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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1936
Page
4
A compact reflection collecting Bible verse guidance from Romans 12 10 17 21 and quotes attributed to Southey Walpole Longfellow. It emphasizes overcoming evil with good acting with common sense and framing judgments carefully.
An essay on mortality and the limits of royal status. It argues that King George V’s death mirrors the universal fate of all people, while noting that birth grants kings broader influence even as personal grief remains universal.
A nostalgic sketch recalls bobsled parties where couples flirted under blankets and robes, sharing hand clasps and cheek brushes in a wagon box on runners. The piece praises the bob sled era as a warm, social force that spurred marriages and lively mishaps on snowy days.
The author reflects on rulers born to power and the rise of popular sovereignty. King George is remembered as a man first and a king second, praised for his character while noting that leaders are ultimately human like ordinary citizens who die.
A lighthearted reader note recounts ironies from a headline about Iowa’s heat wave and a misprinted photo mishap. It describes eight grade school basketball pictures, later corrected to seven, and ends with a quip about a Shakespearean food reference seen in a restaurant sign.
A Marcus Aurelius quotation on daily reminders to not be surprised by indiscreet talk and ingratitude. The moral stresses acceptance of human flaws as natural and necessary in social encounters.
A humorous Washington Iowa column recalls Herman the clerk selling all the store dates and the storehouse dates. Grocer Mr Curbston laments seedless dates and wrong pricing, then laughs at the memory of his own early mistake with flour.
Washington junior college Cardinals defeated Maquoketa 42 to 23 in a uneven game. Cecil Woodford returned to form by scoring five baskets to lead Washington, while Paup led Maquoketa with 12 points despite a cut near his eye and teammate shortages.
Columbus Junction Iowa January 25 eight football games set for the Col umbus high school team for next fall with dates and opponents including Iowa City Lone Tree Mediapolis Brighton Morning Sun New London Open West Liberty and Winfield.
Mount Union improved to 11-0 on the season by defeating Ainsworth 28 to 17. Kreiger led Mount Union with 10 points, Carlson added eight, and Lord came on late to score 10 for the visitors. Ainsworth’s second squad beat Mount Union reserves 15 to 11. In a preliminary game the Alumni girls defeated the high school team 26 to ?.
Sue Terry writes about Herman and a possible return to help Mr. Carbston with the sugar. She plans to visit tomorrow to learn if Herman is still running or helping with the sugar matter.
Brighton defeated Richland 26 to 21 at Richland to break the tie and hold sole possession of first in the Ke-Wash high school league. Wellman moved to second by routing Keota 34 to 27, West Chester beat Kalona 26 to 6, and Brumbach led Wellman with 16 points while Smock topped Keota with 14. Wellman won the junior high prelim 11 to 8.
Two Iowa wrestlers Red Beers and Jim Bear headline a double main event at the Washington city hall show on Thursday night January 30. Bear faces Billy Pappas in a two fall match while Beers meets Ben Hassen as a strong undercard. Wild Willie Williams tangles with Paul Morgan in a preliminary and two Washington boxing bouts close the program.
Washington high school suffered a 25 to 19 defeat on Ottumwa's court as Gene Tucker led the Demons with 30 points on a sequence of free throws and field goals. Ottumwa, paced by Louis Farrington and Maynard Black, held a first-half lead and withstood Washington's late rally for the win.
Keokuk high edged Fort Madison 22 to 20 Friday night after a 10 to 2 halftime deficit. Logan and Hatfield starred for Keokuk while Prasch played well for Fort Madison.
Burlington Grayhounds claimed second in the Little Six by beating Fairfield 37 to 24 at Fairfield. Fairfield led 11 7 after the first quarter, but Burlington shifted momentum to lead 21 16 at halftime and 16 to 8 in the second half. Green led Burlington with six field goals and a free throw. Bill Smith of Fairfield scored 12.
In a tight game against an eight point spread, Tucker and Dougall each scored seven or more with five points apiece. Farrington added two baskets and Donovan Thompson contributed a free throw. Ottumwa’s substitute Ottumwa-for-ward tallied a free throw in the fourth quarter as Ottumwa secured the win. A section of portable bleachers collapsed causing minor bruises but no serious injuries.
The executor of Margaret J. Duff's estate files in Washington County District Court for an order to sell the west half of Lot 7 and all of Lot 6 in Brock 5 Washington Iowa. A hearing is set in the Washington County Courthouse Court Room Friday morning January 1926 at 9 am for interested parties to show cause why the application should not be approved.
Ed Bruegge family relocates to Win Smouse farm ahead of an approaching storm. The piece lists neighbors and visits on multiple days, noting gatherings at Bruegge, Kauffman, North, Staldes, Swift, and other local homes with names such as Huffstutler Glasgow Houseal Schantz Kauffman and Underwood.
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