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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1939
Page
4
In this devotional meditation Robert Cummins D D urges reliance on divine guidance. He notes that lasting achievement comes through overcoming defeats, using them as stepping stones in life’s learning process and not as stumbling blocks.
Minneapolis issues a defense letter to the editor clarifying that last week’s WPA strike violence was limited to a small minority and did not reflect city life. Two deaths occurred including a policeman and a relief recipient, with few acts of violence among 660,000 residents and normal recreation for visitors and locals alike.
The speaker invites Minnesota readers to Washington Iowa for an August centennial event and promises a welcoming, safe city. He promises a notable display of masculine facial foliage and a lighthearted jab at regional rivals, invoking friendly cross-state banter.
The author denounces pressure groups and cites silver legislation as an example of overbearing influence. A president and Congress should curb special interests even at political cost to achieve equitable honest government, sacrificing party and personal glory if needed.
Official figures from Pennsylvania show check payments during three weeks in 1998. October 28 issued 109,804 checks totaling 1,197,568 dollars. November 4 issued 162,764 checks totaling 1,759,442 dollars. November 11 issued 151,887 checks totaling 558,204 dollars.
Jim Casey Jr. expresses pride in having two mustaches as a notable personal trait.
Al Goddard’s Coast to Coast store features a sign asking to take skunk hides to the back door sparking a playful visit by Joe Melinsky with a found baby skunk. The item hints at a lighthearted community vibe with dance plans and a string of quirky quotes from local characters.
In New York the WPA arts section employed 44 women to pose while others painted their portraits. The committee maintains two large books listing ages weights heights and names. Congress member W. P. Lambertson comments on relief measures.
A Washington question asks why the country has idle machines and the answer points to billions in idle cash. The editors note that peace has already piled up a prodigious debt in six years, implying war is not needed to inflate national deficits.
Film star Walter Connolly, aging but popular, reveals reluctance at being called Daddy by Hollywood. He shifts from beloved father figure to a grandfather in Columbia’s Good Girls Go to Paris, pairing with Melvyn Douglas and Joan Blondell.
Charlie Ruggles, known for comic parts, appears in a serious role as the manager of a prizefighter in Paramount's Invitation to Happiness, now showing. The film marks his return to drama after several years.
The finale introduces new entrants including US contestants sponsored by Mrs. Harvey Meek and Mrs. Joe Duea along with several named participants from Beverly Crown to Janet Main. The pageant features ambassadors of the Nations with sponsors and a roster of contestants in a colorful community event.
The Sunbonnet Club reports a big jump in members after a Saturday sale of membership cards and badges. Several new members are named including Mrs J W Chandler Lois Garrett LaVell Bradford Cora Hopping and many others. two names were not recorded and clerks seek identification to correct lists. The contest for new entries closes Saturday night August 5 at 9 30.
Mrs John Walsh of Riverside and Mrs James Colburt of Cedar Rapids sustained head bruises as their car halted to turn into the Walsh farm driveway on primary road No 22. A third car driven by Merle Arlo Kelly of Wellman collided with the Walsh vehicle, causing considerable damage to both cars.
The coast guard notes he shifted to a different part on the State Theater project. Wesley, the producer director brother, fosters him with the same on set treatment as others. Irene Dunne and Fred MacMurray co star with Hilly Cook, William Collier Jr. and Marion Martin in this society girl prize fighter narrative.
Bob Shannon defeated Phil Antonoff 1 up to win the city golf title by holing a five foot putt on the final green. Morrison beat Oscar Davis 2 up, Youngs and Clow also won their quarterfinals as matches wrap up with semis to follow this week.
Nic McCleery directs the event with Owen B. Thiel of Town City in charge for the area. Tama Indians will demonstrate craft work and a council ring gathering is planned after 4:30 p.m. Parents and public invited after five to see activities and crafts.
Bedford receives 12652 from the state sinking fund, settling the city’s claim tied to the Citizens Bank collapse a decade ago. The transfer, validated by a legislative bill, requires reallocation of the funds to the original municipal accounts as advised by the state comptroller.
An elderly transient died when a steel box car door slammed shut on his head during a car switch in Oskaloosa. He carried a keg with knife sharpening tools and whetstones. Investigators found no ID. fingerprints were sent to the FBI in Washington for identification.
Standings show Cincinnati leading with 63 wins and 30 losses. Chicago 44 39, Brooklyn 40 41, Boston 49 44, Philadelphia 25 64. Sundays results include Cincinnati over Philadelphia 6 2 in game one and 4 0 in game two, Pittsburgh 3 Boston 2 then 0 1, St Louis sweeping Brooklyn, Chicago 7 New York 5, with several open dates and multiple doubleheaders.
Journal carriers and league winners face an all star team from three other league clubs in a 6 30 PM playground game. Director George Mawr announced lineups including Dankwardt Burham Holden Bostwick Marshall Dawson Brown Squire Murger Schneider Lowe Moore Mace and others.
Sheriff Putnam warned Washington county residents after a Saturday encounter with a fur peddler selling bargain goods. The sheriff advised caution as reports of peddlers offering very low prices for possibly stolen or smuggled items rise. He directed the man to Washington and noted a potential investigation for illegal peddling.
Port Dodge Lund Pieratt, 53, of Havelock, died in a hospital after suffering hiccups almost continuously for 11 days. He had become afflicted by hiccups following a throat infection.
Wendell Hill, a promising University of Iowa freshman hurler, threw a two hitter as the Indees were blanked 11 to 0 by the Eagles in Iowa City. Pitt Wagenknecht and Vic Trosky combined for 12 hits for the visitors. Iowa's defense faltered with a patched lineup. Hill’s mound work and Andy Kantor’s slick fielding provided the lone bright spots in an otherwise rough afternoon.
Art Prall and Gerald Duncan attended the Iowa State Bantam show in Des Moines at the fairgrounds. 216 bantams entered with M Prall’s bird winning best young bird and Gerald Duncan showing the top Old English Game. C J Fischer earned grand champion bantam and best modern black breasted red game bird. Other winners included D W Billings of Des Moines and C Hanny of Burlington. thirty exhibits came from Iowa and southern Minnesota.
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