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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1937
Page
8
Rich Girl, Poor Girl, Countess, Hoofer outlines Claire Trevor narrating her film career in Career Woman at the Fox theater. She says she has played many parts from wife to old maid and has experienced marriages divorces and many roles over the years opposite Michael Whalen.
The term communism first appeared in clandestine revolutionary circles in Paris during the period 1834 to 1839 as a designation for shared property and classless ideals. It marks an early scholarly and political origin for the word.
Hummingbirds weigh between 2 and 3 grams. It would take eight to eleven hummingbirds to weigh one ounce.
The largest lump of silver mined in the United States weighed 1,840 pounds and was discovered at Aspen, Colorado in 1894.
The Washington County hospital operated beyond capacity with a daily average of 145.25 patients. Earnings and receipts surpassed the previous year by 4600 dollars.
Dave Rotenberger sold hogs in Chicago at about 10.40 per cwt, just 10 cents below the top price. Community notes include a Jackson Center school meeting with officers elected, social visits, and a twelfth birthday party for Darlene Rose Sojka with friends and family.
In Dublin on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. John Mangold Jr. hosted dinner guests at the Ray Bickford home. Leroy Richardson and family visited the R R Robertson house, Cleo Trier hosted a party, and Miss Lelia Miller of West Chester spent the weekend with Miss Lucille Robertson. Verna Mangold visited her family while others attended the Center school community meeting led by the W C Robertson and Charlie Mayer families and Mrs. Walter Wolfe, with refreshments. Wayne Mangold stayed with Bob Vincent Friday and Saturday.
A brief note reports swallow chicks show lighter bodies as adults after twelve to seventeen days, indicating rapid development in early life stages. Authorities or researchers are not named in the readable text.
Miss Virginia Miller a student nurse from Cedar Rapids visited her parents in Crawfordsville over the weekend. Gerald Rhea of Davenport spent Sabbath with his parents. Secretary Leigh Soule preached a fine sermon at the Presbyterian union service. Millson Circle discussed Congo Crosses led by Margaret Davidson. Cvceronettes lost to Richland 26 to 4. two first string players absent. John Humphrey died near Wyman prompting community notice.
Results of the Dutch Creek township spelling contest held at Center school show Primary division winners Marilyn Macon New Haven school second Lloyd Wilson Wellston School third Arlene Sheet Valley school Advance first Maxine Churchill Valley school second Junior Hotse Center school third Jean Strum New Haven school Supervising chair Glen Miller with judges Mrs Brumbach Mrs H T Carris and Mrs John Mangold Jr and pronouncer Miss Grace Thompson Rolling Green. Teachers thank the judges and Miss Thompson for their help.
Pepys records on October 15 1606 the first appearance of the fancy vest on Charles V I, marking the last vestige of former dress grandeur among men.
Dry wood is two and a half times stronger than when green. Morning about 1 o clock after a four months illness. Elizabeth and Augusta Williams have assisted at the Humphrey home since Mr. Humphrey fell ill. Mrs. R. V. Davis of Crawfordsville is a sister. The Ira Owens family is moving to the Dillavous house. We hope Mr. Owens will have a speedy recovery.
The Garden of Allah tale, from author Robert Hichens, emerged after illness and city stress drove him to isolation. His desert wanderings across Sicily and Northern Africa shaped the story that later became a colorful film adaptation starring Marlene Dietrich and Charles Boyer. He visited the Sahara seven times before deciding to write.
The Literary Digest notes chemurgy as the science and art of making chemicals by natural methods using air sunlight and moisture and drawing from agricultural products. The term chemurgic refers to anything pertaining to chemurgy.
New Haven Iowa report notes Miss Beulah Thelma and Lois Lowry visiting the Lloyd Dickinson home on Sunday afternoon. Mrs Anna Sheets of Keola is ill with pneumonia and improving. Marion Smith and family joined a Curtis Snyder birthday surprise. Charlie McKinstry in California enjoys sights, wrestling matches, and races. Keith Well and Roy Well hosts visited, and Wilmer Laudermat moved with help from Mr and Mrs Smith and Mr and Mrs Merle Stat.
A local column promotes daily kind acts under the motto One kind deed a day with readings and tips. It urges residents to perform small helpful gestures and shares brief anecdotes from neighbors about everyday generosity.
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