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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1937
Page
4
Today’s Bible Thought presents a Friday reflection from 2 Timothy 1 14 about keeping the good thing entrusted by the Holy Ghost dwelling in us. The note offers a concise devotional line for readers seeking spiritual encouragement.
Experts estimate sixfold increase in traffic over twenty years as four times as many cars plus 50 percent more usage. With one car per five people, the road burden grows while 2,000,000 miles of local roads need urgent attention and 80 percent remain mud or dirt. Seven years of road funds diverted amount to 550 million dollars, delaying highway paving and hurting travelers.
The text recalls the July 1 to June 30 fiscal year and asks how Iowa's and Washington County's share of the national debt would be affected if individuals carried their full financial responsibilities. It notes citizens' duties and the impact of reduced net income on government finances.
The piece explains the apportionment of the national debt among states and counties. Iowa would bear about 750 million dollars of the 386 billion total, with Washington County's share around 7.5 million dollars. The text warns the debt will be paid via higher taxes over generations.
A Detroit News summary from the National Grange argues 7,000,000 aliens in the U S with 500,000 illegal and 1 5 million on relief, costing near 500 million yearly. 50,000 criminals burden the public 50 million annually. It notes voting ineligibility but lawmaking influence, and debates on citizenship based representation.
A local man berates his wife for a $1.98 hat purchase while showing little concern over losing fifteen or twenty dollars in a poker game. The contrast highlights his selective judgment and financial attitudes in domestic life.
A Washington businessman, slow to study social security forms, waited for more information. He neglected to file in time and yesterday received a notice showing the payment six months overdue.
A columnist notes past figures of fatal accidents in homes and highways and jokes about media and party line gossip. The piece contrasts ostrich imagery with public chatter and predicts shorter nightgowns yet unchanged night length.
An eight and a half foot tall Illinois boy marches onto the stage while the crowd buzzes about the spectacle. Observers admit they prefer the stage to the seat ahead of them at the cinema.
A collation of light quotes notes opinions on child chastisement, manners in colleges, and social quirks. It recalls a mother considering whipping, a cigarette refusal, a diplomat’s remark, and a joke about a student naming three nouns including flypaper and vacuum cleaner.
A humorous anecdote recalls a trailer that balanced comforts of home and recreation with a billiard table. During a curve a player sank the eight ball into the side pocket and toppled the trailer, tipping it over.
An elderly woman voices approval of the League of Nations but wonders at the presence of many foreigners. A nearby sign at an auto show offers a wry note on spending, reading Motor analysis Find out how many dollars you are wasting here.
The secretary of a modest dramatic club persuades a famed critic to attend a performance. After act two the secretary asks for the critic’s view. The critic, with restrained distress, says the club is “not so much a club as a bundle of sticks.”
Camp Dodge in Des Moines will host 500 cavalry troops from Kansas Idaho Wyoming Colorado Iowa and Washington for maneuvers August 1 to 15 led by Adjt General Charles H. Grahl. The 24th cavalry unit under Major General William K. Hern den and the 57th and 118th Iowa cavalry brigades will participate with multiple states contributing personnel and horses. The event, part of a major seventh corps drill centered in Omaha, will involve a four day hike in the second week and includes formations from Fort Riley and Camp Ripley.
Perry Palmer sells 220 acres north of Keota to J C Stoutner and buys 196 acres adjoining Keota northwest in a transaction valued between 50 000 and 60 000 N G McNurlen negotiated the deal Stoutner now owns 460 acres in two sections separated by the Washington county line Palmer retains 240 acres nearby and a 105 acre farm near Kenta.
Tyrone July 1 Miss Helen Sheetz comes home after a three week visit with sisters Dorothy in Chicago and Eloise in Joliet. Local families share Sunday calls and visits including Crawford Lenninger Bond and Lone as Otto Sheetz hosts.
Riverside residents share updates from Davenport visit by William and Raymond Dautremont to Harold Dautremont and family. Miss Fishburn from Washington tours Des Moines connections at Uncle Joseph Quinn's home. Walter Albright and son Richard return to Cedar Rapids after visiting Miss Carrie Iden. Joseph Wieland hospitalized in Washington county for observation. Franklin Davidson and family mentioned in local notes.
Marion Kieth Wolfe son of Verne and Mrs Wolfe died after a car rear struck him while walking on a highway. He was 18 years 10 months 11 days old, born August 9 1918 in White Lake South Dakota. He lived with relatives in South Dakota before moving to Iowa and completing high school at West Chester.
He was well liked by all who knew him. He joined the navy after graduating in 1936 and was doing fine. The body was brought from Bremerton, Washington, June 26, escorted by a close friend, to the home of Mr and Mrs Alex Gillis. The funeral was at the Methodist church in West Chester, then buried at Keota cemetery.
The deceased is survived by parents Mr and Mrs Verte BE Wolfe of Brighton. He leaves sisters Mrs Mas ine Pickering of Pleasant Plain, Darlene and Ordelle at home. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W A Henry of Grace. He had 10 uncles 5 aunts and three brothers and two sisters who predeceased him. Also survived by cousins and friends who will miss his kind words.
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