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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1940
Page
4
Thought for Wednesday August 7 1940 reflects on Paul’s assurance in Timothy 1 12 affirming belief in Christ and trust in his ability to guard what has been committed to him. The devotional emphasizes experiential faith and steadfast confidence in salvation.
A Des Moines room fills as Wendell Willkie meets reporters governors and farm leaders and speaks to a crowd on the Capitol grounds. He outlines plans for seven to ten major addresses extemporaneous talks and emphasizes sincerity and plain speech. He notes debt from heavy spending and frames his run as a crusade rather than a political campaign.
In a talk on political reform, Willkie warns the defense problem stems from production and criticizes a candy stick governance approach as insufficient. He asserts rehabilitation of America depends on free enterprise and democratic processes and says he seeks the presidency to serve the country, not being drafted.
A drunken man reached the ferris wheel ticket office at berry Point with an empty box and demanded a ride. The clerk refused to issue a ticket without another, so the man bought two tickets and rode the wheel, placing and embracing the key beside him during the ride.
Four Oakland men Spencer M A Wehrle Red Clark and Coy Lindsey bought an airplane in partnership recently. They have been taking flying lessons for several months.
In September 1940 the District Court of Iowa Washington County receives an amended petition from Elizabeth Klokkenga and others against Julia Koehler et al and administrators Peter Ruben and George Klockenga. The suit claims Peter Ruben died Jan 15 1940 intestate without issue, naming heirs including Klokkenga Koehler Ruben Reiners Klockenga Aper and Bartman among others. It states the real estate cannot be partitioned in kind and should be sold with proceeds held by a referee until the year of administration expires and taxes are paid while renting and collecting rents is assigned to the referee. The described tracts include parts of sections in Township 74-75 North and Range 7 West, with railway rights reserved.
Washington Lodge No. 26 AF and AM announces regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. Worshipful Master Howard McBride presides and A W Yard serves as secretary in the Masonic organization notice.
Reads like a damaged timetable listing westbound and eastbound trains including No. 1 Local No. 48 Californian and No. 2 Local with regular stops at stations, plus notes about passenger discharges at Washington and poll route stops. Includes Knoxville Branch No. 430 and No. 22 Mixed Train with daily and Sunday patterns.
An Iowa court notice outlines a partition suit over real estate held by multiple heirs tied to Julia Koehler and others. It seeks a decree confirming interests, a partition or sale, a referee, rent collection, lien discovery, and attorneys’ fees with a Sept 9 1940 start date. The page also notes Brazilian estates as being vast.
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