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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1936
Page
10
In a December 2 1936 Bible Thought, the writer argues physical force and wealth fail to bring happiness. He urges a spiritual re enthronement of civilization on heart and character, hoping nobility of character and spiritual power guide life’s vast machinery.
A bright meteor lit the southeast sky Monday evening around five o clock captivating many locals including about twenty Rotarians en route to a Burlington Rotary Club event. The fireball displayed purplish blue and vivid colors, cast shadows, and prompted questions on distance origin and travel, marking the most spectacular meteor sighting in years.
A patriotic essay contrasts the American model of government by the people with European Fascism and Communism. It argues the United States pursues peace through cooperation, reemployment, and national growth, inviting others to follow democracy over tyranny.
Report of a bright meteor seen near New Athens and heard across East St Louis area on Monday evening. Witnesses describe roar and sky fire with tremors as Scott Field aviators join search for the black meteorite. local men recount shadows and explosions as the event ends southeast of the area.
A collage of jokes and vignettes about Washington, teachers, tobacco resolutions, and holiday pranks. A quirky mix notes workers changing locations, praise for local spirit, and playful anecdotes about gifts and dating misunderstandings. Contains satirical quips on culture and society.
The Muscatine and Louisa counties joint board of supervisors met with Muscatine levee improvement representatives to draft dredging plans for drainage district No. 13 and submit them to army engineers in Rock Island, sharing costs between the government and local agencies. Also notes on visits, church gatherings, and residents’ illnesses.
Dublin residents report social visits during early December. Mr and Mrs Engle with Edward and Dale Engle were guests at Marion Engle's Washington home Thursday evening. The Roy Randall family dined with Clarence Randall on Thanksgiving Day.
Washington Lodge No. 24 A. F. and A. M. holds its regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. W. A. Bealer serves as Worshipful Master and A. W. Yard as Secretary.
Passenger and freight schedules list eastbound and westbound trains with local routes and stops including Apache Sunset Limited Golden State Limited and Knoxville Branch Nos 3 4 12 2 1 11 429 430 and Southwest Limited. Notes indicate California passenger stops and daily exception days.
Walter Hotle attended Saturday events. Mr and Mrs John Mangold Jr were Sunday guests at parental Mangold home. Mr and Mrs Doc Engle spent Sunday with Alvin Struna.
Tyrone reports a sequence of visits in Iowa City with Omar Crawford and family visiting the parental George Crawford home on Thursday. Otto Sheetz and relatives hosted several callers including Jim Batterson Edward Lenninger and Bobby Lenninger from Washington. Friday afternoon Mrs. Otto Sheetz and family shopped in Washington.
The P T A meeting was held at the school house Friday evening. A pot luck supper and a short program was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Thompson were Thanksgiving guests at the Ed Squire home in Washington. Nadene Bond is working at the Edgar Bandy home in Keota. Geo Crawford and family were Washington shoppers Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo Bond and family spent Sunday at the Jess Bail’s home in Richland. Ceo Crawford and family and Omer Crawford and family were Sunday visitors at the Will Crawford home near Tallayerland. Miss Dorothy Sheetz left Sunday morning for Chicago where she will be employed.
A concise statement on art as the intrinsic vocation of human self-expression, emphasizing creativity as a fundamental outlet of individual identity.
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