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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1939
Page
4
A daily devotional note titled Today’s Bible Thought Tuesday August 8 quotes Isaiah 25 9 and prays for God to be gracious and serve as a steadfast arm in the morning and salvation in trouble, inviting reflection on trust and divine support.
An August 5 1939 profile portrays eighty year old Michigan Governor Loren Dickinson as steadfast in faith and anti vice stance. He rose to office by succession, maintains a strict social code, prays for guidance, and faced mixed reception after criticizing New York City entertainment at the World’s Fair. Michigan voters largely back his firm leadership yet critics question politeness versus principle.
Analyzes a revered national figure who compromised ideals to maintain broad support built on personal integrity. Credits sincerity, not strictly political doctrine, for lasting influence. Notes Social Security act changes reduce employer and worker payroll taxes toward a pay as you go approach and gradual reserve funding.
In a Washington window shopping moment a mother and her young son discuss a cradle and curious baby growth. Journal readers note more out of county cars in town last Sunday with many here to glimpse the Centennial celebration early.
A friend questions why two seats are needed on a return train ride. The man replies he will not travel alone, as Old Man Remorse will accompany him and deserve space.
A rural tale recalls a parson admiring a parishioner’s garden and urging thanks to the Almighty for its beauty. The piece contrasts a mail carrier’s daily toil with home life, and recounts a Washington business man’s story of eight stranded men rescued after a year. It notes interactions among Britons and Americans abroad.
An experimental page lists garbled definitions and wordplay. It notes private life in a fictional republic where private action is limited, and humorously misdefines terms from cabinet to martyr, trust to lyric, and air versus water with playful errors.
Eddie Rochester Anderson makes screen debut as Jack Benny’s valet in Man About Town at the State Theatre. A bold dance number in a harem scene features Rochester in turban bogey trousers and Oriental sandals performing a snake dance with joyful, energetic steps. Director Mark Sandrich adds another routine after Rochester’s impressive display. Dorothy Lamour and Edward Arnold co star in the Eddie’s scene and Benny’s comic portrayal of an American theatrical impresario.
Ronald Reagan imitates his early radio voice at a party to launch a new guessing game in Hollywood. Stars replicate quirks in good humor as the Warner Bros. film Core of the Secret Service opens at the Fox Theatre this Wednesday.
Buck Jones, veteran star of outdoor films, leads Hollywood with about 2 million fans. He makes his first straight dramatic film in Unmarried co starring Helen Twelvetrees and Donald O’Connor, opening Wednesday at the Fox Theatre.
A.W. and Alice Mc Blain of West Chester pen a birthday tribute for Mrs Clara B Porter dated April 25, 1934 noting her death on July 6 of the year. The verses praise her long life of labor and family, centering on faith and daily comfort from the savior.
Washington path shows the postmaster position in civil service under the Ramspeck Mahoney act. Mack C. DeLong is appointed permanent postmaster. must avoid political work and stick to public service. Term details and dissolution of Southwest Richmond Electric Company also noted with dates July and August.
A special meeting of the stock Electric Company on July 14 1999 resolved unanimously to dissolve the corporation and terminate its corporate existence. Dated in Richmond Iowa.
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