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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1937
Page
4
A devotional note cites Deuteronomy 32 3 4 praising God as Rock and perfect work and urges guarding speech. The quote by Mabel P Haskell reminds to govern lips and keep words courteous to avoid rash words and loss.
A tribute to Ola Babcock Miller, former Iowa secretary of state, born in Washington County. The piece honors her public service, her rise from a minority ticket to election victories, and her dedication to traffic safety and the public good while noting personal losses and a life of household leadership.
Wayland update lists officer slate for the Progress Club as President Mrs Orus Boshart Vice President Mrs A C Wenger Secretary Mrs D E Jones Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer Mrs Fred Jackson. Additional items note Ben Meyer injured in sled accident and Leila Mae Curry born Jan 13 at 7½ pounds. Also reports Thornton Willits named head of school in Davenport and local wedding attendance in Mt Pleasant.
Friends of Colonel Macon request the department announce that the Colonel ordered a new part for his spreader though no part is known missing. A Washington woman fell under a car as she stepped from a family vehicle, and another passerby collapsed in the street with a muffled exclamation heard far away.
Community note urges residents to feed birds during winter as a playful activity. Sparrows dominate the visitors with occasional cardinals and other small birds joining in. A lighthearted glimpse into local happenings includes a Washington school board quip and a traffic light joke about a polite cop.
A classroom scene at New Haven features teacher Glenn Miller guiding eager beginners. Children chorally propose words starting with the letter s, with Alberta Smith aloud the word Siecum as Miller tests their quick thinking and spelling.
A quoted exchange shows a girl praising her mounted father as a policeman and saying he can escape quicker if trouble arises, highlighting a child's view of police roles.
A brief exchange in a grade school setting notes a student refusing to repeat a turnover of remarks as another says they heard everything initially. The line about cowhide humorously defines a term on examination papers as something that holds a cow together.
An Englishman newly arrived in China asks his cook Kong Ho if a dog was killed for the soup. Kong Ho denies the accusation with a solemn gesture and explains he did not kill the dog, claiming the animal was already dead when he found it.
In the small hours a man fumbles a keyhole and a police officer offers help. He is told to stay still while the man handles it. A separate note mentions a woman boasting her husband’s prosperity after a receiver was appointed to assist him.
Leslie Lowe 43 died 10:30 p m at Mercy hospital Burlington after illness. Funeral at 2 p m Tuesday in Columbus Junction Methodist Church, burial in Columbus City cemetery. He was born June 3 1893 in Concord township and survived by widow Gloris Fisher, mother Lena Lowe, three brothers, three sisters, and four children. Evelyn Cornwell, formerly of Columbus Junction area, died Sunday after surgery for appendicitis. funeral at Winfield home with time pending.
Iowa taxpayers association asks Congress to consolidate agencies to remove duplication and raise public service standards. An open letter to Iowa's delegation urges a nonpartisan approach, elimination of patronage, and adoption of business like administration to boost public confidence and attract private investment.
Milford Cork fractures his right arm when attempting to exit a car that rolled backward toward a ditch. The community mourns Maud Work who recently died after working in the C. B. Morgan home. Local residents helped Fred Waltman with ice and attended a farmers’ meeting in New Haven.
Several from here attended the Monday basketball games at Richland. Richland boys lost to Keota while Richland girls defeated Crawfordsville. A community meeting followed Wednesday night at the school house with a good program enjoyed by those brave enough to attend.
Fragmentary notes indicate onions and gare were known as established food items in ancient Egypt. The text hints at onions as staple produce within early Egyptian markets and meals.
Iowa Farm Bureau federation officials announce a new monthly magazine for members named the Iowa Bureau Partner replacing the Iowa section of The Nations Agriculture. The publication, authorized by the board last summer, aims to provide timely and valuable facts and information to Iowa farmers, says Lee Johnson, president.
Tests show that up to 96 percent of rain on open fields runs off, while less than T percent of rain in oak forests is wasted. The study highlights how land cover affects water infiltration and runoff in different environments.
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