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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1934
Page
4
Bible Thought Tuesday reflects on Psalm 68 6 about solitary in families and chains. It notes color phrases like blue Monday red black white yellow and cautions keeping a calm environment.
Fred Skola of Kalona he lived in Washington for years and built a reputation as a hard working, community minded banker. He faced the era’s banking strains with poise, leaving Kalona and Washington county to mourn a staunch friend and booster.
A respected local figure occupies an interesting and important place in town history for his steady contributions. He did well his part, earning notice for his quiet leadership and community impact.
The search for the world’s oldest person highlights two elderly Georgians in Russia’s Abkhazia region, Khapare Khiuta at 150 and Artemy Lauecuiashvili at 146. A 132 year old from Cape Verde, Francisco Lima, lives in Portugal. The piece notes climate and simple living as longevity factors and questions modern dangers like cars.
Confusion over inspiration is voiced in a Pleasant Ridge column. Butinsky questions its source while a reader asks how to obtain it. The piece ends with a light jab and a local journalist’s note about a reader submission.
Des Moines reports say Capitol Hill prepares for a shakeup as investigations into political activity by appointive officials in the last campaign widen. As many as a dozen state staffers face scrutiny amid possible resignations including Frank R. Scholes and John W. Strohm. Departmental reorganization for economy, not party aims, is cited as the motivator.
The Dionne quintuplets five girls Yvonne Annette Marie Cecile and Emilie have survived beyond infancy. They weighed ten pounds one ounce at birth and now exceed thirty two pounds total, a threefold gain in three months. A news reel shows attendants bathing and dressing them as they cry. The piece urges the United States to pursue a comparable baby record.
Local residents share visits with relatives in Iowa City Burlington and Des Moines. Funeral services were held for Sherman Ricker southwest of Olds with Earle Lines, Margaret Wolf and others in attendance. Mrs Huston attended Legion Auxiliary events while care for Chas Gorham continued.
A No 4 District column notes Thanksgiving day woes, with roads poor but gratitude for milder weather. It lists a flurry of local visits and gatherings, including Earl Kephart at W. Grays, Esther Wheelan returning from Cedar Rapids, and multiple family social calls across towns and farms.
The Sigafoose family and friends including Blossom and Son Dale Mrs Susie Hopping Forrest Donaldson Walter Ruth and Leona Wagner gathered for a social event. Fairfield relatives were absent and L F Sigafoose could not attend, expected to be in January. A program of readings and music was enjoyed before weather prevented further news.
Prairie Flower area notes report R. 6 Martha Turnipsee shipped thirty five cattle to Chicago with Milo Patterson. visitors include Mrs. Patterson and Phyllis Jean. Miss Grace Ballard weekend at Forish home. muddy roads hindered return to North English. Residents attend funerals, visits to Kalona, Mt. Union and Chicago. Booster Club Thanksgiving dinner at City Hall praised despite road conditions.
Forty two lines of garbled text describe rapid time feeling near Christmas and drifting on rural roads. The readable portion notes roads drifted and became impassable in spots on Saturday, hindering travel. Dee Jackson mentioned but unclear context.
Ernest Gideon called to see Mr. Kolosick who is recovering from recent cast removal and limited by lingering pain. Grand Prairie students enjoy vacation and report near perfect attendance, while several residents note Thanksgiving and family events including marriages and birthdays.
Thanksgiving guests at the C. K. Morgan home included Miss Margaret Morgan and Wayne Morgan, with Mrs Maynard Kallous and child from Washington. Elias Rudolih and family moved to J J Phets farm northwest of Rubio. Several locals, including Miss Maxine Hill and Dean Schmitter, spent holidays with relatives. Snow and rain keep roads impassable and people brace for a hard freeze requiring horses to be shod.
General Joachim von Ribbenstrup, Hitler's personal emissary, arrives in Berlin from Paris after hearing Laval call on Germany to declare whether it will uphold or reject the duty of maintaining current frontiers.
Washington dispatches say Anthony J. Drexel-Biddle of Philadelphia is being considered for the U S minister post to the Irish Free State. Frank Biddle, a cousin, has been named chairman of the National Labor Relations board.
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