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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1938

Page

8

What They Are Saying

A compilation of quotes from U S figures on policy. Senator Walsh urges a strong navy to deter enemies noting treaties offer no security. Rev Coughlin calls for voluntary production regulation to cure recession and raise wages. Gen Hugh Johnson criticizes Roosevelt power and dictatorial trends. Max Zaritsky urges peace between unions to avoid war harms.

International News Service Washington Walsh Massachusetts Senate Naval Affairs Committee United States Detroit Charles E. Coughlin

Highland Center Social Roundup Aids Community News

Daily notes from Highland Center list visits to the Wm Murphy home and gathering at Elwin Lewis in Washington. Several relatives and friends from Ainsworth, Gladwin, Chicago area and Washington share calls, along with a grand jury duty in Washington and local home activities including wood cutting for Ira Coon.

Eula Mae Coon Highland Center Samuel Murphy Gary Wm. Murphy Leota Swailes Gladwin Ralph Nicholson Olive Lewis William Elwin Lewis

Valley Contestants Ready for Spelling Meet of Township

Valley school will be represented in the Dutch Creek township spelling contest by Arlene Churchill Roger Sheetz and Gerald Feltz in advanced division and Norma Fern Churchill Shirley Bea Carris and Naomi Sheetz in primary division. The young peoples league met at the church with eleven members and three guests present.

Arlene Churchill Marjorie Sheetz Young People's League Eda Ada Baumgartner Packwood Kelly Times George Frank Charlie Churchill Harry Rommel Nate Troban Charlie Churchill and Son Montgomery Keota Henry Sheets Dutch Creek Township Pred L. Wilson Pueblo Colorado Conrad Frank 15Th St Walter M Henderston Dana Nelson Donn Don Henderson Rockford Illinois Zeno Tinnes Davenport Wilton Harley Roger Sheetz Gerald Feltz New Haven

I Can Always Ready I Can Partner In Business

The phrase signals willingness to join ventures and work with others. It frames collaboration as a constant option for expanding opportunities and joint efforts.

W Sheetz Family Social Visits At Otto Sheetz Home

Tyone January 18 reports Mr and Mrs Walter Sheetz and Caro line visiting Wednesday evening at the Otto Sheetz home. Other local visits include Crawford callers from Washington and families attending Sunday dinners at the Feckley and Dillion homes.

Tyone Walter Sheetz Caroline Otto Sheetz George Crawford Washington Fred Sheetz Josephine Singmaster Jackie Clarence Feckley Omer Crawford Ellen Crawford George Dillon Nadene Bond George Bond Little Mable Ruth Fagenie Keota Walter Fagen Curtis Mitchell Springville Henry Sheetz Everette Fagen

Mrs G Schneider and daughter end Riverside visit

Mrs Gilbert Schneider and her daughter Ruby finished their stay at the home of Corelius Schneider in Riverside and traveled to Des Moines to join her husband. Mrs John Geret returned from Columbus Junction where she helped care for her ill son in law Donald Mapel. Lavina Eagle of Iowa City visited this week.

Man’s Pajama Pose in Court Over Separate Maintenance

In Chicago a high school teacher Glen Cady faces a divorce action amid sensational testimonies. Mrs Cady testified excessive affection bored her and she had to go nude at home, while she found little time for radio programs. He countersued, citing cruelty and limited breakfasts as grounds.

Mary Chicago Glen Cady

Riverside Visitors Bring Family Ties to Town

Mrs. Alice Luckey of Davenport visited this week at her sister Rose Quinn's home with relatives. Fannie Breneman of Kalona came to Riverside last week and is employed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Wilkinson.

Alice Luckey Davenport Rose Quinn Fannie Breneman Kalona Riverside M. J. Wilkinson

Former Kalona Pastor Paul Appel Dies of Heart Attack

News reaches Kalona of the sudden death of Rev. Paul Appel former M. E. church minister. He died at his Woodbine Iowa home from a heart attack. Friends and family note his service behind him as communities remember his work. Local visits and weekend travels are also listed among nearby residents and events.

