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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1937
Page
4
A devotional excerpt from Ezekiel 36 24 26 promises cleansing from heathen idols and filthiness and a renewed heart. It emphasizes God gathering his people into their land and restoring spiritual purity with a heart of flesh.
Henry George defines a producer as anyone who through effort adds to wealth or human knowledge and earns honest wages, a figure central to the uplift of life and society. The quote links labor to progress and dignity, framing working people as essential contributors to civilization.
A reader cites October Saturday Evening Post coverage by Mrs Theodore Roosevelt Jr on Shanghai bombings. Describes the President Hoover attack as indefensible and notes civilian casualties from Chinese bombing in Shanghai with quoted details of a near miss and a lift from an American plane company.
The passage describes a deadly noon bombing in Shanghai with 1053 fatalities, Mrs. Roosevelt appealing to Madame Chiang Kai-shek to delay bombing of concessions for evacuations, and Chiang's apology stating accidental drops from crippled planes. It notes Japanese attacks as China resists invasion and urges nonintervention while offering humanitarian help amid a broader view of war and justice.
Raymond Pitcairne notes that the public sees rays of hope as Congress considers citizens as workers consumers and taxpayers. Officials seek data on joblessness and costs, aim to reduce waste, and listen to constituents while wary of costly bureaucratic experiments.
The Detroit Free Press compares Henry Ford and John L Lewis, asking which has better served society. It questions who raised workers’ wages, expanded wealth, and boosted political power, noting both men were farm-born and pondering which would be the greater creator if one had to perish.
South Highland residents record a string of Sunday afternoon and evening calls. Families visited include the Horak, Prymek, Havel, Knottnerus, Lasek, Lukavsky households with relatives and cousins noted in December residents.
Wellman residents report Kathryn Welcher, a local Wellman student, ill with mumps and absent from school. Community updates note Mrs. Alicia Jones ill with rheumatic fever and various local movements including the Dods family moving in with Dave Kirkpatrick to care for him after Mrs. Kirkpatrick’s death. A Methodist quarterly conference, basket dinner, and a W.Q.V. study club gathering with Thanksgiving party were held, with the next meeting set for December 13.
A note highlights that in telephone talk the most common words are short terms under five letters. It suggests these brief words ease quick exchanges and keep dialogue efficient in call contexts. The piece implies everyday conversations rely on small words to convey clarity and speed.
Deb Badham tops the duck pin alleys with a 217, after claiming he could reach over 200 before week’s end. Bets fly as Mep aad hovers around 150, with the community abuzz over the high scoring challenge and setting sights high. Bill Howell tracks current popular song hits, asking Mrs. Roy Finch about the new Belly gang.
Toledo Chronicle reports a German glider remained airborne for more than 40 hours, contrasting with local flyers who note longer durations in the air. The piece emphasizes endurance and excitement around this aviation feat.
Everstine Daniels unearthed 1879 records showing the Washington Detective Association founded November 19 by J. M. Stinson W. Stichter and W. B. McCutcheon It ran a correspondence school and dispatched detectives to cases The group claimed a major triumph in tracking down a 15 year old horse thief offender
A reflective verse notes a rich man’s toil and how his son keeps his memory alive by burning midnight gasoline. Betty contributions frame the elegy as a family memory preserving work ethic and legacy.
A light note on brain science explains that the right brain governs the left body, while the tongue, humorously, sits center and wags at will. The remark playfully highlights balance between brain functions and playful physiology.
A famed scientist reports that talking is less fatiguing for women than men. The remark follows ongoing research described as surprising by observers.
A Washington county scene centers on a Betty quoted saying the man who does good to others does more good to himself while a garage sign proclaims Automobiles washed in the rear reflecting local service signage.
A Texas hunting story recounts a man shooting at what he thought were ducks but hit grasshoppers. The anecdote is titled as a recurring joke set in an exchange newspaper. An Irish couple observe a man hanging from a cliff rope and joke about what would happen if the rope broke.
A fragment notes that the term Chia first appeared in English as a phonetic rendering of a native word and was later adopted in English discourse. It highlights the origin of the name and its initial usage context.
The Rural community of East Sunset shares Thanksgiving meals across many households. Willard Davis family near Pleasant, Ury Davis near Wyman, and Harry Davis, plus numerous relatives from Columbus Junction to Oakdale, gather at Latimer Davis, Nebel and other homes for a turkey dinner. Local families including the Twinams, Coad, Rich, Orris, Widmer, and Borman crews enjoy holiday meals and visits with relatives across multiple farms and towns.
Prairie Flower reports Mrs. Clayde Knapp shopped in Ottumwa and hosted a luncheon with Miss Arrona Standley. Mr. and Mrs. Orley Page returned from Ed wardsville visit with Henry Frederickson and Junior, Kansas relatives. L. Smith and Clayde Knupp attended a soil conservation officers school in Washington. Val Fuhr did carpentry for Rob ert Roberts remodeling a barn. Esther Smith clerked at Graham store during Thanksgiving. Mrs. E. L. Smith returned from Mt. Union trip.
Babson Park Massachusetts December 3 1937 Babson argues the current business downturn is severe but not a new low mood. He cites past cycles price drops and inventory corrections and predicts a recovery as labor settles and railroads gain rate relief. He remains bullish on commodities real estate and stock prices in the coming years.
Several days with Mr and Mrs Clayde Cornick and their baby daughter Josephine Kay. Henry Horning attended the Brinning relatives Thanksgiving dinner at Mr and Mrs Co E Brin home. Mr and Mrs Jesse Radda hosted relatives during Thanksgiving. Mr and Mrs Mason of Washington stay at Walter Smith home while family travels east.
Lawrence Baker of District No 4 attended the young peoples conference of the Christian church in Des Moines on Friday and Saturday.
Mr and Mrs James Brooks drove to Cedar Falls and brought Barbara home from school last Wednesday. Barbara will spend the winter at home after finishing her work. Dorothy Baker returned Tuesday from North English where she visited her aunt Mrs Will Edgar. Mr and Mrs W H McConnell entertained Adams relatives on Thanksgiving. Mr and Mrs H J Brenneman and Deborah visited the Lloyd Rensberger home in Wellman Sunday. Mr and Mrs Francis McConnell were guests at the Brenneman home Wednesday for an oyster stew. Mr and Mrs N W Thompson were evening callers. Mrs Ed Lins spent several days in Iowa City visiting her son Richard Lins and family. Mr and Mrs Howard Baker and family were Thanksgiving guests at Earl Kepherman. Johnnie Brenneman’s home was visited Friday. Lucille Baker has been visiting the past two weeks. Mr and Mrs Edkins and Howard are moving soon to a farm east of Ainsworth. The Charles Gray farm where they lived has been sold to Claud McCall. Mr and Mrs Don McLaughlin and family spent Thanksgiving in Cedar Rapids with Shirley Clery relatives.
The republic of San Marino in Italy asserts it is Europe’s oldest state, tracing its independent existence to the fourth century A.D.
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