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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1934

Page

4

Bible Thought on Love and Endurance

A daily devotional notes Proverbs 15 17 praising a loves dinner of herbs over rich meat with hatred. It adds Seneca on enduring fortune, saying lasting happiness comes from equanimity during highs and lows.

Twenty Years From Now What We May Expect In Science

The article surveys past breakthroughs such as telephone radio and television and speculates on future miracles. It highlights a solar energy concentration device using mirrors to heat beyond the boiling point and suggests widespread home shop and office applications. It closes by pondering a Rip Van Winkle style wake-up to a changed world.

Rip van Winkle

Those Bad Old Conservatives Riled by Modern Policy Views

A reflection on conservative ideals and reformist zeal in contemporary politics. It contrasts cautious restraint with profligate change, cites George Clark Fox and figures like Andrew Jackson and Thomas Jefferson, and argues for frugality and state power as guiding principles.

Philosphy George Clark Fox Andrew Jackson Thomas Jefferson Jefferson

Christmas Party Honors Phyllis Crone at Spread Eagle

Mrs Al Crone hosted Spread Eagle school children and parents for Phyllis Crone birthday celebration and a two course luncheon while Geraldine Crone served. Pupils later entertained parents with a Christmas program including a gift exchange and candy treats. Harry Gerdes planned a Vernon Colorado visit with his sister. Kleese assists grandfather with chores.

Glendale al Crone Spread Eagle School Phyllis Crone Geraldine Harry Gerdes Vernon Colorado John Koehlerwood Kleese

Ander son couple welcomes baby boy born Sunday night

Mr and Mrs Harold Anderson announce the birth of a baby boy Sunday night weighing seven and a half pounds.

Harold Anderson

Snow Crystals Reflect Light From Faceted Facets

Snow crystals show whiteness as light reflects off many facets. The description notes the intricate structure of snowflakes creating a bright, glittering appearance.

Food for Turtles

Brown trout are noted as easy prey for snapping turtles because they hide under stones and in crevices when disturbed.

Christmas Fountain Pen Fiasco in a Busy Store

In a humorous Christmas tale Wm. Owen recalls visiting a variety store to buy a fountain pen for a friend, only to learn his close companions have secretly bought him a writing machine instead. He laments the missed pen and reflects on their long friendship and sacrifices, closing with a hopeful invitation to readers for next week.

Beau United States Wm. Owen

Christmas visits fill Dublin area homes after holidays

Mrs Dwight Moody and son Donald visited the Will Derby home near Valley with Dwight staying for a Christmas dinner. Several families including the Mangolds, Randalls, Robersons and others hosted relatives from Washington West Chester and Keota during the holiday period. Many extended families shared meals and Christmas programs at local homes and schools with neighbors and friends dropping by.

Dublin Dwight Moody Donald Will Derby Valley Dwight Gene Warren Washington Arch Sanders Cora Mae Randall Keith Augustine Cloyce Clayton Robertson Howard Mangold’s Ditch Creek Center School L. H. Bain Yorktown Iowa Nordyke Howard Mangold Cloyce, Clayton Retha Robertson Grayce Statler Roscoe Robertson Walter Wolfe W. C. Robertson J. W. Way Dyke Keota Bauer West Chester C. J. Mayer Victor Jake Mayer Carl Corpman C. M. Corpman Jake Seethont’s Clarence Randal Tom Randall's Pwicht Moody Alex Moody Walter Hotle Jake Hotle J. L. Banks John Bales Cleo Henry Trier Therion Hansen Albert Elam Johnson, Jr Wesley Iowa Nina Johnson Oelwein Elam Johnson Johnson Home Evelyn Tinnes Janet Luella andFileen Tinnie Waldo Miller Nick ‘Tinnes Tinne Baby Ernest Arnold H. E. Wolfe’s H. J. Mangold F. L. Mangold Junior Bauer Billie Roertson Floyd Banks Loyal Pani

Washington High Crushes Ottumwa In Little Six Conference

Washington High School defeated Ottumwa 34 to 21 in a Little Six league game at Muscatine. The Demons built a 17-7 halftime lead with a second quarter scoring burst, then held Ottumwa to a single free throw in the early second period as Washington pulled away. Hampsher and Woodford led Washington’s late offense, while Black paced Ottumwa.

