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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1937
Page
4
A dated 1937 Friday page presents inspirational quotes and biblical verse. The excerpts include Psalms 38 15 and a William Lyon Phelps remark about energy, laziness, and remorse. The Kodak Magazine attribution appears among the lines.
The article cites a Chicago Tribune summary noting night fatalities on streets and highways jumped 37 percent in five years while day fatalities fell 12 percent. It says night traffic accounts for 51 percent of Illinois accidents from 29.6 percent of travel, urging caution and safer night driving.
Night driving remains dangerous as bright auto headlights glare offcoming traffic until glare is softened. Drivers face ongoing hazards on highways at night despite other safety concerns.
The piece notes a curious remark about the Society editor’s taste for actor Roland Young. It cites a past visit by Roland Roberts and guests from Moline, suggesting a fleeting connection between local notices and prominent film names. The language hints at gossip rather than firm news.
A Journal note records John W. Cass seeking court permission to change his name after many call him Jack. The judge puzzled over the motive asking why, and Cass replied that people constantly call him Jack. An endnote mocks a Hollywood birthday misprint involving Tyrone Power June Lang and Alice Faye amid a Hawaii crowd.
A noted Italian leader allegedly stated no troops would depart Spain until victory. Reports note many have already become a permanent presence there, reflecting the war's reach and impact.
The District Court of Washington County Iowa notifies creditors that C R McCutchen as Receiver for Pauls Lumber Company has filed a final report detailing all receipts and disbursements and requesting administration costs be paid from the balance with remaining funds distributed to proven creditors. A hearing is scheduled May 26, 1937 at 9:00 AM in Washington Court House. objections must be filed beforehand. T. L. Brookhart attorney for the Receiver.
Lavinia Warren born about 1841 in Middleboro Massachusetts. She stood under two feet tall and later joined Barnum's show with the name Mercy Lavinia Bumpus changed to Lavinia Warren. She married Charles Stratton Tom Thumb, remarried Count Primo Magri after 1883. She died in 1888.
A young woman abandons a sit down protest after objecting to dishwashing chores and her father’s influence using a hair brush to end the act. The piece notes improving business conditions with a porter saying prices have not changed for six months as travel remains steady.
A sympathetic friend recalls a burglary and a hurried mistaken police call. The piece notes a famous animal trainer teaching a lion to sit up and beg and a leopard to whirl like a dervish. Hack adds a political joke.
Standard Oil of Indiana begins a 13 state campaign asking drivers to rate and suggest dealer services for safety comfort and convenience. A $5,000 prize awaits 120 top suggestions with an additional $5,000 to dealers aiding winners, totalling $10,000. Judges include Prof. Lloyd D Herrold Northwestern Univ safety director George W Barton and Roger B Stanford editor of Super Service Station.
A prominent attorney recalls a tense moment as a client pressed for two lawyers. The Irish client quips that on the other side the other man is thinking, while in their camp no one is thinking, turning a courtroom moment into humor and reflection on dialogue under pressure.
Memorial services sponsored by J. W. Baker Corps W. R. C. of West Chester with American and WW veterans were moved from May 23 to Sunday May 30 at 1:45 p.m. at United Presbyterian Church West Chester. Rev. Pollock to deliver address. Procession to West Chester cemetery and then New Haven to honor fallen soldiers. Public invited. school children receive special invitation.
The Juangs of Orissa India, a jungle tribe, swear their most sacred oaths atop an ant hill or tiger skin in a traditional rite.
C H Bliss announces Nash Motors new all-purpose coupe to be offered on Nash Ambassador Eight Six and LaFayette series. The design adds two rear auxiliary seats that fold away, creating extra luggage space with weather-protected seating. Factory prices include Nash Lafayette 400 and Nash Ambassador Six.
Bargain inventory includes multiple classic models such as a 1936 Plymouth touring sedan, 1935 Chevie Tudor sedans, a 1930 Auburn sedan, 1928 Chrysler and Dodge sedans, 1929 Model A, 1935 International pickup, and Nash Ambassador Eight. Prices listed from $925 to $1045 depending on model.
The report states that a white male who reaches age 21 is expected to live 66.16 more years, while a white female of the same age is expected to live 68.66 more years. It notes that at every age, the number of surviving females exceeds that of males.
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