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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1939

Page

4

One Allegiance and Selflessness in Thought

A Bible thought centers on devotion to God the Father as the sole allegiance. It urges finding the best in ourselves through others, linking happiness to sacrifice and humility. The message contrasts widespread secular talk with a call to raise voices for Christ.

Father Earth George Matthew Adams Christ J. Hamilton Dawson D. D

Competition and Decline in Early Automotive Industry

The article notes a dramatic contraction in the US auto sector from 1923 to the present, with 107 car manufacturers shrinking to 23 and 84 factories closing. Accessories makers fell from 2471 to 946 as competition rose and conditions in the automotive industry intensified.

L. Cc America Indus

Local auto sales face tougher competition from many outlets

Auto dealers warn of a mounting challenge as local car and parts retailers surge beyond 28 thousand outlets, while national registrations rise from 15 million to nearly 30 million. Washington salesmen urge the public to favor home outlets and support local automotive businesses.

Washington

Birth control warned to drain U S brains

Dr Robert C Cook warns in Collier's that bootleg birth control may create a nation of dregs and reduce overall intelligence. He cites studies from Scripps Milbank and others and urges birth control to rebalance population by curbing births among the least intelligent and trained groups.

United States Robert C. Cook Collier's Scripps Foundation For Research In Milbank Foundation Cook America

The Gimme Guys Strike Sparks AFL Critique

Washington editor L J Kehoe denounces the AFL head Mr Green and the Gimme Guys strike disrupting W P A projects. He condemns wage and hour demands for government work, warns of radical influence and calls for curbing government bounty to restore national productivity. The piece critiques John L Lewis era tensions and labor rhetoric.

Amn Federation of Labor Mr. Green Ding Country American Federation of Labor John L. Lewis Iple Washington Lewis J. Kehoe Washington Lows

Whisker Club Kangaroo Court Upsets Park Crowd

C B Dusenbery faces a playful kangaroo court for shaving his whiskers. Children fear an implied hanging as the rope is suspended, tears fall, and the Dad reflects on the moment while E Schmitt notes a smile in Washington during centennial work.

B. Dusenbery C. B Oo. E. Schmitt Washington

Memorial Fountain committee lead by Lemmon and Miller noted

The Washington era notes J E Lemmon and Frank Miller taking committee duties seriously on the Memorial Fountain project. A wide mix of quotes, local signs and civil proceedings appear, including board minutes and various community notices.

Washington J. E. Lemmon Frank Miller Memorial Fountain Committee

Gracehill Social News Notices and Visits

Gracehill reports Earl Beitel and daughter from Chicago with Mr. and Mrs. Plarence Beitel of Muscatine visiting church members. Earl Beitel called on Mrs. O. A. Strohm and returned home. Pearl Tresslar visited relatives in Brighton and Washington. Walter Strohm family left after visiting his mother. Ladies Aid quilt meeting held at the community building. Howard Snyder and family visited the Robertsons. others dined with John Williams.

A. J. Robertson Gracehill Earl Beitel Margaret Chicago Plarence Beitel Muscatine O. A. Strohm Ladies Aid Howard Snyder Junior Joyce Asahel Robertson Raymond Sankey Pearl Kirton Myron Marilyn Brock Wallace Aiey

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