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Acquaint now thyself with him and be at peace. The verse from Job 22 21 offers a call to seek a relationship with God for peace and blessing.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1936
Page
4
Washington and Lincoln marching forward in memory
A poem by Margaret E. Sangster honors Washington and Lincoln as enduring symbols of valor, hope, and sacrifice. It describes them as pioneers who bear a white, blue, and red banner and urge national unity and love across the years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lincoln
Washington Birthday History Notes
Colonel Waldron recalls George Washington born February 22 1732 in Wakefield Virginia and emphasizes his enduring role as national symbol of leadership and virtue throughout American history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Waldron
U. S. Army
America
George Washington
Wakefield
Virginia
Washington the Founding Leader and Legacy
An article reviews Washingtons pivotal role from colonial resistence to independence and constitutional founding. It notes his leadership in the revolutionary war and presidency, his renowned habits, wealth, and status, and discusses a War Department finding that the rank of General may have been created but not formally appointed before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philadelphia
Lexington
Concord
New England
George Washington
Paul Revere
Alexander Hamilton
United States
Army of the
War Department
United States Army
Washington’s Birthday Reflections and Local News Bits
A reader notes flag display around the square for George Washington's birthday and recalls a fourth grade debate over Washington vs Lincoln. The piece mentions Stelen Breese of Philips & Hebner reporting a rise in picture finishing due to more people photographing drifting snows, and notes five Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Lincoln School
Washington
Lincoln
Stelen Breese
Philips & Hebner = drug store
Five Pay Days This Month Eludes Readers Since 1688
The brief ponders a rare occurrence tied to this month’s schedule, noting it hasn’t occurred since 1688 and its next appearance remains uncertain.
Fragmented humor and odd snippets from a newspaper page
A collage of quips and comic lines about weather, race, manners, and daily life. It mentions a hard talking house to house salesman, a fly trap ad scene, a wooden leg joke, a dog fight, a hat mishap, and medicinal sips like rhubarb and sassafras tea with a nod to meat and potatoes.
Implosion Demonstrated By Deep Water Test
A clinical thermometer wrapped in heavy cloth was lowered into very deep water. The resulting implosion did not shatter the instrument but reduced it to a spoonful of fine white powder, proving implosions can occur with external pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier’s Weekly
Cards Lose Ragged Tilt to Muscatine
Muscatine defeated the Cardinals 36 to 22 in last home game of the season. Poor shooting and sloppy handling plagued both teams as Woodford and Stites sparked some offense for the Cards, while Muscatine led 11-1 after the first period and 20-11 at halftime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Cardinals
Woodford
Stites
Meimerat
Carlisle
Morrow
Weber
No Mule Trades After Dark
It is unlawful to trade mules after dark in Alabama except in an established place of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Burlington Defeats Muscatine Five In Little Six Tilt
Burlington high beat Muscatine 28 to 19 to extend its lead in the Little Six standings. The Burlington five led 14 to 6 at halftime and held off a Muscatine rally in the second half. Burlington reserves won 26 to 25 in the preliminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
Burlington High
Mueatine
Burlington Five
Burlington
Local Tournament Brings Twelve Teams to Washington Court
Washington hosts a fast paced basketball tourney next week on the Y court with 12 teams led by Independents and Phantoms from Ainsworth, Democrats and Andhorgs from Fairfield, Blacks and Pickups from Washington, and squads from Crawfordsville Keota Cotter Kalona and South Inglish. Monday opens two games nightly through Saturday with a bye for the Phantoms and a championship finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Democrats
Andhorgs
Fairfield
Ainsworth
Crawfordsville
Keotu
Cotter
Kalona
South Inglish
Larry Trotter
Wade Scranton
Corwin Evans
Ronad Peiper
Duane White
Walter McFarland
Bill Trotter
Carl White
Harold Gerdes
Charles Thompson
Jake Hamondson
Lester Tucker
Lee Ginkins
Jim Ginkins
Keith Lord
Eugene Lockett
Genn Lord
Princess Boyd
Leo McCall
Jag Judeyine
Laird Hawkins
Fairfiel High School
Lion
Paul Dabner
Morris Smeasert
Victor Kurka
Bill Dabner
George Nixon
Glenn Little
Leonard Bissig
Robert Long
Harold Teeter
Henry A. Little
Washington Blacks
Sterling
Kenneth White
Max Mitchell
Dale Kiesey
Gene Turner
Red Norton
Yom Cantoni
Henry A. Littl
