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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1934
Page
4
A religious note echoes Romans teaching on salvation through confession and belief in Jesus rising from the dead. The brief meditation emphasizes personal faith and divine mercy.
A quoted prayer seeks divine aid to escape evildoers and cynics. It asks for companions who pursue success, courage to face daily problems, good health, and the strength to serve others, with the belief that personal good follows and shares should go to the needy.
The article envisions a colossal telescope the largest ever built that will peer three times farther than the human eye. It prompts speculation about discovering billions of new solar systems and resolving long-standing astronomical questions about the Moon Mars Jupiter and the age of light from distant objects.
Merle Thrope argues spring offers renewal but warns the nation’s reform mood is eroding faith in American institutions. He cites U S power and wealth, education growth, female independence, and the American Plan, while condemning excesses and calls for temperate evaluation to sustain progress.
The report discusses findings seen through various astronomical instruments and references the broader implications for ongoing observations. It notes that more equipment opens new vistas, suggesting further studies and measurements to come.
A satirical note describes a six by six foot Washington county map marked with red dots for Journal subscribers. The piece mocks social fashions and political topics, ending with exuberant personal commentary about headgear and fashion trends.
A mosaic of bits from a bygone page includes stray reflections on double entendres and friendships, a wealthy motorist and brakes failure, a girl planning a party, walking vs driving, charity, jokes about money, and quips on marriage and household buying.
Robert Montgomery declares stage training essential for screen acting and fitness. He discusses his rapid rise, sits in a studio chair, and promotes his latest MGM film Mystery of Mr J arriving Wednesday at the State theater with co star Elizabeth Allan and a notable supporting cast.
Mrs Carl Amrine and family and Sherman Norton motored to Fairfield on business Monday. The Amrines plus Mrs A N Amrine and son Donald traveled to Washington Tuesday to call on Charley Griffins. The Doss Van Winkles and son Waldo visited Mt Pleasant on Wednesday to handle business and stop at Willis Wellington’s. Noy Eshelman was a business caller in Wayland on Wednesday.
Chicago youth William Weber 17, once famed for resisting a six month jail term in an unpaid automobile crash judgment, now faces a new $50,000 lawsuit brought by Doris Meyer alleging serious injuries from a car he drove.
Alphabetical miscue as Alpha Chinesu sorority in Wisconsin ostracizes Miss Pollock, a UW coed who later pens a distressing note and vanishes from campus amid campus tensions.
Families including Mr and Mrs Doyle Paul with children traveled to Wair field Saturday. Karl Smith and Grandpa Crile with Minnly were seen Saturday afternoon. Lester Wients and kids visited Sunday. Henry Wolfes and Carl Daldosier were the mu ipae. Gien Shafer and daughter Thelma spent time at the Al Marmer home in Wayland.
The Baptist Ladies announce a traditional chicken pie supper at the church. Serving begins at six o'clock with refreshments provided by W. Howell and the Knights of Pythias. April date to be announced.
Lieutenant Thurman A. Wood, U. S. Army pilot, died when his airmail aircraft crashed near DeWitt Louisiana during a mail flight. It marked the twelfth Army deaths since the air mail took over operations.
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