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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1935
Page
4
A devotional note for January 31 1035 includes Psalm 67 verses praising God's generosity and a reflection on governance. It cites William Penn stating governments move by men and are ruined by them, emphasizing human agency over structures.
The United States Senate defeated plans for World Court membership citing the need for two thirds support. The editorial argues the issue is sensationalized and splits parties without major consequences, noting limited direct impact on daily life and cautioning against overemphasis of danger. It urges respect for historic figures and prudent foreign policy.
The text weighs the League of Nations as a guardian against future wars and the Versailles treaty's flaws. It argues the US could provide fair judges someday, while praising humanitarian gains and warning of perpetual injustices in postwar settlement. It also includes a light domestic vignette about a detective story obsession.
A reader letter dated January 1935 from A. B. Swift asserts Congressman Richer has no voting power on the United States joining the League of Nations. It states the Senate holds direct voting authority and criticizes misleading public prints, urging careful verification before publication. The page also includes poems and local verse pieces.
The note to patrons marks February’s first day, echoing Beachcomber’s quip about February’s unique charm as January ends and March arrives, suggesting a reflective mood for the month ahead.
Antigo Wisconsin reported fifty below zero and temperatures up to fifty five below. Snowbanks reached twenty feet and a filling station appeared pagoda like under the deep snow. The all time Wisconsin record of fifty four below was tied.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2808 invites all eligible overseas vets to join by February 14 to take the oath of obligation during the Hello America radio hour. James E. Van Zandt will administer the oath from Washington D C with the national event broadcast via National Broadcasting Company.
Two boxing bouts and two wrestling matches headline the Veterans of Foreign Wars program at City Hall tonight at eight. Jake Hoover of Brighton faces Everette Holiday of Muscatine in a sharp boxing bout, while Jimmy Kruze of Dallas, Texas battles Kennedy Rann of Muscatine. Wrestling features Leslie Beers of Iowa City versus Unknown Winslow and Willy Williams of Tipton versus Jimmy Baer in two three fall bouts. Admission is 540 for adults, 25 cents for women and children, and ringside seats 10 cents extra.
The Cyclonettes lead Tri-County standings after a Tuesday game at Wyman where they trailed 8 7 at halftime but finished ahead 22 to 18. The Cyclones lost to Wyman 24 to 17 after a 11 10 halftime edge. McMickle of Lockridge refereed. Next games are at Wayland Friday night.
Sixty eight attended Bethel Sunday services as volunteers led the programs. Alice Rothlisberger supervised Sunday school with Jane Rothlisberger on piano Betty McCartney as assistant secretary Jean Walker directed singing and Gladys Wolfe led prayers. The youth group carried the entire service with plans to take on future church responsibilities. Belle Nettie and Jim Davis visited the Gideon home Sunday. Charley Davis was ill last week. Women’s Missionary Society to meet at Mrs Donald Brown’s home Wednesday. Mrs Mary Applegate vacationing in Iron Mountain with daughter Edna Ernes. Green ran a business errand at the Ramsey home Monday. Louis Musil pastured horses on the Letts farm and lost one yesterday. Sterling Holmes shredded fodder Tuesday then visited his sister and husband John and Mrs Strain. they reported better. George Wallace called at the Gideon home Tuesday.
Washington team travels to Yarmouth for a return game with the Yarmouth town team. They met here last month and won by one point, and Washington has sought another shot at the Yarmouthites since.
The Heights team remains undefeated in the grade school league, with a 3 0 record after beating Wallace 16 6. Centennial beat Lincoln 83 2 as Wallace and Heights prepare for a rematch in a first round wrap up. Bobby Lowe leads scoring with about ten points per game. Don McClure coaches and manages Heights.
Ainsworth lost 44 to 33 to Grandview Greyhounds on Ainsworth court. Grandview led 21 16 at halftime helped by early baskets and late rally to seal the win. Ainsworth hosts Olds Friday February 1 in what is listed as their last home league time.
Washington high school Demons face Ottumwa on Ottumwa's home floor in a key Little Six game. Ottumwa has improved since December and will challenge Washington despite a recent slump. Coach Carlton hopes both Tucker and Hampsher hit strongly while Ottumwa replaces star guard Freed.
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