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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1939
Page
4
A devotional note from today reflects on 2 Corinthians 5 1 about our earthly body dissolving and the promise of a heavenly house eternal in the heavens. It frames trust in God amid mortality with a concise scripture quotation.
The Christian Science Monitor notes global sympathy and rapid relief efforts for central Chile after a powerful earthquake. Airplanes carry supplies and refugees to Santiago as the American government mobilizes air units and the Red Cross mobilizes its resources amid uncertain fatalities and ruined cities like Concepcion and Chillan.
The Aledo Times reports criticism of unseen taxes embedded in prices on goods from groceries to soap. The National Consumers Tax Commission says two thirds of tax revenue is paid by consumers via hidden taxes, harming families earning $1500 yearly and urging transparent taxation nationwide.
A biblical verse from Jeremiah 7 23 urging obedience to God so the people may prosper by following divine commands. The passage emphasizes covenant relationship with God and the call to live according to his instructions.
On the film set for Spin Jean Davis gifts liquid lipstick to Faye with a $5 bottle price Joan buys more for assistants, later passes to Alice who reveals it came from a ten cent store. St. Louis Blues features a jitterpup while Ozark legends amuse director Henry King during Jesse James filming. Nurse Secrets detail Miss Mack with real nurse Margret Nell assisting and Freddie Bartholomew’s English accent drift prompts studio help.
The term chipper may stem from chipmunk via Algonquin origins or from English dialects resembling chirrup and pert. Dictionaries largely favor English-based derivations with minor onomatopoeic influence.
Guest column by Beulah Lowry shares light anecdotes about speed and perception. A playful exchange has two men boasting about driving fast enough to blur objects into playful comparisons like a picket fence and vegetable soup.
The piece urges communities to become active, exploring ideas to boost business and civic life. It cites Keota Eagles warn on liquor propaganda and proposes Sigourney host a Keokuk county horse show with local sponsors and respected horse dealers. authorities in Sigourney could rally competent judges and participants for a prideful event.
A varied column muses on philanthropy with a $100000 goal and a quarter from a donor, then pivots to playful maxims about love, perception, and the folly of adulthood. It closes with nostalgic questions about childhood joys and a hint of a farewell from “pcoupied New folks.”
Glastonbury Tor is described as a Somerset landmark and national park. Legends place St. Joseph of Arimathea here with the Holy Grail and a miraculous thorn. Isle of Avalon lore notes the burial sites of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere.
A study of 1,000 plants estimates 284 white flowers, 220 red, 141 blue, 73 violet, 36 green, 12 orange, 4 brown, and 2 black, indicating white is most common and black is rare.
A claim that Joan of Arc is the most celebrated heroine worldwide is supported by France hosting over 40,000 statues honoring the Maid of Orleans. The statement suggests her prominence in public memory through monumental tributes.
Havre report notes Earl Gardner suffered a broken wrist Friday afternoon while cranking his car. The item follows a local social column listing visits and gatherings of area residents, including Hunts, Wittings, Zieglowskys, Wittmers, and Westen families, with brief mentions of visits, dental work, hospital stays, and choirs.
Merle Escher of Collis Minnesota visits relatives in Richmond. Mr and Mrs Albert Sharp host a Sunday dinner for 32 guests including Loyd Sharp and family Joe Escher and family Will Shalla and family Fred Shalla and family Leo Sharp and others. Visitors include Mrs Fred Shalla and Br Roy Hochstetter.
Xenia updates include Mr and Mrs George Lord visiting in Moline Illinois for Mrs Lords 83rd birthday. Beverly Bean returns home from Washington County Hospital after pneumonia and ear trouble. Mr and Mrs David Stapp assist care for Donna Kay Owen. John Henry Lord born weighing 9 pounds 5 ounces at Washington County Hospital. Stephens family visits Robert Stephens home near West Chester. David Stapp family planning move to new home north of Muscatine. Further items note corn fodder grinding and local visits.
Don Ross shares idle recollections about Washington transplants and old acquaintances from Des Moines. He recalls visits to the Ralph Wehr home near Mt. Pleasant, a mail carrier question about Don Ross of Des Moines, and chats with Floyd Shockley, Glenn Willits, Ralph Livingstone, and Helen. He notes Dr. C A Boice at Kirkwood, gifts of canes tied to Morgan’s Raiders lore, and reflects on Washington Boices and a new arrival.
City smoke may slow plant growth as soot coats leaf surfaces and interferes with carbon dioxide absorption and sunlight intake. This environmental effect could reduce photosynthesis in urban vegetation.
A report notes thunder remains the loudest common noise, audible clearly up to about 20 miles from the flash.
Donald Pearson visited Friday evening at the Wayne Nerman residence. The social call was informal with local neighbors noting the friendly encounter.
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