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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1939
Page
4
A Bible Thought cites Job to affirm faith in a Redeemer and bodily resurrection. A quote by Sir Theodore Martin emphasizes work as life’s elixir and warns against complacency, noting that perceived perfection signals decline.
An August 22 1939 Dies Committee member warns that many so called subversive groups are mainly financial rackets for leaders. He cautions the public against fanaticism and racketeering, noting sincere but misguided members and persuaders who lure the gullible into signing up.
The Dies committee finds many so called subversive members are dupes of racketeers. The piece urges avoiding fanatics and political racketeers while focusing on national issues economic progress and education. Dean Mead notes Washington Junior College will host about eighty students studying at home or nearby for two years. A poem by W R Brown titled Did you ever think ends with a Christian exhortation to embrace John 3 16.
Washington Iowa marked its centennial with a three day celebration featuring a pioneer pageant parade and exhibits. The Washington Evening Journal released a souvenir edition with pictures and history, boosting community spirit as thousands attended.
A Washington town celebrates its Memorial Fountain praised by visiting and local residents. Citizens donated funds and committee efforts led by J. E. Lemmon and Frank Miller enabled the project despite skepticism about financing. Comments from Chicago couple Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Gibson compare it to Buckingham Fountain, boosting pride in the community.
A mother and her child exchange a whispered moment as prayers fade. The boy answers in a firm, low voice saying he wasn’t speaking to her. The scene captures a tender family lullaby of misunderstanding and affection.
A quip on overproduction and credit chains traces economic trouble from manufacturer to consumer. A New Yorker joke about a miner and a traveler from 1920 hints at stalled progress and migration, reflecting broader optimism and missteps across the era.
The film presents Bob Burns as a lawyer philosopher type in a vivid American character study. Susan Hayward and Joseph Allen Jr. join him as family and partner in a story praised as his career best. The production highlights democracy, square dealing, and a colorful portrayal of contemporary America.
Elizabeth Patterson and Gene Lockhart star as industrialist and strike breaker chief Charles Bickford leads a gang. The Irvin S. Cobb story follows Bob and his junior partner as they try to restore order after Lockhart cuts wages at a thriving mill. Bob resigns after Lockhart refuses to reconsider.
Spencer Charters, once a dancer and stage performer, appears as a bumbling small town police officer in the film Micy Asked You!. The movie features Michael Whaten Joy Hedges William Lundigan Isabel Jewell and Lyle Talbot in the current Pox Theatre program.
Spencer Tracy, noted Hollywood polo enthusiast, showcases riding on his own trained horses for MGM’s The Kid from Texas. Though new to polo before filming, Tracy’s equestrian scenes feature several of his personally trained ponies in action on screen.
Dennis O Keefe stars as Florence Rice in a production at the F Theatre. The show features a cast of horses presented as equine stars alongside human players.
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