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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1937
Page
4
Today’s Bible Thought points to 2 Peter 2 9 about delivering the godly from temptations and reserving the unjust for judgment. The short meditation centers on divine justice and mercy.
The editorial urges caution on Japan and warns against rushing to war while acknowledging possible threats. It stresses repelling invasions but avoiding provocations, urges walking softly, and notes Japan’s divisions and shifting aims. It muses on world peace and the role of powerful nations in enforcing it.
A speaker argues against renewed war talk and calls for a fair share in equitable peace. He cites memories of World War I and doubts about civilization’s end, noting Southern accent origins and mutual blame between England and the United States.
A farmer in Indiana choked on his false teeth as an airplane flew overhead. He urges the legislature to outlaw aircraft over people wearing dentures, while national figures debate quotes from Lincoln to Hamilton.
From England reports describe crowds praising the King during a farm region tour. Commentary questions crop control programs and compares relief spending to Santa Claus. References to sea elephants off Southern California and remarks on colonial wars and Chinese Japanese tension appear in a reflective column from Oakley Kansas Graphic.
A mother speaks of rejoicing in her son's gifts yet seeking grace for reverence on Christ's birth. She vows to guide him toward sacred observance, teaching him to lay aside worldly gifts as he grows and greet the day with prayer.
Louise Porter offers a humorous definition of courtship as a man pursuing a woman until she traps him. A political jab questions the president’s fishing habit as relief from chickens. Brazil trades cotton for a submarine, impacting southern growers. Prof Picard speculates on a seven mile sea descent and European minds.
A miscellany of light verse and anecdotes from Boston Herald readers. A poem about messaging by bees and a quip from an Irish wedding toast. The piece contrasts modern puns with nostalgic lines about "the good old days" and changing family life.
Washington's Demons lost at Muscatine 30 12 after making only three field goals. Coach Kenneth Kimberlin said the team needs a winter break to regroup before a Dec 81 rematch with Fairfield. Muscatine led 17 3 at halftime as Washington failed to score a field goal in the first half. Referees were Pemble Simpson Umpire Johansen Drake.
A de facto government is a government actually exercising power in a territory regardless of legal authority. It is distinguished from a de jure government which exists by legal right or international recognition. A curious remark about privacy follows.
Jordon Shaeffer of Columbus will face Jimmy Bear from Cedar Rapids in a one fall match with a 30 minute limit promoted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The show features Henry Kolin of Muscatine and Tom Good Eagle of Oklahoma in the main bout. Ali Hassen of Arabia and Indian Buck of Washington meet in the opener with a 20 minute limit or sooner if a fall occurs.
In a late night league at the city hall alleys the Demons defeated the Panthers 2 214 to 2 151 despite the Panthers benefiting from a handicap.
Fairfield High suffers fifth straight loss 29 to 26 as Mount Pleasant earns its first win of the season. Jack Daniels scored for Fairfield while Bob Nelson starred for the losers. Lockridge first team defeated Fairfield seconds 33 to 19 with Leeper scoring 14 for the winners.
Bats absorb training with surprising aptitude in two days. They become comfortable enough to eat from a handler’s hand and enjoy having their backs scratched. This rapid taming highlights surprising ease of domestic behavior in bats.
Jones of Maquoketa scored 18 points on seven field goals and four free throws as Washington JC Cardinals held a close 30 28 victory at Jackson County. Newnam Keiper Tucker Stewart and Stites contributed steady scoring while Maquoketa faltered aside from Jones. The lead swung after a 10 4 first half and a 23 38 third period rally.
Fort Madison beat Ottumwa High 34 to 33 in two overtime periods at Ottumwa. The visitors overcame a 12 point halftime deficit with steady ball control and timely baskets led by Jones as the game stayed tight until the final gun.
Lafayette purchased and refitted the vessel La Victoire for a voyage to America during the Revolution, preparing the ship for the perilous journey and the mission ahead.
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