Brotherly Love Thought for Friday April 30 1937
Bible Thought for Friday April 30 1937 centers on brotherly love drawn from Hebrews 13 1 urging continuance in love and kindness among kin and neighbors in daily conduct.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1937
Page
4
Bible Thought for Friday April 30 1937 centers on brotherly love drawn from Hebrews 13 1 urging continuance in love and kindness among kin and neighbors in daily conduct.
The author argues that local taxpayers do not escape federal outlays as thought. He notes nearly nine billion dollars spent last year, over half borrowed, most remaining via indirect taxes unseen by the public, and less than one-eighth raised by direct personal taxes.
A weekly bulletin from the Guarantee Trust Company of New York City warns of persistent budget imbalance. It notes lower income tax receipts, higher expenditures, and a need to curb spending and adjust tax policy to avoid shifting the burden to lower incomes. It cites presidential proposals from mid-April as a fresh step toward controlling general and relief outlays.
The article argues a determined campaign is needed to change Treasury policy toward restraint rather than stimulation. It calls for immediate steps toward a balanced budget as the first move in implementing effective restraint.
Dale Miller argues in the Texas Weekly that the President hides the crisis behind extraordinary powers and that the public deserves a clear explanation of the proposed changes to the Supreme Court. He contends ratification would be swift if the danger were real and urges openness about a new New Deal incursion.
The New York World Telegram weighs a riddle about scrambled overlapping taxation as the nation’s first and hardest hit burden. It suggests taxpayers’ leagues join puzzlers to tackle a grand national tax acrostic, seeing tax muddle as a perfect permanent riddle.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch notes a shift in labor rhetoric from the phrase Workers arise! to Brother, pull up a chair. The updated ring signals a calmer approach to mobilize support among workers.
A visiting Sunday School teacher asks children what God has done for them. One freckled bowlegged boy replies with blunt humor that the Lord had almost ruined him, eliciting quiet shrugs and a gentle lesson in perspective.
Warren Morgan drew amusement at a banquet for organizing a new farm directory after being denied service. Waitresses served others then a telegram explained staff thought he was on a sit-down strike. A large tray finally offered him appeared inadequate, but Warren finished it all. Pearl Parcel’s hat pin marked week of health and accident week with the number 68 as the national average injured per minute.
Washington note highlights a new Graham's assistant manager known for tennis golf and a flashy North Side Cafe tie in. He boasts a 73 golf score and fast court play and is urged to be met, but warned not to wager with him over Easter. Gladys Edwards is teased over dramatic hair bangs at the Journal office.
A past anecdote recalls hunters at a shack discussing the change from five to three shots with automatics. Ralph Scott notes improved accuracy, claiming three shots produce three misses instead of five. Also mentions a youth named School Boy who may become guest conductor and shares a light poem about love and a Mother’s Day contest.
Don Ross of Successful Farming Magazine in Des Moines visited yesterday morning. He noted only one criticism of By Ways of 1937 noting Johnny Timmerman, pressroom Oracle, was not mentioned until page forty five.
In a playful exchange at the State Theater, Robert Taylor and Jean Harlow quiz each other about Des Moines Iowa. The bit ends with a quip about the town and a call for a searching party for the old gentleman who cracks his knuckles.
The text spoofs foreign peace talks and labor debates, notes on a Mother's Day poetry contest, and reflections on truck driving lore. It includes satire about committees and city hall funding, a playful verse about drivers, and a quip about beauty costs in courtship.
A collection of short, humorous vignettes includes a comical exchange between a homely spinster and a staggering drunk, a flea and elephant crossing a bridge with a joke, and a preacher noting golfers who swear. Contributed by J. C. B.
The piece humorously depicts a man laments his wife’s harsh treatment in nightly quarrels. A bachelor offers sympathy as the husband explains facing a roast cold shoulder and tongue with calf brains, while the wife insists there is no room for a cat to swing. The exchange then turns to family hints about not hanging mother.
A farmer notes delayed road repairs hinder markets and raises losses from mud. He says he has avoided complaints and instead balanced finances by towing salesmen’s cars out of the mud. The report highlights mixed effects of slow maintenance after rain.
Regular session chaired by Mayor R L Lytle approves last meeting minutes. Bills paid from General Water Light Sewer Garbage Dragging Drainage funds. Health officer W S Kyle appointed. Washington Concert Band bid for season concerts set at 1900 or 500 per Thursday night. Adjournment set for April 20, 1937.
In the District Court of Iowa a September 1937 term case names Wisse Long as plaintiff against numerous defendants and unknown claimants over a lot in Washington City. The petition seeks quieting title in fee simple and barring all adverse claims, with no personal claims against defendants. Defendants are summoned to appear before noon of the second day of the next September term.
In the District Court in the Court Room at the Court House Washington County Iowa on September 6 1937 a default will be entered against all defendants and judgment and decree rendered as prayed in the plaintiff's petition T L Brookhart attorney for plaintiff dates April 30 May 7 14 21.
PLACE Come worship with us. W. H. Parker, Pastor.
The Prairie Flower Baptist Church announces upcoming services for the next Lord's Day. Bible school begins at 10 A M and the preaching of the Word is scheduled for 11 A M under Pastor C E Strong pending favorable weather and road conditions.
Ainsworth U P Church schedules a 10 A M Bible school lesson Abraham a Man of Faith followed by 11 A M worship with a sermon on Prayer. An 7 30 P M youth service on Vocational Training features talks and music. Ronald Keiper leads. Ladies Aid met with Mrs Nate Crawford. YY P U business meeting scheduled.
Fairview April 29 The Grand Prairie School marked the last day of the year with a noon picnic. Families present included Yara and Charles Sojka Melo Lasek and Horak Roy Havel and Mrs Wess Ramsey Greta Edwin and Helen Kos and Miss Wiley.
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