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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1939
Page
4
The writer urges steady self improvement, arguing discipline, thought, and constant practice build strength of mind and character. He notes many overthink yet true progress comes from consistent effort and purpose, quoting a Bible verse about inner defilement.
Helen Livingston, travel aid official in Los Angeles, argues that excessive advertising drew visitors who became stranded and strained state resources. She calls for public enlightenment and targeted legislation to reduce recurring emergencies amid economic instability.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference wild and woolly weather with numerical estimates near two thousand. The readable text mentions an area around the 96s with unclear context and no identifiable events or entities.
The author notes sustained humid heat in Iowa with temperatures around 90 to 98 degrees and high humidity, keeping the refrigerator running. The piece contrasts humid heat favorably with dry heat and calls it a normal early summer for 1989, despite brief coolish expectations.
The piece traces the history of a cob pipe factory from its 1895 start with Langworthy to its move to Waterloo in 1898. It lists key people, marriages, and events, noting Missouri cob sources and Phoenix Pipe Works distribution in Chicago. The account preserves family ties and relocations related to the plant and its quit.
The piece critiques Senator Clyde Herring for urging Iowa to convene the legislature to secure federal aid for needy children. It questions motives, suggesting political gain over child welfare, and recalls Herring’s past as governor. The column contrasts with a hypothetical response from Senator Dickinson.
A verse from Acts praises a man full of the Holy Ghost and faith, noting that much people were added to the Lord. The companion saying in John invites believers to keep joy by abiding in Jesus and his teachings.
Phyliss Otto, a fourteen year old niece of Mr and Mrs Prod Moore, wowed Rotarians at the country club with a golf exhibition it featured eight drives of roughly 200 yards each. A hunter then regaled visitors with trophy stories ending with a risqué quip about an elephant in pajama.
A collage of jokes letters editor replies and social notes mixed with aphorisms and anecdotes. Mentions Vera Beal of Los Angeles visiting relatives in Washington County and a poultry fringe joke about whitewash in chicken houses.
The article previews Sundays screening pairing James Stewart and Claudette Colbert in Its a Wonderful World at the State Theatre. Stewart plays an amateur detective opposite Colbert, a poetess, as they chase a murder through a comedy plot with slapstick moments.
Gracehill July 6 a community gathering honored Wallace Akey of Rudolph Wisconsin who arrived to serve as student pastor for the summer. Local families from Chicago Des Moines and Indianapolis joined relatives for Fourth of July visits and weekend gatherings around town and Washington.
Mrs. R C Ferguson of West Chester reports a July visit scene with Mr Floyd Schnackner and Mrs Schnackner of Pekin Tl traveling to Des Moines for business. Mrs Schnackner visits Dora Grinstead and James Griggs family. Appy May Rigenhagen returns from Muscatine after two weeks with aunt Mrs James Morrow and the Poore family.
A string of visits spans Illinois and Iowa as relatives from Rock Island Des Moines Gilman and Cedar Rapids travel to and from Wellman Washington and San Francisco for family gatherings and a Fourth of July celebration. Attendees include Mr and Mrs I E Coffey Pauline Forinash and others with plans to attend fairs in San Francisco Oakland and Pasadena.
R Richardson Schnoebelen of Riverside sold seventeen head of steers at the Chicago stock yards during a midweek drive. The cattle were of his own feed, yielding a high price for the quality lot, with the average weight noted in the report.
The mixed Life-saving group met Thursday evening for lesson and practice with about fifteen present. Boys and young men use the pool in warm weather while girls and ladies enjoyed a dip on Friday. Two tests were passed this week Wayne Pratt and Kieth Cook joined the Flying Fish Club. Elliss Stoops is making a hit with the girls in the Life-Saving class.
Highland Center report says Mr and Mrs John Quinn learned Wednesday of a son born to Mr and Mrs Jack Millyard in Cheyenne Wyoming. Millyard's former name Marguerite Quinn. Mrs Quinn left Friday for a three week visit with daughter and husband Homer McCreedy of Brooke Iowa. Willard McCreedy of Koenig Iowa visiting the William McCreedy home this week.
Delbert Havel spent the weekend with Billie Chmelar and Alice and Ellen remained until Tuesday. Lyle Kelsey returned them home on the Fourth as the Schmitt family and Keota visitors joined gatherings. Weathered hay time kept men busy cutting oats while Randolph Ketseys visited Ralph Kelsey.
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