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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1934
Page
5
A compact study notes Asa's reform era focusing on removing idolatry, fortifying cities, and building a defensive army. It highlights his positive seeks of the Lord, prayer for help, and the moral courage to stand against surrounding threats.
The text notes that human growth extends in length up to about 17 years while breadth continues to develop thereafter, reflecting ongoing physiological changes during late adolescence.
Miss Carol Rice and Chester return to Ft Wayne after a two week vacation. Howard Grove Sunday school kids enjoy a picnic south of Allison. The Busy Bee club meets with Beulah Roger. Dresden Plate quilts delight attendees. Prairie Flower beat Oswalt at Keota. A Washington family reunion brings over 30 relatives together at Sunset Park. Social events include ice cream socials, visits, and church gatherings amid hot dry weather.
The Industrial club met near the date July 40, with the July meeting conducted in the last week of June. Mrs. Gillies hosted on her spacious porch, and others attended.
A local baseball game Monday evening ended 1-0 after Olds scored in the seventh inning. The match was tight with both sides well matched and the Olds team securing the win. Read on for community notes of visits by Mrs. Lawrence Boshart and others, plus brief travels to Minnesota and Perry.
A July 3 Riverside crowd enjoyed a canceled rain postponement turned successful evening. The Washington Municipal Band of 38 played, the Richmond vs Riverside diamondball game ended 15 to 10 for Riverside, and a pavement dance featuring the Rhythic Rascals followed. Prizes went to Jesse Sleichter and Louis Havel as stands thrived and proceeds funded new fire equipment. Visitors included Rev. B Jacobsmeier and relatives from Houghton Iowa, with local families Kempner Knebel Pogge Heitzman noted.
A long list of Independence Day picnics in Iowa City area reports rain spoiling fireworks, church notices, and gatherings at homes including the Loren Hazen Howe and Ray Lambert places. Numerous families attended picnics, games, and visits, with birthdays noted and a nephew finding work in New York.
Daily services include No. 3 and No. 11 passenger trains with special notes. No. 3 and No. 4 stop for California passengers. No. 11 serves county seats and El Paso. Local freight Nos. 83 and 1 run daily. mixed trains Nos. 429 and 430 run daily except Sunday. No. 1 stops at several towns. L. Goodlander, Agent.
Mr and Mrs Roy Schiebel and boys of Davenport and Mr and Mrs Otto Schiebel spent Sunday at Chas Schiebels helping Richard celebrate his birthday. Mr and Mrs Will Spera and boys spent Sunday at Roy Millers. Mr and Mrs Fink and boys spent Sunday afternoon at Pat Reighards. Mr and Mrs Elmer Roder and daughters spent Sunday at Ralph Kelseys. Jean Kelsey returned home after helping make hay at Glen Andersons. Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson and children spent Monday afternoon at Oscar Carlsons.
Terracotta jars containing well preserved food were unearthed in mounds linked to the Aztecs Mayas and Toltecs in an archaeological find. Researchers note the vessels hold evidence of diet and storage practices among ancient Merleoo era civilizations.
Portrait shows President Paul von Hindenburg gravely ill amid German turmoil and deadly suppression of a Nazi uprising drawing international concern and domestic unrest.
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