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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1935
Page
4
A Bible thought reflects Acts 10 34 35 where Peter declares God shows no favoritism but welcomes those who fear him and do what is right from every nation. The passage emphasizes universal accessibility of divine approval beyond ethnic lines.
Chairman Buchanan of the House Appropriations Committee studies government expense reduction methods for proposed measures at the approaching session. The inquiry signals a push to curb spending and tighten fiscal policy in the upcoming Congress.
The piece notes daily government outlays exceed twenty one million while income nears ten million, prompting calls for budget balance. Chairman Buchanan pledges a hard fight to stop over spending, warning of wide discontent should cuts affect personal interests.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during the meet and death of a mother and grandmother. Notices include relatives and a formal sale of bonds by Washington City Council Iowa for street improvement bonds totaling 7500 dollars with nine bonds maturing on specified dates.
A comic strip caption shows Dixie Dugan pressed by J P Mevoy and J H Striebel to obtain employment for Dugan's daughter. The dialogue hints at a reprimand and a focus on work prospects.
R S White escaped serious injury when his car was pushed into a ditch four miles north of Crawfordsville on Highway 161 after being struck from behind in snow. His vehicle sustained damage. Phyllis Summerville returned to Des Moines after a month with sister Mrs Everette Gardner. Virgil Irwin and family visited from Moline Illinois. The document recalls bond issues totaling 2000 dollars due May 1 1936 1937 1938 with interest 5 percent payable semi annually and issued in anticipation of street improvements in Washington Iowa. Bonds offered to highest bidder. city reserves right to reject bids. Dated December 16 1935.
Notice is given that on January 6, 1936 at 7 20 P M at City Hall Washington Iowa the city will offer for sale 8000 City Improvement Bonds maturing 1928 to 1941. Bids based on interest not more than 2 1 2 percent per year. lower rate preferred. Bonds and Chapman and Cutler opinion printed. Council may reject all bids. City Clerk.
A rural carrier, J. C. Mitchell, completed thirty years of service on rural route number one on December 14. Mrs. J. H. Cherryholmes and relatives visited, with Miss Lovell Shedenhelm from Grandview in attendance, and Miss Shedenhelm served as soloist at the United Presbyterian church Sunday morning.
In Iowa City on December 17 the Christmas rush begins as university classes end at noon Friday and do not resume until January 7 1936. The 17 1 2 day recess is the longest in the university’s history, with about 6400 students and many faculty members traveling or staying for conventions and papers.
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