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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1934
Page
4
A Bible Thought column echoes Proverbs on friendship and cites Wendel L. Wilkie arguing that America’s salvation lies in economic forces and individual initiative rather than government action. The piece features a July 14, 1084 date and references Franklin Roosevelt.
The piece praises a living Go-Get-It ethos across Washington Iowa and the county where managers in shops and farms push self reliance. It asserts they will not rely on others or defer action, viewing emergencies as triggers to plan and act, embodying a sink or swim mindset.
In tense, resourceful scenes the fighters push to stay afloat and build strength. They refuse death or defeat, embodying a stubborn will to persevere and go on to get it despite heavy responsibilities and pressure.
A novelty paper hat company launches a campaign to sell paper hats to women and to provide free recipe books with each bulk purchase. The firm claims the hats are knockouts and touts its inventive approach as an out-after-it institution.
The piece mocks speculative claims about what President Washington Lincoln or God would decide today and questions the certainty of evaluating past and current policies without direct experience. It argues that only observed effects of so called deals can be known and warns against idle theorizing.
COLUMBUS JUNCTION July 13 Mrs A J Willit bought the Hart residence. Fred Heatherington closes his harness and show repairing shop and moves to Oskaloosa. Numerous visits, appointments, and community notices follow including postmistress appointment, park custodian appointment, and various social visits and sermons.
A quirky letter from Carlsbad New Mexico reports June heat ranges from 100 to 114 degrees with twenty days above 100 and no lower high point. The piece recalls a Wednesday night thunder display and distant teenage memories while remarking on government paperwork for soybeans and a fading sense of modesty.
A fragmented note mentions a man described as loving his partner and marrying his sunbeam, while a 4-H club girl from Washington County says meetings were repeatedly canceled due to rain. An Iowa City visit is cited with a 735 pound weight reference, and a quip attributes two travel classes in America to first class and with children.
A fragmented, humorous newspaper fragment describes a honeymoon crossing to Honolulu with a bride asking the groom if he loves her as waves move the boat. Interspersed are stray jokes about a pup, a claim about a man with two sons, and quirky snippets about a talkative lady and a fisherman.
Betty Jean Hoskins eleven, and Karlene Smith of St Madison, star in a church recital at the Brighton Presbyterian Church. The program included violin, piano organ, and chorus, staged as a family living room scene with candlelight and moonlight effects.
Riverside July 13 seven new members were initiated into the Better Riverside club at the American Legion hall. New members listed include R. A. Knittel Dr. Charles R. Worley Thomas Dautremont James Dautremont William Griffin William O'Loughlin and John Soukup.
Richmond Kentucky and Louisville visitors Mrs Speede Taylor and Miss Kintha Flora stay with W C Griggs since July 4. Many relatives and friends gather for Sunday dinners and celebrations including Mrs Nancy Homine, the Gardner and Popham families, Roy Ross family in Washington, and the Coffey Morrison wedding tied to the Morgan family.
Lucie Statler performed on the piano while Betty Jean and Karlene received bouquets at the close of the evening. Ushers Mable Moore Louise Waterhouse Maxine Waterhouse and Virginia Brown assisted at the event.
Rockwell Kent, once unable to be supported by family funds, formed Hoeckwel Kent Common with his son to pursue art as a business. The duo lived in Alaska for over a year, gaining notoriety as a prolific illustrator and writer. The July Wa quire features his work, with editors guiding his drawings through publication channels.
Wellman Iowa events list a bridal shower for Evelyn Mae Grigves now Mrs Ge ry J Sondeg at her sister in law’s home July 11. Family visits include Nolton relatives from Decorah and Miller family from Iowa City with weekend gatherings and plans for summer university study. Funeral services for Mrs Galen Yoder set for July 11 at Upper Deer Creek Mennonite Church.
Mrs H W Mineart and neighbors report minor injuries and daily chores. Orval Farrier Velta and Guy Hesselring biked toward Ann Arbor to visit relatives. Clara Garrett returned from Chicago for a weeks stay. Donald Stout stepped on a nail and had a sore foot. Christine Mineart had tonsils removed and plans to stay with Mrs Ralph Frazey in Brighton. Fred Garrett treated for arm infection in Washington hospital. Vera Tucker aided Lena Chorpening after hospital discharge. The Guy Brothers threshing wheat, thirty eight bushels per acre cited as high. Vince Mineart harvested clover for several farmers with yields around a bushel and a peck per acre. Amos and Taylor Stout attended Cherry funeral in Washington.
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