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.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1934
Page
4
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mr and Mrs Harold Anderson announce the birth of a baby boy Sunday night weighing seven and a half pounds.
Snow crystals show whiteness as light reflects off many facets. The description notes the intricate structure of snowflakes creating a bright, glittering appearance.
Brown trout are noted as easy prey for snapping turtles because they hide under stones and in crevices when disturbed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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