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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1935
Page
4
The excerpt presents a biblical verse from Psalm 17:16 about awakening to righteousness, followed by quotes from Elbert Hubbard and Ruskin on institutional work and individual gifts. It echoes a moral progression linking faith, effort, and personal value within society.
At a Hotel Men convention a unanimous 700 delegates backed cooperation with the Council for Moderation of Drinking. The council chief warned public sentiment favors moderation to avoid a prohibition recurrence, citing a poll showing 72 percent once favored repeal but now mixed views on conditions and trends toward social disorganization if prohibition returns.
Dear patrons the By the Way contest invites letters to Santa Claus with a closing date set for Saturday at midnight. The page includes a humorous note about a job wish from Palo Alto California and a playful science item about grapefruit juice squirting into eyes.
Mrs Milke aims to join a Christmas house and yard display sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce though she lives in an apartment. She resolves to place a lighted tree in the window while her husband plans to dress as Santa and hang a Bethlehem star over her head.
Miriam Fringe navigates social challenges with fast minds and sharp wit. The tale follows a secretary turned treasurer through romantic encounters and playful dating banter as she asserts independence and sly humor.
Weather outlook covers the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Occasional precipitation and near normal temperatures expected early in the week, turning below normal in the north later. In the south portion, expect generally fair skies with near normal temperatures.
The ill fated British Gallipoli campaign employed nearly half a million men in World War I. About 125 000 were killed or wounded with additional heavy sickness casualties.
Riverside social notes describe a gathering at Lloyd Aubrecht’s home with a noon pot luck, including out of town guests from River Junction and Iowa City. High score winners in an Evening bridge club event topped by Fred Kron, followed by refreshments. Anniversary surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Vondrasek noted with dinner and card games. M. E. Ladies Aid met at the church parlors to review a bazaar and dinner, with division into three groups and new serving dates. A food shower for Mrs. L. R. Bates and family concluded the item.
Generous donations by the ladies supported a quilting effort for Mrs Vern Moss. An all day meeting was scheduled for Tuesday December 10 at Mrs John Moss home to work on the quilt.
Wellman Knights of Pythias Geneva Lodge No 51 elected officers at a Friday meeting on December 6. Installation is planned for January 4 1936 with Dan Steiner, Mabie Griggs, B C Foster and Catherine Durian among those chosen. Visiting members included Da vis Kirkpatrick and Ed Stump, and district officer William Cupp spoke on the lodge's regional role. Masonic officers Calvin Griffith Park Griggs and R C C Winegarden were listed for joint installation January 8.
The Merry Mixer club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Phillips. All but four members attended as they visited and discussed club business. Dainty refreshments were served. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Sylvia Dill on December 18 for a Christmas exchange.
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