Bible Thought Friday December 18 1985
A brief devotional note reflects on Luke 9 25 asking what profit a person has if gaining the world means losing the self. It presents a scripture focus for daily reflection.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1935
Page
4
Final word on youth and unselfishness from Dr Ellot
If I could speak to all young Americans I would urge thinking of others over self. Selfishness brings its own revenge and cannot be escaped. Cultivate unselfish habits to be useful and happy in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Charles W. Ellot
Japan and China assimilation through the ages
An editorial piece weighs which nation would absorb the other if Japan conquered China, arguing fifty years of mutual assimilation could yield a new, balanced civilization rather than a clear victor. It notes Japan faces natural limits in absorbing about 485 million Chinese and questions future demographic outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
China
The End and Japan's China Policy
The passage notes it may be easy for Japan to appear to conquer China militarily but directing its destiny along lines proposed by little Japan will be far harder than the outward show suggests. It compares this to the fall’s attempt to wag the dog, regardless of apparent vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
China
Little Nations Protest Italy Ethiopia Settlement
The piece argues that small League of Nations members protest plans to grant Italy a slice of Ethiopia. It frames the settlement as acquiescing to Italian expansion at Ethiopia’s expense and cites Ethiopia’s stance against any proposal that rewards aggression and compromises territorial integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Italy
Ethiopia
Little Nations
League
Mussolini
Paris
Council
Assembly
Assembly of
Des Moines Radio Error Reports Rail Crash Death Toll
RBC notes a Des Moines station misreported a railroad wreck stating only one died among many killed and injured. Stucco Russell calls the report miraculous and wryly comments on the announcer’s miscue amid the daily grist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Des Moines
Entries Pour In as Contest Closes
With only one day left, participants rush to submit entries for the contest prize, signaling a late surge as the deadline nears.
Grandson Roy Scheibel Shines In Iowa Athletics
Otto Schefel praises Roy Scheibel a Davenport raised freshman at the University of Iowa. He holds the state prep pole vault record and ranks among the top three basketball centers. Roy earned a traveling trophy in a recent triathlon at Iowa City and weighs 150 pounds at six feet one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Schefel
Roy Scheibel
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Freshie
Roy, Jr
Roy Sr
Davenport
Roy
Washington County
Otto
Mrs Lorne Longwell Hosts Farm Bureau Meeting
Mrs Lorne Longwell hosted a Farm Bureau gathering with about twenty five ladies present. Refreshments were served by the hostess and committee. The next meeting is planned for January at Mrs Elmer Florys home. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorne Longwell
Farm Bureau
J. B. Hanley
MRA
Funeral Services Held for John W Campbell
Services for John W Campbell were held yesterday at L A Jones funeral home with Dr B F Schwartz officiating. The obituary notes the pallbearers and final rites conducted in a somber ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Campbell
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
B F. Schwartz
Pell Bear
Snakes Use Fangs Linked to Venom Glands
The poisonous snake fangs in the upper jaw connect to venom glands in the temples. Some vipers have long slender needles while cobras bear stubby needles like thorns on wild plum trees.
Letters to Santa Claus Crawfordsville
A child writes to Santa detailing desired gifts including shoes hose a coat hat a car and a wind charger radio. The letter asks for a farm and references a Rich man and pavement to reach a garage while expressing doubt in Santa. The tone is hopeful and humorous, ending with thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Letter to Santa from Washington child listing wishes
A December 11 note to Santa Claus from a Washington reader asks for practical gifts like a purse gloves stockings and initial ring plus cake hay for reindeer. The letter adds personal wishes for honest work laughter sleep play health appetite friendship warmth and a story with some cash to cover debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Demons Meet Ottumwa Here Tonight In Little Six Opener
Ottumwa visits Washington for the opening Little Six game as eight teams begin conference action. Ottumwa brings an experienced lineup led by Packard Buyeck and Farrington with Black and Salter. Washington counters with Mangold Tucker Palmer and guards Dougall Booth in a bid to start the season strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pops
