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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1935
Page
8
Thirty seven Colonial Dames of Iowa attended the state convocation in Dubuque. Mrs Henning Larson of Iowa City was re elected president during the morning session at the home of Miss Kate Keith Van Duzee.
Washington No. 7 Blanche Ginkens reports attendance slightly up over six weeks with Velma Bean Blossom as only pupil never absent. Honor rolls include Jean Kennedy and peers. several students named for no grades below B or C. Easter party noted with mothers invited. decorations feature spring motifs. Awards reward perfect papers with posters and small prizes across grades. Miscellaneous projects include garden work and student craft booklets. several class activities and trades noted.
The article cites Vela Beenblossom and Ethel May Zieglowsky as writers who created reports and posters for the Enoch Arden story, and mentions having a flag rope.
Our fifth six weeks period ended April 19 with pupils achieving perfect attendance including T J Berdo Raymond Bell Mary Berdo Robert Foster and William Foster. T J Berdo scored 99 in history and 97 in wedding a misspelt but identified as honors in spelling included June Knotek T J Berde Robert Chabal and Mary Berde.
The text notes Croesus amassed wealth mainly from tines and Pactolus river gold dust, exceeding that of any earlier king. It cites his passion for splendor and his extravagant lifestyle as defining traits of his riches.
A nostalgic call urges support for graduates and community uplift. Elders stress faith and ambition while Dixie products promise dependable performance. Radio host Dick See promotes Highway Frolic Time broadcasts and invites visits to learn program times.
A new and different program will air on Station WHO in Des Moines at 5:45 P M every Saturday. Listeners are invited to enjoy every moment of it.
Iowa officials rely on liquor profits to cover an expected $1.5 million cash deficit for July through December 1935. April earnings reach $99,670.73 on $487,289.40 sold, with operating profit about 20.5 percent.
The report estimates 3 million dollars in direct revenue plus indirect revenue from insurance and cigarette taxes and others, but says another 3 million will not be realized. An additional 6 million income tax is planned yet falls short by about 1.5 million of the total spending plan.
Comedian Jud Tunkin quips that a man who never finds fault gains a reputation for being too dumb to know what’s going on. The remark highlights his humorous take on judgment and awareness.
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