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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1934
Page
4
A handwritten 1848 letter from Virginia to John Stout in Iowa is preserved by Edward Stout. It details family ties, farm prices, and political opinions, noting crops, wages, and goods costs as well as personal news about relatives and cousins.
William H. Protzman, longtime railway mail service employee and Cedar Rapids resident, died at 6 p.m. Thursday at 18 Washington Ave SE. Born April 1, 1859 in Kir, Pennsylvania, he moved to Iowa in 1878, taught school, then served 42 years in the railway mail service, including chief clerk from 1913 to 1922. Survived by wife Alta M. Jean and three children, service 2 p.m. Saturday at Turner chapel, with burial in Cedar Memorial Park.
May 21 the state board of assessment and review said distribution of permits under the sales tax act will be made as rapidly as possible. The public is asked not to inquire about dates to avoid delay. If proper application and remittance are on file, the permit will arrive in due course.
Forecast for the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and northern and central Great Plains calls for little precipitation. Expect scattered showers mainly in northern areas, with warm to seasonable temperatures in southern and northern regions.
Political notice announces Boyd Foustler as a candidate for the county board of supervisors. He seeks the Democratic voters' support in the upcoming primary in June for the term beginning January 1, 19386.
A jumble of doggerel about life as a game of cards and staying cheerful. Quick jokes from Capper's Weekly touch on radio deals with Babe Ruth, a mule branded U.S., a gallows riddle, prairie dogs at Devils Tower, jazz on the radio, and a banking reference about a Boston youth seeking work.
The word laboratory derives from a longer Latin term meaning to work out fully and completely to elaborate. This tracing highlights historical language evolution.
The East End store celebrates its twelfth anniversary, noting Johnson's and Lytle's as the only grocers with similar tenure in the area. The store is praised for convenient service, wide selection, and up-to-date offerings contributing to the community.
The Wellman senior class staged the three act comedy Am I Intruding on May 15. Cast includes Daryle Wade Roscoe Livezey and Daryle Wade's circle with Miss Dorothy M Durian directing and L Jean Coffey assisting. The production featured elaborate Ware home interiors and strong performances earning audience laughter and praise. The event capped a week of activities as the Legion Auxiliary met in Fairfield with local attendance.
The narrative describes the Vieux Carre in New Orleans with its French heritage. It recalls Galatoire's long-standing charm, old markets, creole restaurants, and gas-lit streets. The author journeys by canal and alleyways, noting architecture, courtyards, and the timeless hospitality of the city at night.
A list of local residents visits and movements is reported. Virgil Rogers travels to Des Moines on business while H E Ross and several others are noted in social circles. The Shaffers visit Nicolson home in Fast Pleasant Plain with two young girls aged two and three. Mrs Durian Sr. shows improvement after illness as of now.
The Farm Bureau Ladies announce a play at Grace Hill Thursday evening with all welcome. Tea cream and cake will be served for the thanks.
The Royal Neighbors will meet to practice Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock. All urged to be present.
The Code of Ethics of the American Bar Association says a lawyer should not testify in court for his client except for formal attestations. He should leave trial to others and avoid testimony unless essential to the ends of justice.
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