Harrison
Little Six
Washington
Ottumwa
Demons
Keokuk
Fort Madison
Fairfield
Burlington
Mt. Pleasant
Muscatine
Ft. Madison
Guy Carlton
Jimmy van Antwerp
Packard
Centerville
Buyeck
Farrington
Salter
Carlton
Mangold
Tucker
Palmer
Dougall
Booth
E Sigourney
Cker
Eldon
Albia
Ledyard
Keota
Sigourney
Former Crawfordsville Pastor Dies in Omaha Nebraska
Rev. Robert W. Taylor, former Presbyterian pastor of Crawfordsville, died of a heart attack in a Omaha hotel on December 6. He was 69, born in Iowa, and a Parsons College graduate. Funeral services were in Omaha and burial followed in Le Claire Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
F. E. Young
Robert W. Taylor
Presbyterian Church
Omaha
le Claire
Iowa
Taylor
Parsons College
J. L. Howard
Kansas City
Harold Graham
Mr. Howard
the Depot
Gracehill Aid Plans New Years Party in Community Building
Gracekhill Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Guy Brown's for an afternoon gathering. Ten members and guest Mrs. Pearl Tressiar planned a New Years Eve pot luck supper for members and families at the community building. Visitors included Ernest Snyder and family from Lamberton and Washington resident Mrs. Mary Sherlock visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Robertson
Gracekhill
Ladies Aid
Guy Brown
Pearl Tressiar
Ernest Snyder
Lester Myers
Lamberton
Minn
Mary Sherlock
Washington
Anna Sankey
Lottie Robertson
Allen Schaffer
Harlow Engel
Dale Jones
Harley Cherwinker
Columbus Junction
Wes Engel
Crawfordsville Defeats Ainsworth in Tri County Clash
In Crawfordsville the Cyclones two basketball teams faced Ainsworth with the second squad losing 3 18 and the first squad winning by a late stretch 15 12. Two girls teams also played in Yarmouth with the seconds losing 57 to 7 and the first team winning 26 22. Next games, featuring both boys and girls, are set for Mt. Union on Friday December 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Cyclones
Ainsworth
Yarmouth
Mt. Union
Washington
Dale Kiesey
Burlington
Maroons
Buzz Weatermark
Westy
Conjecuire
Collegians Defeat Burlington in Tight Washington Battle
The Collegians beat Burlington 44 to 33 at the Y M C A court in a fast paced game. Tom Cantoni and Kenneth White stood out as Washington’s top performers while Westy contributed key baskets after a recent engagement announcement. The buzzy men’s clash kept supporters on edge from start to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collegians
St. John’s Maroons
Burlington
Washington
Tom Cantoni
Kenneth White
Cantoni
Kiesey
Westermark
Aca
Ay Norton
White
Tasnankl
Curley
Bertlehofer
Hallihan
Steingraber
Graham
D'eker
Wierel
Moss
Phillips
Williams
Towa
Cardinals Lose at Centerville in Panhandle Jaunt
Washington's junior college Cardinals lost 84 to 29 at Centerville. Fouls heavily favored Centerville with 17 on Washington and 10 on Centerville. McFadden led Washington with four field goals and four free throws as the team faded late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cardinals
Centerville
Roger Eicher
Crawford
Malaney
Katter
Carmichael
Ellis
Ay Specht
Wee
T. Maloney
Ficher
McFadden
Kientz
Stites
No Substitute for Thorough Earnestness Found
A line extols the value of thoroughgoing earnestness and sincerity. The statement emphasizes persistence and genuine effort as the best substitute for other qualities.
Friend pays fine for Anita Whitney election statement case
Anita Whitney, described as a Communist sympathizer and daughter of a former U.S. senator, faced jail over falsely sworn election statements. A friend intervened and paid her $600 fine, allowing Whitney to avoid longer incarceration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Whitney
U. S
Sumner Considers Rural Electrification Project
Sumner Iowa city council weighs building 75 miles of farm transmission lines as a Rural Electrification Administration project. Estimated cost about 40000 dollars. REA financing would cover farm wiring. existing lines would not be duplicated. Rates proposed at 5 cents per kilowatt hour or less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner
Iowa
Wealth and Its Use Opinion on Wealth and Ethics
The passage condemns indiscriminate admiration of wealth as the chief cause of commercial dishonesty. It argues wealth should be valued for proper use and tied to the possessor's character rather than mere possession.
Extreme Temps Mark Siberian Climate Extremes
The record highlights how eastern Siberia experiences the widest seasonal temperature swing with the average difference between summer and winter temperatures reaching about 120 degrees.
Seafarers Consume Vast Seafood On Atlantic Journeys
Passengers crossing the Atlantic reportedly eat large quantities of seafood during voyages with claims of 500 barrels of oysters 200 crabs and 1000 pounds of fresh fish on a single trip amid seafaring culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Lake
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