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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1939

Page

4

National Advertising Representatives Ties Regions for Press Association

National Advertising Representatives Yowa Daily Press Association for Des Moines coordinates with J Devine and Associates across New York Chicago Des Moines Detroit Atlanta Pittsburgh to manage ads and distribution. The partnership spans major cities to streamline campaigns and coverage.

Yowa Daily Press Association Des Moines Tows v. J. Devine & Associates New York Chicago Detroit Atlanta Pittsburgh

Seven Hateful Things and Time Well Spent

Bible Thought for Tuesday April 25 1939 cites Proverbs 6 16 19 on seven abominations and urges wise use of ten minutes with cards exercise or letter writing as a path to value friendships and prudent counsel from William A Irwin.

We Own the Debt A Congress Claim and Its Consequences

Congressman Allen T. Goldsborough resigns to join the federal bench in D C after arguing that the US has no external national debt. He claims debt is internal and that future generations own it with no offsetting asset, criticizing wartime spending as waste and urging fiscally self supporting policy.

Allen T. Goldsborough Maryland Congress District of Columbia

Neighborhood Oaks Save Lost Scottie After Runover

A five month old Scottie named Mac was hit on South Fourth Avenue. Neighbors organized a wide search, locating him under a Johnson back porch. The dog survived and was treated by ambulance crew and residents, while the driver cooperated.

the Journal Scottie South Fourth Avenue

I'm From Missouri Named in New Bob Burns Film

The feature marks the first time Missouri's name appears in a motion picture title. Bob Burns plays a mule‑raiser from the Show Me State in London society misadventures. Gladys George co stars as Burns's wife. Man Mountain Dean sought the Yankee sergeant role.

Missouri Bob Burns Bob London Gladys George

Sidney Stars In Back Street Drama Roles

Sylvia Sidney returns to the screen as a slum daughter in One Third of a Nation joining a line of successes such as City Streets Street Scene An American Tragedy Fury and Dead End. Filming of Lucky Night began and ended on Fridays. The Mysterious Miss X presents a Scotland Yard man mistaken for a real London detective.

Sylvia Sidney America Miss Sidney Miss X Scotland Yard London

Local Family Visits Highlight Burlington News

Mrs L A Meridith notes visitors from Burlington and nearby towns. Helen Johnson visited the Mile Steele home in Burlington. Ed and Faye Murphy traveled from Rock Island, with Mrs Dave Murphy joining, to Powersville Missouri for a few days. Chas Brenon of Mt Pleasant visited Floyd Murphy, and Dale Canaday and daughter stayed at John Kimmel’s. Fred Brock and family from South English visited Mame Brock. Brock returned home with her son for a week. Glenn Murphy and son Pat of Davenport called on Chas L McGill, while Dorothy Raymond of Wapello took Catherine Little home for the weekend.

L. A. Meridith Helen Johnson Burlington Mile Steele Ed Murphy Rock Island Dave Murphy Faye Murphy Powersville Chas. Brenon Mt. Pleasant Floyd Murphy Dale Canaday Selma John Kimmel Fred Brock Mame T. Brock Wm. Edgar Guy Truax Bobbie Brighton C. B. Reed Golia Miller H. M. Booth Joe Columbus Junction Burl Reed Clifford Thompson Ralph Schubert E. M. Stewert Minn Chester Spangler Karla Kay Harry Lauderman Leslie Beenblossom Havre Lenard Wheatley Oneida M. C. Luman Richard McWilliams Fairfield Logan Crawford Sally Joe Lohberger John Weston James Lowe Raliegh Prighton Pat Swift Daryl Hotle Cloyce Tines Dutch Creek H. M. Crone Ed Davis Haskins Milton Coffin Wanda Norma Lee

Social visits and family travels across Iowa townships

Local residents and relatives are noted visiting relatives and friends in Brighton Columbus Junction Havre Oneida Keota and Prighton throughout the weekend. Several trips include birthday parties Cedar Rapids and Minn hospital news as well as weekend stays with relatives in Loveland and Dutch Creek areas.

Bill to acquire extra land for military use in Iowa

Congressman Ewing Thomason of Texas introduces a bill authorizing government purchase of about 40 000 acres in Decatur County near Leon for a training center serving the 7th Army Corps area. Iowa representatives LeCompte and Martin show interest while Amana colonies benefit from AAA limits and farm unit provisions.

Washington, D. C Ewing Thomasason Texas Uncle Sam 7Th Army Corps Iowa Decatur County Leon Karl M. LeCompte Corydon Thomas FE. Martin Iowa City AAA Martin Marvin Jones House Agricultural Committee

The Two Temples Parable of Builders and Teacher

An old poem contrasts a builder and a teacher who both create temples with care. The builder’s temple decays while the teacher’s unseen temple, a child’s immortal soul, endures through ages.

Amana Setup Draws Wide Interest in Martin Amendment

With over a thousand individuals showing interest in the Amana arrangement, Martin's amendment proves crucial to the supporters who seek favorable terms and broader participation in the program.

Stinson Wilson Wed In Kahoka Missouri Ceremony

Maxine Stinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Stinson of Columbus City wed Robert Wilson son of Mr and Mrs Fred Wilson of Winfield on April 16 in Kahoka Missouri. Rev W R Skinner Methodist pastor officiated with attendants Mr and Mrs Lloyd Jacobson and Mr Pleasant. The couple will reside in Hillsboro where Wilson works for J B Hannah construction. The bride has attended Columbus high school.

Columbus Junction Maxine Stinson Robert Stinson Columbus City Robert Wilson Fred Wilson Winfield Kahoka W. R. Skinner Methodist Church Lloyd Jacobson Pleasant Hillsborough Wilson J. B. Hannah Construction Company Columbus High School

Larger collection plates used in Far North missions

The collection plates in Far North mission churches are larger than city plates. Limited money circulates in the North, so worshipers fill plates with dried muskrat skins which are converted into money.

North

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