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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1934
Page
4
Thought for the day quotes John 3 16 about eternal life and notes a Periodical Printers Ink remark on brains. It says brains alone count little in business unless connected to personnel and social skills.
The community extends gratitude to Harry McCall and the local post-office staff as he retires after twelve years as postmaster. He notes generally cooperative public support, regrets leaving a pleasant tenure, and wishes his successor the same strong civic cooperation. Washington Iowa post office records are cited by Congressman Eicher.
The office stands high in conduct as a compliment to retiring postmaster Harry McCall, assistant postmaster Bob Stewart, and other faithful workers whose familiar faces greet customers buying stamps and postcards.
A clipping describes a doctor’s notion of a perfect patient. An old doctor recalls that skin specialists’ patients do not bother him at night or at home, do not send distress messages, and never improve or die from skin ailments.
Secretary of Agriculture Ray Murray announced a proposed conference in Keokuk Iowa with representatives from 11 chinch bug infested states to discuss unified control plans for 1935. He noted strong support from Wisconsin Nebraska Illinois Michigan and others and predicted a congressional committee to press needs in Washington.
Richwood Ohio businessman P. E. Barnes promotes his hag and straw trade with a humorous back-of-card memo on life’s crosses and temptations. The piece jokes that whether rich or poor, religious or not, people face criticism, graft, and fate while Barnes continues selling straw.
A devotional urging 20th century churches to swap kitchen focus for prayer and holy living. The author warns against overeating church activities and advocates replacing cook teams with praying bands, upgrading devotion, and pursuing souls for Christ.
Trial notices filed with the clerk list 74 cases across law, equity, and one probate matter. Most term trials will draw from this list, with the docket including Dougherty and many co defendants, executors, banks, coal firms, and trust companies among others.
A rural community section lists numerous Christmas visits to homes in Washington and nearby farms including Hoxworth, McKay, Kephart, Wenger, Rath, Tallady, and others. Notes mention road drift issues easing and local residents aiding sick neighbors.
Tomorrow January 1 divine worship at Trinity Lutheran Church at 100 o clock with Rev. T. C. Meibohim addressing Adam's question Where Art Thou The visitants are cordially welcomed Other church and society meetings this week include a January social by the Ladies Aid at 1121 East Second and a January Ladies Aid meeting at 8 Fourth Ave with a quarterly voting congregation meeting to follow
Fragment records indicate James Benda remains in the city near work as roads deteriorate. Mention of R Chorpenning’s flock undergoing blood tests appears amid uncertain context.
The Y M C A hosts a family night basketball game with free admission for all family members at 25 cents per person. Stockport and the Y team, well matched from last Friday’s overtime win by Stockport, promise a major season attraction. Tipoff is at 8 o clock.
Local residents share Christmas visits across Ainsworth and nearby towns. Mrs Beenbloessom, Mr and Mrs Moore and son, and many others visit relatives in Davenport Iowa City Fairfield and Crawfordsville. Ben Fitzgerald breaks collar bone in sled accident. Janet Fletcher sprains ankle returning home.
Iowa plays Ohio State Saturday evening at the Hawkeye field house in a Western Conference opener. The Buckeyes, led by guards Bill Beitner and Warren Whitlinger and forward John Wilson, present tough competition as Iowa also faces Chicago two days later on the home court.
The Iowa Daily Press Association will again sponsor 250 dollars for the 1985 Legion junior baseball season in Iowa. Last year 150 teams competed with Allison winning the state title and nearly 3000 town players taking part.
Verdi F J Longer reports a Christmas gathering at Leslie Gates home with Mr and Mrs Joe Nebergall and Mr and Mrs Phil Welden and Patricia. Other residents, Mrs Will Bealer and her mother, stay with Will Prop at Iowa City. James Baird and Miss Mike Lewis spend holidays at George Van Grundy in Peoria Illinois. Leslie Gates and sons visited Ottumwa on Friday.
Crater lake sits in an ancient volcano on Mt. Mafata at 7,000 feet elevation. It shows depths exceeding 2,000 feet in places and stands as a striking example of nature’s handiwork in America.
A youth program featured biblical skits led by Hayden Hughes as Daniel and lions and included Moses in the Bulrushes and David and Goliath. About 99 young people attended with Ernest Simpson presiding. refreshments went to Hughes group.
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