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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1936
Page
4
Today’s Bible Thought for Wednesday January 22 1986 urges readers to focus on true honest just pure lovely and virtuous thoughts from Philippians 4 8. A reflective daily message invites contemplation of high moral qualities.
A pair of aphorisms contrast Lincoln on distribution destroying wealth and Beecher on recalling words spoken in anger. The quotes warn of chaos from redistribution and urge checking accusations when delivered in anger.
The author argues that old apologetic questions about Adam and Eve and Cain's wife lost their force as humanity expands its knowledge. He notes historic shifts from scholastic disputes to global travel and space exploration, concluding that we cannot grasp all things and should accept limited human understanding.
E C Eicher notes Congress faces a heated start as Supreme Court actions spur talk of a permanent agricultural program. He cites seven point program ideas from farm groups, comparisons with export subsidies, soil conservation aims, and calls for exhaustive hearings by Agriculture Committees in both chambers. The Senate has begun hearings ahead of House proceedings.
The speaker urges focus on practical matters like preventing wrecks, stopping wars, and exposing injustices. They dismiss mysteries of eternity and trivial questions as unimportant, urging busy, useful work over metaphysical inquiries.
H and A Bakery presented the County Home with fifty loaves of bread on Monday morning. The note of thanks followed in Young America as community members share updates from the week.
A columnist recounts waking with a brilliant plan to write a By-the-Way column on making money, only to forget the entire concept by morning. The missing idea haunts him for days, troubling sleep and routine, with no clear recollection of the plan.
A playful exchange features Ada Gray Hollingsworth and Marjorie with joking lines about oatmeal making men and aging, while a letter from Molly returns from contributor Joe. The playful dialogue centers on health, age, and birthdays as a humorous aside.
A reader shares a sentimental verse about awaiting letters from Molly. The speaker notes how cheerful notes brighten days and improve mood as time passes, ending with a loving sign-off.
Local column features letters and notes from Indiana and Washington Town including Hazel Melvin’s wife message, domestic chatter about clerks and flour, and brief social visits. Mentions of Mrs Jacques, Herman Crock, and community updates from Wednesday and Thursday gatherings.
The first children's court was established in Chicago in 1890 to address juvenile cases. It marked a landmark reform in handling youth with a focus on welfare over punishment.
In Muscatine Jeffers on gym Washington Demons fell 41 to 20 as Bud Nau and Lambert Cross led the Little Muskies to a 23 to 6 third quarter outburst. Nau and Cross each scored 11. Holman and Brockett sparked substitutions in a wild, ragged game watched by Coach Rob Kinnan.
Harry Oswald of Detroit gave a notable pocket billiard exhibition at the Masonic club rooms as part of the winter series. He ran 40 consecutive shots, paired with Julius Paslin in a match, and set up a finale where six balls went into six pockets. The next headliner is Frank Taberski, ex national champion, on February 4.
Iowa City January 22 runners of 1936 will set new marks for races on the University of Iowa oval. The eight lap mile change ends the six lap track built in 1927 as the largest indoor circuit. Coach Bresnahan says the adjustment conforms with Chicago Michigan and Wisconsin and gives runners more space.
Richland high school edged Keota 21 to 14 in a tight Ke-Wash conference game. Horning missed due to influenza, Richland used strong defense to limit Keota and stay tied for first with Brighton. The Richland second string won 15 to 14, and the Richland girls beat Wayland 21 to 8.
The new track is at least 15 feet wide along its length, wider than the old 11 foot path. It starts at 17 feet and does not run to the field house far end, improving spectator sightlines. Historic midwest performances on the old six lap layout included quarter mile in 48.9 seconds, half mile 1:56.4, mile 4:21.9, two mile 4:26.4, and mile relay 3:21.6.
The head of the snapping turtle is unusually large with keen eyes. The head cannot be fully withdrawn, unlike many tortoises, and the tail cannot be drawn under the shell though it can be folded partly against it for protection.
Des Moines reports Governor Clyde Herring anticipates little opposition for the Democratic nomination to the United States Senate. He plans no primary campaigning and says he will focus on duties as governor until after the primaries. Potential challenger Hubert Titterbach is noted, with Kraschel’s position as lieutenant governor also shaping future bids.
Mrs Frank Wilson of Wellman was in town this morning. Local residents noted her presence as she toured shops and greeted neighbors.
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