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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1937
Page
4
Today's Bible Thought emphasizes Psalm 18 1 as the source of strength. The quote extols divine help and endurance while contrasting true esteem with worldly approbation and warning that harsh counsel fails against steadfast resolve.
The dedication ceremonies for the new Iowa City Press-Citizen plant drew more than 100 publishers and guests from across the country. Merritt C. Speidel led the project praising the facility as among the best for a city of its size, with speakers including university officials and notable press figures.
Dr. Mott of the School of Journalism argued for press freedom as essential to progress. He warned that restricting the press leads to tyranny and backward steps. Two university speakers dedicated the occasion with reflections on ideals for newspapermen.
The piece compares plastic surgery to urban renewal as it argues for upgrading Main Street. It suggests architects and engineers can revive a town’s face by creating pleasant, streamlined, functional spaces that attract customers and restore civic pride. The tone blends humor with civic aspiration.
A Ripley Believe It or Not tale exposes racketeers who sold "passes to heaven" to natives in South Africa. The passes read "God Admit Bearer" and promised effortless entry, convincing victims to buy and accept a guaranteed afterlife.
Four Mallikin brothers Harry John and Earl and Prody Borkoski drove to Enid Oklahoma for the weekend. Also Mr and Mrs Keith Barnes and Mr and Mrs Ben Stout motored to Cedar Falls Saturday. Miss Allen Stout returned home with them. Kosmer Rorkoski was a Washington caller Saturday. Carroll Barnett came home from the Washington county hospital Wednesday and is progressing well.
Bristol County Rhode Island is described as the smallest US county with an area of twenty four square miles.
The fragmentary letters describe travel impressions from Vermilion and Ohio cases, with mentions of Princeton News, Lake Erie breezes, and a humorous quip about dandelions. Anecdotes reference Al Brady gang coverage, a honeymoon tale with a baby, and a broadcaster’s long career.
Residents complain about song buds tuning at 4 30 AM and a noisy wakeful night as a service car helps a cripple from a parking space. Vendors recall hot dog day misorders while junior high students identify street signs on Ave D near the school grounds.
A fragmentary memo describes a two block distance on a joint route of primary Highway 1 and 2 from Kalona to Ainsworth, Koeht turning for two more blocks. It notes a two and a half story stone and brick building with High School over the door and pleases newly promoted kids. It adds a memo to checkers to mention street signs where found.
A fallible 1937 Omaha letter to Aunt Sally expresses curiosity about the writer’s identity and appreciation for a lift. The writer mentions enjoying the Washington Journal and preferring broadcasts to a single column, noting concerns about spelling in cold type.
On Memorial Day and adjacent days numerous families from Ainsworth Keota Sigourney Morning Sun and nearby areas visited relatives and hosts across Riverside Bettendorf and nearby towns. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Chihak Dr and Mrs Ray Hulse and families, the Lewis and Gandie groups, Rev Frank Wright, Miss Effie McCreedy and several Trotter relatives.
A brief ad urges parents to save 17 cents daily for a college education fund via Sove ors Syndicate. LeRoy Pratt of Washington Iowa will explain the savings plan without obligation, targeting parents of 1957 graduates.
Roger W. Babson advises June 1937 graduates and parents that demand for graduates is rising, with higher starting salaries and more jobs in industry and sales. He urges pioneers to seek fast-growing sectors, pursue public administration, and cultivate character and effort to ensure success.
Mr and Mrs Boice Kurtz of Washington visited Monday at the BEW Spessard home. Mr and Mrs John Shook of Burlington visited over the weekend with relatives. Dr and Mrs Morrion Anderson of Clinton were here Sunday to see his father WH Anderson. Mrs Ruth Coffman of Iowa City greeted friends here Monday. Merritt Hawkins has been sick for several days. Mr Margaret Gosling is home from Iowa City after visiting the Richard Ling home. Marie McParland of Tav enport visited friends and relatives several days returning Monday evening. Mrs SK Thompson called here by her mother illness has returned to Davenport. Mrs Francia Turner and baby and Mrs Turner s mother in law
Mary Bell Olinger hosted recent guests at her home with Mr Quincey and associates staying briefly before returning home. The visit centered on family and social gatherings.
Instructions describe warming steel, applying wax or tallow, writing letters on the wax, etching through to steel with a scratch, and using nitric acid to dissolve the wax and reveal etched letters. Rinse with a hot rag to remove residue and secure the engraving.
The Holy City of Rabat in French Morocco is portrayed as a hot sun drenched land of quinces plums olives figs and cherries with cork and cedar forests shaping its scenery and climate.
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