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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1934
Page
4
A short religious reflection cites Isaiah 17 14 and lists five evidences of education. It credits Nicholas Murray Butler with a summary of educational virtues including speech, manners, reflection, growth, and efficiency to act.
U S naval and coast guard officials abandoned the search for Lieutenant Ulm and his two companions who vanished near Hawaii. A roaring wind late last week sealed the outcome as the fliers, likely lost in the Pacific after reaching near the Hawaiian islands, faced inevitable disaster beyond the vast ocean.
The text describes skilled navigators failing in a storm as they drifted blindly at sea. It portrays complete bewilderment with endless ocean and tiny islets unseen, leaving them directionless amid vast water.
The piece argues hydro electric projects depress coal demand and industries tied to steam. It features George J. Leahy of the National Job Saving and Investment Protective Bureau proposing a nationwide electrification plan as an alternative, claiming massive job gains and lower rural rates compared with government hydro projects.
Columbus Junction reports officer elections for the local lodge with Forrest Hebb as noble grand and FE L Walker as vice grand. The Rust College jubilee singers perform free at the Methodist church with an offering taken. Christmas programs planned at Reformed church and a Columbus High School basketball game at Morning Sun. A teachers and patrons meeting and a Presbyterian Sunday school Christmas party are noted. Local residents Welker and Suros are mentioned with relatives in Burlington and Des Moines hospital.
The Amazon and its tributaries form the world’s largest river system, navigable for about 2,000 miles from New York to London. In many sections the river appears more like a sea than a river.
A column laments a prank cutting Bunny Barnett’s suspenders during overtime to reach the pictorial section. The writer jokes about printing a picture someday, notes missed school plays at Ainsworth and Crawfordsville, and ends with a playful verse on births and growth.
Richmond Rover vents humor at reader questions about marriage, talent, and reading choices. The proposed shift to a new columnist prompts jokes about Psalms and vacations, ending with a farewell.
Keota R reports a cold blustery day with heavy snow. Fronia Vogal has returned home, and Mrs. Guy Black contributes local notes from the Keota community.
Jay Rollins a 15 year old Muscatine high school youth and YMCA group leader returned home after more than two months riding the rails. He and companion Leroy Murphy 14 left Oct 16 and traveled through Chicago St Louis Nashville Birmingham New Orleans and Houston. Welfare officials who traced reports of departure placed Rollins on a train home and Murphy remained missing adding to a frantic family search.
Mrs. Alex Miller, Iowa secretary of state, calls for expanding the highway safety patrol from 15 to 50 officers with full police powers and duties extending to highway safety and truck regulations. She argues for centralized, undercover capable investigators not in uniform for certain roles, funded by motor vehicle funds, to improve road safety statewide.
Homebound for a ten day visit Mr and Mrs John Vogal welcomed Eloise Black who helps with housework and cares for two girls at Alvin Stadt. Keota residents enjoy a new radio while Leonard and Will Greiner work on telephone line No 288. Owen Black visited his sister Mrs Hahn from Saturday to Tuesday as Geneva and Fran Vesa stayed with their sister Mrs.
The Washington post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars plans a New Years Night start for a winter series of wrestling and boxing exhibitions. W. T. Cummings will chair with stars like Jimmy Bevr and boxers Carl Brade Halliday from Muscatine set for the first card. Bill Rush may again arrange matches at State University of Iowa.
In Tri County league action Olds and Wyman won double headers defeating Cotter and Mt Union. Wyman boys beat Mt Union 19 to 15 and Wyman girls topped Mt Union 34 to 20. Olds first team beat Cotter 37 to 20 and Olds second team won 21 to 11. Wayland-Ainsworth games postponed due to measles in Wayland, games to be played later.
Burlington moves to rebuild after losing last season’s state tournament roster. Captain Loren Schultz remains out due to football injuries while two new additions Bob Yant and Art Manush join a largely fresh squad. Burlington beat Mediapolis and Galesburg early games as the Grayhounds prepare for next spring’s tournament.
Washington junior college Cardinals host Marshalltown coached by Warren Dickinson brother of Art Dickinson. Last year Marshalltown split top form but lost to the Cardinals here in a surprise defeat. High school Demons travel to Oskaloosa to play the DeHeer-less Maroons from the Central Iowa conference.
A Saturday crowd in Washington will enjoy a parade of clowns including a giraffe clown a horse clown a fierce but friendly bear man and a big headed man among others. Santa Claus reportedly arranged for plenty of clowns to delight children and parents alike.
Ainsworth high school basketball lost 35 to 24 at Winfield in its first game on a large floor. Winfield led 8 to 14 at halftime and 31 to 17 after three periods, with Ainsworth closing to seven in the fourth before falling short.
The report recalls events around Sigourney with Sunday caller Eugene Diggs at Guy Blacks. It notes Pete Becker assisting Johnie Weber in a Friday beef butchering and Henry Bombie helping Jake Fonnade on Thursday. A snowbound party at Mrs Meary Bombie’s home delayed return until Thursday.
A simple weather indicator uses shark oil sealed in a bottle. Clear liquid signals fair weather while clouding to milky indicates an approaching storm, serving as a crude barometer for sailors.
A jovial figure wearing northwoods attire joins a national parade showing a perpetual grin and a aim to spread happiness during Christmas. He adapts from winter garb to warmer climates and hopes to brighten audiences as the parade comes to town.
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