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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1939
Page
4
The text presents a devotional note from January 26, 1939 citing Psalms 147:3 4 about God healing the broken heart and naming the stars. It frames divine care as a guiding, comforting scripture for readers.
The article argues nations must foster peaceful sentiment among their peoples. Walter Lippmann urges the capacity to differ without denunciation and to argue without assuming conspiracies. Sponsors hope Washington aids this goal and communities contribute to a time of no more wars.
The Chariton Leader laments burglars who stole a cash register Friday night finding little value inside. They note coins and stamps worth under fifty cents and a few dollars, urging readers to report any found old register along roadsides.
Mrs. J. T. Foster and daughter Mrs. Earnest Radhan visited Mrs. Sue Thoma in Haskins. Dinner guests included Mrs. Fay Evans and Miles Foster. They traveled to Mt. Union where Mrs. Peeter will spend winter with her daughter Mrs. Carey Brown. Community sickness rises as pneumonia and pink eye affect children. several residents travel or move.
A column of scattered vignettes on morality and humor includes a Keota school child’s abrupt ending to a famous man’s life theme, a father’s business wisdom, missionary observations of Chinese wives, a christening anecdote, and reflections on youth’s enduring fire and genius.
Mickey Rooney drums and soundproofing plans head a quirky feature on stars. Priscilla Lane rises to stardom as the Millican sisters of Indianola Iowa are recounted. Gary Cooper Merle Oberon star Cowboy And The Lady while new pairing Mary Carlisle Robert Preston headline Legal Traffic. The piece blends gossip, film facts, and character vignettes with a humorous aside from an unnamed observer.
The Frontiersman features J. Carrol Naish and Larry Cabbe with Willian Boyd George Hayes and Russell Hayden as Hopalong Cassidy Windy Halliday and Lucky Jenkins. Gracie Allen and George Burrs split from their longtime team after twelve years in this production.
Stringtown residents report several relocations with Ernest Jones and Marlene Kay moving to the Sam Witting place near Havre. J J Rich and Mildred attend the 35th wedding anniversary of J T Wenger in Washington. Further social notes include Mr and Mrs Henry Mast dining with Mrs P Schaunts, and travels of Ethan Brooks and Harlan Canmingo.
At the Noah Widmer residence Rev and Mrs D F E Welty were Sunday guests. Doris and Roy Richer of Nebraska joined Mrs Edna Widmer and children for a Sunday visit at the J J Rich home.
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