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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1938
Page
6
Bible passage echoed in a daily reflection with Ecclesiastes 11 1. Quoted remarks recall 19th century critics on steam travel by Samuel Brock and Donald G Mitchell, contrasting social limits on steamboat and rail travel.
A British wartime piece warns of air attacks with poison gas and mass evacuations in England. It notes bomb shelters and basements being built, anxiety across the population, and fears of a future collapse of civilization under advancing weaponry.
The piece argues Europe faces the danger of destruction without a peaceful settlement. It notes England distributes gas masks to all residents and calls for cool heads in Europe’s capitals to craft a general plan for lasting peace, warning of possible near annihilation if conflict continues.
A note recalls a lunch at S W Livingston’s new Washington Iowa office. A prisoner thanks him for the meal which included potato onion salad roast turkey boiled ham and cookies. The dream features John L Lewis for president and a fifteen member Supreme Court before a playful fall from bed. The author wishes Mr Livingston long life and continued public service.
Mayor Kelly ordered the licenses revoked and taverns closed to curb underage drinking in Chicago. The action aims to protect youths and strengthen liquor control. The piece argues early prohibition measures and warns of rising alcoholism and new inebriate asylums.
The shutdown of all but six Kentucky whisky distilleries is not expected to greatly worsen unemployment. Distilleries employ about twenty five people on average, a payroll insufficient to sustain a decent grocery. Walter Duranty notes people act on hopes rather than logic in this view.
Ten Washington merchants including the scribe rode in a tri motor airplane from Muscatine Municipal Airport and back in seventeen minutes. Mayor Lloyd Lytle enjoyed the trip and attempted to swap with a driver. Zeke Pratt and Dave Elder snapped about twenty five air pictures, including a parachute jumper.
A playful collection of light jokes and quips addressed to V O L and Mrs M D. It ponders why Washington crossed the Potomac to teach a seat to swim and asks how a ball looks after it stops, with a punny answer.
A collection of humorous and local items includes a bank robbery report from North English, a warning to secure doors until suspects are caught, plus misc. jests about marriage, ministers, and everyday life in Washington County.
June 16 West Sunset notes Mrs. Gilbert Barr is first in the neighborhood with fresh potatoes from her own garden. The Barres hosted relatives and neighbors including the Alter family and Buddies, with visitors from Wayland and Muscatine. Several locals moved away or joined the community, and the Wilfred Smith reunion drew about 35 attendees at the Smith home.
Dublin residents report Sunday visits and family gatherings as listed: Mr. and Mrs. Jake Seethout and children hosted dinner at the PD Wittman home with Mrs. Co M Corpman visiting. Paul Banks of Keota and Victor Mayer’s cousin group shared time. Jeanne Strum and Colleen Strum visited their grandparents Doce and Mrs Engle. Roscoe Robertson did carpentry at John Hough’s home. Nona Tinnes, daughter of Nick Tinnes, attended graduation in Marshalltown at St Thomas Mercy Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Ray Miller and family visited his parents in Wellman. Emmet Hayes of Washington called on L F and Howard Sigafoose. Elwyn Gardner and Vague of Des Moines visited the Sigafoose home. Floyd Wagner visited his in laws in West Liberty. Ray Miller hosted guests from Keota. Clifford Miller attended an Alumni banquet at West Chester with local families in attendance.
Community records a 4-H rally and basket dinner on Saturday. Numerous visitors and relatives are listed by name visiting homes across the area including Arm strong Allen and Wagner families. Delegates and reunions are mentioned among local residents and nearby towns.
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday monthly. William Mohland W M and A W Yard secretary listed. Train timetable items note westbound and eastbound arrivals at stations with daily and regular stops, agents named Goodlander Anderson Bell, and Knoxville branch listings with mixed trains and Southwest Limited times.
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