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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1936
Page
4
Today's Bible Thought from August 5 1936 warns against covetousness and stresses that life does not consist of possessions. It quotes Luke 12 15 and Calvin Coolidge on economy not for wealth but to save people, condemning taxes beyond necessity as legalized larceny and noting economic dissipation leads to national moral decay.
A reader summary cites Time magazine figures on national waste, estimating about 12 billion dollars annually linked to crime and other losses. It argues reducing crime waste by 25 percent would free roughly 60 dollars per person and urges education and civic duty to curb crime.
A commentary argues that most criminals arise from undernourished and underprivileged backgrounds. It urges giving the average youth a chance while acknowledging exceptions. The speaker advocates humane care and strong public protection for mentally deficient offenders.
After last night's rain farmers express concern about soil erosion but remain optimistic about pastures. They recall how Central Park recovered after the Centennial celebration and believe the local grass will rebound in their area.
Elizabeth E. West of Washington Iowa praises the Evening Journal and its anniversary edition for recalling early Washington life. She recalls the Coppock Mill, the old court house, missionary tales, a small ship to Honolulu, and family memories, ending with thanks to the Centennial contributors and best wishes for Washington’s next hundred years.
A young couple on a night drive encounter a large energetic grasshopper that lands inside the lady’s blouse. The creature’s thrashing frightens the car, the girl crushes it, and the male driver keeps control at the wheel. The gag ends with a humorous political jab about taxation.
Two girls passed on the street last evening and left a perfume trail about fifty feet behind. The speaker ponders whether the scent’s impact was due to quality or quantity.
A terse critique covers John Barry and a blunt man who always speaks his mind. It labels carrots, dry seasons, and rouge as overused or irritating elements in a satirical, opinionated tone.
Local item notes that Max Marble came back from a vacation with a noticeably sunburned nose. No further details on destination or impact cited.
A young waiter in a Washington soft drinks shop drinks cherry pop via a straw, then tips the bottle upright. he notes the pop feels pleasant under his belt and stains his shirt front. Zioncheck withdraws from politics. A patrolman jokes how he expected danger at the bend while a woman driver defends her appearance blaming her hat.
A customer selected a suit but told staff to agree with him if he rejected it. Later the husband reselected a discarded suit, resisted trying the original, while the wife favored the very suit and had him take it. The anecdote ends with a note to men about the idea.
Reported by itinerant sellers touring Washington towns a salesman wore a wet towel beneath his cap while driving and another laid damp towels over himself at night to stay cool. The piece notes how cooling evaporation aided rest as travelers advise auto safety badges and cautious driving with a lighthearted promo.
A French candy company created a model village to promote larger families and healthier births. It has already evicted seven families whose children were not forthcoming, aiming to combat race death by its own action.
Brighton items list residents visiting relatives and traveling over the coming weeks. Names include A B Clark and family, Gail Conrad of Davenport, H G Conrad's family, Roy Maple of Washington, Geo Robison and family, Jesse Berry and son Dan, Effie Mullin from Iowa City, Gertie Daggett and others visiting Fairfield, and plans for trips to California, Colorado, and New Mexico with relatives and reunions noted. Several church services and music at a Wag gomer Gowey reunion are mentioned. Continuous travel and visits among Brighton area families form the core.
Jordan L Larson longtime Grundy Center superintendent of five years is elected to lead Ames schools succeeding M G Davis. Larson previously served as superintendent at Lake Porsey UL and will assume duties as Ames superintendent.
In Jerusalem on July 15 1986 the preacher describes two memorable experiences a visit to the Y M C A building blending symbols of Judaism Islam and Christianity and a donkey back ride to Bethany halted by strike and security measures. The Y M C A features a Jesus Tower and mosaics while the donkey trek climbs through Gehenna to Gethsemane Olivet and Mary and Martha's home ending near curfew with 12 miles covered.
A reader describes a building tour featuring a grotto shrine with seven lamps, a replica of St Paul’s yard room, Victorian furniture, a Last Supper room, an octagonal table, and plaster plaques. The tower balcony reveals a panoramic view of Jerusalem sights including the Dead Sea, Calvary, Bethany, Olivet, Emmaus, Jericho, Bethlehem, and Samaria. The ascent ends with the director.
Earlene of Ft Madison and Mabel Sneeberg of Keokuk visited Mrs Smith's parents Mr and Mrs FE Cook. Miss Earlene stayed a week. Sneeberg, secretary treasurer elect of the first district of the Legion Auxiliary, attended. A H Brinton Florence Lloyd Maude Brinton went to Nichols for Miss Alice Nash funeral. Loren Hallgren and two children Burlington and Harold Holcomb and daughter Long Beach Calif with Perd Brier. Clarence Hizer Rubio visited. Grace Brinton expected soon from Lafayette La for a month with her mother Addie Brinton. she finished summer school Aug 8.
The fragment suggests a note about generations seeming restless or wild, with a hint of social or cultural pressure. It mentions youth and behavior without clear names or events.
The Wright brothers started aviation, and rapid progress followed with the first mail service about a decade ago. The latest super airliner carries over 20 passengers and provides sleeping accommodations for night journeys.
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