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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1939
Page
6
Verse from Colossians 1 10 urges living worthy of the Lord and growing in knowledge. A money minded man fails without a larger aim and fair dealing. Rockefeller notes large ambition and labor, while some claim capital without work. Boston News Bureau
Dr William A Wirt a Hoosier schoolmaster died in Gary Indiana months ago. He recalled claims of brain trust meetings in Washington DC discussing destroying the America shaped by Washington Jefferson and Lincoln to rebuild a new pattern. They spoke of using Uncle Sam as financer and keeping a president in a swift current.
National Industrial Conference Board notes tax take rises from 22 percent in 1932 to 43.8 percent in 1938 while national income lags. In 1938 about 17 billion dollars were taken by taxes from federal state and local authorities, the largest annual sum on record. Nations faces need for higher income to restore 1925–29 tax ratios. Atlanta Constitution cites the shift of tax burden to central government. Concordia Blade-Empire quips about political jobs.
The article recalls Dr Wirt testifying before Congress, facing ridicule, and returning to Gary to live quietly. It argues many NRA critics misjudged the administration, notes shifts among Braintrust supporters, and defends English as the language of authority while warning against subversive, communist-minded ideas.
The graduate Harold Stephens joins the whiskey club after high school. He notes peers imitate him when they see his new beard and decide to join so they share in the same situation. Office Grouch adds that character shows when one is broke.
A Washington man shifts tactics after his wife questions his saying money talks. She quips for him to leave some for daytime use. At an animals convention banquet Limburger and garlic are served, a Billy goat comments on tastes and a skunk answers with humor about smell.
A brief verse by Mrs A. J. M. reflects on life as a journey aboard a train with two companions. The speaker imagines sitting beside a stranger, hoping fate may place them together to share a pleasant ride.
A humorous reflection on boys growing from babies to youths, noting their energy, lack of pretension, and usefulness in daily tasks. The piece jests that without boys, newspapers and circus elephants would suffer, and that boys perform errands with notable zest.
A Kentucky professor announces a mood year for farming in 1060, suggesting a potential future focus for agriculture. The outlook seems distant and uncertain, with casual speculation about its timing and impact.
An editorial criticizes Fritz Kuhn and the German American Bund for embezzlement and subversive activities. It warns that tolerance has allowed dangerous extremism and urges action to disperse and restrain leaders as concerns rise about foreign and domestic threats. Washington Iowa May 1939.
The Garden Department announces a countywide flower show for amateur growers of Washington County. Exhibits open for reception June 6 1939 from 1 to 11 morning. judging closes at 9 p m. Prizes include three ribbons per class. exhibits must be grown by entrants in most classes. visitors barred during judging. An admission of ten cents is charged.
Anna McElhinney of Morning Sun has been elected home economics teacher for the coming year in Wayland. The report also notes local moves and visits, including families traveling to Hesston College, Wentworth Military Academy, and Des Moines for events and housing changes.
White Oak community notes a May 30 event involving Mrs Tloyd Luers and a person named White Mak. Details are limited in the fragment.
More than 1260 University of Iowa students begin farewell to campus with six day observance culminating next Monday in degree awards. Alumni day Saturday will draw over 1000 graduates from classes ending in 4 and 9, and Frances Zuill heads home economics in a historic address.
The article notes Raleigh’s body buried in St. Margaret’s Westminster chancel. His embalmed head was kept by his widow in a red leather bag, inherited by her son, who guarded it, but the head’s subsequent fate remains unknown.
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