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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1939
Page
4
A devotional verse from Ephesians 3 20 21 emphasizes God’s ability to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine and calls for glory to Him in the church through Christ Jesus in all ages world without end.
A first day take on relief taxation and spending shows a push for fiscal economy and decentralized relief. Critics warn the Social Security Act will balloon the national debt without reform and demand overhaul to aid workers and reduce government costs.
The Belle Plaine Union calls for timely congressional action to restore order to social security and curb chaos. It argues for repealing nuisance taxes that drain revenue and hinder spending and expansion, noting the undistributed profits tax as a prime example.
Anamosa Eureka reports Governor George Wilson begins economy moves after taking office. He returns the Kraschel state sedan, ends dummy plates, cuts Commerce Commission staff, sells five cars, abolishes relief office, and trims ECW payroll while preserving funds for treasury.”
The Brooklyn Chronicle cites dance director Leroy Prinz claiming knees reveal character with long knees signaling loyalty while round knees show talent and temper. He warns that shorter day dresses make judging a girl’s nature easier, advising caution at street fashion and dress parties.
Writ of Special Execution directs sale of W S Saville as Executor for J L Kuhn estate. Public auction to take place February 24, 1949 in front of Washington County Court House between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Property: Lot 5, Block 3, Ashbys Addition to Washington City. Sale commences 2:90 pm. Terms: cash. Sheriff H M Putnam notes December 31, 1938.
A humor filled column recalls license number requests at the treasurer’s office and a trader named Bess Jones. It notes a Des Moines Register item about Bob McFarlane, his cat story, and a fortune rumor. It ends with welcomes to three new junior college basketball additions, Walt McFarland among them.
Bob Grimes received a letter from Waco Texas from the daughter of a long-lost lady. The woman has taken up collecting cups and saucers and asked Keb to send a cup he drank from. The mother has remarried and changed her name, triggering many inquiries. Bob now worries about how to mail so many cups. Readers are asked for a solution.
In City on Saturday night Ken Cline welcomed friends into his home and introduced them to his twelve day old son. The couple is described as proud parents and the moment is framed with humor about the baby’s hair and happiness. An aside notes cheerful religious living.
A seasoned film star, noted for three prior marriages, married a woman who herself had previous vows. The wedding invitation carried a handwritten line from the groom declaring the union "no amateur performance" and inviting guests.
An elderly man keeps interrupting a speaker to claim he is a Republican. The speaker asks who in his family is a Republican. The man replies his father and grandfather were Republicans. The speaker retorts with a hypothetical about fools in the family, and the man quips he is now a Democrat.
A fragment urges extreme self harm under the guise of wartime drills. It describes digging a deep trench, filling it with water and ice, spending two days without food or drink, and having others shoot at the person. It frames this as a costless war for the country.
Johnny Weissmuller returns to Tarzan after a two year layoff but loses his signature call of the wild leaving a squeak. He blames lack of practice on treetop yodeling and vows to regain the holler quickly. Julie Garfield doubts his star power while studio rushes him into multiple pictures. Lewis Stone recalls his cavalry past from his makeup case.
Akim Tamiroff and Erikson play a father and son in a turbulent feud. The film centers on a brazen new form of racketeering, with a bold clash that tests loyalties and emotions on screen. Francis Palmer and Lynne Overman provide supporting romantic angles.
Edward Arnold appears as the villainous Achille Weber in Idiot’s Delight alongside Clark Gable and Norma Shearer. The casting signals a shift for Arnold after his recent success in The Crowd Roars as a versatile performer in a spirited comedy romance program. The package includes Cowboys and the Led s with Gary Cooper and Merle Oberon, plus Pat Kelly Walter Brennan Mabel Todd and Fuzzy Knight. Polly Moran aims a comeback with Gladys Swarthshoe s film.
Pilotburg announces a full day Sunday school convention to be held January 29 with a 10 am service, cooperative noon dinner, and afternoon talks. Harold Horak completed eighth grade tests at the district site in Richmond due to illness. Mrs. Dow Bishop and Mrs. Carl Oldfield plan an all day meeting and quilting at the Feb. 2 Aid gathering.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at L A Jones funeral home with Rev William M Nichol Jr of United Presbyterian Church in charge. Pallbearers named were Fred Hauer China Bauer Willard Jeet C O Dayton Frank McFarlane and Charles Hennon, burial followed at Weedlawn Cemetery.
A fragment quotes Samuel Johnson praising the company of ladies while contrasting their beauty delicacy vivacity and their silence. The line reflects Johnson’s wit and social observation in a period voice.
Editorials debate Roosevelt and Lincoln and a banquet scene. A Richland Clarion tribute praises Keota janitor Charles Stroud for devotion and duty in keeping schools welcoming. Keota farmer John H. Greiner to be interview on national program about corn yield. Winfield Beacon foresees 1939 as a year of progress per economists.
Frank Priebe urges farmers to support poultry research as the U S Department of Agriculture plans a regional lab at East Lansing Michigan to study disease and improve chick vitality. He notes high mortality in grown birds and suggests better feeds and new non food uses for poultry by products could boost income.
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