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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1939
Page
10
A July 11 1030 Bible Thought discusses the animating essence within man, calling it personality. It asserts great men express collective aspirations and notes that most have thoughts and feelings, but few express them clearly through actions and speech.
Correspondent Lawrence Sullivan reports that strikes have risen as an economic menace in recent years. They contribute to unemployment and impose a heavy toll on the public, employers, and the country at large.
Mrs D C Griggs hosts relatives at a July family dinner at the Prairie Flower area. Guests include Armour Grives, Orville Griggs, Richard Rand family, Ada, and local neighbors. Local events mention armory dedication in Iowa City and Wellman celebration activities.
Py Martha Thrather reports on Prairie Flower dated July 11 detailing local events and observations from the community page. The piece highlights seasonal topics and cultural notes with a focus on regional life and resident voices.
Local readers comment on the new Washington square parking ordinance with U turns banned and one hour curb parking. The page also notes Clarice Meek’s return from Colorado and includes quick bits of humor, church remarks, a deacon tale, a court question, a smoking husband quip, and a Teutonic origin look at the name Matilda with remarks on Matilda of Tuscany and Matilda of Portugal.
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