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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1939
Page
4
A brief religious thought centered on Jesus teaching that entry into God’s kingdom requires birth of water and the Spirit. The message emphasizes spiritual rebirth as essential for salvation and eternal life.
Mrs Ruth Coryell of a New Jersey school system argues truancy is addressed by an attendance officer who seeks causes for roaming rather than punishment. She cites maladjustment at school or home and exuberance as roots and notes modern curricula offer engaging projects to reduce absences. The old truant’s stern vibe is now dismissed as a relic.
Twenty one denomination church leaders met with President Roosevelt and urged a world conference. They called for removing causes of war, promoting economic intercourse between nations, building agencies to maintain order, and fostering peaceful change.
The passage argues for reduced armaments aligning with church leaders and public sentiment in the United States while stressing that progress hinges on willing cooperation from other nations. Without mutual assent, negotiations are pointless and cannot succeed. Keokuk Gate City.
The article notes Mussolini congratulating ninety five Italian women who bore a total of 187 children and receiving a $26,000 baby bonus fund. The mothers, all farm wives, were urged to raise families on farms and not migrate to cities. The piece questions the meaning of liberty for these children and notes the state ownership of offspring.
A short devotional verse echoes from 2 Timothy 1 18 14 urging belief in steadfast words and faith in Christ Jesus. It emphasizes guarding the sacred truth through faith and the Holy Ghost dwelling within believers.
Short biblical verses urge patience and strength from the Lord. The author cites Psalm passages about guidance and restoration with a religious tone.
The reminiscence recalls nights delivering papers and the people who shaped it. Carl Jungbluth’s collie bit the narrator’s ankle while Mrs Labriayette Shreve kept them indoors and warmed them with lunch. Christmas nights brought many gifts and jokes from loyal customers.
A reflective column excerpt discusses personal reform and social prudence. It jokes about quitting smoking drinking and dancing for a woman yet ends with a vow to do better. The piece notes skepticism in business, line signing, and courtesy as safeguards against trouble.
The owner tests acoustics in a self built meeting hall with a janitor on platform. The owner asks the janitor to speak while he listens from the hall end. The janitor asks about a raise while noting the lack of pay for five years. The owner contemplates fixing the hall and a creditor’s threatening letter escalates tensions.
The town of Pineville Missouri chosen by 20th Century Fox as authentic Jesse James setting. Director Henry King orders dirt streets for realism, bringing economic boost from filming and star cast including Tyrone Power Henry Fonda Nancy Kelly Randolph Scott. Local residents celebrate paid streets and anticipate ongoing Hollywood activity.
Charles Butterworth, noted dead pan comic turned newspaperman, moves from the New York Times to Broadway and onto films. He currently stars with Bob Hope and Shirley Ross in Thanks For the Memory. Mickey Rooney adds horse racing to hobbies with his first mount Bing Crosby set to race at Santa Anita this season. Mrs Elin Nelswagen visits from Egin Illinois as guest of Harriet Coulter.
A jumble of lines references payment methods, a captain and lieutenant banter about medals, memory and December roses, a radio Mars alert, and reflections on marriage roles. The text juxtaposes humor and introspection with scattered public notices and quotes, mirroring a chaotic newspaper page.
WEST CHESTER January 23 The Garden club hosted a pot luck dinner for twenty one husbands at the P J Hoover residence. Chinese checkers provided entertainment and the event was an annual gathering for members.
The Women's Missionary society of the Presbyterian church at Chapman Home in Crawfordsville met Friday afternoon led by Mrs. Sadie McCleary who delivered devotions and program. Olive Moore spoke on The Church Serves China and Feeding the Young People in the National Mission Schools. Hazel Moorhead presented A Day in a Rem Eve Camp and National Missions topics. Mrs. N. J. Lease supervised the Prayer Calendar as names of missionaries were read. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer.
Riverside residents report the Evening Bridge club meeting at the Crees home. Mrs Donald Riley and Clement Mottet won high score honors while Mrs Henry Wolters and Donald Riley earned consolation awards.
About 200 stockholders and guests attended the Mount Pleasant Production Credit Association meeting in Mt Pleasant. Carl Bentzinger and O W Schmitter were elected to three year terms on the board. The 1938 reports show over 180 loans in several Iowa counties and the association has built substantial reserves with member stock above par.
Mildred Kupka hosted a miscellaneous shower for Margaret Spangler, with about thirty guests, gifts displayed under a white umbrella, and contests providing entertainment. A pink and white luncheon followed as the event closed.
The churches announce a week of activities including Sunday school workers and educational group sessions at Washington church on Wednesday at 2:30 and 7:30 with a fellowship supper at 6:00 Bethel Women Missionary Society meets Thursday afternoon at the Misses Davis home A Christian Endeavor meeting moves to Thursday evening at Malin Plecker's home with the pastor leading on Ways Using the Bible Cotter holds a session meeting at the manse Monday evening No other meetings scheduled Rev M A Robeson pastor and business manager Nellie Wittmer loan director led a class demonstration and group music with Dorothy Rees Evelyn Wil Carrie Martin Gweneth Vies participating in an instructive entertaining session
Mrs. Knotek presents a loom and weaving lesson to women at her home on Friday. The follow-up on the home project work focused on practical loom work and weaving techniques for participants.
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