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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1939
Page
12
The article notes hospitality as a strong instinct and a religious tenet in Mohammedan regions, citing a proverb that translates to a guest being a present from God. It presents a cultural observation on guest welcome and suiting social norms.
A satirical piece likens the Roosevelt era to biblical Magi visiting the White House. It names ambassadors Kennedy Davies and Bullitt as modern Magi praising a sitting leader and pledging allegiance, while noting they bring no gold Myrrh or frank incense.
The piece praises political officeholders for taking time from their campaigns to show faith and loyalty to Frank expressing gratitude for his role in their continued positions. It highlights a spirit of devotion amid turbulent times and notes their sacrifices and homages.
Louis J. Kehoe of Washington Iowa criticizes the President for withholding views on a third term. He likens the President to Edgar Bergen and casts him surrounded by puppets, urging New Dealers to sing for the so called American King. He closes with a Christmas greeting to readers.
A note recalls Ellis Island as a site linked to pirates and its historic nickname Gibbett Island due to hangings associated with piracy legend.
Amboy District residents held a Monday evening surprise party for Mr and Mrs Everette Roberts with a pot luck supper. Thirty two guests attended. The note lists numerous local visits and social events including cantata attendance and family gatherings through the week.
One of New York's oldest private homes sits on Fifth Avenue below Central Park, the residence of Gen. Cornelius Vanderbilt at Fifty-first Street.
Mrs. Adolph Guenther entertained the Snowball Social with an all day meeting and pot luck dinner. Thirteen members plus guests from Washington and Crawfordsville attended a program featuring Christmas songs readings and a gift exchange. The next gathering will be in three weeks with Mrs. Guy Hoyle.
Pupils in the ninth grade of Tiffin, Ohio were told that each housefly killed now saves millions later. They reported killing 8,226 insects in one week and calculated that those victims would have produced an enormous future brood, amounting to 49,336,000,000,000,000 buzzing descendants by next fall.
The U S S Lexington and U S S Saratoga, aircraft carriers, boast the most powerful engines ever installed in warships.
Agnes Tergerson of Chicago visits Ralph Weiland home in East Highland. Frank Skala family and Joe Luther family from Lone Tree also visit. Roy Fredenburg of Davenport visits Gall Murdock. Stanley Heckson Artis visits Linwood Hicks. Podaris brothers from Fruitland, Illinois, stop by.
Frank Minecers and Gail Mur dock spent Sunday and evening with family. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wieland and sons visited the R. A. Stolley home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kron were guests at the Mrs. Anna Lear home Friday. Gail Murdock attended a soil conservation meeting in Wapello Monday. Mr. and Mrs. James Swailes and Mrs. Matilda Bruegge shopped in Washington Friday. Clarence Moberly spent Sunday with home folks.
A group of traffic experts recommends the minister of transport introduce one way traffic on all main streets in towns and on all trunk roads in Scotland to improve flow and safety.
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