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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1933

Page

4

Kansas Agricultural Council warns legislature against

The Kansas Agricultural Council urges the state legislature to avoid cuts that would dismantle long standing institutions. It argues tax reductions alone won t solve distress and cites 1932 s low death rate in New York City as evidence health care and education sustain society. It stresses preserving care for health, youth, and education to form useful citizens.

Kansas United States New York City New York Agricultural Council of Paul V. McNutt Indiana

Don’t Cheat The Children Tax Talk Sparks Caution

Governor McNutt warns against tax cuts that burden health training and education of children. He argues tax equalization could achieve relief without harming the youngsters, saying roads and buildings may wait but not the children.

Minnesota Wands Change on Road Funding Move

The piece argues Minnesota should consolidate roads under the State Highway Commission to shift road costs from property owners to road users. It contrasts Minnesota with Iowa, highlighting early user-pays philosophy and calls for uniform statewide road improvements under professional builders.

Minnesota Middle West State Highway Commission

Sixties Reflections From William Allen White

The note, dated February 11, marks White in his middle sixties as he recalls fear of the fifties and senility. He says middle and late sixties feel productive and hopeful with strong friendships and luck guiding his outlook.

William Allen White Mr. White

After four days watchful wait Cites local doings and quips

The column notes a long wait for a call, a phone prank, and a quick fire response by Bill Brown and his hose-cart. It mentions Burlingon Boosters Club parading, party cheers for prosperity, a Methodist church map on the wall, and humorous quips about leadership and a doctor prescribing beer. Dora returns from Sunday school with a mischievous reply.

Bill Brown Burlington

Quotable Sayings and Jokes from Historical Figures

A Norwich-style collection of noted quotes and witticisms. The lines feature famous voices from Edison Hemingway Johnson Mayo Wilde and Hope. They cover inspiration perspiration courage patriotism cynicism and musical humor.

Dr. Johnson Oscar Wilde Edward Hope

Time Flies as a Mother Taps The Window

Ida Driskell Baird recalls childhood games in rain and the memory of her mother tapping on the window pane to call everyone inside. The piece reflects on how quickly years pass and childhood antics fade with time.

Ida Driskell Baird

Salvage Gold and Sinners Stay

Fragmentary notice notes ongoing issue with salvage effort. Names and exact action unclear. Readers see lingering question and local concern about salvage progress and responsibility.

William Allinghat

Twenty Nine Casts to Present Plays at Iowa Drama Meet

Twenty nine casts enter the eighth annual University of Iowa drama festival to be held March 30 to April 1. Community groups Mason City Drama Shop Ottumwa Traer Cedar Rapids Spencer and others compete along with high schools Mason City Nevada Corning Vinton Sigourney and more and junior colleges Muscatine Mason City Graceland Burlington. Half of the 1982 champions return including Burlington junior college Mason City Women's Club in community B and Sigourney in high school B.

Iowa City University of Iowa Burlington Junior College Mason City Woman’s Club Sigourney E. C. Mabie Department of Speech and Dramatic Art Mason City Aiden Wilton Traer Muscatine Graceland Burlington

Talleyrand June Sheetz Correspondent Visitors

Sunday visitors listed include Mr and Mrs Oscar Sheet and family from near Washington at Fred Sheetz home Petie Tinnes and Robert Sheetz at Lawrence Steren home Miss Caldonant from Keota with Gladys and June Sheetz Kenneth Sheet called on Johnnie Goldner Mr and Mrs John Kiefer and three youngest children at John Redlinger home Mr and Mrs Will Crawford and daughter at D Annie Kliensmire near Haryper Lawrence Reynold Helen and Cyril Griener at We John Henry Jr home and Mise June Sheetz at Sophir Singmaster home Philip Star from Richland visited relatives in this community.

Municipal Voting Draws New Records in Iowa March

Public interest rises as Iowa municipalities plan March 27 elections. Newton and Oskaloosa list rising candidate totals with multiple tickets, while Red Oak districts anticipate another ticket. Notable trails include Mrs. B J Snyder as first woman candidate in Oskaloosa and Mayor Davis seeking re election under a pay as you go plan.

United Press Iowa Newton Oskaloosa B. J. Snyder R. K. Davis Missouri Valley Red Oak Carl Lagergren Horace S. Cloud Cloud Langergren

Shiloh Community Notes Add New Baby and Local News

Shiloh welcomes a baby boy Donald Lee born last Friday afternoon weighing seven pounds four ounces. Grandparents care for mother and infant while neighbors visit. Also listed are new school pupils Lloyd and Lynden Stark, couple Ted Cross and wife moving to Colfax Iowa, Sam Marsh reappointed school director, and multiple social and county happenings across Shiloh and nearby towns with various visits, moves, and illnesses noted.

Shiloh Harold Beenblossom Donald Lee Babe Grandma Beenblossom Margaret Pratt Lloyd Lynden Stark Shiloh School Stark Ainsworth Frank Schantz Ted Cross Washington James Marsh

Local Moves Tie to Farm and House Shifts

James Tucker left the Baumgartner farm to reside at the Howard Richard house and will work for Jake Rock of Brighton by the day. Mrs Maggie Burecer spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs [ unreadable ].

Merrimac James Tucker Baumgartner Farm Howard Richard Jake Rock Brighton Maggie Burecer

California motor vehicle registrations fall in 1932

Sacramento report shows 1932 motor vehicle registrations totaling 2,041,824 dollars, down 3 percent from 1931. The expense total implies a decline in vehicle activity during the year across the state.

Sacramento Calif California

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