mentioned among guests and visitors in this community update.
Local residents report a playful deception claiming there is no Santa Claus and urge neighbors to spread the tale. The prank centers on a command to inform others that the narrator allegedly laid Easter eggs. No official actions or outcomes are noted.
Graduation plans for Brigh ton high school senior class are nearly set. The senior class play Honeymoon Inn will be staged in the high school auditorium on Wednesday and Thursday evenings next week. The junior senior banquet is set for May 14 at the Hotel Turner dining room in Fairfield. The Baccalaureate sermon will be held at the Methodist church May 15 with Dr H C Whiting delivering the address. Graduation exercises occur May 19 at the Brighton club house.
In his weekly letter Frank Priebe encourages poultry farming as a money making venture. He advises tracking costs and profits from chicken and egg production, citing a farmer who bought 10 cent chicks and a wife who keeps chickens for practical value rather than pure profit.
A small triangular tract in Switzerland, created over a century ago, served as a no man’s land refuge for travelers without a country. The historical enclave was known for offering shelter to wanderers and stateless individuals seeking safety.
A reader advises that raising chicks costs, but selling now yields profit. He plans to reinvest by buying a second batch and continues to suggest keeping records to improve profits. The note signs off with Sincerely Frank.
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