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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1937

Page

4

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.

Illusion of Tax Escape Under Federal Spending

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.

Washington

Balance Budget Urgency in Thrifty Weekly Bulletin

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.

Guarantee Trust Company New York City United States Treasury

Debate on Treasury Policy and Budget Restraint

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.

Treasury

President Roosevelt's court plan under scrutiny in Texas Weekly

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.

Supreme Court Executive Congress Roosevelt Dale Miller The Texas Weekly

Riddle on taxes as national puzzle in tax acrostic

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.

National Pubbles League United States New York World-Telegram

New Slogan Changes Strike Leaders’ Rallying Cry

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.

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Blessing Question Sparks Boy's Honest Response

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.

Banquet Mishap Sparks Mock Sitdown Stir in Clay Township

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.

Warren Morgan Clay Township Warren W. J. Roudabush Ward McCutcheon Pearl Parcell Pearl

Newcomer at Graham's Draws Attention as Personality Specialist

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.

Washington Graham's North Side Gladys Edwards Journal Gladys

Local hunters debate shots law and rising aim

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.

Ralph Scott

Don Ross Critiques By Ways of 1937 In Town

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.

Don Ross Washington Boy Des Moines Johnny Timmerman Oracle

Des Moines joke sparks local theater chatter

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.

Des Moines Towa State Theater Robert Taylor Jean Harlow Robert Jean

Peace conferences and poems from a curious era

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.

Humorous Tales From a Small-Town Reader

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.

Sleerp

Common complaint about marriage from a henpecked husband

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.

Dee

Farmers Bemoan Slow County Road Repairs After Rains

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.

Keven

City Council Proceedings April 19 1937 Minutes Bills

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.

Fred Werner P. J. Wallace Co. V. Crull Mace «Motor Co Ctiaccesmaden Perry Davidson G. T. Stansbery Robert MecCaleb Dick Bidwell Delbert McDole Clarence Griffin Frank Szayna Washington County W. Kyle Clara L Goodwin Etta L. Roberts Board of Supervisors R. L. Lytle W. H. Fulton

Quieting Title Action In Washington County Iowa

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.

Washington County Iowa Wisse Long Simon P. Teeple Richard Moore Commissoners Washington Co Ter Board of Commissioners Iowa Territory R. & Walker Robert R. Walker John L. Kilgore James B Combe John Cammeron John Cameron Donald Cameron Duncan Cameron Catherine McKenzie Ann Cameron Cath Cameron Cath MecKenzie Misey Cameron Allan Cameron David Delong John Corette Joseph Corette H A. Burrell Howard A. Burrell Helen B. Keck Anne Terry Norman EF. Burrell Julia B. Merton City of Washington Crk District Court

Laugh-Spiced Romance District Court Notice in Washington IA

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.

District Court Court House Washington Washington County Iowa T. L. Brookhart

Churches

PLACE Come worship with us. W. H. Parker, Pastor.

W. H. Parker

Prairie Flower Baptist Church Sunday Services Preview

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.

Prairie Flower Baptist C. E. Strong

Ainsworth U P Y M C A Bible School and Evening Service

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.

Ainsworth U.P. Bible School Abraham Ronald Keiper Ladies Aid Nate Crawford Chal

Miss Wiley Leads Grand Prairie Pupils In Year End Picnic

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.

Vance Tellin Fairview Grand Prairie School Yara Sojka Charles Sojka Melo Lasek Melo Horak Roy Havel Wess Ramsey Greta Edwin Helen Kos Miss Wiley Will Tellin Iowa City Harold

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