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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1938
Page
4
Word reaches the Journal that Bob Oakley has been playing once a week for the last month as the Washington golf season officially opens.
The item presents daily devotional notes for March 21 1938. It cites Revelations 3 19 about rebuke and zeal and quotes Nylic Review on the power of steady progress in a single direction attributed to Johnson. The piece frames moral guidance and memorable maxims for readers.
Washington county homeowners who paid last year’s taxes saw a hefty homestead exemption rebate. This year two installments apply for the two-part relief while Iowa’s tax changes aim to ease property tax burdens. County treasurer Marion George reports homestead exemptions total $101,920.57 for last year’s levies, about one-eighth of county taxes.
Washington county property owners seek reduced taxes with automobile taxes excluded from highway funds. The article argues excessive and unfairly apportioned taxation harms security and spending power, noting property represents about half wealth bears over nine-tenths of taxes. It praises the Homestead Exemption act as a step toward justice.
The San Francisco Chronicle notes Homer Martin, president of the United Automobile Workers, now recognizes that Communist tactics harm unions. It cites British unions and argues Communists care only for their own aims, not wage or condition improvements, and their methods disrupt genuine union goals.
The Rosicrucian Order AMORC outlines 1938 forecasts: US involvement in an Asiatic conflict with ongoing war preparations and a lean fighting force. Europe faces tension in the Mediterranean, Russia and Germany see persecutions and nationalism, Japan weakens, China rises in 1958, and Egypt gains power under a new king.
An ecclesiastical friend quips that clergy are asked to possess many traits while church leaders expect unrealistic perfection. The piece notes that failure in business is blamed on others and cites population forecasts and highway casualties as cautionary signals for the era ahead.
A college dance tale describes a young lady resisting an escort who pressed for a kiss. She questions his seriousness and asserts she does not want others to practice on her, prompting a terse exchange about prior experiences.
A humorous kid's version of the David and Goliath tale describes the fight with simple lines. TheCountry column includes a riddle about Noah and a note on Heaven, with light reflections on crossing streets and prudent money investing.
A restaurant patron rails at the menu for serving turtle soup with only liquid, while a waitress quips that Cabinet placing would not produce Secretary Ickes. The exchange highlights diner frustration and humor over menu accuracy.
A speaker to a dental class recounts a story about a recent graduate whose first patient, a country resident, asked for two back teeth to be pulled. The dentist instead pulled the two front teeth, explaining the mistake by noting the front teeth were easier to grab. The tale underscored perseverance and practical judgment.
Seventy four representatives from six Washington county Epworth Leagues gathered at the Washington Methodist church for afternoon and evening sessions. Frances Sartor was elected president with a slate including Walter Rich and Evelyn Eyston as vice presidents, Geneva Hartzler as secretary treasurer, and Arvid Wageman as fourth vice president. Dr Edwin Voight urged clear words and good will as guiding motives amid distorted events.
A local birthday notice lists several residents celebrating today as spring begins. Names include Mrs. Lloyd Swift Clarion MacCroskey Mildred Meyer Tom Cantoni Mrs. Henry Miller and Mrs. Leonard Strohm. William Perdock Lois Brown Hadley Maxine O Loughlin Mrs. E K Annas Sperry W Easter are also noted.
Unit 9-1 of the Methodist Ladies Aid met near town with Mrs. Joe Knotek for an all day quilting session. Fourteen members and two guests attended. A short business meeting occurred in the afternoon before social time. The event was postponed a week due to road conditions.
Mrs. Clayde Knupp hosted a noon birthday dinner for her son Wayne Knupp attended by friends including Iane Steele and Margaret Snider. Wayne had missed school earlier in the week due to a foot injury. guests included Arthur Bishop Jr James Birney Jack Trotman Milo Steele Jr Claire Darbyshire Richard Birney Raymond Whisler and Duane Griggs.
Nearly fifty attended the Christian Ladies Aid guest day at the Brighton church on Thursday afternoon during St Patrick's Day. A program featured song, America, readings by Mrs. Bennett and Mrs. Julia Parks, a duet by Nellie Hagans and Nellie Kyle, musical reading by Neva Long, instrumental solo by Mrs. Cary Long, a playlet "A Broadcast" by several members, and a refreshments service. The Helping Hand club met Friday with 13 members and two guests present.
The Bishop of Chelmsford Dr Henry Wilson told his flock in London that Europe is more savage today than in a millennium and that civilization is not worth saving.
The Susan Coffey Auxiliary of the West Chester M E church plans a March 28 gathering with a program and lunch at noon followed by a Founders Day program. The 1st Ward Republicans hold a caucus on March 23 at 7 30 in Morrison Law office. A Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 9 30 in Mrs George Clapper’s home.
The Jacksonite 4-H club met at Dorothy Bear's home for a potluck supper. Eight members and leader Mrs. I. D. Quinn attended. Velma Jarrard led a health talk, Wilma Norman spoke on conservation, Mildred Meyer demonstrated table setting, Mary Ellen Duensing spoke on music, and Pat Smith was absent for a discussion on Courtesy in the Home. Future meeting at Dorothy Darnell's home. A prior meeting March 8 at Mrs. Sherlock's Washington home also included potluck and members including Mildred Meyer.
Jarrard as vice president Wilma Norman as secretary Maurita Dar nell as a guest and the leader Mrs. I. D. Quinn preside as the girls discuss plans for the year and outline activities during the evening.
Members of the Garden department of Fortnightly Club will meet Friday evening in the home of leader Mrs. C. C. Wilson at 815 East Washington Street. The program will feature a talk by Mrs. R. M. Anderson titled What to Do When Spring Unlocks the Soil.
In Crawfordsville on March 21, women's missionary societies held sessions. United Presbyterian, Methodist Foreign Missionary, and Presbyterian groups reported devotions, lessons, and program reviews. Officers were elected in the Presbyterian unit and refreshments served with a green and white theme.
Richard Whitney, a self confessed thief, fended off questions from A V McCall about his partners in the Richard Whitney Co. case. The firm was insolvent since last November and George Whitney lent $1 082 000 to help his brother. Whitney insisted he acted alone in the irregularities.
Jud Tunkins argues that a strong voice expands life chances. He notes a man must choose whether to be a side show barker or an opera baritone based on his own decision.
Victor Hesseltine and Miss Fountain of Iowa City were married in Iowa City last Saturday March 12. Hesseltine, son of Mr and Mrs Bert Hesseltine, is a 1938 high school graduate now studying at the University of Iowa and will continue his studies.
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