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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1938
Page
3
The Ottawa Journal piece notes a December 24 1937 Bible Thought urging kind speech and measured responses. It discusses age as an individual matter shaped by heredity environment and Destiny, linking biblical counsel to personal life.
A bloc of about sixty three leading economists urge Congress to end the silver purchase act subsidies citing higher costs, reduced employment, and lower living standards. They warn government price support destabilizes markets and erodes demand, urging a return to natural economic law for growth.
The excerpt notes ongoing concerns about a growing burden and escalating costs while a larger budget for a subject remains unpaid. Dean Chester A. Phillips of the State University of Iowa is highlighted among economists urging this stance, described as one of the most brilliant voices in the group.
State bulletin from Des Moines warns of widespread losses of horses and cattle due to cornstalk poisoning. It urges immediate removal of animals at first signs of sluggishness or confusion, notes the cause is unknown, and emphasizes rapid veterinary treatment though the disease is hard to treat.
Fifty two friends and relatives gathered at the Barnie Wetrich home in Grandview to celebrate a 25th wedding anniversary with a noon pot luck. The couple received a silver keepsake as guests joined in the event.
Riverside Jan 6 Elmer Meeks and Goldie Stutzman from Des Moines visited the Meeks family this week. Maxine O Loughlin Mary Gertrude Griffin Leon Karel Walter Beranek and Stephen Dautremont have gone to Iowa City for the event or visit.
In Wednesday's Journal a Milo Sorden history item claimed he was the smartest graduate in his class of four. The correction clarifies the other three were girls, and Milo did not request the correction. A stray note mentions sunspots being blamed for earth's troubles.
Churches on South Iowa Avenue host 11 o'clock service with Sacrament theme. Baptist schedule includes Bible school at 9:30, morning worship at 10:45, evening service at 7:30, and a 6:30 Young People's program led by Pastor Rev. I. Predmund.
A collection of light sketches, jokes, and notes from a school page includes playful wordplay on education and everyday life, trivia on bees and honey production, social quips, and local residents visiting Fairfield, with mentions of Mrs. Linus Knebel and Miss Bertha Knebel visiting from Chicago.
POURSQUARE GOSPEL Sunday school 9:30 a m Morning worship 10 45 a m Sermon title robin the groener Crusaders 615 p m Evangelistic service 7 30 p m sermon Safe at Last Midweek prayer meeting Tuesday 7 20 Bible study Wednesday 7 54 Preaching Friday 7 30 There will be prayer meeting tonight closing the week of prayer All are welcome W J Stevens pastor
Supt Vernon Whitting leads Bible school at 9 20 A M with classes for all ages Worship services at 10 45 A M and 7 30 P M include Morning Communion and an Evening sermon on Self Limitations Christian Endeavor meets at 5 P M with Mary Dreekmier speaking on Stealing or Drifting Senior and Intermediate groups meet at 6 15 P M and 5 P M respectively Led by John L Hughes and topics cover Gambling a Racket Music features morning organ Liebeslied and Guion Lucile Knox offertory Andante Boellmann Anthem O Saviour of the I A at kote ree Goss
Organist and director Mrs. Henry S. Shields, with Doris Leffler and John L. Hughes, present March Romaine Gounod Freening Organ Finale and a Postlude. Minister F. W. Eastwood delivers remarks.
An earnest invitation is extended for a two week preaching mission beginning Sunday with Dr. Atack and Dr. J W Potter assisting. Services feature Sunday school at 9 30 a m with sermon The Worlds Greatest Need and an evangelistic service at 7 20 p m. Dr Potter will present five illustrated lectures on Palestine and the Bible each evening at 7 30 p m. Musicians include Oswald, Hartia, Briggs and Miss Humble. All members and the public are welcome.
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