Bible Thought for Saturday December 23 1939
Today’s Bible thought quotes Isa 32 17 emphasizing righteousness bringing peace quietness and assurance. The message aims to comfort readers with spiritual guidance and steady moral foundation.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1939
Page
4
Post Office Urges First Class On Christmas Cards
The article notes the Post Office Department urging use of first class postage for greeting cards. It cites millions of messages yearly and suggests a 1 ½ cent difference per piece would add up for the postal service. The piece critiques campaign rhetoric and reflects on presidential press tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Postal Department
Farley
Press Freedom Versus Global Regimes and Art Renaissance Talk
The writer contrasts free press in the United States with regimes under Stalin and Hitler, noting media control abroad and praising American press liberties. They discuss fuel innovations in London, local efforts to cut government costs, and a push for adult education in art as part of a potential American art renaissance. A Des Moines note on an emerging art museum and a stray mouse anecdote close the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers of Commerce
Washington
America
Des Moines
Biblical Verses Inspire Reflection on God’s Deliverance
A devotional excerpt cites 2 Samuel 22 20 praising God for bringing forth to a large place and deliverance. It also references 2 Corinthians 5 19 noting that God in Christ reconciled the world without imputing sins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
God
A GROWN UPS LETTER TO SANTA CLAUS
A playful essay urges grown ups to seek kindness vision and faith in life and to find happiness in service to others. A string of light anecdotes follows about a vaudeville friend liquor jokes a pin wearing girl and two old ladies crossing on a red.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Davis
Santa Claus
Earth
Santa
Broadway
Fragmented dialogue and a stray violence glimpse in print
The excerpt shows quirky chatter about lines and memory and a tense exchange in a theatre. A stray line depicts reckless driving described as a woman at work with a hammer and tacks.
The Day After Christmas Poem Observes Hard Times
A reflective piece describes post holiday life in a modest home with a worn sense of recession. The speaker and Jane comment on crowded stores, wasted gifts, and the nation’s hardship as readers note depressions’ impact beyond merriment. The verse ends with a question and a hopeful murmur.
Local News Notes On Mrs Bruty and Relatives
Mrs Jennie Bruty returned home from a three week visit with relatives in Omaha and Underwood. Mr and Mrs John Westen and Mr and Mrs Martin Westen of Havre drove to Emden Alabama to attend the funeral of Mrs Andrew Westen, a cousin. Kathleen Bruty, a teacher of Underwood, came home Wednesday evening to spend her Christmas holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Bruty
Underwood
Omaha
Neb
John Westen
Martin Westen
Havre
Emden
Andrew Westen
Kathleen Bruty
Psychic Answers From a Newspaper Columnist
A column lists cryptic readings answering readers questions on health travel relationship and work. Predictions include rheumatism tied to kidney disease changes in location marriage for a niece and job timing with cautious notes on delays.
Last Will and Testament Recorded in Washington Iowa
By order of R R Noonan Clerk of the District Court in Washington Iowa the will of the deceased was filed on December 22 1939. The document bears the official seal and confirms Noonan as clerk of the district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Noonan
District Court
Washington
Iowa
Boy Rex Benson Thanks Rock Island Social Club for Gift
Rex Benson 11 writes from bed with a leg cast since July after two operations. He thanks the Friendly Social Club and his Sunday school for gifts totaling 3 50 and notes good care at home from his mother. He plans to bank the extra funds and wishes a merry Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island, II
A. E. Kephart
Rex Benson
Notice of Probate of Will in Washington County Iowa
In District Court Iowa Washington County No 7301 an instrument purporting to be the last Will of W. T Marr deceased dated August 24 1939 was filed opened and read on December 21 1939 fixed for hearing proof at 9 00 A M in the courthouse Washington Iowa before the District Court or Clerk interested parties must appear to show cause why the will should not be probated and allowed for the term vacated in Washington and vicinity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
W. T Marr
Washington
Iowa
District Court
Said County
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