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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1934
Page
4
A historical devotional note dated April 17 1093 presents Psalm 71 3 emphasizing God as a steadfast shelter and fortress. The brief meditation invites readers to seek continual refuge in divine protection.
The Journal recalls Jap Bidwell a Washington county man of wit and good will. A former city police officer, he cherished outdoor life, fishing, and hospitality. His death is noted among other local losses as Battle Creek contends with industrial and social changes.
A collage of humorous quips and reader notes. A housewife complains of blue milk while a milkman blames dull evenings. Two Irishmen dig a building site as one comments on a bigger hole. Leon riffes about government aid for homeowners and back fences.
A short poem urging readers to join a venture and start an oyster farm. Encourages collective effort and curiosity with rhythmic call to action.
Washington County Iowa Board of Supervisors ordered destruction of noxious weeds on all land within county including railroad lands. The notice details the time and method for removal as per resolution recorded by the board and directs landowners occupants and possessors to comply. The document contains extraneous unrelated text and quotes.
A collage of scattered lines and quips from poems songs and satire. It includes playful verse about teachers oysters and cornfields, odd dialogues between students and a Cardinal, and wry asides on health politics and social life.
Will Rogers stars in David Harum based on Edward Noyes Westcott arrives at the State Theater on Wednesday and Thursday. A bank teller falls for a wealthy girl while Harum aids their romance with his blunt wit and unexpected generosity. Louise Dresser and Kent Taylor co star in the comedy as the horse trader’s world unfolds.
Washington County Iowa Board of Supervisors orders destruction and cutting of listed weeds including Canada thistle sow thistle and quack grass to prevent seed maturation. County to assess costs to property owners if weed commissioner clears the land and crop damage rules noted with regional cutting timelines provided by the Department of Agriculture.
The county boards shall at April meetings fix times for destroying noxious weeds and may schedule different times for varieties. Notice shall be published in the county newspaper and sent to property owners. If a railroad filed agent details, notice goes to the agent by registered mail. Destruction timing and methods beyond cutting, noncompliance penalties, and crop loss borne by real estate owners are outlined.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs host a social gathering for members and families on Wednesday evening April 18. The Fortnight’s club art department will meet at 7 15 Tuesday at the public library with election of officers. Other department members are invited to join the Art department.
The study next year will cover American Art after the art broadcasts over the radio sponsored by the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Pythian Sisters plan initiation of Knights and Ladies Tuesday evening at 7 30 p m at the K of P hall.
The ew O W club and Mrs. Milt Denison plan a Wednesday gathering not changing date. Just Us club meets Mrs. A W Yard at 2 30 Wednesday afternoon with all members urged to attend. Potluck at Pleasant Hill church basement and Pythian Sisters social at KC Hall April 15 at 6 30.
The Christian Ladies Aid society will host a fifteen cent chicken supper at the church on Wednesday evening April 18 from 5 30 to 7 00. The public is invited. Jackson township tree thly farm bureau meeting will be held Friday evening April 20 at Grand Prairie school. Movie and good program with Mr Speidel. Everyone invited.
The season opens with high optimism as interest surges with plans for livelier play and remodelling to boost home runs. In the American League Washington and the Yankees show weakness while other clubs gain strength with Red Sox Tigers and Indians seen as challengers. The National League sides five teams in contention as the defending champion Giants face a tough path to repeat.
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