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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1939
Page
4
In a call for humane asylum policy Moley urges Congress to pass a bill admitting 20,000 refugee children. He emphasizes American leadership in showing democracy and humanity through restrained, peaceful action within the Western Hemisphere.
A reflection on competing political influences in the United States. The piece critiques polarized factions favoring communism or fascism and urges impartial scrutiny to prevent any group from taking over. It notes public and clandestine support for each side and warns against the rise of extremist loyalties.
Walter Lipmann argues the United States holds about 14.0 billion in gold reserves that are unusable and costly. He says burying wealth harms trade and urges lending gold to spur production and profits, while critics note Washington's bureaucratic rigidity and shifting policy rhetoric.
A call for an affirmative defense of representative democracy over communism and fascism. The author warns against prejudice toward any bad option, urges active civic engagement, and stresses intelligent, inclusive participation to protect birthright and prevent mob rule.
Young Jackie Fields jokes about feeding peanuts to men of the whisker club. Leland Carr defends loyalty to the group while working ticket duties at the Carnival grounds. Several patrons question his membership in the monkey show crowd.
Wallace Beery uses an engraved pearl-handled Colt service revolver in the film Sergeant Madden. The gun, presented to Noah Beery Sr. after twenty five years on the Kansas City police force, was Beery's sentimental prop and not shown in close up due to its age. It is among the few keepsakes Beery has of his father who died last year.
The Bethel community schedules children day exercises starting at 10 15 Sunday morning with a long program of piano solos prayers recitations duets and readings by local youths. Also noted is the Bethel Christian Endeavor convention trip planned for Sunday June 11 and a series of visiting relatives and local activities surrounding the day.
Al Cantoni aims to grow a long waxy mustache and adjust its orientation by business conditions. He will curl it up if sales improve and curl it down if demand weakens.
A lively clash between a peppery Yankee Colonel played by Wade Boteler and comedian George Hayes opens the Republic western Southward Hoat at the Fox Theatre headlined by Roy Rogers.
A list of twelve rules urges avoiding thoroughness and self reliance, emphasizing laziness and delayed self improvement. The accompanying mayoral campaign scene centers on loser John Smith who fears embarrassment at the hands of the mayor as he prepares to speak. The mayor tries to prompt a performance by whispering to Smith.
Actor Garfield reflects on choosing roles while enjoying his part in Four Daughters and his star turn in They Made Me a Criminal. He also discusses not becoming a stuffed shirt and insists on living freely, as Desert moved in for The Return of the Cisco Kid at the Fox Theatre with Warner Baxter.
Washington County Auditor announces that the commissioner has reported in favor of vacation of road No 9 running through section 34, township 76 north, range 9 west. Objections or damages claims must be filed by noon July 15, 1989. otherwise the road will be vacated.
Lee R. Trezona former superintendent of Ainsworth schools who left the town circa 1930 died in Brandon Iowa where his family had resided for years. He is survived by his widow and daughter Pauline a Cornell College student. The notice also lists several local residents traveling or visiting relatives in nearby cities.
A brief note reports that Bedouins in southern Arabi avoid salt in their diet. It highlights the unusual dietary practice observed among local Bedouin communities.
Holstein and Guernsey breeders from Henry county will join the annual district Holstein show and picnic at Mount Pleasant fairgrounds on June 15. Winners advance to the state Holstein show in Cedar Rapids August 14 to 18. judging by Glen Householder and Arthur Porter with a district team selection at the event.
Funeral services for 81 year old August Hahn were held at the Riverside Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon. The service was conducted by Pastor Stuart C. Peterson with Mrs John Edward Tener playing piano. Burial followed in Riverside cemetery.
Pleasant Ridge residents share weekend visits and gatherings. Graduates from Pleasant Ridge school included Mary Gier Evelyn Smith Lucille Christner at the Washington Methodist church. Various neighbors Mary Gier and others visit at Ed Nelson John Jones and Milton Smith homes. The maintainer checked the ridge road and left the area in fine shape.
Pilotburg, June 6. This week brings corn plowing hay making and bean planting amid a thin hay crop and desire for rain but not during drying. Sunday school hosts Children's Day program with social evening planned at the church Thursday featuring entertainment ice cream and strawberries. Visits span Mrs Sargent of Kansas to Cy Timmons and relatives and Mrs Anderson and classmate Mrs Thomson of Fredericksburg and Will Kelley of Kalona.
Breeders may compare cattle with peers at minimal time and money, study Holstein stock in practical attire under a renowned Holstein judge who will provide class reasons, and all attendees will join a big family dinner at noon.
New Haven on June 8 reports Mr and Mrs Alvin Strum and daughters and Mrs Cleo Trier and baby daughter joined Mr Bert Smith and Mrs Mar for Sunday dinner at the Hartford Richard son residence.
Highland Center reports a June gathering as Alton Rebe and Terry of Rome New York join Elmira New York guests for a ten day visit at the McCreedy home. Numerous calls and dinners mark a busy week with families visiting and helping with farm chores.
The five Pugh children of Columbus Junction have 32 years of perfect school attendance with only a half day missed for illness. Marian is a sophomore, Richard eighth grade, Arthur seventh, Doris Ann fifth, and Jackie Lou second. All have good grades and participate in school activities, Marian in glee club and chorus and winning a drama prize. They also attend Presbyterian Sunday school and the vacation Bible school.
Mrs J B Hanley reports a reception at the Dorrance home for Howard's bride on Wednesday afternoon. Percy KlockInteger was kicked by a horse last week leaving him crippled. Bible school in Dayton draws children. Mr and Mrs Tom Hanley visited Klockentegers Sunday. Mrs Chas Harvey funeral in Washington today. Mr and Mrs Jas Hanley announce birth of grandson John to Mr and Mrs Cecil Hughes at Mercy Hospital. Loren Longwell is indisposed. Fairview hosts a social tonight.
The article notes Thelma Lowry Lois Lowry and Jeanne Strum as this year’s New Haven eighth grade graduates. Commencement exercises drew a good crowd in Washington. Professor Fullerton, the music director, was a familiar and welcome presence.
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