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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1939
Page
3
A compact meditation contrasts Matthew teaching on riches with Ruskin's view of generosity. It then notes an observatory note from March 10 1939 and endorses Stephen Leacox's article Our Dinner Club and How It Died in the Rotarian, praising his humor and reading value while reflecting on shifting world literature.
A historic moment describes fears of a new general war in Europe over Czechoslovakia. It notes Germany’s demands, the perceived capitulation of England France and Russia, and public acclaim of Hitler as a world-shaping figure, with speculation on further aggression.
England and France showed temporary prestige loss but avoided war after surrendering to a dictator. Months later France quickly recovered, displaying resolve toward Mussolini as he threatened French African territories. Mussolini’s expansion attempt faltered and he appears more restrained than during Ethiopia.
The passage argues France and England possess greater recuperative power and resources to rebuild military strength than Germany and Italy. It notes Germany faces debilitating strain maintaining current force, while France and England appear more capable than during the Czech crisis.
The speaker asserts that a global European war is unimaginable and that great powers, including Germany, are not prepared for one. Germany is seen as seeking postwar concessions, expanding into Austria and Sudetenland, with harsh treatment of Jewish people harming international relations. The piece critiques the idea of a superior German race.
A critique portrays Russia as a world puzzle unsettled by fickle alliances and unclear guarantees. It notes Russia’s quiet stance during the Czech crisis, mixed rhetoric toward Poland, and fear that Stalin may fear war while risks of internal strife loom if leadership is eliminated.
The column notes V. O. L. remains away on a short vacation possibly extending overnight. He hid the contribution box before leaving and did not provide spy telephone numbers, leaving little fodder for the mill and lamenting the loss of em dash usage. A local gas station sign humorously promises 38 blondes, 2 brunettes, and a redhead for a dollar.
Ten year old Susie Frivolpate hosted a tea for neighborhood pets including three dogs a cat and two goldfish. The party began at 3 p.m. and ended after a cat with muddy feet climbed lace curtains and a dog tipped the goldfish bowl, scattering fish and debris.
Two travelers in a small Iowa town visited the only eating place for breakfast. They argued over eggs with one man wanting eggs fried on both sides, and the waiter and cook quarreled, prompting a funny mix up as the order was clarified.
A reader recalls a wording about a woman appearing in a living area behind a barber shop, as reported in a Chicago Tribune item. The note is brief with unclear details and no additional names or dates are provided.
Wilton upset Fort Madison 33 32 in overtime to reach the Class A district final at Iowa City. Clinton beat Town City 26 20, Kalona defeated Martinsburg 26 24, Kalona meets Yarmouth in the Class A final tonight at the university field house.
In Boone quarter finals Tipton loses to Northwestern College of Orange City 50 to 39 and Albia falls to Chariton 44 to 30. Graceland defeats Mason City 40 to 28 Burlington tops Creston 63 to 36 and Masestine beats Fort Dodge 46 to 48. Semis set for this afternoon with final and consolation tonight.
The British Tommy frequently used back slang during the war, habitually saying the word mur which is rum reversed. This linguistic quirk became so common that many soldiers did not notice the coded term.
A half mile street in Damascus marks the site of Judas house where Christian light dawned on Saul who became Paul. The location is now covered by a mosque.
Two Washington YMCA volleyball players Ray Whitehead and Henry Little joined the trip to Monmouth Tennessee for a tournament. Washington lost opening round games to Monmouth and Keokuk as eight teams competed including Kewanee Peoria Moline Rock Island and Keokuk. Washington heads to an invitation meet in Quincy Illinois next Wednesday night.
A wrestling show is announced for next Monday night at Redman hall Muscatine. Feature match Henry Kolin of Muscatine versus Fearl Malone of Salt Lake City. Scottie Sullivan of Cheyenne and Jimmy Murphy of Peoria also wrestle. Babe Levine from New York versus Carl Larue of Muscatine. Four boxing rounds are billed.
Ruth Church a Davenport Immaculate Conception student spent a few days at her Columbus Junction home this week. The report notes other local activities including visits and gatherings of the Eastern Star and Silver Leaf Rebekah lodge, and a naval furlough for George Dwinell.
A Pearson's London Weekly writer lists color pairings by legibility. Black on yellow tops the most readable, followed by green on white, red on white, blue on white, white on blue, and black on white in ordinary light.
Mrs. Coffey recalls a Mount Ayr blaze where a mother poured kerosene on a stove to hurry the fire and four children perished. The piece laments dangerous carelessness despite warnings and public safety campaigns. It contrasts farm life thrills with risks and notes Roach challenges readers to test editors like oil stations did in Baltimore.
The statement signals certainty that any potential changes would be announced soon, suggesting no immediate policy shifts or notable alterations on the horizon. No further details are provided about the scope or timing of possible changes.
Crawfordsville notices several new chickenpox cases among school children in the past week. Many students are out due to illness alongside a run of bad colds. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Messker and Mr. Irwin Stirtz visited ill relations, with others from Oakdale and Mediapolis noted in the social snippet.
Alph eus Schabilion of Davenport, former Columbus City resident, died Thursday in a Davenport hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p m Sunday in the Columbus City Methodist church with Rev W A Bloomquist officiating, burial in Columbus City cemetery.
The article explains how pitcher plants trap prey with curved hooks and hairs inside a leaf that forms a death house. It details Darlingtonia Californica on the West Coast by which small birds and field mice can be drowned in the pitcher’s liquid. It also mentions Sarracenia family cultivation and Jack in the Pulpit as a related plant.
Weathered figureheads from decommissioned vessels adorn the London firm known for breaking up ships. The well seasoned colored timber is desired for various uses. Some timbers once sailed the seven seas now serve as wine coolers and garden furniture among English daffodils.
London Tit Bits notes that the safety pin, long used by housewives, was re invented during earthwork studies of ancient peoples. The article suggests the modern form emerged after a long gap of thousands of years.
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