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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1938
Page
4
Today's Bible Thought Thursday January 13 1938 urges humility before the Lord. The message cites James 4 10 and reflects on loyalty to God as the solution to troubles and dissatisfactions, attributed to Carl H Elmore D D.
Mr. C. E. B. Beaty recalls 1887 western tornado and the brutal January 12 1888 blizzard near David City Nebraska. He faced the wind driven snow with his children Willis and Bessie as neighbors helped and rescues followed. The tale includes two other lost riders and cattle frozen in drifts.
Local library shelves stock free pamphlets produced with state and federal health agency support. The materials explain venereal diseases, their effects, and parent oriented guidance for children, including The Great Imitator booklet from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.
Wrestler Bill White, once named to the all Little Six football team two years ago, is back in Washington and wants a wrestling card in the near future. He says he is currently active in the sport and seeks local bookings.
Mae Morgan of the Home Sakery suffers indigestion on a liquid diet while UNCLE EZRA jokes about being found out. January sales blaze in Washington. A humorous travel through U S money usage lists many place names as breakfast table items. Then an exam poses quirky definitions from a college test.
A Washington man’s young son asks why so much shoe blacking ships to Africa. The father, reading foreign trade reports, speculates it is used for face powder or cold cream, offering a humorous and strained explanation to save face for the family.
A Tow a dentist attending a party damaged his chance for new patients when a cork mishap shattered a champagne bottle. The incident occurred at a social gathering, drawing attention to the dentist's misfortune amid local chatter.
The film Danger Patrol portrays Texas oil field workers handling high explosives and the severe emotional strain borne by their families at home. Sally Eilers John Beal and Harry Carey star with supporting cast including Sally Ward Frank M. Thomas and Jack Arnold. Mrs John Krause of Ainsworth visits Arthur Krause's family.
Forty four persons attended the Sunshine Community club potluck dinner yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Klopfens tein. Guests included Mrs. Warren Jr and son, Mr. and Mrs. Roebsam, Mr. and Mrs. Mayhew, Mr. and Mrs. Kephart Rook. Pinochle and checkers provided entertainment while others socialized. Food committee members were Mrs. Beenblossom, Mrs. Lauderman, Mrs. Stirling and Mrs. Klopfenstein. Next meeting set for Mrs. Stirling’s home in three weeks.
Mr and Mrs George Wood ford residents near Richland were in Washington yesterday for shopping.
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