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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1939
Page
4
Daily Bible Thought for Wednesday July 4 1989. Reflects Romans 7 6 on being delivered from the law to serve in spirit not letter. Includes guidance on conscience and moral freedom in a religious context.
The piece argues for returning to constitutional principles and limited government. It warns that New Deal policies have built unsustainable debt and threatens liberties, urging citizens to vote to uphold past economic principles and the nation’s wealth.
Essay argues humor preserves humility and democracy against pomp and tyranny. It lauds Will Rogers and other humorists, contrasts America with Germany Italy and Russia, and urges Americans to pursue democratic humility through humor and friendly discipline under law.
A survey shows over 75 percent of investors have funds to back new enterprises but do not release them. Major barriers include high taxes on individuals 62 percent and on corporations 83 percent, fears of labor troubles 63 percent, potential new taxes 7 percent, and restrictive legislation 77 percent, contributing to unemployment and relief costs. Ansonia Sentinet!
Dr Gus W Dyer argues work is life’s driving force and the Christian ethic. he contrasts American work vigor with pagan leisure theory, noting global competition and economic isolation as warnings. A humorous Pawhuska quote ends the piece.
A satirical note recalls a centennial parade and beard fondness as the Washington centennial pageant travels near Lake Okiboj. Dr H F Maraon comments Iowa City women show more interest in the centennial than Washington women while Washington men boast notable beards. Local children are humorously described as having four fingers and a thumb on each hand.
Stanley Moore sports a beard patterned after Peter of Bible fame drawing visitors to Johnson's Gite. Reports say the resemblance is striking and Stanley may be a walking image of the famed farmsville figure. J M Kelley recalls a Marengo cemetery coincidence about two Mays family plots. Werner Lowry notes a 1 000 mile honeymoon drive in a Dodge with no tire problems.
A Washington businessman reportedly held a royal flush in five card stud during a friendly Missouri game. The man showed ace king queen jack of diamonds, with ten of diamonds hidden in the hole, a 350000 to 1 improbable hand, prompting cheers as he completed the royal flush. Dinty Moore whistles for his cats Charcoal Nelle and Tabbes.
Alfred Jorgenson 41 of Ackley Lown held on cheating by false pretense charges. Sheriff Jennings says he ran a racket at six farm sales, buying machinery and equipment then leaving without payment. He was identified by nine men in four Marshall County sales.
Richard Dix calls Sam Houston one of the greatest showmen and praises the San Houston portrayal in Man of Conquest opening at the State Theatre. The film features Dix, Gail Patrick, Joan Fontaine, Edward Ellis and Ralph Morgan with a Washington ballroom scene and a dramatic cross country meeting with Andrew Jackson.
Charles Bickford known as actor and engineer of note portrayed a reformed crook in Street of Missing Men. The Republic picture at Fox Theatre also features Larry Carey Tommy Ryan Guinn Williams and Mabel Toad in supporting roles.
Peter Lorre stars as Mr Moto in Danger Island at the Fox. The Porto Rico set mystery features murders that keep the local police baffled while Jean Hersholt and a strong supporting cast deliver solid performances.
In Pilotburg on Friday July 3 the writer reports a fair day as July may be poor after a wet June. Hay ruined by rain and corn growing fast hinder plowing. Pests include chinch bugs and grasshoppers. Potatoes too wet. a California death of Mrs Samuel Batley is noted along with former Pilotburg resident Mr Bailey's death.
The Pilotburg Bible school reports smooth progress this week with Mrs DeKoning as teacher and Marguerite Vodicka helping. Sunday evening program planned. Children enjoy the sessions as Mrs Bess Woolsey recovers from kidney trouble. The Ladies Aid meets July 13 with hosts Mrs Lillian Fisher and Mrs Anna Shalla. Herbert Campbell's parents visited from Seymour and traveled to Mendota and back. Sunday School continues each Sunday at 9 a m. Three Steinberg children under quarantine for scarlet fever watch the town parade, which was rerouted to keep them in sight of the floats.
Regular meeting notices for Westbound Washington Lodge No 26 and a list of daily and weekly rail departures and stops include Gold State Limited Locals California trains and mixed trains. Bus schedules for Burlington Trailways list daily departures from Washington with times.
Des Moines reports the Iowa tax commission now collects beer tobacco and inheritance taxes previously handled by the state treasurer. The 1939 consolidation merged most state tax duties into the tax commission, formerly the state board of assessment and review, adding about 22 million dollars in annual tax collection.
Fingal's cave on Staffa near Scotland extends 227 feet from shore in a vertical basalt columnay arch 66 feet high. The columnar formations create striking color effects and wind and wave action produce eerie sounds at the opening.
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