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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1933
Page
4
Thought for the day cites Jeremiah 29 11 and 13 seeking God with all heart. Newsprint presents a devotional line urging peace and providence with scripture reflected.
The piece reflects a neighbors' holiday mood as Christmas spirit blooms despite lean times. It notes Good Fellows charity, Santa Claus street scenes, and church and school parties bringing joy. The Journal extends wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all readers.
A reader Virginia O Harlan asks if Santa Claus exists. The editor replies that children who say there is no Santa are mistaken and affirms the truth, echoing the classic New York Sun response about belief in Santa.
The text argues that belief does not require proof. It states that Santa Claus exists as surely as love and generosity and devotion. It claims the most real things are unseen and that faith, imagination, poetry, and romance illuminate the world beyond.
A newspaper feature explains that Venus and Saturn appear near each other in the western sky. The new moon briefly eclipsed both, a rare event astronomers say happens only every few thousand years, with Venus shining like a 500 watt bulb and Saturn appearing as a bright star.
In the Iowa district court of Washington County a petition by Ira Co Steele as administrator of Elmira E. Steele deceased seeks to quiet title to Lots 7, 8, and 9 in Block 16 of Riverside Original Plat. Defendants include many named trustees and heirs. If you do not appear by March 12, 1934, a default and decree will be entered. Dec 12 1933.
In Columbus Junction the junior high preliminary declamatory contest finalists were named for January in categories of oratorical dramatic humorous. Winners announced include Jack Huston Evelyn Newell Robert Keaney Paul Shearer Meredith Balcoff Billie Dwinell Isabelle Green Thelma Martin. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Jesse Landrum. Christmas events include cantata at the Presbyterian church and programs at Shellbark and Methodist churches, with CWA relaying a local concrete walk between Columbus Junction and Columbus City.
Riverside society page notes Mrs Wesley Prehoda hosting a South Side Country club meet with guests Mrs Peter Gerot and Miss Irance Vopelka, featuring gift exchange and refreshments. Area families plan church events, PTA pageants, box suppers, and Christmas parties at Crescent and Fairview schools with multiple community groups attending.
The smallest distinctly resolvable objects under the strongest microscopes are about one hundred thousandth of an inch due to the fixed wavelength of visible light.
State appointed temporary county corn-hog committee met in Washington to plan the corn-hog contract sign-up campaign. Officers were elected and township cooperators named with instructions to report within ten days for a county school of instruction once rules and regulations are released.
Havre notices report on visits by George Chalupa and J B Linder families and notes sympathy for Mrs Claude McCall's family. Grace Thompson returns from Dublin. Royal Robertson treated. Homer Porter family visited J H Thompson. School prepares a Christmas program and tree as pupils look forward to vacation and holidays.
The Lombards introduced banking to England and used benches in markets to exchange money. When a lender failed, his bench was broken up, giving rise to the term bankrupt.
The United Presbyterian church hosts a Christmas pageant Sunday at 7 30 p m with an organ meditation and multiple readings songs solos and scenes. Roles include Esther Arverill humanity Gladys Edwards three kings David Fulton Claude Wood and Virginia Burton with Maurine Walk er Armine Erwin and Mary Virginia Burton among participants.
Red Brick notes list local visits and family gatherings from Dec 18 with residents in Davenport Centerville Crawfordsville Burlington and Burlington area. Neiswanger Schiebel Caldwell Wilson Wagner Sayre Strain Babb and Hering families appear among guests. The note closes with holiday wishes for Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The text argues that Europe suffers from nations isolating themselves in a cultured unity and self sufficiency they do not truly possess. It laments the neglect of a shared European tradition and the need to recognize common roots and exchange.
The opossum hibernates when winter is cold enough to survive by storing fat under its skin for nourishment during harsh conditions. Names mentioned include Jane Rohrer, Cloyd Garrett, William Masson, Staxly Simpson.
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