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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1938
Page
4
Daily Bible verse reads Despiseth thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance led by the goodness of God to repentance. Warning against hardness and impenitent hearts who treasure wrath for the day of judgment. Romans 2 4 6.
The piece questions Secretary of State-elect Miller's hasty reorganization of the highway patrol. It argues that new officials should slow changes, seek counsel, and avoid politicizing the patrol, honoring the late Mrs. Alex Miller’s nonpartisan stewardship. It predicts reform but favors gradual, prudent steps.
The Crest on News Advertiser notes that American taxes rose 47 percent since 1923 and 22 percent since 1928 while British taxes fell 5 percent from 1928 to 1937. It argues Britain kept budgets balanced whereas the U S ran up 24 billion dollars in red debt, equating per capita tax with Britain but with deferred payments.
The Glenwood Opinion-Tribune urges calm in 1914 as the United States seeks to remain on good terms with Germany and avoid entanglement in a forthcoming war. It calls for honorable steps to keep out of conflict and for citizens to suppress excitement over international affairs.
Chicago Daily News Rome correspondent Frank Smothers is ordered to leave Italy. The Foreign Press Section of Italy's Ministry of Popular Culture says his dispatches have a generally unfriendly tone, implying the truth is unfriendly to Benito Mussolini.
A deer burst through a Berkshires bank window and landed in a customer’s lap as it reportedly pursued a financial debt. The bizarre event drew quick local attention and raised questions about wildlife and security near banks.
Following the November 6 blaze that destroyed their church, Meth odists in Villisca mobilized with 30 volunteers daily to clear debris and begin building a $40,000 replacement. Rev. W F Fowler and Rev. Arthur Mortenson aided, with Methodist women renting a business district building for fundraising. They plan to use $16,300 insurance as a starter toward the goal.
A Kansas City man named Les Raymond, visiting Washington as a cook, met a stranger also named Les Raymond at a LeeSuprel service station. The two compared Social Security cards, each stunned to find the other shared his own name.
Chick Crone and companions camped at the Crone shack over Saturday night about twenty miles from Washington. They heard thunder at 1:30 Sunday morning, later learning an explosion occurred at the underpass, timing matching the reported blast.
A Washington husband wakes at 3 AM to a loud blast. Mrs. Hout notes the switchboard at the telephone office looked like chicken pox from the influx of calls after the early Sunday explosion. A babysitter quizzes Sammy and others in a string of quick banter about children and lessons.
An editorial from Keola Eagle examines a prior Iowa marriage license delay rule and its repeal. Neighboring states now curb haste, while Iowa may reenact the measure. The piece also surveys debt concerns raised by H P Allen of the Riverside Leader, noting rising public debt since 1920 and calls for Warner act amendments and labor policy reforms.
A Maid Rite team is being organized in Washington with Wayne Marston as manager. Definite line ups are not set, but a practice is planned tomorrow evening at the Y M C A for the club to define further details.
Pine Grove reports eight enrolled pupils including Burris Lambert and Bradford sisters from Missouri. Five students kept perfect attendance first and second six weeks. Visitors included Mrs Horak and Mrs Lambert. a Thanksgiving banquet featured Pilgrim attire and a “Horn of Plenty” theme with Plymouth Rock symbolism.
The column notes presidents whose mothers lived to witness their elections, listing Washington, Adams, Madison, Polk, Garfield, Grant, McKinley, and F D Roosevelt. It cites figures from Pennsylvania, Ontario, California, Arkansas, Ohio, Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Oklahoma, and Texas, with Iowa’s Maple Crest tied to Washington County.
Washington fans see the junior college Cardinals host Centerville junior college tonight at 7 30. Coach Maasdam will start the same lineup that beat Albia 37 to 34 with Chuck and Hoskins at forwards Keiper center Hotle and Jungbluth guards. Centerville views the matchup as even as Centerville opens its season.
Waterloo Iowa Otto Carl son 39, Fort Dodge Lutheran hospital nurse superintendent, will become Allen Memorial hospital superintendent if a campaign to raise funds succeeds. J W Haverty public relations director says local men aim to raise 50000 dollars to pay off indebtedness from four years of receivership.
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