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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1938
Page
4
Arnold W. Craft argues that without a middle ground in modernism there is no mutual progress and that liberty, talent, and free will suffer. He stresses improving living standards as essential to prevent world fanaticism.
The public keeps chiming in on Douglas Corrigan’s claim of flying solo from New York to Ireland by error. He is portrayed as a skilled mechanic who helped build the plane that flew Lindbergh to Paris and later completed a non stop Los Angeles to New York voyage before the Ireland landing. Irish crowds mocked him with jokes and kisses, and he sought police protection from unwanted attention.
Waltman argues the Social Security Act fails to increase purchasing power or security for workers. He cites criticism from Republicans and data from the American Association for Social Security showing reduced purchasing power, new bureaucratic jobs, and a net $197 withdrawn per $1 paid to workers.
Two teams battled on even terms until Ken White's Huskies rallied for nine runs in the first inning. Stanly Ziger homered to end the game as crowds of local youths joined the Y's Men in a mixed softball gathering after a North Side cafe meeting.
West threshing ring at Ed Hotle farm completes Saturday with 20 men at work across eight farms. Richard Mayer leads runs this year, followed by Bury Henderson with 37 bushels. group yields range 28 to 40. East ring has ten jobs, two finished so far, with Ben Detwesley and Wm Flynn farms done. more days ahead. Local social notes and farm updates follow.
Glendale threshing session discusses cutting hireling help as grain is lighter this year. Charles Custer and Charles Swift join eats committee. Sam Munson begins threshing Thursday afternoon. Glendale Homemaker Group meets with Mrs. Bernard Walker. twelve women attend and share Florida trip photos. Leaders elected for next course: Mrs. Roy Steele leader, Mrs. John Stewart music chair, and Mrs. Henry Miller and Mercedes Miller with Evelyn Miller as co-operator.
A historical note compares Albania and Vermont noting Albania is only slightly larger in area and mountainous while having about three times Vermont’s population.
On July 26 Crawfordsville held union services at the Methodist and United Presbyterian churches. Rev. Elias Zimmerman spoke at 11 o clock on Why the Jews Reject Christ and How the Son of a Rabbi Found Christ. Westervelt Missionary party led the evening service at United Presbyterian with six missionary children giving talks and music. Local visits followed from Kate Williams and families, and a five year old tea party was held for Janet Coates.
Myrtle Frevenberger visited Ruth Baker near Havre on Friday and Saturday. Neighbors aided Edd Cummings with a day Wednesday work project. Ira Graber injured his foot by stepping on a nail Thursday evening and required medical care. George Brooks assisted Paul Mast with farm tasks last week. Alex Dorsch suffered a severe cut to his foot last Thursday.
Eastbound and westbound train listings show departures at Washington for the PB and A M lines. Regular meetings, depot agents, and note about tickets at the local bus depot are listed alongside timetable entries for the California and Golden State Limited trains and Burlington Trailways routes.
The community extends sympathy to Mrs. Edd Widmer and children on the death of Mr. Widmer. He was a helpful neighbor and friend, missed by many. Funerales and visits noted, with extended family from Manson attending. William Freyenberger aided Elmer Graber at the farm early in the week.
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