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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1934
Page
4
A devotional note quotes Psalm 91 11 about angels guarding you and reflects on the value of working with people whose personalities differ from yours. It condemns carrying private likes and dislikes into business, attributed to Anon.
Citizens anticipate a large turnout as visitors arrive to view Washington and its county. The write up reflects on improved prices, past hardship, and the hope that guests will enjoy a warm reception and depart with a good impression of the community.
Opposition grows among supporters and critics of the St Lawrence Waterway Treaty. Critics claim Canada will pay far less than the United States, while the U S would assume about 2.2 billion dollars in costs. The article notes strong public feelings that Canada takes advantage through the agreement.
Toronto Mail and Empire notes the treaty marks Lake Michigan as international water and allows Canada future rights to build an all Canadian Waterway. Letter writers fear U S concessions give Canada more water control and question Erie Canal relevance.
Charley King preserves a manuscript from about 1853 likely written by his mother as part of Cornell College Mt. Vernon Iowa first graduating class. It is a religious piece on Christ raising Lazarus with a related long poem about love, comfort, and divine presence urging daily cheer.
A newspaper note reviews the February Esquire magazine praising its male focus. It highlights men’s fashion coverage, more sophisticated fiction from Ring Lardner Dos Passos Hemingway and Ausiello, and extensive color pictures making up about a third of the issue.
An oddly phrased extract notes that both women and men derive enjoyment from a male portfolio and that female staff often crowd the office to access it, making it hard to keep them away at the counter.
Washington report states 29 of 83 Iowa national loans failed to reopen after the March 1933 moratorium and are now in receivers' hands for liquidation. In contrast 37 banks with deposits around 25.56 million have reopened or reorganized under new charters, or assets sold. Total deposits of the 82 banks reached 41.205 million, and liquidation loans amount to about 4.716 million.
Traveling westward around the world gains a calendar day while traveling eastward loses a day, due to the calendar's time zones and the International Date Line. The idea highlights how longitude affects global timekeeping and date changes.
Cleveland philanthropist and big game hunter Kenyon W Painter faced asset claims tied to Union Trust Co. Hidden assets included a dozen live hornbills cockatoos and parrots and a collection of a dozen stuffed animal heads stored in a shed. Attorney Madden questioned their attachability. A housekeeper cared for the birds. The woman testified she fed them dog food.
Funeral services for Rev. John J. Nichol a Christian church minister who died in Des Moines were held at Sherman’s funeral home. Dr P Telford and Rev T J Nichols led the services with a duet by Rev and Mrs W R Foster. Six nephews served as pallbearers and burial followed at Pleasant Hill cemetery.
Peter Dunklewetter from Swedesburg asks for a second hand pair of boots to borrow and blend in at Visitors Day in Washington. He plans to wear a big hat and overalls if admission is tight and urges locals to be good hosts and make the guests feel welcome.
A humorous exchange features R S V P and Bill Owen as readers seek guidance on choosing grass widows. The column quotes Owens letter, noting no clear answer yet after submissions. A neighbor reports affectionate behavior from a couple, prompting a playful mishap about timing and acquaintances.
Brown lists 45 sectional host cities for the 770 entries with March 1 2 sectional rounds at Algona Atlantic Boone Cedar Tapida Centerville Clarinda Council Bluffs Creston Davenport Des Moines Elkader Betherville Fairfield Fort Madison Garner Hampton Harlan Knoxville LeMars Manchester Maquoketa Mason City Montezuma New Hampton Onawa Osceola Ottumwa Plover Reinbeck Sac City Sheldon Spencer State Center Storm Lake Stuart Tama Waterloo Webster City West Union Winfield Ida Grove The district rounds reduce to 16 teams per class at eight sites on March 8 10 with state finals in Cedar Falls March 17 and season ticket limits set by Cedar Falls board.
A government note states there are more than 2 000 public camp grounds spread across 145 national forests. The data underscores the breadth of federally managed camping sites and their accessibility.
In Walnut school and Eureka church areas a corn and hoe program was discussed at several district meetings. Mrs Shuman Hopping and Longer attended Eur eka Ladies Aid. Vic Wenger helped his family butcher on Wednesday. Evelyn Hexworth visited Will Longers and Fred Weeklys this week. Verne Tucker assists Mr Oriez. The Wengers, Forrest Walker and Jimmie shopped in Washington. Corrine Ories hosts H H club Feb 1. Hazel Longer attended a teachers meeting in Washington with Lester Krabill Moliere and Ruth Longer visiting Gray School Friday.
The Keota community reports joint installation of officers for the Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodge with Vina Mattison and Anna White among those installing. A second note covers annual bank meetings: Farmers Savings and Security State Bank reelect officers and join the FDIC. Helen H Stoutner and others listed on the board.
Stoutner serves as president and J W Stewart as vice president among the board of directors. Other members include W R Stewart A A Clendenning C R Sturgeon F M Herr George Blattner J C Dremerty and J C C Stoutner. Additional officers will be named soon.
Russell Allison and Harry Turner delivered hogs to le Orin Wednesday night. The Susy Bee elouh met Jan 11 with Mrs. Faithermore. 19 members attended a corned dish luncheon. Upcoming Jan 25 host Mrs Anna Gowey. Several local residents were sick, visits and family gatherings noted at multiple homes around Pleasant Plain and nearby.
Mr and Mrs Walter Holloway and their daughter Floy spent Sunday at the Lost Gates home. Ralston Meek stayed with Donald Longer Thursday night. Mr and Mrs Harry Went were also mentioned in the social notes from West Liberty.
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