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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1934
Page
4
A breve devotional quotes Philippians 4 6 7 urging believers not to worry but to present requests to God through prayer and supplication with thanksgiving to gain divine peace that guards hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
The piece argues President Roosevelt should not veer to extreme leftism despite New Deal needs. It cites Trotsky as a cautionary extreme and supports pursuing reform while accepting responsibility. It notes Rex Tugwell’s senate-confirmed under secretary of agriculture role and hints at evolving perspectives in the president’s advisory circle.
The engagement between Eileen Gillespie and John Jacob Astor III ended after she sent back the ring worth $100,000 along with other gifts. Public scrutiny and sensational talk follow, while the couple’s quarrels and name-calling captivate readers.
Walter Lippman notes Tugwell's shift toward practicality under responsibility and predicts Roosevelt will follow the same path. He warns the national debt is at a peak and urges balanced budgets, liquidation steps, and patriotic, bipartisan effort to restore financial health.
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Logan Schreckengast adopt a ten year old boy from Ottumwa’s children's home, to be Harold Schreckengast. The Federated church appoints Rev. D. Paul Chapman of Summit, Iowa, with his family expected to move to Keota by late June to begin duties on July 1 at the United Presbyterian parsonage.
The four point blanket term refers to weight. A point equals slightly more than a pound in Canadian measure. Hudson Bay blankets are very heavy all woolen blankets used by trappers and traders. They resemble army blankets but are heavier and often gray tan or red patterned.
The excerpt lists verification weights for a boxing bout and notes one casualty Camera, plus humorous asides on Baer and Dillinger. It mixes sport gossip, social graces, and daily musings about Iowa Canada and Father’s Day. The piece closes with a sign off and noon reference.
The narrator details Havana's beggars and red-light touts, the crowded streets, and rich districts. He notes U S ships in the harbor, uneasy Cuban politics, and admiration for Roosevelt as Mendieta becomes president while awaiting a midnight sail.
The Fortnightly club garden department met at Mrs T A Michels home for a 4 PM indoor tea then toured the Michels and Dr and Mrs R H Deans gardens to view roses and drought hardy blooms. Forty five members attended with Miss Edna Bridges as chair and Miss Alma Brindley from Chicago among out of town guests.
Civil War veteran Dr J C Boice attended the state G A R encampment in Des Moines and spoke at the W R C flag day social in the G A R hall. Mrs Boice also spoke about the trip and hopes to walk in next year's A R parade. The social drew about thirty, featuring a Panama trip talk by Dave Elder and patriotic program including piano solos and readings.
Report notes visits by Richard Pringle to Davenport, Bible school started June 11 1934, recent rains aiding crops but more needed for small grain. Wind storms damaged farm buildings. Charles Rhodebeck traveled to Chicago June 6 and back. Local youths take piano lessons. Miss Annabell Jackson visited Mary Jane Rhodebeck. Mrs J A Foley, cousin of Mrs Carl Phillips, visited last week. Seventh and eighth graders passed state exams. John Dittmer sold two train car loads of cattle. attendees listed include multiple local families.
Riverside notes a June 14 reunion for the 1923 class of St Marys High School at Oddfellow hall. Attendees included Norma Dautremont Pose Mannion Alice Scott Marie Fesler Rose Marie Wenninger Mary Seydel Helen Florang Vera Knebel Marcellus Swift Willard Mellecker Farl Schott Bernard Kloppfer and Eldred Kron. A separate birthday picnic honored Elaine Gerot at Wes Prehoda summer cottage near the Iowa river with a lunch and baskets.
Mrs. A. T. Winborn enters Mercy hospital Iowa City for cataract removal. Mrs. Dora Randel injures left side in a fall but remains up around the house. Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Ehrenfelt welcome a daughter Donna Belle. Kalona Firemen to play Falstaffs Clowns in Iowa City tonight. Iowa Bridge Co begins highway 2 bridge work over Kalona Creek. Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Ehrenfelt visit Iowa City Wednesday. Delia and Deseal Louck visit Wellman Wednesday.
Mrs. C. T. McCoy reports on Braden residents with Allen Spangler visiting Fred Spangler over the weekend, Mrs. F. M. Smith staying with Will Richards Saturday and Sunday, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Witting noted in community notices.
The text lists many visits and gatherings around Washington households. Mr. and Mrs. Forest Donaldson and family joined relatives at the Gardners and Zeilowsky homes, with other visits including the Smith, Weston, Mason, and Wittmer families at various local residences.
The North Prairie Flower column records windy weather and recent rains. Visitors Hazel Matthes and Donald Smith called in the neighborhood one night. Merry Makers met at Mrs Banks Mouser’s home with good attendance and refreshments. Ed Jones of Wellman was a business caller at EK Strum. Marnest Strum planted corn on Wednesday. May Rittenhouse helped her brother with housecleaning in Kalona. Mr and Mrs K and M Fulton and the Clarence Fulton family were mentioned.
FE Pleasant Plain notes Amelia Rogal has returned home after several months in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Miles visited Davenport with friends Artie Bater. A baby daughter named Florence was welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Zelinski. Various Sunday visits include the Johnsons, Hook family, and Catherine.
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