Thanksgiving Praise From Four and Twenty Elders
A devotional note from December 12, 1930 cites Revelation 11 16 17. It quotes the four and twenty elders worshiping before God giving thanks to the Almighty for His enduring reign and power.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1930
Page
4
A devotional note from December 12, 1930 cites Revelation 11 16 17. It quotes the four and twenty elders worshiping before God giving thanks to the Almighty for His enduring reign and power.
A county wide effort gathers one thousand chickens for Chicago charitable distribution. Chickens are dressed at W. S. Reiste & Sons Produce in Washington next Wednesday the 17th and trucked to Chicago by charity groups. Committees and dealers across towns support donating birds and covering dressing and trucking costs. The plan aligns with Christmas spirit and aims to spread holiday cheer beyond Washington.
A six year old West Chester girl recounts an embarrassing moment asking for her mother's doll. The note mentions her sister Tiona receiving fifty cents and a humorous response from family. The item closes with a nod to West Chester’s upcoming celebration and the city's inner beauty.
The writer recalls past cross state auto runs like Don McCliure’s 28 December efforts on good days, contrasts with current road conditions, and notes shifting winters in Iowa. Prophesied milder years mix with missed chances as roads improve yet winter moods linger.
A concise guide noting common English errors in usage and pronunciation. It highlights preferred forms such as lighted over lit, correct Madeira pronunciation, and the common misspelling chute for inclined planes.
A mixed clip includes playful verse fragments about struggling to write and humorous exchanges, plus a tax sale notice for L B Anderson heirs in Washington County Iowa dated December 1930. It also lists a Palestine school Christmas program and a Fortnightly club meeting notice for December 16 in the Y M C A community room.
Two glee clubs present a Chinese operetta in which Prince Tu Fat loses his appetite, a war declaration follows, and the magician Ah Lee regains the prince’s hunger through a magical ruse. King Duck Ling seeks an alliance with Princess Ting Ah Ling to save Way Off from conflict.
Royal Arch Masons announce a regular Cyrus Chapter meeting Friday at eight o clock in the Masonic temple. Election of officers and all members are asked to attend. J W Enslin, H P 2572.
The Kings Herald of the West Chester M FE church hosts a Christmas exchange with Virginia and Rozella Sheetz on Saturday December 15. Residents are invited to participate and share in seasonal festivities.
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