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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1939
Page
6
The passage describes the pit as a primitive device used to imprison people and strong animals. It suggests the pit served as a basic restraint system highlighting early human control over captives and beasts.
The county treasurer reports twelve new car and truck registrations this week bringing total licensed vehicles to 5270 cars and 712 trucks with 1939 plates. Used car transfers totaled 81 for the period and 24 in one day. Names list of new owners includes Buckwalter Wellman and others with makes such as Chevrolet Ford Pontiac and more.
Margaret Gault teachers at Creston led groups to a national music contest in Minneapolis. The baritone soloist was ranked, others scored high. Gault's pupils consistently excel in these events. Local families report travel and visits, with several attendees at funerals in nearby towns. Garvey Curtis suffered a leg injury from a horse, forcing a work substitute at WC Wooley farm. Kenneth Rhea returns home from Chicago for vacation with family. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Rhea and daughter Betty visited local relatives on Sabbath.
A threadlike eel, gray and nearly transparent, was caught in open sea waters off Cuba. The specimen measures roughly the thickness of string at its head and narrows to a fine thread toward the tail, with a peculiar organ behind the head observed in both Cuban and New Guinea specimens.
Holy communion and baptismal services were held at the Mennonite church in Wayland. Confirmed and received first communion were Verlee Roth Joyce Eicher Rosemary Eicher Lorrine Schlatter Roberta Roth Batty Wyse Lois Leichty Frank Eicher Frederick Klopfenstein Duane Wittmer Chrissie Wenger Edwin Saltzman Jr Dwight Zihlman Kenneth Miller Roger Bain Dean Rinner Paul Jones Patty Ann Weaver joined by letter. Mary Rich’s death at Archbald Ohio noted as Wyse cousin. Many visitors and local movements described.
May 22 listings show visits and gatherings across North Oregon. Families from Waukegan Fairfield Titus Washington Davenport and Aledo attended dinners and Sunday calls. Edith Henderson Cedar Rapids and Frank Henderson hosted guests. L. G. club met Friday night.
Merrimac reports a club meeting with Mrs Doss Van Winkle and neighbors visiting Jay Shafers. The community mourns the death of Mrs Will Cochran and extends sympathy to her family. Several families visited relatives across the area including Van Winkles Baldosier Brannons Amrine and Wellington as well as the Shafers and Smiths.
The modern lie detector rests on an ancient notion that heart rate and blood pressure reflect mental state. This insight, noted by Christian Science Monitor, traces the concept back over a millennium.
A Salem district report notes cyanide dust driven termites from a small building while no rats exited. The account also covers local farm topics including 122 chicks killed by rats, four generations of Shalla family members seen, community names, school reunion plans, and local housing repairs.
A Ford Rouge plant worker uses a specially built device to align Mercury headlamps on the final assembly line. The unit concentrates light on rectangular plates behind each lens, centering rays precisely and working in strong daylight. Lamps are retested against a chart at line end.
J W Chandler asks county 4-H girls clubs to pick an official delegate for the twelfth annual state 4-H girls convention at Iowa State College June 14 17. District leaders and a candidate for state office may attend. Maurita Daniel is vying for nomination and Washington county with eight clubs may nominate. Field trips and soil conservation focus accompany the event with experts like E S Dyas outlining corn cultivation savings and shallow versus deep cultivation.
County Agent J W Chandler urges farmers to compile up to date accurate farm records for the 1940 census. The census will cover 1939 crop acreage and production livestock and livestock products land use farm finance expenditures and facilities as advised by the Bureau of the Census.
June focus on soil as farmers and businessmen gather statewide to honor Soil Conservation Week. R K Bliss director of Town State College Extension Service says the college cooperates with Soil Conservation Service Farm Security Administration and AAA committees at state and county levels.
A writer praises Washington merchants for superior display windows. A Saturday night tour around the square highlights Rothschild's attractive shop windows as proof that local displays rival larger cities.
Article notes how in Colombia and Ecuador certain tribes buried people by status. Ordinary individuals received eight foot graves while chiefs witch doctors and rainmakers were honored with great graves up to sixty feet deep.
A husband defends his wife’s hat as a symbol of standing in the community, arguing it may cost up to $50 if needed. The item becomes a focal point in local discussions about status and propriety.
Geologists conclude the Blue Ridge mountains rose above 30000 feet in ancient times, taller than today’s highest peaks. Erosion since then shaved the summits by more than two thirds, leaving much lower profiles.
Nash dealers report strong interest in the new Nash four door sedan bed unit. The rear conversion folds into a bedroom with Weather Eye conditioned air and a lockable door for security. Dorothy Arnold and Helen Karrish of New Universal promote the feature as ideal for fishing trips and travel.
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