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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1936
Page
4
A religious column cites Romans 10 13 and cites Franklin D Roosevelt 1930 criticizing central planning. It argues state level solutions for utilities banks insurance business agriculture education and social welfare, warning against master minds regulating all public policy in Washington.
A forty year old woman on trial for murdering her husband in Cook County faces criticism for not taking the case seriously. The writer argues trials become public spectacles that manipulate jurors, inviting leniency and emotional drama rather than calm judgment. The piece questions jury selection and the impact of dramatics and family appeals in court.
A local Republican receives Governor Alf M Landon s autograph and reads his warm handwritten reply. Landon thanks Washington Iowa for congratulations after his Cleveland nomination and urges a grass roots campaign to humanize issues and mobilize support for the November vote.
A newspaper opinion questions justice in Cook County after an alleged murderess declares bias against convicting women of killing husbands. The writer warns that domestic tensions influence juries and urges scrutiny of behavior at home.
An item warns London society of a rising gate crashers problem at parties. Lady Newnes instructed guests to bring invitations, while Washington observers speculate Dr. B F Schwartz may have fueled the trend after a London visit.
Epworth League members enjoyed a ten cent social at the M E church. The anti saloon league gave a well received play at the Methodist church. Many locals attended meetings, visits, and bridge luncheons. Several residents planned trips to Texas and Iowa City while others hosted relatives and discussed church and club activities.
A citywide cold wave described as a line squall hit city hall for about five minutes, dropping the thermometer from 110 to 106. Meter readers report strange sights as residents seek shade, while drugstores rush ice water sales and journal staff cope with overheated conditions.
An odd ad from a youth business quips nose wiping free and personal escorter offerings. Gerald Allen Jr. runs a school day service claiming perfect condusion and military discipline with 25 cent weekly rates, special twin discounts, and refined conversation.
In a crowded car a boy asks about a handkerchief. The haughty lady asks to borrow it, and the boy replies in a dignified tone that he has one but will not lend it to strangers.
A nostalgic poem recalls a boy’s tall black boots trimmed in red that squeaked as he stomped and impressed peers. The verse notes how today’s mothers prefer sneakers indoors, contrasting past fashion with current tastes. Contributed by E M M.
Announcement notes the contest underway with rules in recent columns. It invites early entries and mentions an engaging meeting attended by locals. Mrs Bauer prepared lunch enjoyed by attendees.
A brief anecdote shows a motorist constantly faulting other drivers while his wife questions universal perfection. The piece urges self checks on driving habits to avoid bad temper and maintain skill, poise, patience, and courtesy on the road.
Pleasant Hill report details a Friday gathering at Earl Kephart’s with Sigafoose Kephart and Stout families joining. Many neighbors visit for ice cream and cake as birthdays and old friendships are celebrated amid threshing and church events.
Samuel O. Dunn argues that assessing railroad value requires measuring wages and local purchases by railways in eight prairie states. He notes declines from 1929 to 1935, calls for restoring earning and spending power, and describes three decades of railroad changes including war-era government operation, 1926 36 downturns, and a renaissance driven by private management and investment. He warns that future government ownership depends on private recovery and public support.
Veterans of Foreign Wars post 7 in Washington held its regular meeting in Central Park. New recruit Roy J. Schaeffer was voted in for initiation in August. Commander Atkinson reported on the Boone state convention with Frank H. Bostwick as chairman. The Newton junior drum corps, sponsored by post 1655, visited Washington and earned praise and funds toward a Denver trip. The celebration included a 21 gun salute, and trumpeters Kenton Kurtz and others performed atop the Bailey Building.
On Tuesday and Wednesday families and neighbors gathered for informal calls. The son and baby visited Mrs. Musil, the McCreedys and Cannons were at the H L Witting residence, and Frank Kephart and Jim Brook hosted little gatherings with local families.
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