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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1937
Page
4
The piece presents a Bible reflection on 1 Corinthians 6 20 stressing believers glorify God in body and spirit It notes God desires national and world prosperity and welfare as His will for humanity attributed to John Gass D D
The article forecasts a real building boom with a potential half million new US homes next year. Demand rises as families move from crowded low rent quarters to home ownership, pushing rents and encouraging landlords to build or upgrade. Washington area sees steady demand for quality five and six room rentals amid scarce supply.
The article notes that many large houses have been remodeled into apartments and rented quickly. If the anticipated boom occurs, costs for materials and labor will rise, rewarding those who start building early. The prospect of increased construction activity in Washington is expected to begin in spring.
Noted hunter and traveler Martin Johnson, famed for traversing Africa, Brazil, Central America, and other jungles with his wife, dies in a plane wreck in his homeland. Mrs. Johnson is seriously injured. The couple had joked about American danger before boarding the modern flight.
A brief observed saying warns that slipping toward wrongdoing is eased when vice offers a welcoming halfway point, reflecting moral guidance from a Washington Post quotation.
A Muskegon Chronicle note suggests European youths might visit the Kaiser before attempting an ambitious plan, implying the Kaiser has experience that could influence their decisions.
A Stanford University professor claims to have found a Shakespeare signature that proves he was educated, confirming long held suspicions about the playwright. The Arkansas City Traveler notes the potential significance of this find.
A writer remarks on changing roles of women and enduring “eternal triangles” while the Windsor-Exchange reports Mrs. Simpson’s departure with her husband, signaling a notable social shift. The Island Independent and Hopkins Journal contribute pithy adages on consumer behavior and frugality.
Young Bobby Breen headlines a star packed film rainbow weekend showing Rainbow on the River at the State Friday and Saturday. The cast includes May Robson Charles Butterworth Louise Beavers Benita Hume Alan Mowbray Hall Johnson Choir Eddie Anderson Betty Blyth Jack Luden Lillian Harmer Zee Britton Theresa Maxwell Conover Billy Watson Clarence U Wilson and Webby Breen as a choir boy with hundreds of atmosphere players portraying New Orleans and Old New York scenes.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Faulkner announce the birth of their daughter Janice Marie born at home on Sunday January 10.
A Washington greeting for Leonard Lackey returns from Madrid as crowds welcome him back. A series of quirky notes follow including hunger strikes by birds in Utica and jokes about weather, crime punishment, and social trends from 1936.
Buck Jones the film star has led a life of many roles including soldier cowboy aviator race driver and producer. The article notes his early life on a ranch near Red Oak Oklahoma and his service in the Philippines with Moros fighting. It mentions his aviation days and work with Eddie Rickenbacker and that he now produces his own pictures. Also touches on Betty Havens taking a secretary role in Des Moines and the death of Horace Shaw in Yellow Springs Ohio.
Superintendent E. A. Ralston welcomed Washington schools administrators including grade, junior high, high school and junior college principals. Dean Packer of the University of Iowa missed the trip due to dangerous highways. A two course winter meal was prepared by advanced home economics pupils under Miss Grace Randall. An informal discussion on teaching and management followed.
The meeting offered a chance to exchange ideas and each member participated. It is likely that occasional gatherings of this group will continue throughout the school year.
OTTUMWA Judge A R Swartz challenged Harry Stoltz of Chicago on his toothache remedy. Stoltz, arraigned on an intoxication charge, said he drank to relieve throbbing pain. The judge replied liquor worsens the ache and sentenced Stoltz to thirty days in the county jail.
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