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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1934
Page
4
A Christian Laymen reflection notes Jesus defended social contact with outcasts by stating they need doctors not the healthy. It urges Christians to extend friendship to those deemed unimportant by the self important, stressing every life matters and the hope is in Christ’s values.
The piece argues Americans are more patient today than yesterday as national conditions slowly improve. It notes a lasting era of prosperity ended by the 1929 stock crash and 1921 farm collapse, with hope that agriculture and industry will stabilize even at a gradual pace.
A studied view traces deep depressions in 1840 50 and 1890 1960 to economic forces rather than politics. The author notes 1931 fall after 1929 boom, Civil War lows, and mid 1920s overheat, urging hope and industry despite cycles.
Representative John Speidel urges passage of an interim tax committee bill for Iowa. He argues against the Gross Income Tax, cites South Dakota failures, and predicts a total property tax cut approaching fifty percent if the Iowa bill becomes law. He urges readers to support constructive tax reform for relief to property taxpayers.
While refueling, a traveler praises Mr. Sink for his neat Phillips 66 station and salesmanship. The piece ends with a New Year greeting to Mr. Link and a note from Hinsdale Illinois where Chicago suburb residents envy a small town life. Leon the rhymester makes a return appearance.
Fragmentary text hints at a playful scene with a girl on a settee, mentions Leon and possible American expectations about a war era lifestyle, but the passage remains garbled and incomplete with stray letters and phrases.
Government emergency conservation work calls for extensive tree planting to stabilize gullies and support 1063 CCC erosion camps. Native mixes and species suited to local land are advised, with precautions to protect new plantings from livestock and pests.
Riverside notes funeral services attended by visitors from Keokuk Kahoka and Iowa City among others. Families present include Wescott Grayson Kupka and Kupka plus Deatsch relatives. Petit jurors Gerald Creas Joseph Libenguth report January 15. George Gerot to join grand jury January 9.
Paul C. Stetson announced Supt J H Peet of Washington Iowa has been named to a national committee on education for the new America. The group will meet at the Cleveland convention February 24 to March 1 1934 and focus on teacher training public education financing and national outlooks.
Elm schoolhouse south west of Wayland burned between 4 and 6 PM Wednesday December 21. A wedding of Wilma Allred and Lawrence Campbell occurred December 9 at Bether Mann’s home with ceremony by Rev Alfred. A concert led by Paul Rainier of Adrian entertained at the Wayland school auditorium with several former band leaders performing.
Church notes list weekly Four Square Gospel services with preaching on Tuesday and Friday at 7 15 pm and an idle study Thursday. Christmas visits and dinners span members in Kellogg Mt Pleasant Goshen and Kalona with many family gatherings, a Dec 24 wedding, and the Mennonite church abut banquet celebrating A Century of Progress with readings, songs, and elected officers.
Harold Meyer’s granddaughter Mrs Kessie Sehrocek learns Friday of her grandfather Samuel Bere Man’s death at his Washington home. Mrs G W Nett, 84, living with daughter Mrs Clark Laird in Glendale W V, dies. daughter Mrs Mate Jacobson from Pittsburgh informs relatives. Surviving sons Ren near Silendale, Nicostaus Adolph Miles of Omaha Nebraska. Burial plans set in family lot.
Patient recalls ten years of stomach pain and a postponed operation. After trying the Vdga Treatment from a physician, relief began the second day, leading to a reformed health. The ad touts Adga Tablets as a safe remedy for gas ulcers and indigestion with a money back guarantee.
In South Bend Indiana a draft horse and wagon call accompanies the civil works program. A truck shortage drives use of horses to carry out city projects for both animals and people involved.
A card mailed January 1, 2016 to Mrs W J McElwaine in KOKOMO was delivered November 21, 1988. The note to Mrs Ella Hill, a nearby friend, lacks any explanation from postal authorities for the delay.
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