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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1937
Page
4
Today's Bible Thought recalls God as the Rock and perfect work, citing Deuteronomy 32 4. It also carries Dr Frank Crane’s warning on happiness and self improvement urging focus and character over material gains.
Yesterday in Washington featured ideal weather and a moving Memorial Day parade. The piece commends the cooperation of residents, notes dwindling Civil War and Spanish American War veterans, and urges continued support for veterans and flag ideals as essential protectors of the nation.
A 1930s warning on rising crime under J Edgar Hoover cites alarming figures a felony every 20 seconds 1 200 officers shot and 15 billion dollars annual crime costs The piece links crime with societal decay and warns that un checked vicious tendencies threaten civilization
The Courier Journal notes protests by the National Federation of Federal Employees opposing any ten percent reduction in federal appropriations. It argues that those receiving federal funds resist any government spending cuts.
A New York editorial advocates admitting fathers as concrete facts and creating paternity wards in maternity hospitals. It condemns past treatment of fathers as mere summons servers and argues the infant’s early curiosity proves intelligence and connects to broader questions about mind and lineage.
In this brief note a busy wedding season unfolds as readers comment on fashion, window washing, a sudden appearance at the window, summer heat, and a community appeal for cooler conditions and church support. The piece also recalls a parade, a drum corps, and reflections on marching to a funeral dirge.
Lewis Warren of the Journal recalls a parade mishap where his trombone slide led to a fall from a horse. A horse reared causing Warren to lose his front teeth during the incident. A similar tale involving Phillip Cratl and a drum is mentioned for contrast.
A jumble of humor and stray lines from a 20th century column. A wife complains her husband comes home wet and smelly, a Rotary Club note references singing, and odd directions describe a visit route to a brick building. The piece also jokes about a muffled telephone and a call for contributions to a “substitoot.”
In a village guide fragment the narrator explains locating 116 N Avenue B is impossible as the street does not exist. The note describes using Main Street and Avenue B landmarks and relying on locals for navigation since street signs are absent.
A Bible School program was presented Friday evening at the United Presbyterian Church by pupils under Irene Alsip, superintendent. The Walter Lewis family of Dysart visited the Alex Pine home in Columbus City. Various local residents and families are noted visiting relatives or traveling, including Miss Alice Briggs returning from Stillwater Ohio and Benson visiting Amarillo Texas.
Covina visitor Lee Johnston of Covina California visits relatives as the Letts and Wapello bands announce street concerts this summer.
In Crawfordsville on May 31 Mrs. T. M. Holmes shows steady health gains after several weeks of illness and helps with household tasks. Invitations go out for the Crawfordsville High School Alumni Banquet at the schoolhouse Friday evening at 6:30. The Young People’s Society of United Presbyterian Church held a weiner roast Friday evening.
The Owls hosted a game at Olds Friday night, losing 7 to 2 as the faint cheers faded. Weiner and marshmallows toasted beside Whippoorwill park, while the crowd warmed by a casual evening.
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