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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1939
Page
6
A devotional note titled We Are Not Accidents Upon the Earth reflects on Job 13 4 and the Spirit of God giving life. It presents a brief religious reflection emphasizing divine creation and purpose.
The piece argues politics hampers farm relief, cites chronic debt, fictitious land valuations, and costly programs. It notes New York visitors, car parking for students in Fort Dodge, and critiques on college degrees versus thinking ability. It also cites the Chrysler strike cost and Russia's expulsion from the League of Nations with Stalin's indifferent reply.
A Long Island resident describes his heavy city commute six days a week spending two hours daily on trains. He notes seldom meeting familiar faces and a small circle of friends. He remarks that Midwestern life offers unseen benefits and implies others should recognize them.
Crawfordsville reports a double afternoon event with 20 ladies at Mrs. R I Williams home honoring Mrs N E K Lease on her 7th birthday. Dorcas class members shared school memories tests songs readings gifts luncheon in Christmas red and green.
Art Lanning assistant manager in Graham recalls winning a 425 dollar bank night pool in Eagle Grove Iowa. He says he has only 100 dollars left after lending 325 to a friend who hasn’t repaid the loan.
A dated, itemized list tracks spending through May 27 1939 including salaries for a stenographer 15.00 and 20.00, theatre and lunch expenses, candy for wife, gifts like fur coat for wife 625.00 and a money for a new advertising campaign 6-28. The memo also contains a short anecdote about a woman seeking exact paint shade and painters matching it by painting an ash tray.
A Cincinnati women's apparel shop lends umbrellas on request and records show 197 on hand after nearly a year of operation. The program notes one umbrella storm casualty and two swiped by the public, plus several new accounts from grateful strangers.
A French learner describes struggles with English rules. He notes that quick means fast and tied also means fast but becomes discouraged by the sentence The first one won one dollar prize, illustrating confusion over language quirks.
In a brief exchange, Uncle Roll warns Jackie that money can slip away and cites the saying a fool and his money are soon parted. Jackie acknowledges and thanks him, while Tramp jokes about eating wood after receiving a tool's blade.
The Board met by call of the Chairman on November 13 1939 with five members present. Minutes of the prior meeting were read and approved. The County Auditor is authorized to issue warrants for numerous expenses including salaries, supplies, repairs, and services across departments such as treasurer, schools, health, and poor relief. Notable entries include salaries for Ned Morrow H P Wilson and others, purchases from Iowa publishers and merchants, and various maintenance or utility payments. The lengthy list reflects operations of the county government and its institutions.
Ed LeCecq signs Sage Savings, a feature likely highlighting the artist and publication. The item references a cartoon or illustration and the topic of savings, set within a hardware age context.
Iowa Conservation Commission faces scrutiny as Net Week reports on state government coverage. Officials outlined funding priorities and policy shifts amid ongoing budget discussions.
A 1933 creation, the Iowa state comptroller guides fiscal affairs. Fred Porter, based in Des Moines, holds the post with gubernatorial appointment and senate approval. Duties include auditing, budgeting, forms control, warrants, and reporting to the legislature. the office staffs 26 and pays about $3,738 monthly.
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