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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1933
Page
4
A brief devotional quotes Galatians 6 1 urging spiritual readers to restore someone overtaken in a fault with meekness while reflecting on their own temptations. The note emphasizes mercy and humility in Christian guidance.
A New York woman, reaching Los Angeles during a quake, is told by a calm operator that service is interrupted as California endures another earthquake. The piece notes frequent quakes on the western coast and the operators' weary familiarity.
Reports say up to Saturday morning two hundred million in hoarded gold and gold certificates were deposited in banks nationwide. New York alone took in about 20 million daily last week as hoarders rush to sell fearing punishment. Reappearances of gold and large old bills restore confidence in trade channels.
A consolidated January earnings report shows Class 1 railways increasing net operating income by 18.6 percent from January 1952, with all regional divisions contributing. Dyn and Bradstreet's February insolvency report is also noted.
The Commerce Department reports an 18 percent drop from February figures, 1,100,000 fewer cotton bales on Jan 1 versus 1932, and domestic wheat visible supply down to 144,000,000 bushels from 207,000,000. The note suggests stabilization amid banking crisis and potential resumed readjustment after the emergency ends.
Ex Governor Al Smith urges a party purge of bigots fanatics populists and demagogues to restore loyalty to policy over personalities. He argues the party must stand on clear issues or risk losing sensible voters and public trust.
Farmer Hugh McCleery writes to Henry Wallace proposing a wartime crop plan. He urges no crop restrictions, surplus determination, storage to raise prices, and allocated deliveries to farmers. Surplus beyond domestic need would aid starving peoples and be dumped on foreign markets.
A colored preacher exhorts the congregation to give a tenth and a twentieth to the Lawd as praise erupts in emotion. The piece notes frequent German elections and the need to hold a poll book as permanent employment.
Mary Ellen Lytle wore blue jeans at MacDaniel’s Drug Store and sought tips to keep them up without suspenders. The note hints spring arrives with rain and a Post Office lawn sighting. Joe Melinski spent hours raking leaves around his shrubs, signaling spring.
Insider column reports a new political group named The Independent Citizens Community party of the People forming to run in the next municipal election. Proposals include tree removal, a Washington Nationals baseball club, converting vacant buildings into a night club, extended bank holidays, and firing all school teachers to cut costs.
A villanelle style couplet set features a speaker urging discipline as a babe cries in a large crowd. The exchange includes phrases attributed to Key and Mestead, concluding with a sharp admonition about spanking a child’s aspirations.
Manager Ralph Pratt circulated a theatre ad draft dated 3 13 33 with a 3 col 8 in layout. The scene hints at future edits including a 4 4 84 dated draft and an oversized 44 column 444 inch variant. A tense office remark from a staffer suggests internal friction.
A class assignment on winter yielded a child’s short essay noting winter’s cold, that many old people die in winter, and that many birds migrate to warmer climates.
A rustic reprint presents a child’s recollection of sneaking into the den and smoking from his father’s pipe with bravado. The narrator describes filling a tobacco jar, lighting the bowl, and puffing like grown men after his parents left.
Washington notes that a single taxpayer who supports relatives in the home and exercises family control can be treated as head of a family and claim the 2500 exemption plus 400 per dependent. If children are supported, the status may apply. if not, it does not. Returns and apportionment rules apply for year status changes and joint versus separate filings.
A reflection on fixed pride in one's own views. The self centered thinker, regardless of intellect, limits understanding to a pint cup rather than using the ocean of truth.
A boy smokes his father’s pipe after eating apple pie and cheese and becomes violently ill. He staggers as the pipe is found on the floor and his mother blames the pie, noting the pipe caused his sickness while the pie’s role is disputed.
A humorous exchange recalls Alkali Joe accusing Lefty Lew of an affair while Lew retorts he was not home, prompting further light banter about blinds and alibis.
An archival note cites Cicero on honorable dealing, urging focus on intent over words or thoughts, highlighting a guiding max for ethics. The fragment reflects a historical emphasis on integrity in action and speech.
In a Washington News Letter Congressman Ed ward Eicher outlines the Emergency Bank Act provisions. He notes Treasury powers over Federal Reserve banks during the emergency and the issuance of new circulating notes backed by direct U S Government obligations to bolster currency and credit. He stresses aims to strengthen price levels and support farm product values while signaling forthcoming measures to trim government costs.
Mrs Oral Norman hosts Booster club all day Tuesday March 14. St Patrick program led by Mrs Sam Munson and Mrs Anderson. Dorcas society meets at St Pauls Evangelical church Tuesday evening. Baptist Young Woman's Missionary society and Alma Hearne Holland Missionary meet 6 15 Tuesday March 14 at Dr and Mrs Witsigman 6509 West Washington. Meat rolls dessert provided bring a dish to pass own dishes and silver Dr Witzigman reviews Re thinking Missions report.
The interdenominational lay men’s commission traveled last year in India Japan and China to study mission work. Special music will be furnished by the Baptist society.
Rosemary club meets with Mrs Lloyd Foster Wednesday afternoon. Legion Auxiliary county meeting at 1:30 Wednesday with the Auxiliary of Leon Beatty post. Mrs Ora Laird will lead a school of instruction. Eureka Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Chas Zehr. Home Builders class to host pot luck supper at M E church. M B F church class also hosts pot luck. Presbyterian Ladies Bible class holds quarterly social with Maggie Foster. Pythian Circle meets with Mrs H M Shaver. Drama department gathers at Washington Public Library then travels to Kalona for a 6:30 dinner at Mrs F E Skola’s home.
Thursday notices list various groups meeting at homes and churches. Events include cooking lunch at 1 30 PM, L A 8 gatherings with Sylvia Dill and Edna Phillips, Farm Bureau session on eyes meat and fish, and a Pythian event with pot luck supper at Mrs EK Helwich's home.
The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church will meet Friday afternoon at 2 30. Friday Rebekah regular meeting is set for Friday evening at 7 50 with Bach team bringing a package for grab.
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