Bible Thought Tuesday August 20 1085 THINGS ABOVE
Daily devotional note urging readers to set their affections on things above rather than earthly concerns citing Colossians.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1935
Page
4
Will Rogers remembered as a unique American figure
The piece reflects on Will Rogers' enduring impact and his warm, sincere reception by readers. It recalls his collaboration with Western cowboy artist Charles M Russell and notes an introduction he wrote for Trails Plowed Under, a book unfinished at Russell's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
United States
Sevral
Charles M. Russell
Bowers
Will Rogers Visits Old Time Punchers in a Western Reunion
The piece evokes Will Rogers joining legendary figures like Buffalo Bill and Dave Crockett in a trek through memory and legend. It blends humor about Washington and Jefferson with Rogers meeting historical icons, sharing stories, and imagining laughter with St Peter at the gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Bill Nye
Whitcomb Riley
Washington and
Jefferson
Charley
Lincoln
Von
Van
Ronnine
Buffalo Bill
Dave Crockett
Dan Boone
J. Caesar
N. Bonaparte
Alexander the
Will Rogers
St. Peter
Golden Gate
Aaron
New Jerusalem
Richland News Briefs and Local Health Update
Richland reports Mrs B Hadley with a broken arm after a fall, rehospitalized following a hip injury. North Carolina picnic on Aug 11 drew strong attendance and a fine dinner. Local families send greetings as relatives travel to Illinois and California. Cattle losses occur from a lightning storm, and area residents face illnesses and visits from kin. A newborn daughter arrives at Washington county hospital to Mr and Mrs J H Hendrickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Neville
Richland
B. Hadley
Danter
Chas. Greesen
North Carolina
A. C. Roach
Illinois
Swinney
Ughter
Lute Snider
Ghter
Lena Must
Bloomfield
California
J. H
Ruth Carris Visits Stannard Cousins In Clay Community
Miss Ruth Carris of near Packwood visits her Stannard cousins in Clay this week. The Ladies club met with Mrs. Goldie Greendyke. W. O. Morgan and a family returned from Auray Colorado, with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tumbo en route to Peabody, Kansas. Rev. Parks, former Clay church pastor, is expected to preach Sunday. Mrs. C. C. Morgan, an aged Rubio resident, died at her daughter’s home Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Morgan
Clay
Ruth Carris
Near Packwood
Stannard
Goldie Greendyke
W. O. Morgan
Auray
Colo
Ray Tumbo
Peabody
Kansas
Rev. Parks
Clay Church
CC. B. Morgan
Rubio
O. W. Schmitter
Ainsworth
Nate Burris
Arline Frances
New Jersey
Chihak
Howell
BE. R. Butterworth
Joyce
Beverly
C. I. Richards
Lee Arthaud
Richard Lee
Tama
Harry Dye
Washington
Hugh Hall
Leta Keiper
Burlington
Mary Ruth Pressly
Erma
Hamil
Business College
Audra Pearson
Weed Park
Muscatine
Harold Nichols
Souvenirs and What They Hold in a Lacquer Box
Poem fragments speak of keepsakes from a cherished college romance. A lacquer box preserves letters a dancing card and a student pin while a handwritten note hints at vows and memories. The piece weaves sentimental mementos with a biblical quotation about highway making.
Roamers Great Ball Team To Play Friday Night
The California Roamers, a top colored softball club, boast 75 wins and 12 losses on tour. Lead pitcher Wilson and entertainer Stuttering Jack Letcher headline a lineup promising a big Washington crowd at 8:30 p.m. Admission is 20 and 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
West Coast
Middle West
Wilson
Jack Letcher
Ed Clark
Washington
Wry Vignettes and Jokes From A Dated Page
A collage of humorous exchanges and quips from a historic page includes lines about social access to a group, farm drought costs, family bargains, recipes, and playful anecdotes. It features a bishop's daughter bragging of a corner stone and a variety of light comic vignettes with dated tone.
