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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
4
A devotional note for June 9 1938 highlights Psalms 41 1 Blessed is he that considereth the poor and urges readers to weigh the future of the Union and liberties with the people rather than politicians or office seekers Abraham Lincoln appeals to citizens to preserve freedoms for the last generation.
The National Safety Council reports per billion passenger miles that trains kill 1 person, autos 45, scheduled airplanes 101, and nonscheduled planes 1622. The data highlight the safety advantage of trains and the rising popularity of air travel.
Two Iowa representatives Otha Wearin and Lloyd Thurston resigned from the U.S. House to pursue the Senate. Both were defeated in their bid, ending their congressional careers for the time being.
The piece surveys Nebraska contests where Thurston, Wearin, Gillette, and Dickinson navigate ambitions for Senate amid shifts in party support. It notes Wearin’s strategic run after shrinking margins, Gillette’s New Deal stance then court clash, and Dickinson’s anti New Dealer stance contrasting farm-advancement roots.
The Illinois Emergency Relief Commission reports 45 percent cheating in downstate relief cases. Of 7938 cases, 3582 recommended for closing, 2134 due to private work, and 1439 for federal works. The announcement denounces waste and political maneuvering undermining finances and cites Chicago’s urban graft as worst.
Two old barns were torn down near Forrest Lance’s home to clear land for a new structure. The Lances and family reportedly had a May 29 disagreement while visiting Forrest’s father, Ben Miller. Local residents and friends, including Verne Moss, Harlan O Laughlin, and others, were noted in social visits and club gatherings in the West Cheater area.
Harry Watkins, make-up man at the Journal, keeps a goat he adores. He tried to rid it of fleas with lysol and spent an hour scrubbing the animal and himself. His wife then ordered him to bathe immediately before entering the house. Goats are such a problem.
Eleanor and Joyce Ann Deal of Ottumwa spent the past week with their aunt Mrs. Clarence Johnson.
MRA item June 9 reports Bill Dorrance trading his old tractor and a combine for a new tractor and combine with Amos Weaver. Mrs Charles Hradek received medical care at Washington County Hospital. Bill Hanley hosted Mrs Hanley’s guests Sunday. Election held at Nira schoolhouse this year. Swift reports many baby chicks this spring.
The Ancient Body of College Youths, a premier bell ringing group, was established in London in 1637 by noblemen and city aldermen.
A chalked verse laments worn out gears and a racer named Mr Wear-in Guy Gillette. The quatrain depicts a brisk track pace and a playful wish to tear in despite the wear. The author signs with initials W O.
A rural philosopher notes he loves his relatives and friends not for their faults but in spite of them. The passage likens a laugh to sunshine and music, saying it brightens the day, lifts the spirit, and strengthens courage for all who hear it.
Wanted ad offers front room for two ladies or two gentlemen with use of kitchen. Exchange context implies shared living arrangement. No names or places provided. Read as a simple roommate request from a historical exchange column.
A compact collection of two literary thoughts. Thomas Carlyle extols the singing worker who perseveres better at any vocation. Thackeray urges those with loved ones to cling and give thanks in a lonely world.
In a restaurant scene Mrs. Timothy J. Tuffley complains about a fly in her teacup. The waiter explains it is only the insect before a fortune teller arrives to entertain guests. The exchange captures a lighthearted moment amid the dining room chatter.
A dog remains loyal to his master in wealth and poverty, health and illness. He endures cold ground and harsh winds to stay by his side, guards his sleeping master, and stays faithful even as friends abandon him. After death, the dog keeps vigil at the grave, faithful to the end.
A young man uses the nickname wreatler for his girlfriend after she threw him down. A puzzled husband questions how children in a family talk back to their mother. Street corners show unreadable names, leaving the scene blue and visible to passersby.
Havre residents share visits and call on neighbors with many families listed to call at various homes. Social rounds include church gatherings, school closings, a Mason reunion, and local deliveries as residents travel to Cedar Rapids and Boone for events.
Highland June 8 Mr and Mrs Riley Grecian and children visited John Krotz home Sunday evening In the afternoon Everette Coon and Viola Krotz called The community notes Frank Prymek remains hospitalized at University Hospital Iowa City He helped with farm work at his daughter Mrs Frank Dvoraks and Darlene Krotz assists Leona Krotz with chores Leona suffers a sore finger Some oat fields in the area are heading and look promising Joe Pallitotet of Riverside is mentioned
Gracehill notes a sequence of weekend visits and family gatherings. Esther Ann and Richard Romine stay with Mrs. Florence Woodford. Jessie Mae Cherwinker visits her aunt Mrs. M B Horak north of Washington. Harley Cherwinker visits Moorhead, Conesville. Martha Kelly from Kalona visits Lester Small family. the Small family travels to Kalona and back to visit Kelly. Raymond Sankeys and guests visit the John Williams home. Harlow Engle and son Eugene visit Cedar Falls. Pearl Tresslar with Bernice Fread go to Brighton to see Levi Shidler. Nellie Matthess and Fra Warford visit Wellman. Dale Robertson drives to Donor to visit Norah Kinstry.
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