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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1937
Page
4
The 1937 Christmas in Washington County was remembered as a beautiful and festive day despite slippery underfoot and some hardship. The piece notes widespread goodwill, suggests distribution of abundance remains a global problem, and contrasts local cheer with troubles abroad.
A Christmas foliage box from Dee Work arrived with sea moss orange leaves and a holly wreath but the mistletoe vanished. An observer speculates Journal staffers took the sprigs. Morning news notes the Duke of Windsor sent $300 worth of flowers to Wally on Christmas Day.
Newton D. Baker, secretary of War during World War I under President Wilson, died after a long career as a lawyer statesman and humanitarian. He led public service and civic efforts following his government service.
The figure of Mr. Baker is praised as an idealist who became an able war secretary under Wilson. He faced congressional challenges but maintained honesty and devotion to wartime duties. After the war he pursued law, civic work, and universal peace efforts, remembered as a great Democrat and a good man.
Washington correspondent reviews debate over federal spending and taxes. It cites Senator Bailey, President Roosevelt, and business leaders arguing for reduced expenditures, broader tax bases, and a return to Coolidge era deficit cuts to balance the budget.
A Washington girl has been seen dating Bob Fellows, the youthful baseball hero, with a couple of dates reported as they become a noted pair in local social circles.
Washington residents report receiving Christmas greetings lacking signatures. They worry about who was omitted from their lists and fear unintended omissions by the senders.
Hod Rice now head football coach at DeVilibiss High in Toledo Ohio dropped in for a chat yesterday. He would recommend Guy Carlton and Jack Woods as super scouts. They scouted Moline High against Galesburg High finding weaknesses that aided Hod’s team in a 14-6 victory.
Young Bob Livingston, grandson of Mr and Mrs Ss W Livingston, wrote a biographical sketch as a famous historical figure in class. The riddle hints at seeking youth in the New World and Florida, ending with the discovery of a beautiful state.
Ed Mikseh and George Wallace host a humorous lore about a broken fence between Heaven and Hell. St Peter asks the devil to fix it, the devil refuses citing busy men, then jokes erupt about suing and finding a lawyer. The humor hinges on legal wrangles and lawyerly quips from the underworld.
A letter from Dave Fulton to WIW Akron requests two Journal calendars for year and a note that his father wants one as well. He laments nostalgia from eight years in Washington Iowa and offers thanks in advance. A poem titled Drain Pipe Jones is included describing a man with frozen pump and a humorous scene.
Harmon Weaver 85 died after a stroke at his Wayland home December 24. Born in Ohio March 19, 1852, he lived near Coppock before moving to Wayland. Survived by ten children including Minnie and Homer, service led by Dacy funeral home and Rev Shook at the Methodist church. Interment at North Hill. six grandsons served as pallbearers.
Funeral services were held at the Brighton Methodist church for Ray Parcell who died Saturday near Batavia after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Verne Simmons and six children, with burial in Hillcrest cemetery. He had lived in Clay Two and near Batavia, buying a farm two years ago. The notice also mentions deaths of Mrs. Koch and Win Norton, former residents.
The Brighton Lumber company local manager died following an operation. He was taken to Darlington Wisconsin for burial. He is survived by his wife and an infant daughter died during their residence here.
Wheeler and Woolsey solve a string of thefts while dodging arrest in a comedy about two airplane concession operators who steal a police plane and jewels. They pose as detectives on a luxurious estate, tangled with a dog kleptomaniac, while romance blooms with Lupe Velez and Marjorie Lord.
Fred Stone, dean of American theatre, returns as a small town hardware store owner and mayor in Quick Money at the Fox. The kindly mayor faces Berton Churchill and Paul Guilfoyle as city slickers threaten the town, enduring a boycott before proving the visitors wrong.
The narrative centers on a figure forced to fight a recall through drastic steps affecting both business and social life. Dorothy Moore and Gordon Jones are the romantic leads, with Sherwood Bailey, Harlan Briggs and Frank M. Thomas in key roles.
To policy holders and all concerned you are notified of a meeting of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Washington County Iowa at city hall on January 7 1937 at 1 30 PM for election of directors from Crawford Oregon Jackson Dutch Creek Cedar and English River townships and other business. JAS J BRENDA Secretary 27013.
Glenn Showalter of Harvey Illinois visited his parents Mr and Mrs Peter Showalter over Christmas. The Queen Esthers held a Christmas party and carol outing with Anna Mae Martin. Peter Krabill came from Omaha to visit relatives then head to Excelsior Springs for several weeks. Dr Hoyt Allen from Little Rock spent Christmas with relatives. Mr and Mrs C R Wyse, Mrs Vernon Gerig and daughter Marianna and Miss Mary Mast planned Christmas travel to the Paul Witting home.
Prof and Mrs Harry Kaufmee vacation in Old Mexico while J G Roth buys a Soto sedan. Arthur Freyenberger visits Hesston College. John W Graber learns of his sister Mrs Tam Rieh’s death in Hartford Kansas. Mrs Amasa Miller marks December 20 with relatives at Monte home birthday cake. Mrs Everette Hallock remains very weak after a stroke and Harmon Weaver shows gradual weakness after a two week stroke.
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