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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1939
Page
4
A Bible Thought reflecting on Luke 22 24 26 about rivalry among disciples and Jesus teaching that true greatness comes from serving others rather than seeking power Josephine style sermon tone uses the phrase kings exercise lordship while followers are urged to be like the younger and the chief as the servant.
A staged 1939 Frigidaire presentation in Des Moines showcased new electric appliance lines with five hours of moving pictures talks and skits. Dealers and Iowa Southern Utilities group members observed, noting rising enthusiasm and the shift from mere product knowledge to experiential selling and broad public acceptance.
The note reflects on European political turmoil with many dictators rising and falling and governments collapsing, signaling ongoing instability and concern about future events. The brief cannot confirm dates or actors beyond general European context.
The passage reflects on enduring change driven by natural forces rather than human effort. It asserts nature's upheavals shape world history while people adapt and endure, urging not to overemphasize man-made impact.
The Tribune laments the News Times suspension as business conditions squeezed by high taxes and wages. It notes earlier growth, then collapse from rising costs and newsprint, urging that federal policy and wage laws threaten private enterprise and press freedom amid a 50,000 circulation paper liquidated after $850,000 peak value.
A terse meditation links two sides of faith and virtue. Matthew references a loving heavenly Father who gives good things to those who ask. Ecclesiastes and Philippians add depth, contrasting wisdom with folly and declaring life in Christ as gain through death.
A Washington group reportedly traveled to a nearby city day before yesterday in search of goods but found nothing they wanted. They were glad to buy hinges closer to home after returning. The item hints at local commentary from Brighton era columnists and new contributors.
A fragment from a 19th century page mixes a harsh verse about a spoiled child with a brief joke in a contest of personality and a light quip from Tarqain Sales. It notes three stores, a fire sale and a bankruptcy sale, ending with a punny sign in the middle.
In a humorous exchange from Mark Twain's editing days a subscriber asks if a spider seen in the paper is good or bad luck. Twain replies it is neither. the spider is simply inspecting ads to decide whom to weave a web over.
An elderly man laments lost rights and freedom as he speaks of riding again in his own carriage. An Irish bystander counters that even if recovered, his aging mother could not push him, highlighting social strain and hardship in the exchange.
A quirky reader exchange notes minor differences between 1939 and prior car models, highlighting a lighter placement near the steering wheel. The text veers into a school essay about problems and a rambling anecdote about a buoy and a dentist waiting room magazine.
Glenda Farrell named North Hollywood mayor on fall ballot. Shirley Temple faces renewed protests over a screen slap. Colman plans a San Francisco to Los Angeles yacht race connected to a world fair. Joins Crawford and others in The Stining Hotr with a Broadway dancer plot. Stand Up Ved Pight marks W S Van Dyke’s 26th year in film. Hope aims to be ace of song players, with Thanks For The Memory inspiration and an all star comedy cast. Charles Bickford leases 500 acres for a summer camp for underprivileged kids.
In Richland on January 22 Mrs. Jennie Bailor of Perry visits Rev and Mrs. Stark. A north end niece party at Glen Davis home honors birthdays incl Mrs. Glen Davis and Mrs. A C Robinson and Louise, plus Vern Hoekstra. Ya says she was 80 yesterday. Thirty attend, play Chinese Checkers, food abundant. Mrs. Linton H Johnson, 76, dies after lingering illness at Rubio. funeral at Pleasant Plain church, burial Howard's Grove. Mrs. Nick Fritchen, 67, dies after illness in Fairfield hospital. funeral at St Peter's and Paul's Catholic church, Clear Creek. She leaves husband, two sons, a foster daughter, and several grandchildren.
Frank Pugh remains ill at his home as relatives gather. Madeline Shultz and Cloyce Robertson surprised friends by marrying on Christmas day. Gertrude Hill and Faye Fuller, Keota teachers, visited parents. Hal Figgins and Mrs. Neville attended farm care for sister Mary McGraw. A large crowd attended the sale where young stock sold well.
Highland residents share social calls with the Nroty, Woolrab, Kucera, and Krotz families. A birthday party honored Mrs Bowman at Ernest Bowman’s home with the 8 H 8 club. Mary visits Washington while Wilbur Chalupa hosts, plus residents gathered at various homes over the week.
The Clay Missionary society met with Dot Meacham Thursday afternoon. Her sister Mrs Orle Clark of near Packwood was a special guest. Frances and Barbara Dawson spent Saturday in Washington. Mr and Mrs Stanley Marsh and daughters Elsie Kath...
Ryn and Georgia and Mrs Lillie Marshall attended the funeral services of Mrs John Simmering at Washington Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Ernie Fulton moved Thursday to a farm near North English. They will be missed from this community. The friends and relatives of Mrs R K Brown who is a patient in the Washington county hospital are watching the papers for reports of her improvement. The many friends of the Linton Johnson family are sorry to hear of Mrs Johnson's death at her home near Rubio. She has been ill the past year. Mrs Johnson was in her 72nd year. Funeral services were held in the Pleasant Plain Friends Church Thursday afternoon with Rev Bond conducting the services. Burial was in the Howard Grove cemetery near Yeo. Herman Hagle John Souton and Lane Moergan attended the public sale of Gardners Tuesday at 76 Center. Mr and Mrs W O Morgan were Washington visitor Tuesday evening.
Riverside January 21 Phyllis Shalla daughter of Mr and Mrs Milo Shalla River side senior chosen from Washington county to represent in the D A R contest One Iowa girl will be sent to the New York World's Fair expenses paid next year Selection decided by county and local school officials with county superintendent Lester Kratill naming the county pick Also notes bank officers election for Peoples Trust and Savings bank with directors elected George A Eglin Henry Frank Marion Goodlove William Griffin R H W Heiteman Hubert
Riverside Ladies' Auxiliary meeting notes initiations of Mrs. Le Roy Hardy and Bernadine Souk up. Members plan carpet rag sewing for Knoxville veteran hospital and sponsor a January 25 board party with bridge and euchre at the Legion home.
A misread line notes that the Alaskan moose is the largest native mammal in North America. The fact highlights Alaska's iconic species and places the moose among the continent's top wildlife by size.
The officers selected are William O Loughlin president George A Eglin vice president Hubert E Doud cashier and Viv Knebel bookkeeper.
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