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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1937
Page
4
A reflective montage quotes Psalm 86 11 and Henry Ford on effort markets and farming. The piece blends spiritual guidance with business philosophy and a nod to self reliance in ascent. It cites Romer's Thinker and asserts farmers as customers through industrialist action.
An editorial urges a public war on so called private diseases tied to immorality. It warns these illnesses may be spread by casual contact and affect future generations. Early detection and cure are emphasized to save lives and prevent hereditary harm.
The piece warns that private diseases attack the brain and heart and kill before their time. It urges immediate medical consultation, notes timidity can cost years of life, and offers the Iowa State Department of Health as a confidential source for information and guidance.
The Iowa State Health Department notes no maternal deaths in Washington County from December 1936 to December 1937. During the year 316 babies were born. public health nurses attended 229 births and aided 193 mothers. Prenatal care reached 201 mothers via private physicians, yielding an infant mortality rate of 41.1 per 1000 live births. Dr. E L Walsh directs the county health unit.
Cyril Clemens, Mark Twain’s nephew, disputes that Twain said the line about weather. He claims Charles Dudley Warner wrote it and even collaborated on The Golden Age, urging readers not to credit Warner or others. The piece defends Twain as the source and warns against debunking him.
A staffer crafts a festive message "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year" as readers are treated to a humorous slice of life. The piece then shifts to light verse and stray quotes about life, aging and human nature in a local newspaper’s cheerful reader page.
Wellman reports Maplecrest plant will have 400 lockers ready by January 1, larger than average for town and vicinity. Also notes Lodge Officers elected and a Standard Oil dealers gathering without turkey dinner at Russell Winegarden home. Other items include college students home for Christmas and local holiday visits.
A cast of over 1000 and 6000 costumes underscore Paramount’s High, Wide and Handsome. Set in 1859 Titusville it follows Randolph Scott, Irene Dunne, and oil’s birth as a new industry, with a romance tested by work and danger. The couple reunite as she helps him reach success.
The narrator recalls a childhood friendship with Jim from a country school and pool days, noting Jim's practical life, wartime service, and singular devotion to duty. The piece ends with news that Jim died today, reflecting on friendship and time.
Miss Maxine Balderson returns home from Chilli cothe for the holidays. Luther Elmore sale draws a large crowd despite icy roads. Mrs Harry Hamilton visits at Will Black's, while men attend the Elmore sale. Miss Mildred Coffin comes home from Oskaloosa for two weeks. Walter Brays visit from Oskaloosa. Earl Balderson hosts a family dinner. Carley Watsons enjoy a new radio. Beverly Coffin hosts Pleas ant Plain school party with First and Second grades plus Miss Northey Miss Lindle and Wanda Coffin. Patricia Silter visiting Washington. Hervey Coffin aids Karl Harkin in cutting. Carrol Johnson sale attended by locals. Stanley Simmons listed as a whooping cough victim.
The article notes a committee formed for the president's birthday ball by Nichols and Woodrow Shearer in Junction. It also lists local notes including DeWayne Lamb's navy advancement, business leases, a telephone line incident, social visitors, a Christmas gathering, and condolences to the Green family.
The Sandy Grove school's Christmas program is set for Thursday afternoon with the in-charge teacher. Classes will resume on January 3. Miss Louise Richie, Morning Sun music supervisor, spent the weekend at the J. C. Richie home. The Dixie Free Methodist Missionary society met with Mrs Lee Cuthamp. Evelyn Newell, Antioch College student, is home for the holidays. Maryella Duncan, Marjorie Reaney, and Thomas McWilliams are home from Coe College. Emma Patton, living with her daughter Mrs Carl Curtis, observed her 82nd birthday Saturday.
Salem reporter recalls a quiet Christmas week interrupted by a misread Scots joke. A Cockney customer misinterprets the crowd while two Scots argue in broad dialogue. A Washington businessman forecasts delayed greetings until New Year as gift lists pile up.
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