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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1939
Page
4
Today's Bible Thought for Friday December 8 1939 centers on trust in God as protector and savior citing 2 Samuel 22 3. The devotional emphasizes that faith provides refuge and deliverance from violence through divine shield and salvation.
A radio pitch promises lucrative electrical work and demands $600 for training under direct supervision. A local man sought information, then a representative offered an opening but required costly extensive training. Similar schemes target recent graduates through personal interviews, avoiding mail, with slim chances of real jobs.
A century ago labor contentment grew from skilled artisans in small shops. Now mass production reduces workers to generic cogs placing bolt numbers all day, dulling incentive to excel. High wages exist but discontent rises as contact with management fades. Some firms try reforms, but progress is slow.
Dr. William Ward Ayer of Calvary Baptist Church in New York attacks current political and social instability as a result of departing from Biblical doctrine. He says schools fail to teach moral thinking, parents spoil children, and a paternal government acts as a social nurse while modern philosophies erode character. He warns America must indoctrinate or die and the church must supply the doctrine.
Farmers and residents share activity from Pleasant Ridge including attendance at the Hahn public sale near Crawfordsville, Thanksgiving gatherings at the Tony Kauffman home, visits among North and Linnenkamp families, and neighbors helping on farm chores. Names mentioned include Ben Bruegge, Robert North, Loyal Huffstutter, Elmer Stalder, Tony Kauffman, Gladys Stalder, Edward Kauffman, Evelyn Smith, H A Walker, Dale Smith and others.
Report notes a policy where women drivers receive free tire changes on the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge while men are charged. The distinction drew criticism over gender treatment and fairness in roadside assistance practices.
Ainsworth won two firsts in the Crawfordsville contest with Edith Jolly taking dramatic and Mary Belle Olinger winning oratorial. Contestants move to the next meet. In Brighton Helen Pearson claimed dramatic and Evelyn Powers oratorical, earning the county cup. Harry Burmeister visited Des Moines grandchildren over the weekend.
William Owen longtime contributor to this column will be heard on W S A I Monday morning December 1. He will discuss for about six minutes and may read some of his poems in a brief on air interview. The invitation was unsolicited.
Essay reflecting on human foibles and the restless drive through summer to winter, noting how speed dulls perception of place and landscape. Walton contemplates the urge to roam and the value of slowing to observe.
Dale Bower of the Journal wrote his name and address on a new egg at Power's Produce last February. A Brooklyn man, seeing the inscription, wrote asking Dale to write back. The egg had been kept in cold storage since.
Jasper dismisses all proposed methods to boost purchasing power as foolishness. He is not an authority on the topic but claims to know about foolishness.
In a brief item the piece notes the typewriter's invention opening more jobs for women than any other machine. A humorous Auntie and Pamela exchange follows with childlike quips about warnings and faces. A joke about a flivver and fuel savings ends with a failed gas tank, a carburetor, timer, and spark plug.
A collection of humorous vignettes and misread signs plays on miscommunication and misunderstanding. Included are quips about an attorney inquiry, a fire whistle, a poisoned bottle mislabel, Ebenezer misreading “Po on” as poison, and a pupil dodging homework.
In Marx Bros at the Circus at the State Theatre Harpo mounts a tethered ostrich for a stunt. The bird bolts breaking the rope and dashes toward the studio gate before crew and trainers corral both bird and rider with a net.
Smiley Burnette, co star with Gene Autry in Roivin Tumbleweeds, at the Fox Theatre, becomes an adoptive father. He initially approved adopting a baby boy by long distance call, but his wife chose a girl after a single word from Linda Dallas Burnette, making their newest daughter the family’s unexpected arrival.
The film Hidden Power stars Jack Holt and Gertrude Michael at the Fox Theatre with Dickie Moore in a tale of a chemist uncovering a dreadful explosive. Supporting cast includes Regis Toomey Henry Kolker Harry Hayden Helms Herbert and Marilyn Knowlden with Gordon Rigby credited for the screenplay.
Mrs Al ma Stone of Waukon Blanche Bock and Marian Durst of Dubuque returned home after Thanksgiving with Marian Durst's parents Mr and Mrs L W Durst Mrs Minnie Jennings visited Washington and Ainsworth friends from Sunday to Tuesday Mrs KB Hargrave of Macomb IL is a guest this week in Dr and Mrs W S McIntosh home She is a sister of the Doctor Mr and Mrs Chas Durian Jr Betty and Howard were Sunday dinner guests in the Keith Wilson home in Iowa City Mr and Mrs Marshall Crousett are the parents of an eight and a quarter pound daughter born Monday evening Mr and Mrs Elmus Brenneman are the parents of a ten and a half pound son born Tuesday night Mrs Elizabeth Martin of Keota Mr and Mrs Lawrance Ruge of Kelona Lorraine Martin of Iowa City Bill Romeser and H J Romeser were dinner guests in the Ray Martin home Jacob Foster of Cedar Rapids was a guest of his cousin Jim Foster from Thursday to Sun Saturday evening guests in the O Stoner home were Mr and Mrs Walt Vrana of Iowa City
Crawfordsville Dee Vi kk Young underwent an operation at University Hospital in Iowa City on Monday and is reported improving nicely. Mrs John Reed of Hills visited Mrs Kate Davis this week. Mr and Mrs Albert Walga muth of Omaha Neb came Tuesday to visit sister Mrs EE kK Voss. Walgmuth and Voss were raised together. Voss is seeing quite well. Manda Davis of Coe College Cedar Rapids returned home for Thanksgiving vacation but fell ill and is improving daily.
The center of population in the United States moved westward from Maryland to Indiana over 150 years. This demographic shift reflects long term migration patterns and settlement expansion in the nation’s heartland.
Babson reports a brief routine 1940 session with no new tax plans. Deficit growth expected despite promises of economy, as defense spending rises and relief needs stretch the budget beyond last year. Roosevelt’s defense push dominates, with Mead and Wagner Act amendments under debate.
Mr and Mrs John Flading and son Richard Hoyt Gardner and Bert Snider attend the International Livestock Show in Chicago this week. Wm Flynn shipped fat cattle to Chicago. Several local families host or attend Thanksgiving gatherings and visits across Washington and Keota areas.
Walnut residents recount a week of visits and gatherings as Mrs. Lyle Wilson receives sisters of Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Orpha Tobias and Reginald Hantsbager family from Cherokee. Local social events include a community school social hosted by Glenn Nelson's family and several dinner gatherings at neighbors' homes.
Mrs. J. M. Stone attends the International Livestock Show in Chicago. She visited Wednesday with her daughter Mrs. Harold Humston. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Nelson and Lois, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nelson and daughters who spent Sunday at the J. H. Nelson home.
Nine car loads of stock shipped from Wyman on Tuesday. Attending the Live rock show were Sam Turkington, Clair Mullen, T. H. Huston, Neil Kracaw, Morgan Williams, and Ralph Krantz. The piece notes social visits and local events in Wyman and Ames, including friends, church society activities, and ill health updates.
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