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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1933
Page
4
DON’T TEAR DOWN OUR SCHOOLS
A civic appeal urges lawmakers to protect public goods built over 25 years including schools roads libraries parks and services funded by taxes. The piece argues taxes express a societal ideal and safeguard equal opportunity for all, especially vulnerable dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Too Good To Be True A Roosevelt Era Note
An editorial lauds Franklin D Roosevelt gaining sweeping power in a crisis era. It credits his leadership, party support, and cooperation from Congress as enabling economic reform and swift action for the public good. The piece endorses experimentation and loyal support for the president under wartime freedoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Roosevelt
Blunder in Arkansas Bucket Creates Mortgage Mix Up
A hillsman brings a bucket of coin to pay a $24,000 mortgage, but only $18,000 is counted. He quips that he brought the wrong bucket. The tale mirrors recent coin hoarding by locals, though some imagination may be involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Hillsman
Hilleman
President's forestry plan faces labor opposition
The president pushes a large reforestation project despite opposition over labor implications and proposed methods. The debate centers on impact of work rules and contractor approaches, with supporters citing environmental gains.
Plan for Conservation Echoes Through Time
A speaker urges immediate action to conserve forests, soil, and water, warning that neglect could turn fertile U S lands to desert like ancient Central American civilizations. Floods and drought punish tampering with nature, as researchers note the rise of a marshy inland lake erasing cities and ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Central America
Signs of Business Outlook From Forbes Commentator
An unnamed Forbes Magazine leader forecasts the business outlook amid political shifts. He warns Congress and the new Administration shape recovery, suggests a dictatorship could revive confidence, and cautions against presidential restraint that could worsen business sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Magazine
Congress
Congress of
United States
Municipal Gardening Proposal From Clyde V Brown
Clyde V Brown urges the city to adopt a municipal gardening plan to aid needy residents with donated land seeds and volunteers. He cites programs in similar towns where committees coordinate land, seed supply, and inspections to produce fruits and vegetables for the poor, reducing taxpayer burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Brown
Journal
Washington
Rumor and Oddities From Town Life
A baseless rumor traces a sick man near southwest town who supposedly had his wife order a dozen hatching eggs. Cap Schumacher muses that memorized poems in grammar school cause a shiver of distaste, and a reflection on Shakespeare and the old fashioned woman with a moustache joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cap Schumacher
44 Legislatures Holding Sessions Across the Nation
The 1933 legislative year is marked by high costs yet expected net savings. Forty-four states meet with total session costs surpassing $11 million and up to $20 million including elections. Legislators’ salaries total $5.8 million, with many states on per diem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United Press
Alabama
Oregon
Utah
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Virginia
Aspiring singer praised then chastised by German teacher
A young woman with hopes of becoming a singer tests a German vocal teacher. After a lively performance, the professor scolds her in a wrathful tone saying she sings in the cracks rather than on the right keys.
Spring and Beer in a Mercia Spring Poem
The poem portrays spring as a time of joy and renewal with beer as a companion. It notes flowers, birds, and love while hinting at relief from gloom as a case of Bock is ordered. The piece blends seasonal imagery with light humor and casual romance.
Spring poem contest doubles prizes for readers
Patrons are told the spring poetry contest will award two prizes instead of one. First prize is a box of personally printed stationery and second prize a silver coin with EB Pluribus Unum engraved. The call invites more entrants and fresh contestants.
Thumb Nail Sketch and Civic Ideals
A clipped observation on a golfer who suppresses swear words after bad shots and a wry note on government machinery as a labor-saving device, claiming it lets ten men do the work of one.
Spring Poem by Anne Smith at Ainsworth
A four season verse notes a cardinal in an oak tree whistling to the speaker and blue birds on a clothes line chattering of spring. The narrator discovers crocuses and hints at a shared secret from birds and flowers thanking Mrs Kh L McGill for spring’s arrival.
Local Aid Appreciated As Community Receives Support
A note praising recent charitable contributions arrives from residents and organizations, thanking supporters for sending gin and other assistance to the community today. The message emphasizes gratitude for the generosity and the help provided.