Kalona Church Ernestine Grady Kalona Paul Appel M. E. Church Woodbine Iowa Wilbur Pribyl Archie Horak Richmond Raymond Herring Lone Tree Des Moines Towa Theatre KRNT

Ladies Aid Seeks Kitchen Stove For Church

A committee from United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Mrs Sharpe Mae McCreedy and Minnie Gordon visited Burlington Friday to arrange purchase of a church kitchen stove through local dealer A D Brown with J A Marsh. Other items note Miss Dorothy Smylie in Davenport and visits by several Iowa City and Washington residents.

Ruth Norris Ainsworth United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Sharpe Mae McCreedy Minnie Gordon Burlington A. D. Brown J. A. Marsh Dorothy Smylie Davenport Bob Reese Ella Crawford Mae Jeffrey S. R. Wallace Washington Iowa City A. P. Jeffrey University Hospital Bobce Kurtz California G. F. Trotter Dorothy Larry Bill Cedar Rapids Corbin Crawford Washington County’ Hospital

Wayland Students Prepare for Fairfield Music Meet and Local Games

Wayland students gear up for sub district music contest in Fairfield March 18 19 with possible advancement to Davenport district contest. Local basketball notes include Wayland Dutchmen beating Cotter 25 18 and reserves winning 23 17 extending a 27 game win streak. recent gym roof repairs and other school activities are reported.

Mrs Roosevelt's guest cook tests for screen role

Elizabeth McDuffie, long noted as a gifted cook to the Roosevelts, has just completed a screen test. The able House cook may be cast in Gone With the Wind as part of the highly publicized film project.

Elizabeth McDuffie

Dutchmen Mount Upset Bid as Varsity Grows Lead

Score was 13 9 with Dutchmen threatening an upset until Wayland Mt Union surged after the second half. Coach Jones emptied the bench and the home team built a 23 9 edge at the start of the fourth and dominated the period. The Wayland Mt Union did not score in the final frame, while the second unit finished 25 18 to extend their winning streak to twenty eight.

Henry County School Masters Harlan Mt. Pleasant Wayland Olds New London Winfield Lucile Bender Dorothy Neff Marjorie Thompson Evelyn Schrock Elizabeth Sehroll Mt. Union Fagles Wayland Boys Jones Wayland Mt. Union

Crone Fire Sale Starts Tomorrow

Manager Vic Crone announced a fire sale will begin tomorrow at 7 30. The stock salable after the Jeffrey building fire last Saturday is being arranged. Water and smoke caused damage though much canned and bottled goods survived. Ruined bulk items were moved by truck. A temporary Crone store will open soon in the Jeffrey building room west of the damage site.

Vic Crone Crone Grocery and Market Jeffrey Croke Crones

Fire Claims 17 Boy Victims in Quebec School Blaze

Bodies of 17 boys were recovered from the Sacred Heart school ruins after a fire that yesterday gutted the building. Twenty eight people remain missing and may be in nearby houses. A provincial investigation opened today.

ST Hyacinthe Quebec Sacred Heart

Prairie Flower Church Holds All Day Meeting and Anniversary

Prairie Flower Iowa reports an all day church session with Bible school worship and a pot luck dinner followed by the annual meeting and officer elections. The piece notes a 47th wedding anniversary celebration at the Finke home and various local visits and activities surrounding Prairie Flower and St. Pauls churches.

Martha Thrasher Prairie Flower Prairie Flower Church Leonard Booth Roy Finke Lucille Ellis George Miller St. Paul's Evangelical Church Church Council Henry Witthoft Harry Gerdes Raymond Landau Carl = Zieglowsky Everette Westen Raymond Gerdes Silas Earl Finke Davey Crawfordsville Mary McKeone Velma Finke Washington Finke Wm. Finke Harry Donaldson Mary Ardith Jarrard Merle Turnipseed Summit Melo Shalla Riverside

Farm Bureau Opens 19th Iowa Convention in Des Moines

Des Moines hosts the Iowa farm bureau federation 19th annual convention with nearly 5,000 expected attendees through Friday. The opening keynote emphasizes harmony to guide discussions and policy.

Des Moines Iowa Farm Bureau Federation F&s

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