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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1936
Page
4
A daily devotional note cites Proverbs 19 17 about lending to the poor and being repaid. It adds a Beecher quote urging self discipline and kindness to others, framing self-expectation and responsibility as a personal standard.
Obituary and reminiscence celebrate A B Swift for his courage to publish under his name with thoughtful, courteous letters to the Journal. A garden column notes abnormally dry weather yielding nice potatoes of the Cobbler brand, advising careful storage and use as a potential staff of life during shortages.
The passage expresses hope that a transported writer will be allowed to craft a tale of lasting happiness, free from the ordinary trials and changes that human life inherently bears on.
A Chicago Tribune photo by Henry Berdo shows a 116 degree sun as T. J. Berdo sits on a wagon watching an egg fry on a tractor seat. The caption notes it took thirteen minutes to cook the egg and the would be sandwich includes two slices of bread. Mary Berdo confirms the hot day and family interest in the scene.
Claude Tucker, a Washington garage proprietor, inadvertently drove Orville Elder's car home Tuesday evening for supper. The mix up highlights difficulty a garageman can face distinguishing vehicles.
A Thursday morning note explains a typo in a poem by Reggie printed Tuesday night. The line meant to read I remember your smile and LIPS that sheath it appeared as member your smile and LISPS that sheath it. An apology and correction are promised.
A lively recounting of a March gale in the newspaper advertising room where staff fought to salvage layouts and rocks rained on Washington streets slated for improvement. The writer notes no complaint about the finished product praising the new streets as major city enhancements. A reader shares a maturing personal anecdote about a boy addressing him by name and a mother’s rebuke, which he interprets as flattering.
The creek bridge west of the White Oak schoolhouse has begun replacement after being out nearly a year. Fences are being removed to grade for gravel. Neighbors bale straw. local residents and visitors are noted in casual social mentions.
The note contrasts morals with punishment, claiming immoral people go to prison and moral ones become central to others. It pairs a crime truism about burglars needing life or money with a controversial remark about women seeking both.
The Olympic flag features a white field with five interlaced circles in blue yellow black green and red. The emblem represents the unity of nations and the Olympic spirit across the globe.
Verdi notes a series of social visits in Iowa City. The Bairds James and Mike Lewis hosted relatives and friends including Shields sisters and Mrs Case. Funeral attendance for J B Rab enold was reported. Several families from Iowa City Muscatine and Washington shared dinners and events with local residents.
In Wellman on July 30 Ed Martin of north of town purchased the Fordyce property long occupied by the Millers. The farm owned by Cloyd Small was sold to C Gingerich. Residents and visitors share local news including visits to Ainsworth and Cedar Rapids.
In Crawfordsville on July 29 the American Legion Auxiliary elected and installed officers led by President Mrs N J Lease and Vice President Mrs Cora McCoy with secretary Mrs Ethyle Zickefoose and treasurer Mrs Gladys Vaisley. Also notes include Mulhern funeral at the Methodist church with a service by Rev C W Cochran and interment in Crawfordsville cemetery.
Miss Mildred Johnson of Columbia Missouri arrived Monday evening for a visit at the home of her sister Mrs T B Maxwell. They met her at Mt Pleasant.
The frigate nicknamed Old Ironsides earned the title after major exploits in the War of 1812. Her first triumph was the capture of the Guerriere in August 1812, followed by taking the Java off South America. She subsequently defeated and captured the Cyane and the Levant.
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