Bible Thought Wednesday January 8 1941 Wisdom Verse
Biblical reflection from January 8 1941 emphasizes virtue and mercy. The message highlights purity peace and gentleness as hallmarks of heavenly wisdom.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1941
Page
4
Traffic lights coming to downtown square in Washington
The article notes that traffic signals at four corners of the square will debut by spring, improving safety and giving Washington a more metropolitan feel. It mentions possible expansion to East Washington street and praises the city council for moving to reduce accidents and delays, with reflections on local journalism figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington County
Chicago
Des Moines
Central Park
Washington Street
State Theatre
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Lytle
East Washington Street
I Am Third and Flying Lessons and City Tales
A high school superintendent shares a reflective tale about the motto I AM THIRD and stresses the value of ground school hours for flying course applicants at a local airport. It mentions social stereotypes, a plumber's dilemma with a baby in the family, a theatre miscall with a door boy, and a humorous note about doing two things at once.
Baby Prodigy Hope Maxine Howard Dazzles NY Stage
The 18 month old New York girl Hope Maxine Howard astonishes with ballet acrobatic and jitterbug routines as described by an American magazine. Her unusual talents at such a young age draw wide attention from readers and commentators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Maxine Howard
New York
Trinity College acquires Gutenberg Bible page from 1454
A page from the Gutenberg Bible, regarded as the first printed book, was acquired by Trinity College. The 1454 page was printed by Johann Gutenberg, the inventor of movable type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity College
Johann Gutenberg
SAGE SAYINGS
A brief reminiscence notes a bygone German desire for a corridor and reflects on past geopolitical aims as reported by the Minneapolis Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Minneapolis Tribune
Big Catch Near Shawomet After Two Day Fishing Trip
Howard Deming and Old Finley tied up to the Shawomet pier after a two days fishing trip. The catch was tautog off Bear Ledge, with Deming's half bushel share skinned and cleaned for the frying pan. He hoped to show them to Marge as money was scarce after five months without work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Deming
Old Finley
Shawomet
Tautog
Bear Ledge
Deming
Marge
Shawomet Burglar Fled Through Window Basket of Fish Falls
In Shawomet a burglar attempts entry through a tightly screened window. He is surprised by a sting and falls into a basket of fish as the Only Policeman leads a swift, noisy takedown. Marge explains two women rented the bungalow for a few days. Deming forgives and jokes about a big fish catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawomet
Marge
Mir
Eirehome
Deming
Famous Cullinan Diamond Weighed 3025 Carats Before Cut
The famed Cullinan diamond stood at 3,025 carats in raw form before the cutter began shaping it. This immense gem later yielded notable stones, becoming a centerpiece in royal jewelry collections.
Cline family buys Jay Baxter farm east of Richland
Darlington residents Jitas and Blanen Cline purchase the Jay Baxter farm east of Richland and plan to move in as their home. Baxter closing out sale set for Wednesday and they will soon engage in other work. Several local social notes, deaths and visits are mentioned, including Mrs Martha Sasseen’s obituary and holiday travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Neville
Richland
Jan
Juitas
Blanen Cline
Darlington
Jay Baxter
Baxters
Willa Mae Swinney
Rukgabers Hardware
Washington
Lem Reed
Wilhite
Fremont
Russel Reed
Spencer
Sasseen
Martha Sasseen
Ottumwa Lan
Pleasant Pisin
Austin
Packwood
Howard
Omaha
Friends Church
A. C. Roach
Guy Hunting
Prise
M. EB
Bether Dickinson
Des Moines
Jake Dickenson
Lou Rambo
Jefferson County Medical Society
Fairfield
Roy G. Swinney Apapit Richland
Matt Carey
Baby of
Fonda, Ta
Men Talk More Says University Professor
A University of Minnesota professor states men talk more than women. He adds men are quicker to answer and speak up first while women prefer giving advice. The study notes men answer first but may bluff more often.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Minnesota
Train schedules and regular meetings for Westbound Lodge and lines
The district lists Westbound Washington Lodge No. 26 MF regular meetings on the first Friday. It details Westbound and Eastbound train stops including Golden State Limited and Californian services, with local and mixed trains, and agent notes for Knoxville, Goodlander, Anderson, and Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge No
Howard McBride
W. M
A. W. Yard
Golden State Limited
Californian
Washington
Chin
Clones
A. mi
California
Knoxville
C. F
Anderson
Kansas City
Davenport
Southwest Limited
Sunda
W.C. Bell
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J. By Lemmon
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R. F. McFarlane
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Carry Library
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Kkuth Lytle
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