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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1930
Page
6
The Journal highlights Mayo's Pastry Shop with a four page section. The formal opening is set for Saturday after recent move to the west side of the square though interior redecorating isn't finished. The shop has been open since December 6 and welcomes greetings from local firms and endorsements from outside Washington.
Mayo's products makes a formal announcement and Wilson Decal Co extends greetings announcing fuel for the Hubbard Portable Oven. West side firms run a cooperative welcome to the new equipment and collaboration.
Jimmy Maloney age 18 walked into a San Francisco shoe store and faked drawing a gun to scare four clerks into surrendering $65. Manager Myron Camp chased and tackled him in a football style tackle as he turned a corner. now jailed on robbery charges.
Kalona defeated Montgomery Ward 41 to 21 and West Chester beat Ainsworth 17 to 14 at the Washington Y in West Chester. Leaders Kalona and Olds each have one victory. Next Monday only three league games at seven o'clock.
In Maryville Missouri a 36 hour hunt by citizens national guardsmen and bloodhounds failed to locate the killer of Velma Colter a 19 year old rural school teacher beaten to death at her school house four miles southwest of Maryville Her body was found Tuesday Three suspects arrested yesterday were released by Sheriff Harve England and officials after authorities determined they had no part in the crime.
In Washington the House approved 30 million dollars for farmers in drought areas and quickly followed with unanimous consent to add 150 million dollars to the federal farm loan board stabilization program. The measures were reported favorably by the appropriations committee.
A hospital corpsman known as Doc travels with the U S Navy and Marine units across the globe. He serves wherever American forces are stationed from Guam and Samoa to Panama Haiti the Virgin Islands Manila Brazil Nicaragua and China.
A quotation from American Magazine laments that many lack the courage to pursue valued education unless a diploma grants them permission. The note underscores certification as social validation rather than learning itself.
Polly runs a Doughnut Shoppe that charges a dollar for a doughnut and includes a full service on a tray to attract customers. John Cary, a road traveler, is drawn by the savvy marketing move and hints at a doughnut shop chain. Polly reveals her forthcoming marriage to Peter Drake next Thursday.
Peasants in India flock to movies and radio, acting in films shown by traveling exhibitors to teach better living. They call the loud speaker the iron voice and praise it for not injuring the throat, unlike local lecturers in Punjab villages.
Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown says praise is loved by all. The philosopher seeks to deserve praise while the autocrat aims to compel it. Washington Star quote reflects on desire for acknowledgment and power.
An aphorism attributed to James Russell Lowell on faith that endures. It contrasts stable faith with weathering tests from life and experience, suggesting true conviction sharpens color through hardship.
Arkansas Democrat commentary argues martyr status is acceptable only if more than one percent of people share the cause, noting the need for broad public interest before embracing sacrifice.
Duncan Hodges realizes scents trigger memories of Jane Cobham not the girl he flirted with. After a masquerade and visits to a candy shop, he confronts his past and confesses he is engaged to Jane, crediting fudge sauce over perfume as the power of the senses.
Ambition alone fails to carry one forward. improve efficiency first and let ambition propel gains. Quote from London Tit-Bits emphasizes practical progress and measured effort.
Coroner L A Jones attended the Kalona scene where Henry P Grady Rock Island railway agent died suddenly on the street after a basketball game. A head bruise prompted exam to decide if skull injury or heart or seizure caused death. He lived in Kalona for years and leaves a widow and several children.
Joe Wright returned from Chicago with another shipment of about fifty head cattle, selling at 14 cents per pound. Most of his beef went to a single New York concern paying premium prices for high quality crude beef. In eight shipments last year he topped the market five times, and he plans to place 350 calves on feed for the 1931 market.
A compact quotation highlighting Valor Valor as the power of self recovery and resilience. It notes Emerson's maxim that a man cannot be outgenerated or defeated if he remains steadfast, adaptable, and prepared in any setting.
George Washington delivered the second inaugural address to the republic, noted as the shortest in its history with 124 words. The concise speech marked a historic moment in early American political rhetoric and established a precedent for brevity in executive addresses.
A Toston newspaper weighs the main challenge of reaching 105 years old and playfully guesses the key issue lies in living to 106. The item reflects a humorous take from Rochester Democrat and Chronicle era chatter about longevity.
Capt R A Isker of Burlington inspected Troop F 113th Cavalry here yesterday checking horses stables armory and gear. He praised local men and equipment as Lt Pattowell Fort Madison and Sgt Davis Otumwa joined the drill. Drill pay totaling 863 dollars was handed to the men for the last three months. The post drill lunch was cooked by Thomas Dodd and troop members.
Washington public schools will adjourn tomorrow after the afternoon session for a Christmas vacation of two weeks. Classes resume Monday morning January 5. Teachers living in other communities will be at home, and out of town students will return to their homes.
The United States observatory uses three standard clocks in temperature vaults, electrically wound and sealed to maintain constant air pressure. Meridian observations of selected stars are taken on clear nights to determine clock errors. Correct time is broadcast over radio networks as a service.
Lawrence Estle of Columbus Junction was re-elected president of the Louisa county Farm Bureau at the annual meeting in Letts Methodist church. Other officers elected include Frank Prior vice president Kenneth Wiederrecht secretary Harmon Crow treasurer Fay Foster leader of boys club Miss J B Garrett leader of girls club Mrs Earl Smith leader of woman's club. One hundred thirty attended the banquet served by the library association with KE Hicklin state senator elect as special guest and speaker.
A terse, opinionated line notes middle age as a perilous period when a reader may end with the hero in danger from his worst enemy, reflecting a noir themed reflection on aging and danger.
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