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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1939
Page
4
Today's Bible Thought for May 16 1939 highlights a verse from Isaiah 12 5 urging gratitude. The brief devotional note emphasizes praising the Lord for His excellent deeds recognized across the earth.
Poem reflects on suffering loneliness and parting giving way to health and reunion. It contrasts barren days with the miracle of spring, noting rebirth and renewal through hardship. Lin Oh Type or Two poetical verse captured in a brief lyric form.
A local reflection on Mother's Day argues that commercial promotion helps observance by reminding people to celebrate. It suggests retail advertising and merchandising drive broad participation, while contending the resulting attention strengthens family and community acts without destroying the day’s meaning.
A festival crowd of about 16 000 witnessed day two of Pella Tulip Time with the Newton VFW drum and the Oskaloosa band present. Gov George Wilson spoke in the afternoon and joined women in scrubbing the streets in Dutch hats as ceremonies opened.
After more than 30 hours of questioning by sheriff officers a Milwaukee railroad special agent and police Jack Gordon 54 confessed to the slaying of John Larson 62 in Mason City authorities said Gordon who is half French and half Chippewa Indian was arrested shortly after the confession.
A report states Larson's body was found in a pit beneath scales at the Milwaukee stockyards in Clear Lake. The discovery occurred during routine checks, with authorities notifying investigators about the site and initiating a death investigation.
Mrs Walter Leet and daughter Wilma of Washington along with Mrs Herman Schultz and daughter Mrs Byron Coakley of Washington visited a hospital bound relative in Iowa City. Lyall Moore returned from eye treatment at the University hospital Iowa City. Mr and Mrs Richard Stephens and son Richard Allen of Crawfordsville were Sunday dinner guests at the Robert Stephens home. Lois Irene Moore visited Saturday.
Saturday evening supper guest Frances Turnipseed hosts in Washington. Mr and Mrs Roy Bain and Mrs Mahoney of Rock Island visit Friday afternoon at Lyall Moore home.
In Estherville on May 16 Walter Wittweber, an attendant at the Home oil station, was hurled 27 feet when the station exploded. He suffered two broken ribs a broken nose and serious eye injuries as fire destroyed the station but firefighters saved nearby buildings and tanks.
Ted Crone reports George Young picked 391 mushrooms last Sunday, beating Rodney Arnold’s best by just over a hundred. The note asks if anyone else has a larger tally and says none have been heard of yet.
Winter tale notes veteran official George Freshwaters who refereed both boys and girls games after being tipped he must oversee a girls contest. He studied a rule book to cope then faced players who jokingly promised a Christmas rule book, highlighting quirky interschool sports etiquette.
A short proverb notes that a fool who does not know he is ignorant should be shunned. It says a person who knows he does not know may be taught, while one who knows and thinks he knows is wise enough to follow. Contributed by P. W.
A humorous exchange portrays a mother scolding a daughter for delaying to fix a tire on the road. The daughter defends staying in the car and changing the tire outdoors rather than inside. The dialogue captures domestic friction and roadside improvisation.
A verse notes the trolley car as a strange beast that moves along beaten paths and spouts sparks in parks. A classroom exchange contrasts perseverance with obstinacy, as Abie defines perseverance as strong will and obstinacy as strong won't.
An unusual ad touts a car with diamond-studded hub caps and a body by Ziegfeld, boasting a platinum cylinder block and reverse 5000-mile guarantee. It claims high performance and luxury extras like a dog basket and a French drip percolator, then ends with a quip about price.
Elizabeth Gurney Fry known as Mrs. Fry, a Quaker reformer, championed visitor work in Newgate prison in 1818. Her efforts led to schools for prisoners’ children, regular work, religious services, and broader reforms including improved asylums and changes to harsh laws. Her work earned widespread acclaim across Europe and America, culminating in royal recognition at court. The piece is part of the Golden Rule Mothers Day Committee biographies promoting Mothers Day observance.
Young people of the United Presbyterian church held a cooperative dinner at 6:30 p.m. honoring their mothers. Lavender and yellow decor, corsages, and mother themed cakes marked the event. Principal George Fields Rev. William Nichol and Ruth Stewart helped. Ruth Stewart and committees organized the success with Cecil Replogle as toastmaster.
Helen Harvey presented a group of her piano pupils in a recital at her home Saturday afternoon at two o'clock. Mothers attended and praised the well rendered program featuring works by Beethoven Schumann Bach Haydn Saint-Saëns Rachmaninoff and MacDowell among others, with performers including Dorothy Ann Tanner Mary Ellen Duensing Arlys Myers Esther Wolfe and Geraldine Bartow.
Lexington Ladies Aid will meet at the church on Thursday May 18. Hostesses are Mrs Herman Schultz Mrs Norma Palmer and Mrs Ruby Sharp. Entertainment committee includes Acmsanda Schults Mrs Mary Oldfield and Mrs Maria Oldfield. Fire broke out after the explosion but firemen prevented flames from reaching adjacent buildings and easeline tanks.
Des Moines hosts the thirteenth annual meeting with about 200 registrants expected. Conference runs through Tuesday and gathers editors of composing, press, stereotype and photoengraving departments from Iowa dailies and mechanical executives from 11 Midwestern states.
A concise guide to insects and bugs clarifying differences, naming, and common types. It explains distinguishing features by look and location, lists examples like Colorado potato beetles, June beetles, grapevine beetles, cucumber beetles, lady beetles, flea beetles, grasshoppers, katydids, crickets, leafhoppers, treehoppers, and caterpillars. It notes many bugs become familiar through observation and experience.
Dr. A R Lauer Iowa State professor and safe driving expert faces a municipal traffic court appearance in Ames. His attorney John Hattery formerly led the Iowa highway patrol and will cross-examine the patrol witnesses N B Wilson and George Timmons regarding the illegal use of an auto spotlight.
General William T. Sherman preferred traveling on horseback over the mountains and deserts of the west to social events during his vacations. He valued the solitude and exploration offered by western landscapes over gatherings or formal entertainment.
An explosion at the Ray Roberts oil station in FESTHERVILLE destroyed the structure and shattered nearby windows. Station attendant Walter Wittneber was seriously injured, reportedly blown about 27 feet through a door into the street.
A medical advice note promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a daily remedy for constipation caused by lack of bulk in the bowels. It explains how bulk and the vitamin B tone the intestines, suggests using All-Bran as cereal or baked goods, and notes Kellogg in Battle Creek markets the product through grocers.
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