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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1938
Page
8
This illustrated article promotes toiletries as practical Father’s Day presents for men. It highlights shaving items such as after shaving lotion, a shaving brush, a wooden bowl, a leather flask, and eau de cologne, plus an extra safety razor and electric razor as desirable gifts. It also notes military brushes with decorative backs in various finishes and emphasizes sturdy bristles and long-lasting bowls.
Congress debates ethics probes amid WPA influence charges with a special committee to investigate federal state and local officials. The Wage and Hour bill passes both houses and heads to the White House for the President’s signature, setting 25 cents per hour minimum after 120 days and capping hours under conditions, with a 30 cent floor in a year.
Chairman Key Pittman of the Foreign Relations Committee said he would demand action on a resolution denouncing the bombing of civilians in Spain and China, signaling a sharp Senate fight over foreign policy.
The British government notified the United States that it would default on its five billion dollar war debt. The exchange underscores ongoing financial strain between nations as talks continue.
Mrs. Lester Cates left for Oak Park Illinois after visiting at the George A Pauls home and friends. David Livingston and family from Park Ridge Illinois arrive for a summer stay with the Livingston homes and Mrs. Livingston will remain through Sunday. Ella Brewer and daughter Ernie Temple return from Waterloo. Ernie Temple and Ernest Sorge visit Keota. George Askea improves at home after hospital stay. Dr. W J Masson and sons return from an eight day trip to Pennsylvania including Rimersburg Kittanning and Grove City. Mr and Mrs Donald B Kyle return to Kalamazoo Michigan after two week visit with Myrtle Poole and the Kyle family.
A catalog image features two pipes in a box, a Shell Briar, a Churchwarden, and a central tobacco pouch with silk lining. Other items include a watch shaped lighter, a crocodile leather cigarette case, a slide fasten key case, and a novelty measuring gadget for cocktails.
Delegates and leaders depart by car and bus for Ames this morning to attend the state 4-H club girls convention. Ruth Foster serves as official chap eron with Mrs Quinn as assistant. Virginia Wiley is a voting delegate. Maurica Daniel is honored music contestant. Additional leaders and girls travel, with another carload leaving Friday.
Iona’s beauty contest will feature at the Iowa State Centennial in Council Bluffs from August 7 to September. The winner, chosen through local contests and finals, earns a trip to San Francisco for the Golden Gate International Exposition and a Hollywood studio tour.
Roy Randall and son Charlie open a new produce house in the Haight building just north of the First United Presbyterian church. Randall recently resigned as manager of the Iowa Poultry Producers Marketing Association to return to private business. The Randalls supply Beatrice Creamery, a known produce concern.
The earliest lighthouses known to history were towers erected by Libyans and Cushites in Lower Egypt with beacon fires maintained in some by priests.
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