Bible Thought for Tuesday August 2 1938
A devotional note presents Joshua 24 15 with the call to choose whom to serve. Readers are urged to decide in faith on the path of devotion and obedience to God.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1938
Page
4
Eicher’s Washington prospects Hinted by Newsweek Item
The article notes Congressman E C Eicher of Iowa may join the SEC or take another senior federal role after his current term ends. It cites Newsweek and Time items about Jerome Frank and a possible district judgeship, and discusses national debt and tax burdens as context for political fortunes.
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E. C.eicher
Washington
SEC
Jerome Frank
Epot
Kicher
Frank
SCC
Missouri Pacific R. R
Eicher
Senator Borah
Return from Vacation Brings Rest and Golf Confidence
We returned to the office after a two week break and felt unusually rested. Pinch Hitter carried on well in our absence and welcomed us back with enthusiasm. We had time on the golf course preparing for a tough match with Thomp Brookhart, who was on form and kept his game strong.
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Thomp Brookhart
Thomp
Bee causes golfer Al Baldridge to jig on greens
Report from a local golf course describes Al Baldridge performing a humorous jig after a bee crawled up his pants leg. The moment, captured by onlookers, sparked laughter but no injuries.
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al Baldridge
Rag weed obsession and a preacher with no clock
A Washington man recalls his younger brother’s hay fever envy and a boyish stunt with rag weed. A married man jokes he’d not trade his child for a twin, while a preacher keeps speaking until a friend notes a wall calendar.
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Washington
Bald-headed man jokes about reading time
A bald-headed man answers a quip about finding time for literature by saying he uses the time he formerly spent combing and brushing his hair for reading now. The exchange humorously links grooming and literary habit.
Charting Courses and Daffodils in the Trenches
The piece contrasts famed navigator Columbus with wartime morale stories from France. It recalls a quip about Columbus's uncertain beginnings and destinations, then shifts to soldiers in trenches where a North Country lad asks when the war ends, a Southshires man mentions daffodils, and another boasts of acorns.
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France
Socialite Marries as Uncle Bill Promises Kitchen Kit
A known social girl marries after a young suitor wins her, with Uncle Bill pledging kitchen equipment as a wedding present. The rumor-filled scene notes Uncle Bill's frugal reputation as a surprise factor in the match.
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Bill
Rotary Officials Address City Needs At Club Meeting
Mayor R L Lytle opened with light remarks on duties and town life. Police Chief Jay Brown cited bicycle danger and Saturday traffic near the square as ongoing issues. Fire chief Will Dupuis noted improvements in equipment and urged safe conduct at fires. City solicitor Henry Bailey reported budget gains and solid finances. Guest Rollin Organ recalled 1850s Washington and horse thief captures. Theodore Bailey led the program.
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Rotary Club
R. L. Lytle
Mr. Lytle
Jay Brown
Washington
Will Dupuis
I. Rothschild
Henry Bailey
Rollin B. Organ
Iowa City
Theodore Bailey
Frances Simpson Weds Omar Meeks
Frances Simpson, daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Simpson of Iowa City, married Omar Meeks son of Mr and Mrs Ernie Meeks of Crawfordsville, in a 1:30 p m ceremony at the bride’s home. Rev Robert Hamil officiated. ring bearer was Carl Campbell. couple left for Chicago where Omar attends the Chicago Theological Seminary.
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Crawfordsville
Omar Meeks
Ernie Meeks
Frances Simpson
W. H. Simpson
Iowa City
Robert Hamil
Methodist Church
Carl Campbell
Chicago
Omar
Chicago Theological Seminary
Wince Descendants Family Picnic at Junction Park
The Wince families held their annual reunion Sunday at Columbus Chautauqua Park with A. T. Wince and relatives among attendees. Nearby gatherings included McConrae and Turkington families at Weed Park Muscatine and the Todd family reunion at Weed Park Muscatine with Columbus Junction members present.
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Wince
Junction Park
Columbus Junction
Ave
Columbus Chautauqua Park
A. T. Wince
Harry Wince
John Chilson
Mildred Sapp
Clyde Partington
Dewey Jones
Everett Bozman
Levi Metzgar
Virgil
Russell Metzgar
Picnie
Weed Park
McConrae
Turkington
Muscatine
Todd
T. A. Todd
Lonnie Todd
Mabel Owens
David Stapp
George Burns
A. B. Mewhirter
Billie
Warren Owens
Keota Plans Three Day Homecoming Aug 4–6
Keota Iowa evenings of August 4 5 and 6 feature a three day homecoming. Leo Wegman state treasurer will headline Thursday with George Wilson governor candidate Friday. Parades speeches free acts hog calling contests and a big Midway open all three days. Jack Marston reports. The Methodist Ladies Aid met at the church with large attendance and planned another ice cream supper and donation fund.
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Keota
Leo J. Wegman
George Wilson
Wilson Park
Wegmans
Bobby Clark
Iowa
Jack Marston
Ladies Aid
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
King's Daughters Supper Attended at Doris Booth Home
In Ainsworth on August 1 the King's Daughters and husbands held a potluck supper at Doris Booth's home. Mary Ruth Pressly led the program on "The American Indians" with guests including J. B. Pressly and daughter Maryruth, Francies McConnell family and children, Doris Rolphe, Carl White family, and Jimmie and others.
Eskimo Sleds Use Ivory Runners In Ironless North
In the far north the Eskimo crafts dog sleds without iron. Runners are shod with ivory, showcasing ingenuity amid scarce metal resources.
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