Other Men's Sins Reflection on Purity
Daily Bible Thought for Friday December 31 1937 cites 1 Timothy 5 22 warning against hastily laying hands on others sins and urges personal purity amid moral caution for readers.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1937
Page
4
Ten Commandments of Success Lessons from a Pioneer Guide
A compact list outlines key principles for success including work hard, study, initiative, love your work, be exact, conquer challenges, cultivate personality, help others, be democratic, and do your best. The guide compares effort to investment and links leadership to opportunity sharing and personal effort.
Stalinist Election in Russia Prompts Global Skepticism
The article describes a one party election in Russia with Stalin candidates only and a preannounced result. It notes mass campaigning, a claim of pure democracy, propaganda excess, and a paper shortage blamed on ballot production. It also mentions sixteen new death sentences announced in Moscow on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Stalin
Moscow
Russia’s brutal purges blamed for antiquated penalties
The author condemns harsh Russian penalties for petty offenses, arguing such methods lag 300–500 years behind Europe. He warns political purges among the masses fuel revolutionary sentiment and an eventual demand for harsher retribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
New Year’s Day Resolve for Peace and Progress
Virnus N Bradford calls for a 1987 New Year resolution to oppose wars and promote shared prosperity. He urges acts of charity, fairness for labor and capital, and equal opportunity to advance, hoping governments and people embrace nonviolence and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virnus N. Bradford
Political cooperation needed for 1938 recovery
The article argues that business prospects depend on Washington decisions and policy, not economics. It cites available resources and demands government and business collaboration to foster a recovery, noting political rather than economic difficulties. Cleveland News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland News
Keep Out of War Torn Lands
Virnus N. Bradford calls for peace over war in a 1937 note urging protection of citizens at home and criticizing investors funding foreign conflicts. He argues only those willing to work and live in the country deserve protection and warns against war demands from deserters.
Office Grouch Reframes Motto to Marr y in Haste
The Office Grouch notes a trend where people adopt a motto altered from the old saying marry in haste and repent at leisure to marry in haste and repeat at leisure. He critiques the lightweight approach to marriage decisions.
Businessman Muses on Spain Civil War Hazard
A Washington businessman comments on Spain's civil war, stating the main danger is the absence of American motor cars and drivers, implying greater disruption in the conflict area due to lacking U.S. transport resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spain
Washington youth praises his dad's influence
A local reader quotes a Washington youngster who admires his father, claiming the man raised many critiques and knows the right questions to uncover details whenever the youth acts up. The anecdote reflects on parental impact and curiosity within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Father Hopes Hat Purchase Delayed in Washington Store
A tired husband waiting outside a Washington shop bursts with relief as his wife shops. His young son asks how he knows, and the father explains the saleslady just removed the last hat from the showcase. The scene captures a small moment of family anticipation inside a busy store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Washington Teacher's Bantering Greeting Sparks Gaffe
A Washington teacher, unaware the man was a stranger, greeted him as Mr Smith and apologized after realizing the error claiming she mistook him for the father of one of her children. The incident occurred weeks ago and has drawn comment from local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A-1
Washington
Smith
Quips on Hen Pecked Men and Chickens
A humorous proverb asks if a man hen pecked by a wife might flee from poultry. The line plays on domestic discord and rural life to provoke a wry chuckle about authority and household dynamics.
Traveling salesman Sawyer fired after hostile remarks
The manager reports Sawyer insulted staff and told the owner to fry his face and chase himself. Sawyer earned 200 the first month, 500 the second, 1000 the third, and 1175 the last month. The owner jokes about extra exercise and a frying pan for the hardware head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sawyer
Moving Day Mishap at Parsonage Sparks Dam Joke
A moving mishap at the parsonage ends with the driver cursing as a box slips onto his foot. The preacher cautions him to keep quiet and jokes about Boulder being the biggest dam in the world, turning the moment into a light quip.
Dentist Charges for Ivory Teeth Mocking Elephant
A patient confronts a dentist after being offered ivory teeth carved from an elephant tusk for free. The patient, a Democrat, rejects the offer, declaring disdain for anything associated with an elephant and objecting to the joke.
Oddities In Aged Games And Misread Mentions
A quirky blend of sports imagery and stray phrases follows an unusual mix of lines about a young man, a ward, an old man and a sexton with a spade. An eastern ontemporary notes a dumb girl turning a deaf ear to a blind date amid a jumble of remarks on efficiency systems and bank checks.
