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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1939
Page
4
The passage argues that harmony between competition and civilization requires removing arbitrary inequality of opportunity. It asserts that men or nations will seek to overturn laws and customs that block fair chances, and that lasting peace depends on universal free and equal opportunity to pursue fulfillment through civilized means.
The author argues housekeeping in the average home is more demanding than running an automobile plant. He lists needed appliances from vacuum cleaners to dustless sweepers, brooms, and ceiling brushes, noting the daily care required for living rooms and kitchens and the energy women expend in maintaining homes.
A humorous critique of domestic labor and the heavy load of housekeeping for women. The piece catalogs kitchen tools and chores from basement to attic, lampooning the snappish routines and the pre-visit cleaning frenzy that leaves men feeling neglected yet amused.
The column notes Kalona high school’s strong showing in the state basketball tournament and quotes Dee on finding better results by playing together. It also mentions local items including a barber, a gas station, an ice ad, a coal man, and Maid-Rite players facing the Red Heads next Tuesday.
A fragment reads poetic lines about possession and control in romantic sentiment. The verses evoke securing a loved one with intense commitment and longing expressed in archaic cadence.
A man endures a long string of health crises including angina pectoris arteriosclerosis pneumonia pulmonary phthisis tuberculosis appendicitis and pyorrhea. He survives each setback and reflects that it was the hardest spelling test he ever faced.
A narrator urges readers to take a transfer from gloomy and worried mindsets to a cheerful path, using the Sunshine Train metaphor. The tale includes a scene with Sandy distressed by a palmist’s claim about his wife’s second husband, and a friend downplaying fate.
A terse employment termination notice declares the six words Your services are no longer required. The wording conveys a blunt job loss update and signals immediate end of work.
H K E Northey was re elected superintendent of Columbus schools. R O Lynn became board president with G W Weber as vice president and Ann Mulhern named secretary. Local social notes include visits by Alice Olson and others. Mary Lefler's death reported in Salem cemetery plans. Jocelyn McRoberts and Harold Irwin noted in university and seminary contexts.
Alicia Leeney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Leeney, was taken to a hospital in Iowa City Tuesday afternoon and underwent an appendectomy Wednesday morning. Other local residents visited family and hosted relatives during the week in Riverside and nearby towns.
Mrs Dan Hesseltine remains in hospital but relishes returning home after the arrival of her grandson at Harold DeWoll’s home. Indian Creek club meetings included nine members with new member Virginia Tucker and guest Charley Gritfin. next gathering at Laura Guy’s. Elaine Swick continues Brighton grade school after moving to the Guy house. A charivari celebration followed by a lobster supper honored newlyweds Jesse Stout and Leonard Pacha. Road improvement efforts were led by local men with barrow and drag. Families Rotzinger and Mineart shared Sunday dinner at Vast Pleasant Plain. Maurice Warrier returns to school after illness. Rex Warrier, township spelling contest winner, was eligible to attend. Nora Tucker and Taylor Stout are noted.
Virginia Johnston returned to Iowa City on Sunday and spent time with friends at the University of Iowa and at the Nurses Home.
Gracie Allen reshot a whistling scene for The Gracie Allen Murder Case after the studio discovered it lacked rights to use The Object of My Affection. Allen whistled the tune, prompting a scene redo to secure proper licensing.
Tarzan and Tarzan Jr. stars Johnny Weissmuller and Johnny Sheffield travel to Silver Springs Florida for underwater shoots in a Burroughs adaptation. Maureen O Sullivan plays Tarzan's mate as Big and Little Johnny train in Hollywood pool for weeks. Bob Burns comments on the adage show must go on. Mickey Rooney lands first solo lead in Huckleberry Finn. Lynn Carver linked to Mark Twain. William Frawley born in Burlington Iowa and has acted across the U S.
Roy Rogers prepares horses at a San Fernando Valley ranch near Hollywood for motion picture work. The star trains a troupe for all his pictures while spotlighting a high profile gambling-ring topic in Gambling Ship with Helen Mack and Robert Wilcox co-starring.
The film marks Shirley Temple’s Technicolor debut in The Little Princess with an all star cast including Richard Greene Anita Louise Jon Hunter Cesar Romero and Arthur Treacher. Built on fan demand Temple headlines this major adaptation with a renowned supporting lineup.
Hedy Lamarr shines in her American debut alongside Charles Royer in the film Algiers. The star lights up the screen, drawing praise for her glamour and presence in a notable early release.
Noble on March 2 Myrtle Ratzloff who works near Winfield spent a few days with her aunt Mrs Bare and family.
Wilber Graber returned home for a short vacation with his parents and relatives. Residents including the Frey, Reshley, Weston, and Widmer families visited neighbors, while illnesses like inflammatory rheumatism and other sicknesses kept some at home. Local jury duty, travel to Mt. Pleasant, and caregiving for the ill are noted across the week.
A description lists French West Africa regions such as Senegal in the Sudan area, French Guinea, French Congo, Ivory Coast and Dahomey as part of the territory.
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