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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1938
Page
4
A biblical excerpt from John recounts Peter drawing a sword and striking Malchus, the high priest’s servant, as Jesus instructs him to put away the weapon and accept the cup his Father has given.
The quote warns that those who ignore higher vision will fall, and the spirit that never dares to sour will grovel. A remark attributed to Lord Beaconsfield questions balance between radicalism and conservatism, while a name Josh Bitlings appears in the fragmentary text.
The author laments scant rainfall and urges large scale water conservation. They advocate restoring old lakes, creating artificial reservoirs, and planting trees to store groundwater. Citing engineer Morris L. Cooke, the piece warns America faces desert conditions unless science manages water.
A speaker warns floods stem from deforestation and overplowing, du e to runoff and loss of soil moisture. Drawing on North Dakota water-table declines, he urges immediate national action within 20 years to restore absorption, halt soil drift to the gulf, and protect the Mississippi valley.
The article explains a recession driven by working capital shortages from undistributed profits and taxes. A delayed reopening of new capital markets and the undistributed profits tax strained industry, hindering recovery and prosperity.
A battered violin, once dismissed at auction, gains immense value after a skilled hand restores its music. The piece uses a parable to compare a life altered by the Master’s touch to the instrument’s transformative worth, warning that unseen grace can redeem ruined souls.
Aubrey Ostrus of Atlantic high school earned second place in a state typewriting contest while attending Atlantic High School, after competing at Coast to Coast store.
A local woman asks a Washington merchant about material costs. The merchant quotes 1.98 dollars per yard, while she recalls paying 2.50 dollars per yard in a nearby city yesterday. She had bought enough to make a dress, illustrating shopping advantages in Washington.
Informants report the Big Apple dance drew the night’s excitement at a junior college event. Teachers and chaperones reportedly mastered the new dance as well as the students, prompting questions if they practiced at home.
A room-mate at the Journal office filled the coal bin with ashes all winter until it was full. He hired a man to remove the ashes and now seeks a new place to dispose of them. His wife is urged to hide the fruit fare.
A resident adores his former town while praising it over Washington, prompting readers to question why he relocated if the past town is flawless in every respect.
Fragmentary verse urging kindness and sharing as a path to a nicer world. Appears as a reflective aside to a larger piece, emphasizing generosity and communal effort.
The Office Grouch notes honesty amid grouchiness as he wonders where his last cigarette butt landed after a fire department call. He recalls turning 50 and realizing how little he knew at age 30 and ponders his reaction at 70.
Virnus N. Bradford notes a stubborn figure who adores winter and cold weather. The poem describes a snow man with wrinkled clothes and a large pipe, content though his glasses hide his sight. If sun tries a tan, he melts away.
A wife reveals to her husband with blush that their home will have three occupants by next month. She explains a letter from her mother arriving first of the month. TF THERE WERE NO BOYS. The passage lists playful things a boy can do, from shouting to mimicking animals.
Washington Cards defeated the Laren Plumbers of Iowa City last night at h4l) alleys. Card scores led by DeWitt 490 and Grone 408 produced a 2245 to 2105 team victory.
James J Braddock former world heavyweight champion outpoints Tommy Farr in a ten round main event at Madison Square Garden Promoter Mike Jacobs staging. Farr the 3 to 1 favorite led on youth and weight but Braddock posted 207 to Farr 199% in scoring.
In a Little Six contest Burlington rallied in the final period to defeat Muscatine 16 to 12. Muscatine led 8-7 at the start of the fourth, but Hugh McCarthy sparked Burlington with three field goals as he closed out his final game. McCarthy, Burlington, and Jones, Muscatine, each scored six points.
Elizabeth McGuire, 79, died in Kansas where she lived with her daughter Mrs Walter Schoewe in Lawrence. Survived by daughters Mrs Anna Black and Mrs Schoewe, three sons in Wayland Fairfield, and siblings. Burial at Green Mound cemetery near Trenton after funeral at the Christian church led by Rev F W Fillmore.
Des Moines reports that Iowa begins a competent audit of funds received by justices of the peace. Deputy state auditor J. J. Fearde says about 2000 justices are likely honest but patrol reports give a new lever to enforce accuracy. He cites a southwestern case where a justice pocketed 175 dollars from fines.
Washington Demons trailed Keokuk 6-5 after the first quarter and 15-7 at the half, then surged in the fourth with hot scoring by Hotle, Lewis, and Snyder before Keokuk sealed a 27-21 win. Tipton was routed 40-30 by Washington Cardinals as Bolton led Tipton with 16 points.
Mt Pleasant’s Jack Daniels sits atop the Little Six scoring race at midseason with 69 points from seven games, just shy of ten per game and a season high 22 in a win over the Demons. He trails Walter Nash of Muscatine by three points as the race tightens with Don Custer Washington and Bob Nelson Fairfield close behind.
Independent basketball teams from New London and Columbus Junction played in Crawfordsville. Our team beat New London 54 to 38 and Columbus Junction 62 to 37, with W. Menefee as referee.
A second Monday night doubleheader is set at the Y M C A featuring the Maid-Ait against the Benteeco Raiders of Williamsburg and the Whites versus the Towa City Vedees. Williamsburg has two losses and has faced Muscatine Iowa City and Doverport opponents this season. Iowa City’s lineup includes Summer, Maher, Fay Hora McCain Bradley Gallacher and Futons.
Riverside January 22 The two St Marys high teams won both halves against Center high foes. The senior quintet won 23 to 17 and the junior five led 25 to 20. A tough upcoming home game is set for January 25 against St Josephs of Fort Madison, a strong foe.
Wayland high school teams will meet Wayland residents Friday evening for a Roosevelt benefit basketball game on January 28, with proceeds supporting the school event.
Fort Madison Bloodhounds beat Fairfield 38 to 28 in a Little Six basketball game. After a tied 9-9 first period, Fort Madison pulled ahead with reserves and built a halftime 26-18 lead. Smith of Fort Madison and Sason of Fairfield each scored 10 points to share team high honors.
Mount Pleasant High won 28 in a Little Six game over Ottumwa Friday night after leading 17 12 at halftime. Daniels scored 13 points for the winners as Mount Pleasant rallied from a 28 27 deficit to secure the decision.
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