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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1933

Page

4

Bible Thought Bless the Lord for Forgiveness and Healing

A devotional message centers on Psalm 103 2 4 praising God for forgiving all iniquities healing diseases and redeeming life from destruction urging gratitude and remembrance of his benefits.

A Christmas Though Contributed by Christian Laymen

A Christian Laymen message urges following Jesus teaching on anger and murder to combat crime and war. It compares wise living to modern medicine and calls for universal brotherliness beyond class lines.

Jesus

Iowa Highway Commission Receives Clean Bill After Probe

The attorney general finds no collusion between the Iowa State Highway Commission and cement firms. Under Fred White as state engineer the commission has pursued a strong road program, earning broad public confidence despite past legislative criticisms.

O'Conner State Highway Commission Thig Town Fred White Iowa White Towa Iowa State Highway Commission

Thanksgiving reflections on American resilience in 1933

The piece weighs national hardship and crime against a hopeful national character. It cites unemployment, losses, and economic strain but praises perseverance, peaceful change, and civic spirit. It highlights church growth, relief programs transitioning to independence, and renewed social activity as reasons for gratitude this year.

BY-WAYS OF 1933 Opens Its First Official Appearance

The column introduces BY-WAYS from 1933 with a humor piece and song by Williatlam Owen about a failed one hundred bushel peg con and a cemetery proposal joke. The note invites readers to buy DY-WAYS volumes from the Journal Office and local outlets.

Bill Owen Willitlam Owen Journal

CWA Work in Iowa Brings Broad Benefits Across Counties

The CWA program in Washington county and across Iowa is praised for both real and psychological gains. Crushing local rock and extending farm to market roads are highlighted as vital improvements, with work carried out by local residents using home resources.

CWA Iowa Washington County

Talleyrand School to Stage December 19 Box and Candy Social

Talley rand school under Miss Naomi Linenkamp plans a December 19 box and candy social prize turkey for a lucky number winner. Community members John Henry Jr. and families visit, and locals attend a bhayvaar at Clear Creek while others socialize with neighbors and relatives across the area.

Talleyrand Talleyrand School Naomi Linenkamp John Henry Jr Leo Vogel Frank Griener Richland Wihner Burrel Sheets Hubert Sheet John Kieler Ruth Raymond Pauline John Redlinger Pete Fritz Matts Brownhousend Mire Robert G. Sheetz Elsie Herbert Pattie Kiesler Chener Clear Creek Robert G. Sheets

Thanksgiving at White Oak and local diversions noted

The White Oak report lists families sharing Thanksgiving at various homes including the Gowey and Luers households. Students held a marshmallow roast and an easy dinner at school, with Miss Virginia Lovers hosting a birthday party and Keith Daering treating the class to popcorn balls.

White Oak Cara Daeering Oz Gowey Cora Mae Hotle Keota Homer Mayer Teddy Lester W. ©. Hotle Lloyd Luers H. d. Luers Josephine Brown George Augustine Clarenes Browns Schoct Virginia Keith Daering Washington Dee

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