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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1940
Page
4
A brief religious item presents a February 3 1940 Bible thought asserting that all things work together for good for those who love God citing Romans 8 28. The short devotional emphasizes faith and daily life alignment with scripture.
A long reflection on aging public figures and the idea of retirement. The piece recalls Oliver Wendell Holmes and editors aged 72 to 98 still at work, arguing that life’s duties press on beyond retirement and political pressures shape voters’ choices.
A rural column reflects on divorce statistics in Reno and Miami, the tax blanks from the state, and the appeal of Florida weather. It contrasts northern cold snaps with the South, notes journal carriers and their party, and ends with a poke at England’s land boom, suggesting they seek Iowa data.
Worlds Day of Prayer will be observed Friday February 9 at 2 p m in the Wayland Mennonite church with all women in town and surrounding community invited. Theme quiet ness and confidence shall be your strength. Also notes visits of the Magdefrau couple and relatives of Nan Russell Bateman. Relatives report death of Clive Haber husband of former Wayland resident Jmma York.
Funeral services for J R Wenger were held largely at Sugar Creek on Wednesday. Bishop Simon Gingerich and Rev Willard Leichty led the service with a group of singers including Ed Wyse Ruth Miller and Bernice Wenger. Casket bearers were six nephews Ed Leichty Hugh Conrad Simon Leichty Emery Wenger Emerson Witting and Elmer Kath. Interment followed at Sugar Creek. Frances Gerig visiting from Oregon. Omer Boshart and wife drove to Iowa City.
A reader recalls counting rabbits on the drive from Keota toward Washington, tallying 50 by three miles from Keota. The column blends humor with brief vignettes, from a wife scolding a tramp to a nurse’s quip about naming an accident victim, and a boy leading a dog.
Bill Boshart, George Boller, and Orlin Wyse shared a few days at home as Iowa Chapter H of TT T held an initiation at New London. Mrs. A A Jackson and Mrs Edd Boshart attended with Mrs Jackson's sister, Mrs Austin McDonald. Boshart and Jackson joined Mr McDonald for an evening visit. Local attendees at Muscatine O E S School included Warren Allen and others, with officers installed in Met Union on Monday evening.
A dated catalog of notable names and establishments with entries from February dates spanning 1812 to 1939. Items include Phillips and Hepner Drug Store, Ross Stores, Morgan's Cafe, and figures such as Charles Dickens, Thomas Edison, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Babson Park Massachusetts February 2 1949 editorial decries repeated government deficits and pay as you go budgeting. It condemns Roosevelts spending and warns against a broadening income tax while arguing for pro growth tax policy to help employment and business.
The Journal offers a dollar per paragraph for 50 words on Our First Year. Earn by submitting one or more 50 word pieces about listed firms and their first year incidents. Entries due by February 29 1940. Do not mix subjects per paragraph.
The L G club met in honor of Mr and Mrs Mark Campbell and son Mark Jr who moved to a new farm after purchasing the Harold Pearson property. The community extends good wishes as the Campbells leave, while other local notes include hospital updates and farm neighborhood movements.
Mrs J C Ellis and Mrs BE Allen joined Mrs Max Sinclair Christine Senblatter and Mrs Will Severt as hostess Tuesday for the second Missionary tea. Eight women attended the gathering in a community event reflecting local church activities.
Hollywood takes on Victor Hugo in a three month shoot for The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Charles Laughton leads a strong cast including Maureen O Hara and Cedric Hardwicke in a lavish tale of Quasimodo and the cathedral siege amid pageantry and drama.
Melvyn Douglas stars as a blithe sleuth who breaks every rule to enforce the law in a fast paced comedy. Joan Blondell co stars with Ruth Donnelly and Edward Brophy in a lively escape filled with romance and capers opening at the Fox Theatre Sunday.
A historic rugby event in England opens with a match labeled England versus The Rest. The fixture pits England against a composite side from other regions as part of a notable series kickoff.
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