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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1938
Page
4
The piece opens with a Bible verse about gentleness and strength from Psalms 18 35 and continues with a critical quotation by A Parker Bates arguing that the United States lacks a national legislature as Congressmen serve district and state interests over national welfare.
Dorothy Thompson warns that the Re-organization bill could push the United States toward authoritarian government by giving the President power to transfer regroup coordinate consolidate or abolish executive agencies. She urges extended Congressional oversight and notes the risk of unchecked presidential edicts if Congress does not act within sixty days.
Charles D. Willson, longtime hotelier of Santa Barbara, recalls Washington Iowa and its people with affection, crediting his early Covenanter church and local Sunday school for shaping his character. He notes a past Iowa picnic reunion in Los Angeles with old Washingtonians and hopes to visit his old town again.
The text recounts Senator Wheeler's failed amendment to require Congressional approval for presidential reorganization powers. It argues the administration pressure sealed defeat and warns the bill risks giving one elected president unchecked control, urging citizens to resist such power.
An elderly tramp entered the Journal office and demanded charity from female staff at the counter. He claimed 35 years of begging in the area, noting past handouts but left without help after the workers refused. The incident sparked debate on assistance and the speaker’s long begging history.
A reader letter discusses an Eidol window display and notes a Washington church choir bank night before services. The writer defends a Ralph McCreedy By the Way article, questions its accuracy, and contrasts fishing lore with poaching.
A mother teaches a boy a lesson after he cries I hate you and hears echoes repeat the phrase. They visit the source, the so called bad man of the mountains, and she asks him to shout I love you to hear the reply. The tale ends with a transformation.
Walnut district women held a Farm Bureau meeting at Mrs. Lyle Wilson and Mrs. Manin Wilsons home with a noon potluck. Rug making was taught by Mrs. Earl Schurman and Mrs. Lyle Wilson, and the next lesson on curtains and drapes is set for April 8 with Mrs. Harry Wentworth.
Rubio town report notes Rev. and Mrs. John Baxter Janet Luithly Thelma Ruby Cora Lambert Thelma and Pauline Morrow attended the district Christian Endeavor convention at Keota. Omer Long was chosen president for the coming year. Women met with Mrs Vera Steinbeck Thursday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs John White of Crawfordsville moved to the Jake Shrader farm in West Sunset. Irene Sommers visited her aunt Mrs Wilfred Smith last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Fred Spangler and Harold visited the Spanglers in Rock Island on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Sehantz were also mentioned in the West Sunset community notes.
A wise mother tells her son that what you give you get as a lasting life lesson. The exchange centers on love and the principle of reciprocal kindness.
The poem portrays a man who rejects personal fault and blames external factors. He excuses hearing loss to waves, sight dimming to celestial light, and daily mishaps to his wife, rather than his own choices or faults. Bill Mush
A playful dog themed verse hints at devotion and loyalty with hints of romance in a dated column. The piece presents a lighthearted, moral tone about fidelity and affection through whimsical language and dog named Towser as the focal symbol.
Babson Park Florida March 25 The piece surveys world economies including Britain France Germany and the United States showing continued slow business abroad with Britain and the US at the center of downturns. It highlights potential recovery if North America improves demand and trade.
Sunday visits centered on families across Mt. Pleasant and Washington with gatherings at the Schantz, Mitchell, May, and Smith homes. Amid personal health updates, Juanita Baker recovers from strep throat while Ila Marie Hahn and baby remain cared for by relatives. Local youths took part in a Kalona music contest with the Baker sisters in the girls glee club.
Rev. N. F. Chapman and Rev D. C. Davies attended a called Iowa City presbytery meeting in Wilton Junction on Tuesday. Also noted are visits by Rev. and Mrs. N. G. Webster and son David to Washington, and Rev. W. G. Robertson of Winterset passing through Crawfordsville after returning from Los Angeles with daughter Margaret.
The Sandy Hook school Citizenship Club marked March birthdays with all day suckers and a birthday cake for Char lene Hesseltine who celebrated in a playful guessing of the day. Nearby visits include Mrs Glen Holum and relatives from Wisconsin, and hospital discharge for Daryl Tucker’s daughter Beverly. Farmers sow oats as the community socials unfold.
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