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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1938
Page
4
Friday July 22 1038 notes Psalms 49 6 7 on wealth and ransom. It warns wealth cannot redeem brothers and compares riches to a viper that harms when not handled wisely. Franklin K Houston attributed reflection on wealth’s danger and difficulty in keeping.
The Newton dispute between employers and employees has sparked social and financial disruption. The piece calls for better handling of industrial justice and cautions against political blocs dominating minority voices, warning of long term instability.
A report praising the Rotary International convention in San Francisco attended by Frank Miller, his wife and daughter Sara Lou. The piece highlights international goodwill, the Miller family’s 30 day trip including Grand Canyon, Columbia River, Yellowstone, Glacier, Banff and Lake Louise, and the aim of Rotary and Y’s Men clubs to foster world peace through service and fellowship.
Irving D. Tressler presents a tale set during a city mayoral race. A thoughtful dissenter questions Smiths qualifications and plans for strikes debt reduction and sewage, provoking outrage and crowd action as the election continues and Smith is chosen.
North town youngsters report water play and trapeze practice at Sunset park recreation facilities. Mothers worry about pool cleanliness as stories spread of A and P manager Lloyd Hooverangle giving away kittens. A humorous fish tale and local dog reunion brighten a Washington area summer scene.
NO PROPERTY TAX BOOKED AT OLDS WINFIELD IOWA July 22 The Olds town council will meet August 1 to hear taxpayers for or against expenditures for 1938 39 John Huston town clerk reports Olds has a 1950 surplus and March 1 1938 balance of 2258 The proposed expenditures for 1938 39 total exactly no dollars and no cents The town cut expenditures from 685 to 550 in the past year Income other than taxation is 100 from cigarette licenses The small Henry county town sits pretty these days
AWashington journal notes a new delicatessen in town selling items like Anchovy Paste and Cocktail Spread, claiming small town Washington now has a unique market. Reports of the neon sign misfortune and a broken tubing incident follow, with comments on work and stress in Newton.
Harlow H. Curtice president of Buick Motor Division of General Motors urged Olivet College graduates to avoid easy paths at the 79th commencement. He received an honorary doctor of laws and told the class he has no patience for those who pity youth entering a world he calls economically askew. He expressed envy for their daunting task ahead.
Wilbur Schantz bought an Allis-Chalmers combine to harvest as Wilfred Smiths finish their wheat. Although yield was lower than past years, the quality was extra good. Community visits and family dinners are noted at several local homes with neighbors and relatives mentioned.
Two new cars and two new trucks were registered this week at the county treasurer office. The trucks include a Dodge owned by Cy Bush of Washington and a GMC truck listed to H L Whittaker Sons of Washington. Cars registered are a Chevrolet Town Sedan owned by Mrs O D Norman of Washington and a Buick four door sedan owned by Rh F Dougherty of Washington. Total licensed vehicles now 56 217 cars and 694 trucks. Last year at this date 5 248 cars and 658 trucks.
When horses have not run for a while they are entered in races to condition them. The piece notes that horses return to racing to build form and stamina after layoff. It reflects racing practice and trainer strategies in preparing horses for competition.
A rural briefing estimates vast water use for sugar production, suggesting about 5,000 tons of water are required to yield one ton of sugar. The figure sparked debate on irrigation efficiency and resource management among local growers and officials.
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