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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1938

Page

4

The Armour of God and Shifting Power in U.S. Government

The Bible Thought for June 14 1938 blends a devotional scripture from Ephesians with a discussion of the historical balance between Legislative and Executive branches in the United States. It cites 1886 37 Jackson Wilson Lincoln and Johnson to illustrate cycles of Presidential influence and Congress power across eras. James Truslow Adams is referenced.

Jackson Congress Wilson Lincoln Johnson James Truslow Adams

Japan Modernizes Antique Craft and Supreme Court Recall

The article contrasts Japan's refined antique making with U S cultural assimilation and recalls Chief Justice Hughes disavowing slur of Justice Black. It notes post address reactions, Black's unease during KKK controversy, and a wary view of political loyalties in the United States.

Charles Evans Hughes U. S. Supreme Court Black Hughes

Japanese antique shop in Nara creates over 1000 new antiquities monthly

The Japanese American reports Uneriso, an antique shop in Nara with branches in Tokyo, makes over 1,000 new antiques each month. Proprietor Tomio Maruyama says copies of museum treasures and original models are produced in authentic art lines, appealing to foreign tourists and local collectors alike.

Japan Tokyo Uneriso Nara Tomio Maruyama

Errol Flynn Stars in Technicolor Robin Hood Premiere

Errol Flynn leads a large cast in The Adventures of Robin Hood filmed in Technicolor. Olivia de Havilland as Maid Marian and Claude Rains as Prince John star alongside Basil Rathbone Ian Hunt er Eugene Pallette and Alan Hale with Erich Wolfgang Korngold scoring. The State Theatre hosts the local premiere Wednesday.

Robin Hood Errol Flynn State Theatre Warner Bros Norman Reilly Raine Seton I. Miller Erich Wolfgang Korngold Flynn Captain Blood Light Brigade Maid Marian Olivia de Havilland Prince John Claude Rains Sir Guy of Gisbourne Basil Rathbone King Richard the Lion Hearted Ian Hunter Friar Tuck Eugene Pallette Little John Alan Hale

Card of Thanks for help during Saturday night fire

Neighbors and friends are thanked for help at the fire Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Wm Chmelar and Virginia Stutsman began work this week at the fountain in the Phillips and Hebner drug store.

Wm. Chmelar Virginia Stutsman Phillips and Hebner Drug Store

Mixed Briefs and Jokes From Washington and Boston

A collage of light sketches and quips from readers and columnists. Highlights include golfers in Washington enjoying evening showers for sprinkling duties, a travel note from Lee Holland about Nebraska, a humorous self reflecting verse about two elderly men, and small anecdotes on daily life in Boston.

Washington

Father’s Day Gift Ideas From Klein’s This Week

Hey Kids Hey Kids Wait a Minute Next Sunday is Father’s Day Fathers will appreciate gifts that cost little Klein’s offers handkerchiefs neckties garters belts Arrow shirts Interwoven Sox ideas to make Dad popular this week Boys and girls are urged to shop and make Dad happier with a nice present from Klein’s

Dad Klein's

Jubilee at Wellman Celebrated by Knights of Pythias

Wellman hosts one of the year's biggest events on June 16 as Knights of Pythias Jubilee opens on Main Street with bands, a parade led by the Wellman high school, a D O K K drill team from Cedar Rapids, and performances by the Williamsburg Hill Billies and Oskaloosa chorus. The afternoon program includes open house, clown and German bands, tap dancing, and a community dinner.

Martha Adams Wellman Knights of Pythias Main Street Williamsburg Hill Cedar Rapids Wellman High School Doris Dyer Pleasantville Johnnie Brenneman Vella Maplethorpe Leila Steiner G. G. Griffith Tressa Morrison Lee Davison Velda Davison Main = street Williamsburg Grand Lodge Durant Iowa Cedar Rapids Patrol Oskaloosa Chorus Oakwood Pavillion

Rogers Reveals Favorite Roles and Life Begins at 40

Will Rogers told 20th Century-Fox executives his top screen roles were Judge Priest David Harum and The County Chairman and said his view changed after Life Begins at 40. The Pitkin inspired film opens Wednesday at the Fox Theatre, a treat for longtime Rovers fans.

Rovers

Democratic Judicial Convention in Sixth District Iowa City Hall

The Democratic Judicial Convention within the Sixth Judicial District of Iowa will be held at City Hall in the city.

Sixth Judicial District OF Iowa

Oskaloosa Seeks Delegates For Sixth Judicial District Convention

The City of Oskaloosa Iowa announces a district convention on July 7 1938 at 11:60 A M to nominate three candidates for Judge of the Sixth Judicial District Iowa. Delegates are apportioned by county based on 1936 governor race votes with Jasper 26 Keokuk 23 Mahaska 25 Poweshiek 20 Washington 19. Chairman Thomas Thorson and Secretary C Ver Ploeg oversee the Democratic Judicial Committee.

Oskaloosa Iowa Sixth Judicial District Nelson G. Kraschel Jasper County Keokuk County Mahaska County Poweshiek County Washington County Thomas Thorson Democratic Judicial Committee

Washington Lodge No 26 Regular Meeting Notice

Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. William Mohland serves as W M and A W Yard is secretary with notice for members to attend.

Washington Lodge No A.F A. M William Mohland W. M A. W. Yard

Historic Train Schedule Fragments Across Stations

A historical timetable fragment lists westbound and eastbound local and limited trains with regular stops, arrival and departure times, and agent notes. It references the Golden State Limited No 2 and No 4, the Californian No 43 44, mixed trains No 23 and 22, Knoxville branch No 430 and No 429, Davenport to Kansas City local No 3, and Southwest Limited No 26 with varied daily schedules and exceptions.

Golden State Limited Saaaithoes California Knoxville C. PF. Anderson C.M P.R.R. CO Davenport Kansas City Southwest Limited Kansas City-Daven- Port W.C. Bell Omaha Chicago Washington Colenso Ray Tracy

Iowa Taxpayers address on teachers annuity plan

Des Moines officials discuss a proposed teachers annuity plan. Joe L. Long says the Iowa Taxpayers association has not taken a definite stand. The Iowa Taxpayers monthly notes Merrill's statement that organized taxpayers would fully approve the plan.

Des Moines Joe L. Long Iowa Taxpayers’ Association Iowa Taxpayer A. W. Merrill Des Moines Public Schools Merrill

Taxpayers Analyze Proposed Legislation Costs

The article quotes Professor Merrill on what he would have said about the measure and its draft status. It notes the Iowa Taxpayers association aims to analyze the proposed legislation as introduced and inform affiliated bodies and the public about costs and payers.

Merrill Iowa Taxpayers

Versailles Gardens Spent Vast Sums On Royal Expenditure

The report notes that Louis XIV allocated large sums to the royal gardens of Versailles, detailing the scale of spending and its princely magnitude.

Louis XIV Royal Gardens Vesailles

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