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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1939
Page
4
A devotional note quotes 2 Cor 8 9 highlighting Jesus Christ who was rich but became poor for believers to become rich in grace and salvation. The reflection emphasizes grace, sacrifice, and spiritual riches available through Christ.
The article reviews Adolf Berle’s preview of a third term and his call for direct government financing of major activities. It warns of gradual government ownership of productive plants and the collapse of private banks, likening Berle’s plan to Stalinist and Nazi models. The piece links Berle to broader economic control and questions its impact on the middle class and democracy.
An Iowa note recaps Jimmie Neville, an aging businessman, announcing retirement after 54 years. He emphasizes paying all debts, leaving a comfortable estate, and seeks a gentler life with family and friends. The column blends personal farewell with reflections on change and society.
The author lauds Berle as a brave choice for WPA leadership and contrasts his stance with old bosses like LaGuardia. They criticize Roosevelt’s early views on government and credit Berle and Moley for pushing reform, arguing for firm yet pragmatic economic policy and accountability in government.
A truck driver's vivid reminiscence of a dawn highway crash unfolds with kinetic detail as he describes misjudged turns and a patch of cornfield aftermath. The second passage recalls Chicago lore of St Swithin and the legend of forty days of rain following his burial.
A collage of quotes and stray jokes about taxes on beards, stage stars, and domestic life. Includes humorous exchanges about models and weather, along with assorted sayings and reader contributions.
Mrs Hulda Olds visited from Riverside to share the Fourth with friends including Maude Bronson. Billy Leatheberg of Davenport came to visit his grandmother Mrs W Smyth. Maude Bronson stayed in Burlington with her sister-in-law Let tie Harding. Blanche Genkins visited from Cedar Rapids and Allian Vera and Charles Simpson returned from Monticello. The 2000 Club hosted a Fourth at Chautauqua Park with a few 300 games and dinner.
George Windy Hayes plays Lannie Upchurch in Man of Conquest at the State Theatre, insisting he cannot act with upper dentures. Pauli Fix, a Hollywood heavy, recently marked his 100th on screen death in Heritage of the Desert at the Fox Theatre.
A new comedy and a film lineup premiere this Sunday at the State and Fox theatres. Claudette Colbert stars with James Stewart in It’s a Wonderful World debut, while Hugh Herbert leads Funny Family Film at Universal’s. It features a North country backdrop for Wolf Call with John Carroll and more, opening Sunday at the Fox.
Centerville residents vote on a proposition to issue 44 000 dollars in bonds to finance a new high school auditorium with federal aid totaling 34 000 dollars expected to supplement the financing.
L. J. Kehoe argues that American citizens show inertia toward government aid and political opportunism. He warns this passive, self-serving attitude threatens personal freedom, economic ruin, and the nation’s democratic essence, urging readers to reject complacency before it’s too late.
Mrs Guonard Swanson hosted Helen Swanson s twelfth birthday Friday with games and gifts followed by refreshments. Attendees included Stella and Arnold Smith Virginia Mildred Jean Richard McCall Marjorie Vansickle Annabelle Jackson Joy and Gene Bauer and the McCall family.
Mary Manners reports a series of visits around Crawfordsville with relatives from Moline Davenport Reynolds and Keota. Attendees include Opal White Dutro and Mr and Mrs White visiting in town. gatherings at the Lyle and Clarence Fletcher homes. D C Kilgore funeral in Washington. Fourth of July celebrations at several homes. a northeast town pot luck at tourist park with about 26 people. and guests Ada McFarland and family from Hollywood California visiting Mrs Ada McFarland.
Sunday gatherings at the D and Dutweiler Dome in Well man feature Johnny and Martin Mace with grandparents Mr and Mrs John Moss at Pivereide Mre Mae Rittenhouse of Morning Sun visiting the A Huber home. Mary Johnson visits Oral Davidson in Washington. Mr and Mrs George Bishop and daughter visited Sam Bowser. Mrs Fred Coakley lost 140 chicks after rats killed many in the brooder. Mrs Harlan O Loughlin and sons visited Verne Moss. Mr and Mrs Clark Baver and children visited Mt Pleasant. Reed Moore and family, Will Shalla and family, and Nora Ebner visited Howard McCail.
Iowa City, Charles Lukes sky, 52, died at his home Thursday night from shotgun wounds police say were caused by an accidental discharge after he tripped on a rug. The incident is being investigated as an accidental death.
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