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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1932
Page
3
A reader recalls a frugal weekend excursion to Chicago highlighting affordable rail fare, the pullman restriction, and the lively shopping scene at Fields. The piece notes good bargains, crowds, and a humorous tale of a returned blouse and a dog funeral, ending with a tip on writing legibly to improve service.
Ten years ago in Washington area weddings were reported. Zel la Shields and John Udell Munn wed in Centerville on Feb 19 and will reside here. Edna Fauchek and Lloyd Phillips married at the M E parsonage Feb 21 and will live on a farm east of Ainsworth. Lela Carrie Reid tied to Golia Miller on Feb 22, with farm life to follow after March 1. Marion Rownd and Oscar Palm wed in Pasadena on Feb 20. The Nedjedly anniversary and Sutherland 40th also noted. The home talent play Way Down East featured many locals in the cast.
A wide array of assorted notes, predictions, local events, and personal news fill the column. Figures include politicians Hoover and Smith, a Washington's Birthday parade in New York, hospital births, nurse graduations, charity dinners, and various society updates.
Pollard recreates a Western State county fair at a village fairground near a courthouse. Dusty roads, ramshackle “vehicles,” a small half mile track, crowded grandstand, and bustling stalls frame a vivid rural spectacle with travelers, vendors, and curious amusements drawing steady crowds.
J Percival Pollard recalls a county fair in vivid detail. Cowboys, buggies, and farm wagons fill the grounds as crowds chase games, races, and temptations. Lovers share peanuts and glances while balloon ascents and parachute acts cap the pageant, ending as dusk seals the memory.
Dr. J. E. Wh. Stutsman was named as a member of the school board to replace G. L. Duke who will not seek re election.
Week obituary items include Helen Marie Gerdes seven month old child died Feb 22 and a two day old infant of Mr and Mrs Glenn Zaring died Feb 21 at county hospital. Charles Jackson aged forty died Feb 25 of pernicious anemia. Letts announces candidacy to seek reelection as State Representative in the legislature.
A fragmentary poem by a close associate of Percy Vollard recalls a desert scene filled with peanuts and a maiden fair relocating the narrator to the County Fair. The piece plays on wordplay and surreal imagery, ending with the reveal that the trip leads back to the fair.
Washington bicentennial activities enlivened the week as merchants clubs and schools offered extra values. Community notices report fires births weddings and anniversaries across Washington with reports on local sports and church services and a vote for a movie probe.
A collection of wry ironies and observations on daily life and human behavior. The quips lampoon marriage, politeness, vanity, and social pretensions with concise, era-appropriate wit.
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