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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1938
Page
4
A devotional reflection on service to God and the law. It asserts that one’s expectations shape others’ responses, noting that seeking friendship invites friendliness while seeking conflict invites conflict. The piece cites John Richelsen and emphasizes wholehearted effort and positive leadership.
The essay questions a congress bill titled May bill that seeks to prevent profiteering and equalize war burdens. It notes past wartime industrial misalignment, profits from anticipation, and the risk of quick commandeering being impractical, yet argues against profiteering as a general principle.
Lawmakers criticized a peace bill as unnecessary and dangerous to democracy. Critics led by Edward Eicher and allies argued it concentrates executive power, undermines elections, and would harm business, labor, veterans, and all Americans. They urged united opposition to defeat the measure.
The Chicago Tribune commentary argues that Allied actions during the postwar period destroyed the German republic and democracy. It claims Austria sought union with Germany but was blocked by France and Britain, who then fostered dictatorship and serfdom in Central Europe.
Des Moines March 21. A total of 73176.14 was distributed today among 64 counties as their semi annual share of the permanent school fund by the state. The allotment was nearly 30000 less than last year due to a lower interest rate. Washington county’s allotment was 564.61.
The Des Moines period from March 21 to March 26 includes events for the up week with previews and listings. Officials and organizers outline activities and venues for local readers.
Forecast covers Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and northern central Great Plains. Periods of precipitation expected with temperatures near or slightly above normal.
Sunday ceremony saw Charles W Long Jr and his bride exit to smiles and relief as well wishers decorated their car for the honeymoon. A local teacher shared a classroom joke about violets and pistils in a student composition.
A poem lauds faces of friends and public figures, then a note on women political circles debating a female presidential candidate for 1940. It notes the presidency requires a minimum age of 45, making such a bid unlikely.
Enthusiastic guidance urges confidence and leadership, insisting there be a head of everything. It champions self criticism, resisting dislikes, harmonizing work, and letting sunshine into effort. Start with hardest tasks, then enjoy simple wins, be fair, and perform at least one good act daily. Promote sharing in others’ success and learning methods.
A playful line compares an envelope to a woman who cannot travel without an address, using a metaphor to highlight the necessity of a destination for movement.
An advertising solicitor urges a merchant to seek business, noting the church bell still rings after 50 years. The merchant recalls 20 years of presence and questions advertising, while the solicitor points to enduring signals that attract customers.
The Honolulu Conservatory of Music sent five Hawaiian themed electric guitar numbers performed by James Saas and Richard H. Fick with visitors Frank Keith and Ted Pratt. Dean Harland Mead, promoting the Iowa State Safety Council slogan Save 100 Lives, presented two Highway Safety films Night Travel and Pedestrian Problems. The program highlighted safe driving and walking, stressing head light adjustment, eye reaction, and pedestrian risks among older people.
In Washington County Iowa a petition by J M Bratten W H Stephen and L E Dunlap as trustees seeks a court order to pay a 4 percent dividend to Home Builders Loan Department debenture holders and a dividend on Series A bonds. A hearing is set for March 28 1938 at 9 00 A M in the Washington Court House.
Checks totaling 45,790.96 were distributed by Comptroller CB. Murtagh to 163 qualified school districts for normal training courses in the first semester. Each district received 279.64 from a legislative appropriation to assist rural teacher training. districts include Anita Atlantic Audubon Bedford Avoca Belle Plaine Clarinda Extra Farragut Griswold Harlan Glenwood Lenox Malvern Missouri Valley Red Oak Shenandoah Willisea and Washington.
Grinnell plans its third mass venture into Chicago from March 29 to April 1. Fourteen women and 37 men will be granted interviews by Chicago executives with aim of hiring some students. Last year 33 seniors toured, 25 received offers from 40 firms. initial year 12 of 22 landed jobs.
Effie Elizabeth Sears Moore, born June 4 1886 in Nashville Tennessee, died March 16 1938 in Mount Pleasant Iowa at 51 years 9 months 12 days after a two year illness. She married R L Moore September 13 1902 at Portageville Missouri and had five children, two of whom survived at home with a step son Price Moore in St Louis. The Moores moved from Missouri to Washington Iowa in 1931 to live with daughter Mrs Marshall Shaw. She was a member of the Washington Foursquare church and a lifelong Christian worker.
Obituary notes she was a devoted wife and mother whose loss will be deeply felt by family and friends in the community.
Mr. and Mrs. Garrett V Dene and daughter Hattie ter join Mr. and Mrs. John Hartog and children for a Sunday gathering in Dyville. The article notes the family group from Dyville spending time together.
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