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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1938
Page
5
United States and local notices warn motorists that Monday is the final day to license vehicles to avoid penalties for delinquent renewals. The item references broader economic debates and labor issues tied to policy enforcement.
Dr and Mrs Everett Sommers and son Jimmy of Des Moines visited friends and relatives in Kalona over the weekend. Ralph Moody and family of Solon also spent the weekend in Kalona. John Strickler and Belle visited his sister Mrs Ella Manner at University hospital. M Hochstetler returned from a ten day visit with Dr and Mrs Shannon Fourt of Iowa City. Rollo Gallagher of Washington was a Kalona business caller. Albert Zager suffers cerebral hemorrhage with Alice Kempf nursing him. M I Cain of Seymour said word of his son in law James Cazort McClurkin death in Fayetteville Arkansas from heart attack July 20 1938. He was married to Anna beth Cain Feb 56, 1937 and both seniors at the University of Arkansas.
With two days left to register autos without a delinquent penalty, the county treasurer expects a rush on Saturday and Monday. As of now 3,236 cars are registered, 131 fewer than last year, while trucks exceed the prior year with 406 registrations. A cold week slowed activity but Thursday saw 147 cars registered, the best day since tag sales began December first. Old plates can be returned before Tuesday to avoid penalties if a license is sought later. Seven new registrations were added this week including J. W. Schenefelt Washington Ford, Harold E. Johnson Washington Ford, LeRoy Pratt Washington Chevrolet, Maynard M. Brenneman Wellman International, Charles Brown Washington CA, Pratt Washington Olds, Isaiah P. Yoder Kalona Chevrolet truck. Kane and family previously lived in Kalona where he managed a tile factory and worked as bookkeeper for the farmers' union. Eddie Niffenegger is staying at the Isaiah Bush farm while chores are done.
James W. Gerard former ambassador to Germany says women should take a more active role in public life. He urges greater participation in politics and civic affairs while addressing social and political reforms.
Ford V-8 cars for 1938 gain a headlamp beam control on the toe-board left of the clutch. The left foot operates the switch to light separate headlamp filaments for high and low beams. An indicator shows red when high beams are active. The standard steering wheel switch remains for turning on lights.
President Roosevelt urges industry to lower prices to boost employment and purchasing power, warning that keeping prices high harms the industrial system. In New York, economist John A. Ryan supports higher wages to spread purchasing power and speed recovery.
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