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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1938
Page
4
In this Bible Thought for May 17 1938 Dr Gus W Dyer argues real economic recovery is near but blocked by political obstruction He urges government to abandon socialistic pump priming and restore an American system with abundant living water for revival.
In a heated discussion on government patronage, critics argue the spoils system undermines merit and fuels corruption while supporters claim reform may weaken political power. The article weighs historical context and potential consequences for governance.
The nation faces growing deficits from 1928 to 1939 as complacency and partisan politics hinder reform. Citizens are urged to demand a safety program, curb overspending, and realign fiscal policy to prevent disaster. Congress bears the blame for unsustainable spending while the ship of state travels in reverse.
Ainsworth May 1 awards at the community picnic with letters in baseball, matory, and declam, plus glee club emblems. Cedar, Pleasant and Grant dominate points in field day exhibits and a kittenball tournament ends the day with Cedar beating Pleasant and Grant.
A successful Play Day was held by pupils and teachers from five township schools at Pleasant School. In forenoon events and early afternoon activities, Cedar and Pleasant led in the intermediate and primary divisions with Grant placing in several events.
At the May 17 commencement sixteen seniors received diplomas. Rev. FEJ Shook of Wayland gave the address on No Substitutes. Joyce Butterworth and Dorothy Pearson won medals as valedictorian and salutatorian with averages of 95.2 and 94.7 respectively. The senior class earned 645 points toward the silver scholarship cup, a third straight year for the same class.
A feature on the FBI describes fingerprinting as the bureau’s keynote with thousands of prints daily and three minutes to match. It notes the precision of the system, nicknames used for fugitives, the shooting range, lab work, and the need for fit, educated agents. Sherlock Holmes would be impressed by the G-Men’s science.
An admirer compliments a boy by mistake calling him a young lady. The father corrects him saying the girl is superior and the wording hints at a family-centered moment tied to the national band contest.
The Office Grouch reacts to a rule limiting players to fourteen clubs in 2026 golf matches. He quips that he cannot play golf with fourteen clubs or with less than fourteen, joking that the administrators have the joke on them.
A reader writes explaining dire finances due to myriad federal, state, and local taxes and licenses. The author laments legal demands, insurance costs, and business entanglements, stating they cannot pay a check now and may not survive the financial strain.
In Louisiana, a Pullman porter quits the railroad to farm on shares. The next year a Black worker returns, claiming the ducks and landlords took all his rice through deductions, ending with him asking to reclaim his old rail job amid loss and poverty.
A young Washington high schooler recounts a date gone awry after meeting a girl who called herself a Venus de Milo type. When he asked for clarification she replied Hands off, revealing a playful but firm boundary in their encounter.
Mrs. Grace Boshart and Cedar Center pupils held a school year end picnic on May 14. District mothers arrived with baskets, followed by about forty men for a cafeteria lunch and ice cream. Pupils Aileen Huber Norma Huber Gladys Huber Louise Witthoft Eldon Witthoft Leland Fisher performed songs readings and dialogues supervised by Mrs. Boshart with violin and flute by Aileen Huber Clara Ann Huber and Ailene and Norma Tuber.
A Nashville style column notes a second story man who always has an encore ready if his wife doubts the first tale. The piece contrasts personalities that spread happiness with those who cause mischief, including a quip about a Dixie marketer.
A terse update on a sporting or public event where a team or individual faces jeers as the crowd sours and momentum shifts under pressure. The piece notes the Anvil Chorus like atmosphere and thrusts the focus on the adverse reception shaping the moment.
A biologist argues humans evolved from fish rather than apes, suggesting why many struggle to stay above water. The remark ties evolutionary theory to everyday challenges in adapting to aquatic life.
Allene Huber will enter Washington high school next fall with Mrs. Boshart teaching Center next year. Betty Fisher will join the pupil list. Vera Jarrard and others from Pleasant Plain enjoyed a Jackson township Play Day at Jackson Center. Mr. and Mrs. Orley Page visited in Wayland and attended the graduation of Jane Berkshire. Jackson and Cedar Center families hosted gatherings and picnics. Prairie Flower school closed. Fagenta Smith took seven pupils to see Tom Sawyer. Esther Smith and other locals are in graduation ranks.
Walter Hunt of New York conceived the safety pin in three hours and sold patent rights for 400 dollars. The pins were manufactured in New York City after Patent No. 6281 was issued on April 10, 1849.
Wyman May 17 The school picnic closed the year with a large crowd and a bountiful lunch. Visitors from Kaboka Missouri Conesville Washington Iowa City Shellsburg and Griffith Humphreys attended with families and locals enjoying a noon meal and weekend visits.
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