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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1936
Page
4
Today's Bible Thought quotes Proverbs 28 26 urging prudence over wine and gluttony. It contrasts warnings against drunkenness and riotous living with the consequence of poverty and folly, offering a cautious, moral reflection.
A reflection on success as the result of organized effort and teamwork rather than luck. It argues that unselfish work for the group ultimately benefits the individual, and that collective action yields broader success than solo effort.
The piece discusses the Rhine move as a bold act by Hitler but not a sure war spark. It argues for a Britain France and Belgium led peace pact to ease tensions, examines Mussolini in Ethiopia, and critiques constitutional ideas from Washington era figures.
A brief note recalls a lapse of memory regarding an Italian boss figure over a short period.
Miss Mazie Stewart was approached by a Chicago seed seller claiming to aid the Council Bluffs Christian Home. Superintendent H. R. Lemen confirmed no authorization and advised caution. Stewart chose to buy seeds elsewhere and to donate gifts directly to the home.
A stranger asks a resident about a criminal lawyer in a bustling town. A mate sinks and resurfaces after going overboard. A captain replies with humor about addressing a future address. A forgetful prisoner wonders about a neck string as the sheriff jokes about remembering the day.
Iowa City reports mailed official ballots for the University of Iowa 1936 alumni election to about 25 000 graduates. Seventeen new officers will be elected by April 1, including a president and two vice presidents. Presidential candidates are Rush C Butler and Sumner B Chase. Receipts from life memberships fund a loan program for needy students.
The Washington Demons face strong North English in the sectional tournament opener at Wellman High School. North English, winner of the Iowa county tournament, defeated Marengo and Williamsburg this season. The Wellman court hosts a full day with West Chester vs Washington Center at one, Washington vs North English at two, Riverside vs Keswick at three, and Conroy vs Millersburg at four.
In Wyman on March 11 families report moving within the area including Levi Simmons Georgs etc. Others relocate to and from farms and tenant houses while community events and local rail schedules are noted, with a basketball win and a loss for the Wyman team and club notices.
By J P McEvoy and J H Striebes a 9 pound boy joined their home Saturday night. The three sisters are very proud of their new brother.
Local notes from Crawfordsville describe Miss Lorene Taylor as the second relief operator at the telephone office with Mrs Alice Hagie and Mrs Geneve Conrad as regular operators. Isabelle Anwyl and Taylor serve as relief operators while Grant Edwards left the day shift due to health.
The five cent United States stamp IS47 features a Franklin portrait based on Longacre’s painting. All other Franklin portrait stamps show a profile view rather than a full face.
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