Muscatine Mt. Pleasant Guy Caritton Washington High School Ottumwa Husky Demons Lundquist Hampsher Richer Ottumwas Hansel Washington Tucker Norton Woodford

Inauguration Set for Herring and Lt Gov on Jan 17

Des Moines reports plans are complete for inaugural ceremonies for Herring and Lt Gov N G as announced by Adjustant General Charles Grahl, military aide to Governor Werring. The event marks the formal swearing in of the officials.

Des Moines Charles Grahl Werring Herring N. G

Y M C A Family Night At Washington Basketball Game

The Washington Y M C A announces a family night Monday when any size family can attend a 65 game for 25 cents at Stockport. The Y team faces Stockport, in an overtime thriller from last night, and will debut new sweat suits.

Washington Y. M. C. A Washington Stockport Stock Dport Henry Little Fane

New Ford Dealers Rally Behind 1935 Ford Lineup

The Des Moines Ford pow wow drew 200 dealers awaiting 300 to 400 new Fords. Production promised at 5000 cars daily with immediate delivery. Henry and Edsel Ford and Campbell of Ford Canada spoke by telelink. Detroit Symphony and Fred Waring provided entertainment. 800 guests attended a luncheon.

Ford Iowa Des Moines G. KE. Mace W. C. Cowling Ford Motor Co Henry Ford Edsel Ford Campbell Ford Motor Company of Canada Detroit Symphony Orchestra Detroit Fred Waring Strand Theatre

Merrimac Christmas Guests and Oath of Office Notice

Christmas Day gatherings spread through Merrimac with families visiting relatives in Wayland Dike and Brighton among others. A later Iowa notice states that estate officers will be sworn in January in the senate chamber with Governor Herring to deliver the inaugural address and outline preferred laws.

Maggie Burger Zelma Anderson Brighton Harry McClintie Dike Iona Harry Anderson Edd Crile Waldo Libertyville Boyd Lattz Andrew Zihlman Edith Leela Harlan Diers George Diers Henry Wolfe Lester Kientz Maggie Kientz Otto Lamansky Sam Marsh James Lester Neff Jean Madge Frank Marion Lee Billie Jarrard Evelyn Sherwood Elmer Reshley Roy Eshelman Boyd Lante Loren Duassenherry Oakland Doss van Winkle John Henkle Claerence Hinkle Dwieht Messenger’s Krasehel Senate Her Ring Richard PV. Mitchell Iowa Supreme Court Herring

Washington Y Wins Long Game In Overtime

Dale Fuhr scored three baskets in a five minute overtime to lift the Washington Y M M A over Stockport town team after a 21 all tie. Two free throws by McClure aided Fuhr as Stockport failed to score in the extra period. Lawson of Stockport troubled Washington on the boards while Essex officiated.

Dale Fuhr Stockport Washington Y. M. M. A Stockport Town Funn McClure Washington Lawson

Christmas Day Reunions Mark Pilotburg Families

Pilotburg correspondent reports a snowy post Christmas reconnection with numerous family gatherings across households. Mentions: Stransky, Nejediney, Fisher, Booth, Bear, Lang, Mouser, Baner, Scott, Klopfenstein, Stratenky, Anderson, Priley, Oldfield, and Horak among others as relatives visited in Iowa City, Washington, and nearby areas. The piece notes snow cleanup on rural routes and a New Year gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Mark D Anderson.

Pilotburg Albert Stransky Frank Nejediey Kalona Clara Fisher John Lang Banks Mouser Farl Booth Clayton Bear Lee Jones Nellia Iowa City Earnst Uther Bobbie Beverly Will John Baner Orva Scott Mariella Harold Klopfenstein Victor Near Washington Marion &Stren Eky Cheisumas John Alien Washington Frank Stratenky Carl D. Anderson Chilires Wenena Keith and Coston Marion , Stranskyv Allan Jo Ann James Priley Vera Harold Lydia Horak Sam Oldfield Ladies Aid Society Mark D. Anderson

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