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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1938
Page
4
A Bible Thought cites 1 Thessalonians 2 7 while condemning use of government funds to influence elections as medieval in spirit. The United States News warns such graft corrodes moral fibre and fuels intolerance and purges when public anger shifts.
A heated Iowa Democratic senatorial primary pits factions against each other with WPA official Hopkins accused of meddling by endorsing Otha Wearin over Guy Gillette. Republicans see a split but hope for a convention battle if no candidate reaches the nominating point. Hopkins prior pledge against using WPA to sway votes is criticized as a political bid.
A 20th Century Fox drama screens at the Fox Theatre detailing six showgirls and the men who shape their careers. Claire Trevor, Phyllis Brooks, Leah Ray, Dixie Dunbar, Lynn Bari, and Jayne Regan star alongside Michael Whalen and others in a world of longing and temptation.
Jack Gibson, on leave from La Salle Illinois, called this year’s Memorial Day parade the finest ever. He recalled marching in the parade as a student and later driving cars to the cemetery, and finally watched from the sidelines for the first time since kindergarten.
A Washington mechanic returns home to a wife teasing his nail cleaning. He jokes he agrees with a philosopher who says the country needs dirtier fingernails and cleaner minds, so he will go halfway with him.
A diarized year chronicles a man buying a car on easy terms and a radio, taking loans from the boss and Uncle George, falling behind on payments, borrowing to cover debts, and finally losing income and a job. He notes land purchases and library books, with financial strain and awkward humor throughout.
A quoted reflection on friendship describes a friend as someone with whom you can be yourself completely. The speaker notes that true friends accept your inner contradictions and free you from pretense, allowing honest expression of flaws and feelings without judgment.
In Des Moines on May 31 officials and party leaders weigh the Democratic senatorial contest and the GOP clash. The objective cited is state house control with about 8,000 jobs, shaping a Gillette-Dickinson lineup for November to aid Governor Kraschel. A Thurston-Wearin senate pairing could aid GOP nominee George Wilson by drawing Democratic votes.
A partisan rift unfolds within Iowa Democrats over President Roosevelt’s support for Congressman Wearin of Hastings. Senator Herring and Governor Kraschel back Gillette quietly, while Treasurer Wegman stands apart. the dispute splits the party line.
The passage portrays a friend as a constant, forgiving presence who accepts flaws. It emphasizes profound loyalty, sympathy, and nonjudgmental support, urging openness and authenticity in the relationship. The friend is described as cleansing and warming, offering unconditional acceptance.
A young man visits a confectionery asks if the candy is sweet and the clerk claims it is sweeter than your best gift. The exchange hints at honesty from clerks and a line about nothing sweeter than my girl Veo.
The passage notes strong GOP endorsements for Gillette over the court parsing issue and argues he is the strongest Democratic candidate for November.
A veteran Democrat says Gillette could win in three days, then Gillette reverses to Iowa after planned stay in Washington. A pro Wearin supporter hints he would oppose Wearin if Gillette won’t stop pussy-footing. Gillette’s independent streak and New Deal voting are cited as reasons to keep or win Democratic followers.
Joseph J. Meyers of Carroll claims rivalry with Gillette and Wearin for headlines and attacks Wearin s new deal record citing votes against the original AAA NRA 1935 tax bill Guffey act and other New Deal measures. Meyers supporters say his campaign is steady while rivals stir up a fuss.
Republican strategists lament publicity around Gillette and New Deal endorsements seen as hostility toward the senior Democratic senator. Former Senator Dickinson accuses Gillette of posing as a good New Dealer while noting relief spending politics. Council Bluffs remarks cite relief funds as a political tool amid WPA and state figures.
The remark noted that the policy would not affect Iowa and that Hopkins had posted on all WPA bulletin boards a statement asserting no WPA worker would be fired for his vote.
Iowa investigators broadcast descriptions within ten minutes as two gunmen robbed a liquidating Imogene bank. Missouri officers joined the search and by two hours they were arrested in Fairfax. The pair had eleven prior Missouri Kansas Nebraska robberies and had not been stopped before this Iowa attempt succeeded.
The legislature failed to reduce G. O. P. rebel Garritt Roelofs last time. now exams for all employers reveal no actuary exemption and Roelofs will be cut to 2400 dollars a year. Observers question if the move targets him for ties to La Follette or for possible spying for Iowa Democrats.
Iowa senatorship battle deepens party splits as Wilson campaigns actively while Kraschel pursues non political trips. The contest dominates state party organizations with sharp rhetoric and warnings about fraud and public conduct.
Republican leader Carl Cook defeats Ed H Birmingham in a sectional contest and schedules state convention for July 15 and judicial convention for July 23 while the Democratic call awaits. The Town supreme court remains entirely Democratic with Justice John W. leading.
Anderson of Sioux City Maurice F. Donegan of Davenport and John W. Kintzinger of Dubuque, whose terms expire Dec. 31, are all expected to be candidates at the Democratic judicial convention. Bennett Cullison of Harlan is the only announced G P candidate. William Bliss of Mason City is receiving mention.
State highway patrol officers switched to summer uniforms despite a chilly day. One patrolman fired into the air to stop two youths, ages 18 and 17, as they attempted to enter parked cars at the state house. The youths were arrested.
Iowa marks a centennial milestone with 100 year territorial centennial stamps set for sale soon. The issue was secured through a concerted effort by Iowans.
State officials warn Iowans to be careful as unsupervised swimming risks rise. Ninety eight people drowned in Town last year marking a deadly trend and urging caution near water.
Revenue since 1922 totaling 31000 dollars was ruled by the supreme court as due to the federal government. Yearly collections have gone to stadium and fieldhouse bond holders to cover past due taxes if the case failed, using future revenue to pay arrears.
The report contrasts Thurston and Dickinson in the Republican campaign. Thurston touts a solid voting record and speaks quietly on issues. Dickinson is a fiery, high energy campaigner who often wins applause, while Thurston says voters will focus on issues rather than rhetoric.
Scapa Flow lies between Orkney's Pomona and Hoy north of Scotland. The fourteen mile long water body provides a deep safe harbor and served as the British Grand Fleet base in World War I. It is also the site where captured German battleships were sunk.
A historical note describes Germans as a branch of the Teutonic race within the Caucasian family, noting some admixtures with other European peoples.
A local group funded an advertisement supporting a House vote on a bill. The ad, paid for by local friends of Senator Dickinson, urges support and frames the measure as beneficial to the community.
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