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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1934
Page
4
The piece argues schools were compelled to teach home making manual training libraries and arts only after homes failed to educate girls cooking practical skills and arts appreciation. It frames school expansion as a corrective to family neglect rather than interest.
Joseph H. Choate Jr of the Federal Alcohol Control Administration warns in a April statement that U S liquor consumption and illicit distillation are rising. He calls for higher enforcement funding and a broad campaign to mobilize police and prosecutors, plus public help in detecting violators. The piece also covers Iowa minors tobacco and beer laws, penalties, and a new beer statute restricting gifts to minors under twenty one.
A call for a broad temperance campaign asserts excessive alcohol harms health and society. It cites Russia’s abstinence stance and argues liquor profits undermine public welfare, urging education aimed at youth to reduce consumption and promote restraint.
A poem by Luella Kerr depicts a wind swept hill house reanimated by Faith Hope and Love near a bright hearth. The speaker feels comfort as the house on the hill renews with life, wine, and a wandering soul returning tonight, from The Baptist.
The Presbyterian society met after school and opened with Jesus Lover of My Soul. Edna Shaffer read devotions from Psalm 1234. Minutes were read by secretary Helen MaDeWit. The group chose the slogan Be of Good Cheer and planned the next meeting for June 15 at Mrs Bailey’s home. Kethel Goodlander shared the story Mr Simpsons Flight. The meeting closed at 6 05 with benediction and a supper served by Mrs Van Meter.
The Friendly Social Club met yesterday with Mrs. Lewis Baker. Seven members and one visitor, Mrs. Lloyd Lovelett, attended. Ladies exchanged flowers and Mrs. Baker with Mrs. Frank Schneider provided refreshments.
A mosaic of short quips and anecdotes from a bygone era includes reflections on judgment from experience, sudden wealth loss ending in suicide, springtime longing, humorous misreferences, and pieced together jokes about cooks, goal stories, donkeys on freight bills, and college history penalties.
Many Happy Returns to Washington residents noted in a local birthday column. W. S. Mayo marks 75 and is ill at home while Arlene Lambert turns 8 with cake and supper. Other birthdays include Miss Alice McDaniel, Miss Margaret Griffith, Mrs. A. N. Euwer, and James Owen who turned 15 yesterday with friends visiting after school.
Mrs John Shalla hosted a birthday surprise gathering Monday with guests Mr and Mrs Chas Kallous Ed Conners Ed Kallous and families Mr and Mrs Harold Swick and Miss Kate Shalla The group extended into late night to celebrate John Shalla’s upcoming birthday with refreshments served.
Mrs Harold Faris and her son Robby drove from Chicare to visit Mrs Pdith Faris for a few weeks. Harold Faris will design for a textile factory in Philadelphia with New York office. Miss Ora Henderson plans to return to Omaha tomorrow. Mrs Belle Miller helps care for George Brinton who is improving. Mrs M W Bailey visits Burlington with her daughter.
A fragmentary line offers whimsical, unclear guidance about improving cold conditions with adornment and moisture. The text lacks concrete facts, dates, or identifiable people or organizations.
Mr and Mrs Homer Paulsgrove from near Cotter visited Crawfordsville on Monday.
Mrs. Will Twinam suffered a double fracture of the left arm below the elbow on Monday when she tripped on a rope while rushing to catch her husband who was starting to drive away. The injury required a cast the following day, hindering a busy housewife’s work.
The Girl Scouts with captain Mrs Packer and lieutenant Mrs Doris Cherryholmes hiked west of town after school Monday. About fifteen scouts participated with some leading a trail while others followed. The group enjoyed a weiner roast after the hike.
Kenneth Rhea resumes duties at the Res. Williams store Monday after more than six weeks off to recover from an operation.
Mrs G W Pool of the airfield area reports she is feeling better than in four years. Friends last heard she was worse, and the improvement is hoped to continue.
The second division of the Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church held its annual bulb seed plant and shrubbery sale at the church on Tuesday afternoon selling bulbs seeds plants and shrubs with refreshments served during the event.
Four local residents traveled to Washington on Saturday to take the examination for postmaster. The visit included social arrivals and farewells, with church ceremonies noting the ordination and installation of elders Hobbs, Whiting, and Moorhead.
Mr and Mrs Calloway and their children from Mt Pleasant visited Olds on May 1. The group spent time with local relatives and toured the town landmarks during their brief stay.
A collection of local political announcements and community notes. Candidates include Charles M. Denison for state senator and T. Bart Jackson seeking sheriff. Republican and Democratic tickets referenced. The item also lists social events, visits, and club activities from various local residents.
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