Cantoni Wins In County Tennis Singles
Loretta Cantoni won the only match in the county tennis tournament beating Mary Lytle 6-2 6-1 to lead the women's singles. Rain yesterday left courts unusable this morning and feared to delay play today. The event is at the Y M C A courts on ground leased from A C Shields with two clay courts in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta Cantoni
Mary Lytle
American Pearl Button Factory
A. C. Shields
Finishes of second flight in city golf tourney
Play completed in the second flight with Frank Miller defeating Oscar Davis to win the championship. Finals rescheduled for next Sunday with Miller four up in their completed match. Vic Westphal meets Tracy Phillips for the club trophy title in the championship flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Muiller
Oscar Davis
Miller
Vic Westphal
Tracy Phillips
Jack Lytle
Dave Elder
Ted Bailey
Dave
Orville Elder
Elder
Ed Hammer
Dr. W. L. Alcorn
Sam McCleery
Hugh McCleery
Early Rain Not To Stop Games In Local Schedule
Secretary Hallie Ward announced at noon that two city league games at Troop field could proceed if rain holds off this afternoon or evening. Odd Fellows vs North Side Cafe and Seventy-Six vs Little Demons were set, while American Pearls faced Richland in a Tri-County game barring more rain. A Little Demons away at Muscatine was postponed due to a flooded field and a Kalona defeat for the Giants, 4 to 0, in a pitchers’ battle with Ehrenfeldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallie Ward
City Softball Commission
Troop Field
Odd Fellows
North Side
Little Demons
American Pearls
Richland
Muscatine
Mulford
Vic Crone
Red Norton
Red
Giants
Kalona
Walt Wells
Ehrenfeldt
Walt
Ehrenfelt
Moline
Farmall
Washington
Pearls
Orr
Richmond
Kimmel
Schoolmates and Friends Gather at John Gretter Home
Mr. and Mrs. John Gretter welcomed friends and old schoolmates at their East Seventy-Six residence on August 20. Guests included Arlendo Pugh of Ashboro North Carolina Tom Neis of Richland and Mrs August Klein of Harper along with two daughters and other attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Seventy-Six
John Gretter
Gretter
Arlendo Pugh
Ashborough
North Carolina
Tom Neis
Richland
August Klein
Harper
Naller
Farmer
Standings and results for the National and American Leagues
National League standings show New York leading with 71 wins and St. Louis at 67. Chicago 63. Pittsburgh 63. Brooklyn 53. Philadelphia 49. Cincinnati 41. Yesterday's results: New York 4 Cincinnati 3. Chicago 2 Philadelphia 1. Games today include St. Louis at Boston and Cincinnati at New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pet
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Philadelphia Onanwee
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Boston
Wwil
Pet Meen
Usassk
Innes
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Washington Girls Face Richland in Prep Softball
The Washington girls softball team travels to Richland for an evening warm-up before the state meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richland
Local visits and weekend gatherings across Iowa towns
From San Francisco to San Antonio visitors and relatives are noted. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Miller visited Riverside relatives while Miss Betty Jean stayed at the Herbert Beechy home in Kalona. Mrs Oren Romine works at Keota Electric during a vacationing manager. Mrs Marvin Summit, formerly of East 76, spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Bill Shaffer. Miss Helen Green visited Wilma Romine. South English Ball team was to play 76 ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Franccisco
California
Palmer
San Antonio
Texas
Lloyd Miller
Riverside
Betty Jean
Herbert Beechy
Kalona
Oren Romine
Keota
Cass Lake
Minnesota
Marvin Summit
East '76
Bill Shaffer
Helen Green
Wilma Romine
Baseball Standings and Schedule for Pan- webhsoom
Standings show teams such as Minneapolis Indianapolis Columbus Kansas City Milwaukee Louisville and Toledo with records and percentages. It lists two upcoming night games including Kansas City at Toledo St Paul at Indianapolis and Milwaukee at Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. LI. Pet
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Columbus
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Pan- Webhsoom
Freo
Louisville J
Kansas Ciy
Toledo
Louisville
St Paul
All Cats Do Not Purr
Notes on the cat family state not all members purr. Cheetah and tiger purr while puma makes a noise similar to a purr. Leopard hon lioness ocelot serval and caracal do not purr.
South English Boys Forfeit After Opponent Misses Game
Sunday 1 the 76 diamond game declared forfeited as South English boys failed to appear.
Nate Burris Family Concludes Visit in Ainsworth
Local notes record visits and social moves in Ainsworth. Nate Burris family returns to New Jersey after a short visit to Chihak and Howell homes. Several residents travel, host guests, or relocate within the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nate Burris
Ainsworth
Largest Great Lakes Dry Dock Opens at Lorain
Lorain Ohio hosts the region’s largest dry dock facility with capacity to handle major vessels. The new dry dock anchors industrial growth for the Great Lakes region and supports ship repair and maintenance operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Lorain
Ohio
Giants Increase Lead as Cubs Win
New York Giants beat Cincinnati 4-3 in 10 innings to extend their NL lead over idle St. Louis to three games. Ott walked and scored in the eighth. Freitas replaced by Brennan in the 10th, Mancuso driven in on an infield hit by Bartell. Babe Herman homered for Cincinnati. Cubs, three games back, edged Philadelphia 2-1 behind Billy Herman’s bases-loaded double in the eighth. Yankees defeat Detroit 7-5 to cut AL lead to seven. Selkirk collects four RBIs on three singles and two doubles. Cleveland 11-5 over Washington. White Sox split a doubleheader with Philadelphia. Foxx homer in A’s loss. Trotsky homers in Cleveland rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Giants
Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
Ott
Koenig
Mancuso
Tony Freitas
Don Brennan
Bartell
Chief Buel Moore
Giants
Clydell Castlemann
Babe Herman
Reds
Chicago Cubs
Cardinals
Phillies
Billy Herman
Chicago
Cubs
Mickey Haslin
Jurges
Joe Bowman
Clyde Shoun
Rokie Southpaw
Yanks
Tigers
New York Yankees
Detroit
Navin Field
George Selkirk
Sorrell
Hogsett
Sullivan Walter Brown
Johnny Bronca
Cleveland
Chicco
Indians
Washington
White Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
Johnny Whitehead
A’s
Dietrich Jimmy Foxx
Hal Trotsky
Averill
Galatzer
Vosmik
Riverside Wins Twenty-Dollar Softball Tourney
Riverside firemen diamond ball team won the Richmond tournament title by beating Bayertown 2 0 in the prelim, Richmond 4 3 in the semifinals, and North Side cafe of Washington 5 2 in the final. They earned 20 dollars, while Washington took 10 and Hills 5 as consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Riverside Firemen
Richmond
Bayertown
North Side Cafe
Washington
Hills
Hard to Stay Reformed Says Quote Reflects Habit Change
A fragment quotes U i nele: reforming is easy but sticking to reform is hard, likened to breaking a habit. The remark highlights the challenge of sustained behavioral change rather than initial reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nele
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