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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1938

Page

5

Eight Resolutions for 1939 by Roger Babson

Brunswick, Ga December 23 1938 two cheerful facts about current business set the stage for Babsons eight resolutions for 1939 The Wagner Act tax laws Social Security railroad reform TVA reform legislation armaments and the Christmas spirit are urged with calls for balanced budgets fair policy and unified effort across parties to restore prosperity and confidence.

Roger Babson TVA Congress Brunswick

Ferguson Couple to Spend Holidays in Scotts Bluff Nebraska

Mrs. Ferguson and her husband travel to Scotts Bluff Nebraska to visit her mother and sister for the holidays. Other notes include Joe Rich having tonsils removed in Iowa City, and various local visits and dinners among families in Washington Olds and nearby towns.

Mrs. Ferguson Nebraska Clarence Hering East Sunset Far Ferguson Scotts Bluff Nebr Joe Rich Iowa City Joe Schlatter

Christmas 1938 as war looms over the world

L J Kehoe reflects on Christmas amid global conflict and rising totalitarianism. He laments the loss of goodwill, cites Spain China Japan Germany Italy and Soviet Russia, praises the United States, and urges保持 freedom and American values.

L. J. Kehoe Santa Claus Spain China Japan Germany Italy Soviet Russia

West Chester High List Jamboree Highlights

West Chester played Wellman at Keota in a Jamboree with North South team selections. Bobby Scranton and Shirley Statler earned West Chester spots while Clyde Griggs and six others also attended. South won 32 20 and events included band performances and an upcoming game versus Brighton.

West Chester High School News Kewash Keota Wellman Bobby Scranton Shirley Statler Orin Carr Bobby Hotle Leo Pamer Louis Janecek Elwood Kleese Clyde Griggs South Wanda Smith Ruth Stout Jean Luers Betty Ritef Dorothy Ferguson Florence Stout Kenneth Cuddeback Kenneth Brighton Bears Trojans J. W. Pulver Colorado Charles Wikoff Brighton

Afflictions of Chefs and Orators Highlighted

The article notes that renowned chefs often endure digestive troubles and famous orators, including Moses, struggled with stuttering before they overcame it through extra effort.

Moses the Prophet

Easy to Steal a Man's Brains

Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown asserts that stealing a man’s brains is easier than stealing his property and may be preferable if the brainy thief can employ the intellect effectively.

Hi Ho Chinatown

Wyman School Notes Fest and Second

Wyman pupils recap store project with five ten and twenty five cent items and germ prevention. Christmas program details list performances and participants for Dec 23 with teachers and students, plus spelling honors, red cross buttons, and hopes for Santa.

Lola Windland Jesus Laura Bobby Evans Little Rabbit Shirley Robertson Dottie Betty Harter Dolly Santa Joyce Finke Marjorie Lantz Wilma Love Jane Mullen Richard Kracaw Joy Davis Loren Evans Allen Johnston Gordon Huston Willard Love Larry Jack Kenneth Long Audrey Rees Erma Cooper Red Cross Walter Furguson Donna Hughes Velma Kennedy Nixie Stuart Anthony Yohe Jun

District News Briefs From District No 4

District No 4 reports visits by Mr and Mrs Tom Sterling to Clyde Rouse on Tuesday morning and Mr and Mrs John Warnock calling on C R Beenblossom Monday in a brief community notices item.

Dren Harry Jones Frank Boshart Russel Wayland Bert Spangler John Widmer Olds Russel Williams H. FE. McGuire Howard Williams Gene Stephens Maurine Ainsworth J. M. Martin Leonard Martin Mr. Stephens P. P. Graber Calvin Jake Graber Grabers Marie Berger Winfield Ralph Howe Joe Wilson Francis McConnell W. H. McConnell Joe Hill Joe Embree Lucille Nicola Warnock John Shebeck Howard Baker Ernestine Embree Lew Embree H. J. Brenneman Debby Charles Kennedy Howard Smith Tommy Harvey Harvey Waggoner James Brooks Davenport Barbara Tom Sterling Clyde Rouse Home John Warnock C. R. Beenblossom

Leroy Mineart of Sandy Hook Receives One Large Badger

Sandy Hook reporter notes L. A. Mineart enjoying Flor ida fruit sent by grandpa Guy. The item is described as a large badger by local writer Mrs H W Mineart, with cheerful tone about family news.

Leroy Mineart Sandy Hook H. W. Mineart Florida Guy L. A

Vaudeville Poetry Origin In Lower Normandy

A note tracing vaudeville as a term applied to a form of poetry from Lower Normandy. The text links the label to regional poetic styles and historical usage in theatrical and literary contexts.

Lower Normandy

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