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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1934
Page
4
December 6 devotion cites John 1 1 3 declaring the Word as divine creator. The piece centers on the eternal nature of God the Word and his integral role in all creation.
The article reports Flight Lieutenant Charles Ulm and two others may be lost after a forced descent from Oakland to the Hawaiian Islands. It notes they ignored weather warnings of squalls and relied on radio and other communications for rescue, urging caution against blind luck in modern science.
The text recalls a Western Coast shipment flight to the Hawaiian Islands years ago with no survivors. Airplanes disappeared over the ocean from San Francisco and were never found. One ship carried a young woman Miss Detroit and two companions. all are buried at sea. They took dangerous chances and speak on luck.
A reader column recounts a snowy night near Smith's corner on Highway No. 2 with car bogs and muddy puddles. Tales include a Plymouth sliding into a mud hole, a Ford stuck after a late drive, and an I C O F social departure turning into a comic misadventure.
The L E Sigafoose family held their Thanksgiving reunion at Walter Gardner's home with 21 attendees though 91-year-old L E Sigafoose missed the gathering. The day featured a downtitled chicken dinner, holiday colored decorations, and readings and songs by Leona Wagner Lewis Beenblossom Walter Gardner and families. Several attendees from Ainsworth Kalona Havre Washington and nearby areas are listed among those present.
The article jokes about Admiral Byrd claiming a Texas-sized slice of Antarctica for the United States. It notes ice and snow, vast distance from Texas points, and hints at future, humorous use of the frozen land rather than urgent plans. It closes urging action within the week.
Critics note Europe shows democracy failing under fascist and communist regimes. Italy suppresses liberties for progress, Germany enforces yes or no votes with camps, Russia mirrors repression, and press freedom vanishes under state control. The piece argues such examples challenge defenders of American democracy.
Proceeds from the M E Ladies Aid bazaar clear more than 250 dollars to finish paying for new carpet and linoleum at the Methodist church. Over 850 people were served at the supper and booths, with varied units, a new Ye Olde Book Shoppe and a ten cent booth adding to the event’s success.
Charles City court dismissed the driving while intoxicated charge against Ernest Hurst after a jury was impaneled, citing insufficient evidence. Hurst pleaded guilty to transporting liquor and paid a fine of 127 dollars.
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