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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1929
Page
5
Des Moines reports a very mild Christmas with unseasonably warm weather across the state on Wednesday. Officials noted higher temperatures than typical for the holiday, bringing pleasant conditions for gatherings and outdoor activities.
Weather bureau readings show temperatures five to ten degrees above normal on average across the area. The data indicates warmer than typical conditions for the period, with no further details on dates or specific locations provided.
Fred Hanson aged 31 of Madrid was seriously hurt in a fall from the sixth floor of a theater building under construction in Oklahoma City. He reportedly lost his balance while crossing a beam.
Six year old Robert McCoy of Des Moines nearly choked on hard candy on December 27. A physician removed the lodged piece just before it could cause fatal harm.
Favey Morris aged 50 of Des Moines died from injuries suffered in an automobile accident last Saturday. He remained unconscious for nearly four days before his death on December 27 at Des Moines.
Davenport police tie former officer Clark Lamont and parachutist Jimmy Hicks to the Phantom burglars. Lamont and Hicks are held in Rock Island Illinois on charges related to a radio theft.
Dorothy, a young mother in a new town, endures a taxing week with her baby Junior. A mysterious old-fashioned neighbor, Aunt Martha, provides vital care and guidance, saving the infant from illness as Dorothy learns to balance motherhood and social demands.
In this column the author warns that rapid scientific advances could outpace humanity’s ability to use them wisely. While progress promises a golden age, dangers from weapons and poison gas accompany new inventions, raising the question of whether society can outgrow harmful passions and avoid a reign of terror.
Voltaire traced Newtons falling apple to hint at gravity while French writers claim Mrs Conduit, Newtons relative and mint director widow, passed the story through the line of succession. The tale ties to earlier anecdotes and is noted in literary retellings.
A sermon outline on Neh 8 and Micah 4 1 2 1 2 3 Psalm 122 and Heb 10 22 25 stressing the Place and Attitude of Scripture Reading in worship The reading of God's word the reverence of the people the interpretation and application leading to conviction repentance joy and shared blessings The Song of Ascents Psalm 122 emphasizes joy love for God's house and prayer for Jerusalem.
A meditation on prayer by L. Gordon noting that prayer requires listening before speaking and that God’s book earns its proper place in prayer as guidance and reflection.
Des Moines reports from Charles D. Reed, U S weather observer, that a cold wave will continue through Friday across all parts of Iowa. Weather outlook emphasizes extended colder temperatures statewide.
Sutherland Iowa reports the death of 38 year old farmer Frank Sweeney from a fall while working on a windmill. He died at the scene yesterday after plunging from the tower during maintenance.
In Des Moines eleven men arrested on intoxication charges were sentenced to suspended terms after a lecture on the evils of drink. They were released with time remaining on their sentences.
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