Harold Ahreng
Dale Fur
Keota
Chaplin Denies Honeymoon Cruise Report
Reporters questioned Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard near Los Angeles before their vacation cruise. Chaplin dismissed rumors of a honeymoon and praised Goddard as destined to become the greatest comedienne in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Chaplin
Paulette Goddard
Chaplin
Miss Goddard
Los Angeles
Washington Fans Eye Wells Fargo Style Wrestling Show
Washington wrestling fans show revived interest as Jim Bear challenges Fred Brandell for the Iowa light heavyweight title in Washington next Thursday. Pinkie George touts Brandell as a long time state champion and top grappler while Cantondine draws hype as a 250 pound crowd magnet facing Chicago’s Kogut in a Wednesday program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jim Bear
Fred Brandell
Des Moines
Iowa
Jimny
Fred
Brondell
Cantonwine
Regin
Bear Brondell
Cantondine
Pinkie George Raates
Howard
Omehoney
Toronto
Strangler Lewis
Madison Square Garden
New York
San Franccisco
Joe Stecher
John Pesek
Pinkie
Jim Londes
Danne O'Mahoney
George Kogut
Chicago
Bill Beth
Beth Ws
Kogut
Barl Wampler
Washinton
Cotter squad lineup features Pulhy and Thomas in announced roster
One member well known to Washington fans is Dale Pulhy. Other Cotter players listed include Lester Malley Clyde Stoutner Raymond Hancock L A Mirick Everette Romine Charles Biewen Richard Hudson and Paul Russell with Forrest Tucker as manager. Thomas Davis and Williams are frequently named in Cotter's lineup with Elmer Thomas listed as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dale Pulhy
Lester Malley
Clyde Stoutner
Raymond Hancock
L. A. Mirick
Everette Romine
Charles Biewen
Richard Hudson
Paul Russell
Forrest Tucker
Thomas
Davis
Williams
Cotter
Elmer Thomas
Manag
Demons Fall to Keokuk in Little Six Clash
Keokuk High School defeated Washington 36 to 22 as the Keokuk team surged ahead early and maintained the lead. Tucker led Washington with driving baskets and free throws while Keokuk’s five regulars shared scoring. Next Friday Keokuk hosts Burlington in a potential league title decider, with Ottumwa still in contention. Washington finishes with Muscatine. Two other league games were postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokukigh
Burlington
Washington
Dam City
Keokuk
Tucker
Little Six
Ottumwa
Demons
Muscatine
Thirty Five Iowa Grid Players Train Indoors At Iowa City
Thirty five athletes, preparing for intercollegiate competition, completed the first week under Coach Ossie Solem at the University of Iowa. He said drills will focus on fundamentals indoors with scrimmage sessions planned. outdoor weather will extend indoor practice if snow and cold persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Ossie Solem
Salem
Rowing team lineup includes Williams Davis and Thomas
The team lists Hugh Williams Thomas Williams Bennett Thomas Harry Thomas Donald Bell Glen Ollieh Hayden Davis Arnold Edwards Robert Hammond and David Davis as rowers with no additional details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Wiliams
Thomas Williams
Bennett Thomas
Harry Thomas
Donald Bell
Glen Ollieh
Hayden Davis
Arnold Edwards
Robert Hammond
David Davis
Camels Fast Race Added in Desert Training
The thoroughbred Arabian racing camel or dromedary is noted for covering as much as 100 miles daily in desert training.
Junior College Pairings Listed for Iowa Tournament
Waldorf of Forest City will open against Waukon in the Iowa junior college basketball tournament. Fort Dodge seeks to defend its title as twenty two teams enter. First round actions include Albia Elkader Ellsworth Graceland Chariton Boone Port Dodge Britt Burneivon Kathville Lenox Red Oak Sheldon Webster City Osceola Mason City Waldorf Waukon Muscatine Northwestern Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Iowa
Waldorf
Forest City
Waukon
Fort Dodge
Emmetsburg
Northwestern VA
Washington
Burlington
Estherville
Lenox
Red Oak
Britt
Murington
Webstern City
Oswreola
Tursday
Shedon
Maseuine
Northwestern
Graceland
Charlton
Ellsworth
Albia
Elkader
Wankom
Boone
Sheldon
Webster City
Osceon
Muscatine
Michigan Tilt Ends Iowa's Home Season
Iowa hosts Michigan in a key late season clash aiming to split the Big Ten at 5-5 and finish near .500. The Hawkeyes rely on speed to challenge Michigan who average 14 points per game while Iowa guards defense seeks to curb Wolverine shooting as they defend a strong home record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Michigan
University of Iowa
Wolverines
Iowans
Iowa
Big Ten
Wolverine
Parachute Jumpers Qualify In Soviet Aviation Sport
More than 18 000 men and women have passed parachute jumping examinations since aviation became a sport in the Soviet Union. Parachute towers for training dot the grounds around the flying fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Soviet Union
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