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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1938
Page
4
The people of Washington County should feel gratified by the results they made possible. Joining the Red Cross shows sympathetic helpfulness for those who suffer misfortune and the county has reason to be proud of its achievement this year.
Thought for the day reflecting on Malachi 3 14 about serving God and following the ordinance with reverent mourning before the Lord of hosts.
The new state administration vows to implement campaign promises with steady effort. Officials aim to cut unnecessary expenses and reduce the payroll gradually, avoiding wholesale dismissals while reorganization proceeds carefully. Governor Wilson and staff plan slow patronage moves, reflecting measured, prudent action.
Mrs. Rose Reid leads Washington County in this year's Red Cross roll call with 1669 memberships, the highest since World War emergency. Rural districts exceed 800 memberships, Riverside Khalona and Brighton show gains, Wellman more than doubles, city tally hits 759, marking a top county performance under Reid and county chairman Roger Sherman.
An analysis argues that government control of the press in Germany and Italy shows how state influence can shape public opinion. It contrasts with the free American press and warns against allowing such manipulation to influence foreign policy sentiment.
Knoxville Journal suggests trade ideas to swap groups of Italians and Jews while Algona Advance argues presses must take clear positions. Sioux City Journal mocks reports on glaciers, hints at partisan conflict and holiday cards, noting officials seek another term.
A man in a Washington shop requested a size 86 slip with a size 34 tag on it claiming it was for his wife who prefers tighter clothes. He noted a workaround to keep her in fashion as Christmas approaches and urged others to stay merry.
A whimsical piece by George H. Mohr portrays Gus the potato aficionado in The College Eye. He treats each tuber as a refined being, conducts lengthy dissections of their inner life, and muses on their humanlike flaws and virtues.
Navy offers three 110-foot wartime splinter boats from Submarine Patrol for sale as sole survivors of a fleet of 200. Deanna Durbin may face competition from 13-year-old Leni Lynn, a Cinderella under contract to MGM, awaiting a vehicle to perform.
The blonde Evelyn Keyes, famed as the Georgia peach from Atlanta, stars opposite Tim Holt in the new American youth drama Sons of the Legion. Claude Rains also features, with a note about a six‑foot shark he caught at Malibu beach, stuffed and mounted.
Christmas program on Main street featured carols and a band. J. M. Marshall played Santa Claus as hundreds of sacks of candy were handed to town and community children from a truck. Also notes on local residents visiting relatives over Christmas.
DeMolays hosted parents at a dinner in the Masonic Temple served by the DeMolay Mothers circle. Lawrence Whisler chaired the after dinner program with group singing and officer introductions led by Thomas Gray. New officers listed include Gray as master councilor and Baker as senior councilor, with preceptors named.
Leo Mikesh of Ackley is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Butler County District Court after a county attorney’s information charged him with entering a bank with intent to rob. Sheriff Frank Neal said Mikesh denied involvement in the $5% hold up of the Clarksville State Bank branch at Kelsey Iowa following strenuous questioning.
Want ad notice lists Steele in seventh place and Dean Cox as sentinel in the classified column.
Health notes emphasize early diagnosis typing and serum treatment for pneumonia especially lobar cases. Lab typing of sputum is essential, Washington County Hospital lab offers this service. Serum cost around $40 and early treatment before day four improves outcomes, with State funds aiding indigent cases typed early.
Des Moines reports the state board of assessment and review doubts a full 25 mill homestead tax credit will be available in 1939 due to more homesteads and tax changes. Only 12.5 mills will be allowed when the first half of taxes falls due, in a letter from Chairman Louis D. Roddewig to county treasurers.
Iowa City school board accepts Verne R. Miller resignation from the board and as Johnson county deputy treasurer a six year post. His appointment as superintendent of grounds and buildings for the Iowa City public schools is expected to be confirmed at the next board meeting.
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