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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1933

Page

4

Waiting Soul Reflects on Salvation and Defense

The piece centers on Psalm 62 1 2, urging quiet trust in God as salvation and rock. It emphasizes patience and reliance on divine protection amid daily life.

Congressman E C Richer Praises Industrial Recovery Act

An audience of county businessmen applauded E C Richer as he outlined the aims of the Industrial Recovery Act. The speech stressed raising long term ethical standards in business, promoting employment, protecting producers and customers, and aiming for a practical idealism across railroads utilities insurance pooled industries and more.

E. C. Richer Eicher

Oil refinery in Port Jerome France draws three firms

Lloyd McCall writes from Bolbec France about supervising 400 workers at a large oil refinery project on the Seine near Port Jerome, a $20 million venture with Standard Oil of New Jersey Atlantic and Gulf, plus the French government, aiming for eventual full French operation and detailing wages, conditions, and daily life.

Lloyd McCall France Harry Lloyd Bolbec Seine-Inf Hiver Seine Port Jerome Porsheronne Standard Oil N. J .Atlantic Gulf Co Europe Seine la Havre South America Venezuela Colombia Iraq Arabia Persia Normandy

Kalona Community Notes From July Update

Kalona reports include Seder recovering from a fall after a ladder slipped while changing wiring on electric poles near Joe Hines farm. Omar suffered a back bruise but no broken bones. A daughter named Clara Louise arrived July 2 to Mr and Mrs Walter Spear. Others include Marguerite Skolar vacationing from Farmers Savings Bank in Denver, Russell Sparkes visiting Traer, Leon Rouweh family returning to Kansas City after two weeks in Kalona, and Edward Gittgerich moving to Sioux Falls to head the shorthand department at Nettleton Commercial College. Tom Lahey hosted guests Ted Pratt in Washington. Donald Powers visited from Washington. C L Drollinger and family returned from Red Oak and Coburg.

Kalona C. Steig Seder Joe Hines Omar Walter Spear Clara Louise Marguerite Skolar The Farmers Savings Bank Doris Denver Colo Russell Sparkes Traer Iowa Leon Rouweh Kansas City Alice Sleichter Edward Gittgerich Sioux Falls Dakota Edward Nettleton Commercial College Tom Lahey Ted Pratt Washington Donald Powers C. L. Drollinger Ralph Red Oak Coburg

Whimsical mementos and moonlit musings parade in brief

A chatty column recalls Milburn McKay on an antique bicycle and quips about old timey joys. It lists whimsical gift ideas and a playful purse inventory, ending with a witty Noel Coward exchange and a remark on contemporary life.

Milburn McKay Mac

Why Not Shoot the Dentist An Unusual Dental Device

A peculiar news item describes a device in which a master switch is attached to a dentist’s drill and the patient holds a tester switch to stop drilling if pain becomes severe. The concept is presented with a tone of skeptical humor and public safety concern.

Lews

Christian Science Services Plan July 9 Observance

Church services held Sundays at 11 with Testimonial meetings Wednesdays at 7:30 in the South Iowa edifice. Lesson Sermon topics include Sacrament and references from the Bible and Science and Health, urging spiritual healing and truth.

Churen South Iowa Christian Science Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy Jesus

Lonesome I Think About You Always

A lyric fragment expresses loneliness with lines about daily weather and uninteresting news. The speaker longs for a distant loved one, noting the world feels empty without them and recalling the loved one’s smile.

First lie detector born from a rib, claims Sam Hill

A fragment from the Cincinnati Enquirer quotes Sam Hill saying the first lie detector was made from a man’s rib and that no improvement has ever surpassed the original. The note hints at a missing wisecrack and references a pole and a column in a playful, undecided tone.

Sam Hill The Cincinnati Enquirer

Supervisors Award Culvert Contract At June Meeting

The Board of Supervisors met June 30 1933 with all members present. Bids for culvert construction were opened and contract awarded to Wire Construction Company of Washington Iowa for 6525 dollars. The school fund loan application was approved and the meeting recessed until reconvened.

Board of Supervisors Ire Construction Company Washington Iowa Tvoara

Son Reunited After Seventeen Years in Arizona Letter Trail

In Safford Arizona Myron Hechter aged seventeen finally meets his soldier father D Hechter who traced him via letters from the front and bed. The reunion follows years of separation as the father connects through correspondence.

Safford Ariz gMyron Hecher D. Hechter

Government Hospital Scene at Fort Bayard NM

A brief note describes a side event at the government hospital in Fort Bayard New Mexico, detailing conditions and operations observed on site.

Ft. Bayard, N. M

Announcements for July church and club events

Regular meeting notice for Kh also spelling K of P on Monday July 10 includes installation of officers and refreshments. Valley St Pauls Ev church Young People League to sponsor an ice cream social and carnival on July 12. White String members invited to state White Shrine picnic at Crapo park Burtington next Sunday July 9. report to Mrs J W Bidwell by Saturday. Picnic lunch advised.

J. M. Kelly The Young People’s League of St. Paul's Ev Church of Valley Valley Church Crapo Park Burtington J. W. Bidwell Worthy Scribe Masonic Temple

He HM Club Meeting Postponed to July 1

The He HM club meeting scheduled for noon today is postponed to July 1. It will be held at the home of Mrs. George Hopp ing at 1213.

He. HM. Club George Hopping

Fourth of July Work Rush Amid Rainy Bethel Fields

In Bethel Mr Kennile Dawson notes most residents celebrated Independence Day by field work such as plowing harrowing making hay or cutting oats. A spell of fine rains has concentrated farming chores, speeding the season’s tasks across the area.

Rochelle salt crystals in electrical devices

Rochelle salt crystals show unique electrical responses when pressed or electrified. They generate currents under squeeze and change shape when discharged, finding use in microphone meshes and television equipment.

Rochelle

Chalice of Antioch Relic Shown At World's Fair

The Great Chalice of Antioch, possibly the Last Supper cup, is displayed in Chicago at A Century of Progress. Historians debate its 1st century AD origin, with some scholars dating it 60–70 AD while others suggest a 4th century date.

Noel Coward Diana Manners England Private Lives Mr. Cow Antioch Chicago Arthur B. Cook Queen's College Cambridge Gustavus A. Elsen Cook A.T. Olmstead American Oriental Society New York Paris Leon Andre Louvre the Marne Fifth Avenue Eisen

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