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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1937
Page
4
A literary Bible Thought from January 27 1037 discusses divine generosity, Psalm 67 5 7 and the impact of character formation. It questions whether we form our own characters or those of others and warns of the weight of moral responsibility in shaping eternity.
The floods threaten Cairo Illinois and the lower Mississippi with major devastation. Citizens nationwide donate to the flood relief, Red Cross workers assist, and engineers plan for future flood control as losses near half a billion dollars.
A conservation issue arises as rising deposits of silt intensify concerns about watercourses. Local agencies examine sediment buildup, impacts on habitats, and possible mitigation measures to restore flow and ecosystem health.
Howard Sitler and Mrs Sitler in Biloxi Miss report a pleasant trip but urge Washington county to pursue a lake based water plan. He warns the era of conservation is near and stressed building lakes to prevent floods and erosion, stabilize water tables, and hold rains at home before they drain away.
On February 14 a commemorative address honors Richard Allen founder and first bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The speaker argues for recognizing Black heroes, cites schooling biases, and notes global respect for Methodism founders. The piece highlights race, history, and self-respect as core themes.
The slight thaw yesterday offered a glimpse of street conditions as a steady thermometer rise is expected, suggesting clearer, milder weather to follow.
A Washington woman nearly hysterical Monday after her husband dropped a basket of dirty clothes. The flying basket hit him on the head, scattering its contents across the yard. He visited a local doctor and was found to have only minor bruises.
A reflective poem describes a prison respite and the night shift at a hospital. Twelve inmates fail to return from a short recess as dawn breaks. The scene shifts from cold corridors to waking town streets with nurses and a rising sun signaling renewed effort and hope.
A community item asks readers to name the two Washington police officers. The page mixes humor about teachers with local notes including a Maine newspaper exchange and a bridge party, illustrating small town chatter and light anecdotes.
Lee Hesseltine sues numerous defendants including Mary Tucker and Jacob Putman to quiet title to SE quarter of NE quarter and N half of SE quarter in section 2 township 74 north range 7 west. Petition seeks fee simple title, bar claims of unknown claimants, and equitable relief. Respond by March 8 1937 noon. if not, default and judgment. Morrison and Morrison attorneys for plaintiff. Jan 21 28 Feb 4 1937.
Washington officials revealed in a supplemental salary list to Congress Greta Garbo earned 332500 from Metro Goldwyn Mayer for 1936 era compensation. The document also lists Joan Crawford at 241405 Wallace Beery 273749 and Clark Gable 211553 in the same company payrolls.
Rathbun high school lists 37 pupils with 23 boys and 10 girls on the basketball squads. Four other students serve as scorers timekeepers and managers.
An 28 seniors who last June formed the first graduating class at nmana high school are now enrolled in college. The percentage is double the Iowa high school average.
An advertising advisory states that constipation weakens resistance and cold risk rises. It recommends Kellogg's ALL-Bran daily to add bulk and vitamins, absorb water, and gently clean the intestines, with two tablespoonfuls per day as a regimen.
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