Hairless Heirs and The Bald Baby Question
A quip in a 19th century column jokes that babies in South America are born bald, attributing the trait to ancestral scalp treatments. The light remark reflects period humor on race and physiology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
There Ain't Been Any Improvements In a Pair of Crotches
A humorous or nonsensical line reflects dated slang and possible cartoon captioning without clear news. No verifiable events, persons, or organizations are identifiable in readable text.
May Not Disturb Reading Between Distorted Lines
An obscured news snippet references an astronomer noting Mary is over five million miles away and hints at a neighbor hearing a radio. A Potd log nearly hit a tax collector in a French village and was docked by parsners. A fireman who died was honored with a funeral sheaf bearing Gone to his last fire. A Chicago gangster is fined for a public whist drive with cash prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Dr Brown to Deliver Baccalaureate at Iowa University
Dr Charles Reynolds Brown, dean emeritus of Yale Divinity School and Iowa graduate, will deliver the baccalaureate address at the seventy third commencement in Iowa City on June 4. He will also attend the Class of 188? fifty year reunion and holds a long record as author and lecturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Charles Reynolds Brown
Yale Divinity School
University of Iowa
F. G. Higbee
Convocationa
Brown
Yale
Divinity School
Emphitfis
National Council of the Congregational Church
Iowa City Churches
Wellman High School Music Program Receives Strong Hit
Last night Wellman high school instrumental and vocal groups performed before a full gymnasium audience. Numbers to be entered in the sub district contest here Friday and Saturday were given. Judges for the Friday and Saturday event include Coe College staff and Drake orchestra director. The M. & Ladies Aid society will serve dinner Saturday noon at the church. Performers listed include Jean McIntosh, Ward Mil, Betty Coffey, Velonore Duskin, Tillie Swartzendhaber, Helen Stricker, Ruth Werle, Marjorie Godber, Jay Miller, Mildred Foster, Charlotte Kidwell, and Helen Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Wellman High School
Milo T. Sorden
Paul 8. Ray
Coe College
Elizabeth Schmidt
Cedar Falls
Harvey K. Waugh
Department of Mystic
Starney Wesley
Harvey R. Waugh
Anthony Donato
Drake
M. &. Ladies Aid Society
Wellman Harries
Boys’ Glee Club
Jean Mclntosh
Ward Milled
Betty Coffey
Velonore Duskin
Tillie Swartzendhaber
Helen Stricker
Ruth Werle
Marjory Godber
Girls’ Glee Club
Jay Miller
Atchison Speaks on School Expenses
A. E. Atchison former president of the school board spoke to the U's Men's club on Beatty Bennett bill effects on budget, warning of cuts to junior college athletics music domestic science and more. He noted 10 percent cuts already taken and warned further reductions could cripple Washington schools and local business. A film on sulphur mining in Texas was also shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Atchison
U's Men's Club
Beatty-Bennett
Mr. Atchison
Atchison
Burlington
Washington
Senate
House
Obituary for Thomas Himmelreich of Chino California
Thomas Theodore Himmelreich of 213 South 11th Street Chino California died at home after a long illness. He was born July 25 1856 near Columbus Junction and married in 1874 to Dora A Merrill of Columbus Junction before later moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Frank A
Carstains
Otho M
Washington, Town
Earl
Alice Fox
Harry D
Olds
Willie L
Long Beach
Dora Pylie
Columbus Junction
Chino Methodist Church
Tood and Reever
Pomona
E. 8. Anderson
Pomona Cemetery
Thomas Theodore Himmelreich
South 11 Snt
Chino Calif
Mr. Himmelreich
Colunmbus Junction
Dora A. Merrill
Coloumbus Junction
School Orchestra Concert Stars Noted Soloist Group
Margaret Huntsberger serves as clarinet soloist while a brass sextet features Marjorie Godber Leonard Wehrle Jay Miller Lila Denison Luelle Wade and Mildred Foster. The orchestra faces no competition in the contest and was expected to perform the concluding number last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Huntsberger
Marjorie Godber
Leonard Wehrle
Jay Miller
Lila Denison
Luelle Wade
Mildred Foster
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Bereavement
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during our recent bereavement, Mrs. W H Hunt and children and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Hunt
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