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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1934
Page
4
Bible Thought for Wednesday May 30 1934 reflects on Psalm 37 18 and warns that crowing halts growth. It quotes Albert B Lord and Duncan Clark on tolerance civilization free opinion and the danger of standardization stifling human personality and innovation.
From Rock Island Illinois reports show the Mississippi River at a new May record low of 1.1 feet below previous lows. The drought extends across the northern Mississippi valley as rains upstream fail to lift levels downstream.
The piece argues that Congress will probably adjourn soon, citing Washington temperatures around 100 degrees and President Roosevelt’s preference for an adjournment. It reflects on presidential foes and past leaders, noting how administrations face emergencies and how history forgets the past amid current events.
The text asserts a need for soil conservation paired with sub soil moisture conservation, emphasizing integrated soil and moisture management to sustain land health and productivity.
The text repeats bizarre lines about keeping snakes in a bath and notes Henry Carris as authority. It shifts to musings on running for office, with jokes about campaigns and government, and concludes with a poem excerpt about unrequited love. It ends by tracking X A s route via Tela Honduras Cuba and New Orleans.
In Crawfordsville on May 30 the kittenball tournament is held this afternoon and tonight with games on May 31. Olds faces East End, Owls meet Legion as Noble defeated Aces 19 to 7 and Cubs beat Stags 23 to 3 on Monday evening.
Rev. and Mrs. Wenger Rev. and Mrs. Wenger continue the Daily Vacation Bible School at Haskins church this week and next. Rev Mr Lewis and Rev B S Hebner joined the leaders at the county meeting Monday forenoon.
Miss DeLong of Washington visits Miss Irene DeLong of the local area and stays with relatives for several days.
Des Moines May 30 A P report says with the Barrow gang broken up Clyde and Bonnie Barrow Parker dead and nehe Barrow behind bars Iowa authorities are weaving together the Barrow record. State agents link the gang to bank holdups at Knterim Stuart and Everly and connect the Everly and Stuart jobs to Clyde Barrow via stolen license plates found in his car in Louisiana. Four Barrow hideouts were found in Iowa near Sutherland Lime Springs Dexter and Mt Ayr.
The article lists vast U S states by area over ten thousand square miles including Texas California Montana New Mexico Arizona Nevada and Colorado with figures that appear garbled for several entries. It notes Montana 146007 square miles New Mexico 122054 and Nevada 110000 while other values resemble OCR errors.
Crawfordsville defeated Washington 9 to 4 yesterday at the troop field in a Tri-County league game. Crawfordsville scored nine in the decisive third inning, aided by nine hits while Washington had seven. Umpires were P. Boileau and R. Knottnerus.
In Crawfordsville Iowa Home Lumber Co argues 12 bushels of corn fed alone yield 100 pounds of pork while 120 bushels plus 100 pounds Purina Pig and Hog Chow produce 200 pounds of pork. They ask if a swap of 100 pounds Chow for 100 pounds pork is advantageous given Chow’s low price.
A. E. Gault of Crawfordsville runs for Republican nomination to the hospital board in the upcoming June primaries. Gault, a former county supervisor, is Crawfordsville’s sole candidate in the race.
The piece recounts two elderly Scottish brothers in a restaurant. One eats while the other abstains. The waitress questions the idle man and he explains he is waiting for Angus to finish using their teeth. A humorous reflection on protection and safety in life versus stock markets.
At the Monday Rotary meeting, Ire d Moore chaired a home talent program featuring Evelyn Turner, valedictorian, performing a dialect reading to acclaim. Henry Carris shared a snake expert talk debunking myths and highlighting snakes as assets for rodent control and crop protection.
Local events include Rev J B Adkins speaking at a union service at the Presbyterian church and the fifth annual vacation Bible school at Haskins church.club meetings, school closures, family visits, and plans for summer field days and tours at Iowa State College are listed with names of organizers and participants.
The United States Post Office department approves the abbreviation for Pennsylvania Ya and recognizes both forms. The ruling clarifies accepted postal abbreviations and ensures consistent addressing across mail services.
The writer describes tropical life at Fort Clayton in the Canal Zone Panama. He notes intense sunlight humidity and jungle surroundings, local health hazards, and the mix of comforts and costs. The post blends U S military life with tropical scenery and Panama’s romantic history.
Raymond Wittiig of Washington will play Friar Lawrence in Parsons College’s outdoor Romeo and Juliet. The production, directed by Mrs. Joel Welty, will be staged May 31 and June 4 near Fairfield Hall after the May Fete.
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