Franklin District families share Christmas dinners and visits
Mrs Howard Hoyle reports a Christmas season in Franklin Center school district with numerous gatherings. Families including the Davidsons, Libes, Sheetz, Haskins, Hoyles, Keeses, Kleeses, and others hosted dinners and visits at homes in Parkersburg, Ottumwa, Sigourney, Keota, and Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hoyle
Franklin District
Franklin Center
Harry Davidson
R. R. Noonan
Bobby
Harley Davidson
Karen
James Davidson
Baby
Parkersburg
Kenneth Teede
Ottumwa
Lloyd Thompson
St. Louis
Raymond
Clarke
Maurice Libe
Frank Libe
Grandpa Libe
Merle Sheetz
Ronald
Kephart
Sigourney
Marion Sheetz
Donald Simmering
Bernice Sheetz
Elizabeth Young
Doris
Harry Hutt
Isaac Kleese
Walter Kleese
Isaac
Harry Kleese
Clement Griffith
Frank Kleese
Walter Fisher
Keola
Achesons to Spend Winter in Florida for Christmas Visit
North Oregon couple Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Acheson plan Thursday departure for Florida to spend the winter. Christmas gatherings featured extended family at several local homes, including the Beenblossoms, OConnors, Gengkings, and Hazens, with meals and dinners noted as annual events among longtime friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H
Janie
Mae Wallace
Harm Radamaker
Charles
Louie Shhroeder
Jo Ann
Wallace
Radamaker
Washington
Lawrence Genkinger
An Mre
Charles Beenblossom
Norma Jean
Ainsworth
Howard Beenblossom
Milan Thompson
Howard James
Harlan
Iowa
Burke McCreedy
Alex McCreedy
Orie O'Connor
Edith
Bob
Ethel Tenparson
Oakdale
John Gammon
Community Guests Share Holiday Gatherings
The Booth and Donaldson families along with Mr and Mrs Clarence Booth and relatives visited in Washington. Frank Hendar and son drove BWadith to Cedar Rapids to enroll in a business college next week. Campbell, Johnson, and Hunt families hosted and attended Christmas dinners at several local homes including the McCreedys and Hazens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clarence Booth
Lorena Donaldson
Frank Hendarson
Bwadith
Cedar Rapids
Mark Campbell
Will McCreedy
Walter Johnson
L. J. Johnson
Mabel
Ruth
Merideth
Local Social Roundup From Highland Holiday Gatherings
Mr and Mrs John Krotz hosted Christmas goose dinner at the Krotz home with many relatives visiting and gift exchanges. Lucille Coon and Lydia Swailes vacation with home folks. Union Dale teachers and pupils enjoy vacation until Jan 3. Holiday well wishes accompany birthday celebration for Nadene and New Year goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hghland
John Krotz
Milford McCreedy
Lucille Coon
Ralph Nicholson
Herbert Swailes
Lyda Swailes
Joe Krotz
Wilbur Chalupa
Will Krotz
Fred Kucera
Anna Krotz
Charley Sehnoetelen
Washington
Will Chmelar
Ed Florang
Union Dale
Nadene
Andersons visit Clinton for Nen Christmas display
Ainsworth notes Ruth Norris reports Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Anderson visited Clinton Tuesday to see the Nen Christmas display at Dr Marion Anderson's home. Also listed are travels of Mrs Mary Chambers to Iowa Falls, the Butterworth family from Independence Missouri, Mrs Marietta Workman in Washington, Mrs Mabel Fullerton in Iowa City, and visits by Manford Woodside Mae Lamb from New London to Mary Woodside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Norris
Ainsworth
Wylie Anderson
Clinton
Marion Anderson
Mary Chambers
Iowa Falls
Grover Neiswanger
E. R. Butterworth
Joyce
Beverly
Marietta Workman
Court House
Washington
J. A. Marsh
Davenport
Cleo Curry
Mabel Fullerton
Iowa City
Orville Thoma
Manford Woodside
Mae Lamb
New London
Mary Woodside
Williams
Ernest Miler
Homer Rotzinger
Rotzinger
Edgar Rotzinger
Montana
Miller
Noah Farrier
Thompson
C. KF
Hap Guy
Daryl Tucker
H.W. Mineart
Leroy
Grandpa
Grandma Mineart
Constant Bueh
Keota
Ion City
Pete Mineart
R. J. Dunbar
Wellman
Sylvester
Raymond
Margaret Mineart
Paul McClintie
Hillsboro
Bill Cox
Billy
Paul McClintic
Taylor Stout
Lloyd Farrier
Griffin
Grandma Krerr
Brighton
Dan Crandal
Ernest Klopfer
Sandy Hook Community Club Christmas Party Report
The Indian Creek Citizenship club met December 23 with Maurice Farrier in charge. Santa arrived and gifts were distributed by four Sandras Crownies. Mrs Williams gave tablets pencils and candy. Evelyn Mineart arranged a cake surprise and meals were shared at the Farrier home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Hook
Indian Creek Citizenship Club
Maurice Farrier
Santa
Sanra
Willams
Dee
Farrier
Charlene Hesseltine
Margaret
Christmas Visits and Turkey Dinners Across Local Families
Multiple families and relatives gathered across Wellman Hillsboro Keota and Doverport for Christmas celebrations. Guests shared meals including a turkey sent from Montana, with several households hosting gatherings at the Rotzinger Parier McClintic and Farrier homes and relatives visiting grandparents and parents during the holiday weekend.
Growth of the Banana Plant in Native Cultivation
Bananas grow to the height of a small tree and yield one bunch every eight months. The plant is cut with a machete to harvest the green bunch, which is carefully handled to reach world markets. Each plant has a neighboring child plant that becomes the next crop. Bananas do not ripen on the plant.
West Virginia Capitol Dome Details Revealed
The West Virginia state capitol in Charleston features a dome external height of 300 feet and an interior ceiling elevation about 189 feet above the ground. The dome installation cost 22,700 dollars, and a two ton chandelier eight feet in diameter hangs beneath the dome.
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West Virginia State Capitol
Charleston
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