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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1937
Page
8
A brief meditation on Genesis 1 26 27 affirming humanity made in God’s likeness with shared dominion over creation. The passage highlights the creation of male and female in God’s image and their rightful place in the world.
The piece argues that the national budget crisis hinges on decentralizing power and responsibility away from Washington. It warns that continued federal expansion will defeat any economy gains and urges stopping centralization before curbing spending.
The Supreme Court issued a ruling Monday outlawing wiretapping by federal officers to obtain evidence against suspects. The decision frames phone tapping as an invasion of private affairs and an unethical practice that erodes a citizen’s liberty by prying into private matters.
A column argues that wire tapping remains a controversial tool in investigations. It notes Justice Brandeis's criticism as dirty business and Justice Black's court majority stance, while recounting his Senate snooping fame. The piece questions politicians courting self interest and praises judges once appointed to safeguard justice.
Local readers recall Dee Work, former resident now in Florida, who sent a short poem through Mrs. Marsh W. Bailey. The piece critiques a slick politician joining the Ku Klux Klan and ends noting the boy got by after a sly toast and drink.
Cincinnati Enquirer notes physicians contend newborns can hear immediately. Fathers entering to see triplets are warned to choose words carefully.
Mrs Rodney Arnold praises By the Way as the first read each evening excluding the front page The note includes holiday wishes to By the Way readers and a seasonal greeting from the X Sandyhooks indicating goodwill during Christmas and New Year celebrations.
An admirer praises Washington Iowa for its Christmas decorations in churches and Central Park. He notes the decorated park as outstanding after traveling the state and commends Fred Downing's loud speaker system, urging others to visit at night.
An anecdotal quip notes a German-born friend reacting to German policies. He jokes about restrictions on whipped cream and beer froth, reflecting satire on current events and tensions.
A letter from Keota Iowa urges readers to protect starlings and other birds. The writer notes birds help control grasshoppers and asks residents to provide apples and crumbs in cold weather, claiming benefits next summer. Birds named include starlings cardinals chickadees sparrows and quail.
A street card of verse from Wm Owen offers seasonal wishes to married men and women aged readers and singles and schoolchildren. It prays for contentment, health, ambition, discreet behavior, and humorously laments debt to creditors while sending merry greetings to Journal staff and readers for 1938.
The term tariff derives from Tarifa Spain, located at the entrance to the Mediterranean. Gibraltar lies about thirty miles inside the straits as the second peninsula in the region.
The Living Christmas Tree a cantata was staged Sunday evening at the Wellman Methodist church by 12 high school girls under Miss Bedford with Mrs Lyall Smith on piano and Laura Kehoe Bertha Millsee on violin. Reading by Martin Durst, tree troupe, carols, costumes green crepe paper and tinsel. Cast lists 12 named girls and local guests noted.
Havre residents report weekend meals with relatives. Homer Hunt family and Frank Bailey group visited grandmother Rowan in Ainsworth. Another gathering included Frank Pratt and sons with Roy Jefries household.
Columbus Junction notes a Presbyterian Sunday school Christmas program titled The Nativity to be presented at 7 30 p m Thursday. Several local families and schools are mentioned with visits and holiday events including box social and pie social details and illness and travel updates.
The text outlines the Constitution as the highest law, adopted in 1787, with a two thirds Congress vote and three quarters state approval for amendments. It explains the document’s scope on elections and powers of branches and federal state relations. It also notes Pewter candle molds emerging circa 1760 to 1770 and the prior dipping method for candles.
Miss Helen Gardner of Washington stayed Friday night with her parents Oscar Gardner. Mr and Mrs Ray Smith joined Clyde Maxwell for Thursday supper. August Ziegowsky of Haskins and Albert Zieglowsky family hosted Monday afternoon. A R Smith visited F M Smith Thursday. Martin Westen spent Sunday with Albert Zieglowsky. John Koehler and family with Carl Marshall Walter Robert and George Koehler were Sunday dinner guests at John Zieglowsky. Wilmer Lauderman and Martin Westen teams visited Wednesday. Harry McConnel and son Harold visited Roy Gordon home in Washington Monday.
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