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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1939
Page
4
In a modern age anecdote a Washington youngster rides a bicycle with a portable radio attached to the luggage carrier. Dr A Keith Droz WT R Phillips and Pat Reynolds hear the music as it floats from the street. They cannot see the source until they locate the device on the bike.
A Bible thought quotes Revelation praising a new heaven and city of Jerusalem. It contrasts capitalism as a value system, noting Russia's abolished system with high prices and low wages, attributed to Herbert N. Casson.
A defense of the consumer class as the national majority and power in public policy. The piece argues minorities deserve fair treatment, but emphasizes prioritizing the whole people’s welfare over special interests, citing leaders like Calvin Coolidge and politicians who yield to minority pressure.
A exhortation from Hebrews urges strengthening weak hands and feeble knees. It calls for making straight paths to help the lame heal and avoid being diverted from the path.
A historical quotation collection presents Psalm 23 4 and a Thomas A Edison moral note asserting no substitute for hard work. The lines invoke faith in hardship and praise industrious effort.
Ray Reeves of West Madison Street reported an expensive wrench vanished after he worked on his car and drove a friend home. He searched under the vehicle and later found the wrench in the middle of the road near his East town route, suggesting it fell off after he returned home.
In a reader request the writer notes planting potatoes on Good Friday and asks for gardening tips for the rest of the plot. They credit Jack Westphal with potato guidance and solicit further, practical advice from fellow readers.
Australian wool growers organize to oppose a plan to shorten bathing suits, a statement noting uncertainty about the Australian suits and fearing police involvement if emulation occurs. An American Legion member jokes a peace prescription: have the winner cover all pensions, bonuses and war profits to force peaceful behavior.
A pasted verse and comic snippets tell a light hearted look at social quirks. The speaker notes how friendly people respond in kind and shares a farmer tale about aging, work, and health, ending with a quip about scripture and insurance understanding.
A brief fragment discusses the impact of a kind greeting and its ripple effect. It suggests that saying hello sincerely brightens both the other person and the greeter, creating a brighter day for all involved.
In a lighthearted showbiz note Myrna Loy attempts to press Robert Taylor trousers on set for Lucky Night but accidently scorches them. The scene features Myrna as Bob’s bride and prompts playful gossip about bathroom and fashion mishaps on the tun from Missouri set. John Dillinger film with Jimmy Cagney and George Raft faces protests, delaying production.
Charles Winninger returns as Deanna Durbin's father with Nella Walker as mother and Nan Grey Helen Parrish as sisters in Three Smart Girls Grow Up. Ernest Cossart repeats as the butler as the cast revisits the same roles from the original film. John Garfield comments on Hollywood society and glamour.
While filming The Duke of West Point Tom Brown sports a real black eye from scrimmage, prompting a schedule tweak to show a later bruised optic in a hockey fall. Boris Kartoff Bela Lugosi work on Priday the Thirteenth receives a friendly wire from Basil Rathbone signing Booboo.
The procurement division of the post office department selected a location at the southwest corner of Second and Walnut streets for a $70 000 federal building to be erected this year. Proposals from Lena Owens E A Leonhard and M B Fisher for nearby property were accepted and the structures at Second and Walnut will be removed.
Labor troubles fading and political picture improving with no war this spring. Raw materials cheap and inventories at rock bottom keep profit margins healthy. Pear demand continues to push reorders, forcing stores and manufacturers to buy, while workers stay employed. Retail sales remain relatively strong and prices sit below last year’s levels.
Babson Park Florida April 7 business today shows activity 22 percent above a year ago and 12 percent under peak two years ago. The outlook remains positive with retail trade improving and inflationary fears easing as war concerns shift away from domestic markets.
A blaze at the Taylor Carlisle residence on West Hill was caused by chimney sparks, prompting fire crews to respond to the scene and secure the area. No injuries reported.
The Christian Endeavor elected officers were installed at a candle light service at Gladys Wolfe's home Tuesday evening. New Five Committee Plan members include Mae Gideon Devotional and Marlin Plecker Extension with Ruth Gideon as Service, Mildred Meyer Church Activity, and Marjory Walker Recreation.
The three churches Riverside Kalona and Sharon join for The First Easter cantata directed by I F McCormick. Rehearsals occurred weekly across locations with services at Riverside including Easter sermon baptism and reception of new members. Fire at Albert Dunn farm destroys brooder house and 150 plus chicks.
Mrs H J Mangold reports visitors and visits around Dublin including Lyle Croby Ottumwa at Perry Deal home. Engle family hosts Karen and Marion Eng and others. J L Banks recovering from stroke remains at home. Littl Sancra saver week with Billie Robertson. Howard Mangold family hosting Lilith Mangold and Janet Kay.
The oldest European dye came from the herb weld reseda luteola and inspired the word gaudy. To make the gaude green popular then, fabric was first dipped in indigo and then in weld.
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