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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1935
Page
4
A Bible thought for Friday February 8 1935 quotes Psalm 69 6 urging the faithful to wait on the Lord and not be confounded for the sake of Israel. The devotional passage emphasizes trust and divine protection.
The article argues trade fosters peace but can be twisted by selfish nationalism into justification for conflict. It warns that leaders exploit market competition to inflame public support for war.
Twenty five years after Scouting began in the United States, a celebration highlights its service to boys and its growth for the future. The piece notes Scouting arose from changing family life and science driven progress, stressing character development and physical discipline once common in boyhood routines.
The legislature faces proposals to revise the sales tax with higher rates on some items and elimination on others, effectively a luxury tax, and to imposes a special tax on large chain stores. The aim is to balance consumer interests with community impact and trade expansion considerations.
The article praises Scouting and similar movements as essential for character building and practical education. It argues boys and girls should be active to satisfy natural physical demands and describes supporters as performing good deeds daily during the first twenty five years of scouthood.
A State Theater program showcases a unique David Copperfield presentation with W C Fields as Scrooge like Macawber and Edna May Oliver as Uriah Heep. The critic praises Fields for his performance and notes it brings Dickens to life with sharp stage qualities.
A late night note explains postponement of a By The Way column and apologies to many named readers. The writer plans to resume work on the By the Way feature later.
Last night a fluoroscope demonstration wowed visiting physicians at the county hospital. The device revealed the heart beating clearly as x rays passed from backbone to breastbone while Miriam was the subject. Dr McLaughlin noted the heart appeared to beat faster, joking about a guest holding Miriam's hand.
In Hardestabble neighborhood a census taker collects household notes from Nellie Elizabeth, 48, listing ailments and habits. The report mentions no call for more data and notes Geo Hummer and family left Washington for Oskaloosa. The item includes local updates on residents, deaths, visits, and school dog bite incident.
Arthur and Albert discuss workplace flexibility and independence with Albert stating he can arrive before eight and leave after five, signaling a casual, self managed work culture. Their exchange reflects a social shift toward autonomy in employment.
We express deep appreciation to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness of wife and mother and for the flowers sent for the funeral. These attentions were a great comfort to us. H. H. Payne and children.
Grace Hill community notes describe visits and calls among residents including A J Robertson Bernard Pauley and Agatha Pauley with mentions of illness and work activities. Nehmert Pratt and family travel, wood cutting and hauling chores are listed alongside relatives visiting Harper for a funeral and others checking on a hospitalized mother.
Mrs Strum and family ill with measles are mentioned along with visits by Alvin Strum, daughters Jean and Colleen at Allen Schaffer’s home. Lloyd Robertson and Dorothy Ruebsam shared Sunday dinner. Ladies Aid met at Mrs Dan Boone’s home. Chas McKinstry visited recently. Mrs Asahel Robertson, Mrs Lucille Jackson and baby Charlotte Ann visited Mrs Gus Strum.
Mrs. Ray Finke and the Misses Clara and Lucille attended a shower for Mrs. Bernard McKeene at the Wm. Finke home in Washington. Rev. C. E. Strong was called to Lake View Iowa due to his mother’s illness. The Patterson family moved to the Clayton Bear farm and visited L. W. Turnipseed. Gerald Teets stopped by the Thrasher home.
Crawfordsville February report notes library books available Tuesday and Friday afternoons under Wednesday Study club sponsorship at Mrs R C McCleary’s residence. Basketball results show high school alumni girls defeating Washington 40 to 17 and 18 to 1 in halves. alumni beat local 37 to 17. boys team lost 18 to 19 to Washington Re serves. J S McCleary resigns as cemetery sexton. Lafe Frinke takes over.
Mrs Ruth Norris reports Bess Arthaud of Vinton staying in Ainsworth for a belated holiday break after measles in schools at Christmas. Mrs Ferp Smith returns to Wisconsin after several days here. J A Marsh ill with bronchial pneumonia. Attendees at Mrs Pat Boyd funeral in Washington included several Ainsworth residents and relatives. Martha Sands vacationed with Muscatine friends.
Mr and Mrs Joe Birka spent Sunday in Palestine joining friends for a brief outing. The outing highlighted a quiet day with family fellowship and local activity.
The area crowd gathered for a weekend visit and a 44th wedding anniversary at the Kron home. Attendees included Ott o Novy and family, Albert Kron and son Donald, Royce Kron and Walter, and Charles Von Drasek with Leroy and Bobby Havel among others. A pot luck dinner followed.
Several University of Iowa students and guests shared Sunday dinners with local families in Wellman. Cabinet of school events includes flu illness, measles for Frances Falk’s sister and John Logan, a new Valentine box, and student art projects while Fourth and Fifth grades report on maps and arithmetic drills.
Mr Durst, president of the school board, entertained the school faculty and spouses at a 6 30 dinner on Tuesday evening. The gathering included travels to visit Mrs Hagest in township and a stay at the hospital. Wayne Wehrle won high bridge score and Thelda Freel took low.
Two new pupils Edith Malloy and Everett Harland join fourth grade. Fifth graders discuss famous painters. Fourth graders build Holland sand table with canals, windmills, cows, fields. Evelyn Meek brings Dutch doll and wooden shoes. Bobby Sharp and Betty Staffer share Holland items.
A description notes that race tracks gambling dens dog tracks and other fast money exchanges are the common haunts of counterfeiters.
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