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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1940

Page

4

Bible Thought Tuesday Reflections Hebrews 12 11

A brief religious thought notes that chastening feels grievous but produces the peaceful fruit of righteousness for those exercised by discipline. The excerpt cites Hebrews 12 11 in a devotional tone.

Time spent on war talk versus value of talk

A veteran argues that daily time spent discussing the European War costs Americans money at a personal hourly rate. The writer plans to cut war talk to save funds and notes a Mexican observer’s view on bullfighting as cruel and declining in national interest.

S. W. Kaster Mexico Spain

No Rodeos, No Mercy for Animals and Election Talk

A critique denounces cruel rodeo practices as inhuman and urges compassion for animals. It shifts to politics as Democrats delay convention plans while Republicans loom, arguing a national election year often aids business despite public defense worries about threats and the undefined defense need.

Chicago Barron's National Financial Weekly Hugh H. McCleery

Handel and Mattheson Clash Behind the Scenes

In a vivid 18th century anecdote, George Frederic Handel, temperamental yet talented, was briefly displaced after Mattheson, a vainglorious peer, staged a satirical Cleopatra. Mattheson, who played Antony in his own play, died on stage then promptly returned to occupy the conductor’s chair again, much to the audience’s amusement.

George Frederic Handel Mattheson Cleopatra Antony Handel

Wesleyan Mission Meeting At Mrs. Orie Turner Home

Fifteen members of the Wesleyan Missionary Society met at Mrs. Orie Turner's home last evening. Mrs. H. V. Dodder led worship and Mrs. Jesse Bushy spoke on home mission homes for children. Lenten and child labor topics were discussed by several members.

Wesleyan Missionary Society Orie Turner H. V. Dodder Jesse Bushy R. KE. Shannon RE. KE. Stutsman W.B. Dupuis United States Reedney Kephart Stutsman

Lace Savings Club Holds Mission Box Packing Meeting

Members bring towels for the mission box during a business meeting. Social hour follows with refreshments served by Mrs. Turner chairwoman and Mrs. Paul Snakenberg Mrs. Walter Hunt and Mrs. Maude Jones.

Turner Paul Snakenberg Walter Hunt Maude Jones

McCreedy Rites Held At L A Jones Funeral Home

Funeral services for Howard McCreedy were conducted Sunday afternoon at L A Jones funeral home with Rev. W H Hemphill of Ainsworth in charge. Pallbearers included Walter R Brown Nelson Thompson Laura Kennedy Boyd Stephens Tom M Harvey and Lloyd Swift Burcal was laid to rest at Elm Grove Cemetery.

L. A. Jones Funeral Home Howard der Kennedy Boyd Stephens Tom M. Harvey Lloyd Swift Burcal Elm Grove Cemetery

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