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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1937
Page
4
Clean and enduring the fear of the Lord is clean and true the judgments of the Lord are righteous. The piece notes that Chinese workers aim to be indispensable and that executives do not train understudies, hindering collective company interests.
The piece contrasts holiday cheer in Washington with Mussolini’s Rome and rising fears of dictatorial clashes. It notes changing winter transit from ice to bridges, recalls ox teams across the Mississippi, and warns that dictators often rise and fall while democracies endure.
In Washington the Good Fellows and Good Girls groups join Santa Claus to distribute gifts and ensure Christmas cheer reaches every home. The effort invites every citizen to help create a joyful holiday for those who might not otherwise have such a good time. They remind us that it is more blessed to give than to receive.
Franty Haney reports a puzzling letter addressed to Mr. Dueck Pin in Washington laws sent to Bob Young manager of the chick pin alleys. The excerpt recalls Good Old Days scenes of family outings and a planned May marriage with mentions of ice cream and lemonade.
FE Mikseh visits recounting Pat’s taxi collision injury. Lawyer sees perfect case against the taxi firm, but Pat fires back that he already has damages and needs repairs, not a suit.
A column notes political leaders must guess public wants while the people in Brazil show nerves and jitters amid upheaval. It references Duke McCutchen and the missing dog Kim, plus a preacher quip about late arrivals and Mrs. Theodore Sargent, all in a light, satirical tone.
A Washington businessman extols heroism in a smiling face and urges living to build a pure life. He urges service over mere living, shaping character like a sculptor, with God as a model, so future generations inherit a better day.
The passage notes slowdowns at midlife with a humorous aside about lamp posts and blondes in bathing suits affecting pace. A woman at a conference quips her feet hurt yet enjoys dancing until lights go out. Classifieds are presented as news.
The Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society met at the home of Mrs Carl Anderson with Mrs George Shal as co host. Seventeen members attended plus a few guests. Helen Stransky was elected president and other officers were Mary Oldfield secretary Juanita Stransky and Violet Kennard treasurer. A Christmas exchange was arranged by Clara Fisher and Jennie Chalupa. Tena Stransky will host the annual New Years dinner for members and families.
The program committee for Orr's new year is Mrs. Violet Keuhare and Mrs. Nettie Bishop. A gathering will feature a basset dinner and table service by each family.
W Co T U meeting set for Thursday at 2 in Miss Ethel Atkinson's home with Mrs Blanche Bell leading on Peace. Methodist home prayer gathering Wednesday at 9 30 at Mr and Mrs B R Wallace 50 West Main. Also a Christmas program at Oregon No 1 Guinn School Wednesday 7 45 with lunch and Blanche Chinkens as teacher.
A school program at Creeoe School No 1 has been postponed with no new date announced. Officials did not provide a rescheduled day, citing scheduling conflicts and pending confirmations.
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