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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1936
Page
9
A devotional note cites Matthew 21 13 about turning the house of prayer into a den of thieves. The reflection urges reverence for sacred spaces and calls readers to seek spiritual integrity.
A columnist argues Americans should evaluate European models with skepticism and urges sobriety on the road. Citing Dr. Morris Fishbein, the piece highlights alcohol impairs memory and reaction time, increasing crash risk and urging a New Year resolution to avoid driving under any narcotic influence.
Sidney J. Williams, Director of the Public Safety Division, warns drunken driving accidents increase yearly. He notes many alcohol related crashes go unconvicted due to low alcoholic content and calls for nationwide help to develop prevention methods.
The New York Times argues that dictatorship disrupts both internal order and international harmony. Democratic governments curb rapid, violent moves and reduce global turbulence in an age of interlinked states and rapid communication.
A humorous column laments bad manners in theaters and pokes fun at New Year greetings and resolutions. It recalls short daylight, awards clever resolutions for a prize, and recounts a family dinner mishap when a child uses a slang expression at the table.
Ted Dalton and Tib Mortimer of the Ro Berta Barber Shop say theirs is the only barber shop in Southeastern Iowa with no smokers among barbers. An Indiana town emphasizes its name as its chief industry. Santa Claus post office handles over 50,000 letters daily at Christmas, seeking an official postmark for children nationwide.
A teacher asks how long ten men take to plant a lawn if five take ten days. A student quips that planting after five men would be pointless, challenging the problem’s premise. The teacher has not yet found an answer.
A newspaper item notes that many children hide treasures under pillows due to parental guidance about angels watching over them. A Scotsman applying for a London police patrolman role shares a Yard interview quip about dispersing crowds with a hat. A Washington businessman critiques officeholders as blunt on the stump.
The Crawfordsville community hosts The Magic Christmas Bell operetta on Thursday at 2 PM in the school auditorium. Six grades perform with director Miss Vesta Mc Cracken aided by grade teachers Miss Halverson, Miss Boddicker, and Miss Rice. The program features many named performers, a long cast list, and a church social to follow after a primary program at the United Presbyterian Church.
A dialogue shows Dixie Dugan prompted to help a girl with evident distress. The scene centers on a plan to consult Mr. Grimes and reveal the consequences of careless care.
The Junior class performed carols while readings were given by several local students. A Methodist Sunday school Christmas program occurred during the morning service. The Farm Bureau Women held a meeting at Mrs. Maxwell’s home with nine attendees, featuring a clothing design lesson and a potluck lunch. Local residents and visitors returned home for Christmas holidays from various Iowa colleges and towns. Hesiod’s life and works are summarized, noting Works and Days Theogony and Shield of Hercules. A salt deposit near Petite Anse Louisiana is documented alongside a Nevada sandstone and rock salt layer.
The mantis, despite its pious pose, preys on many insects and captures them with its raised forelegs. After mating, female mantises attack smaller males and bite off their heads, ending the pair's reproductive act.
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