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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1939
Page
4
A devotional reflection on talent and generosity. The author argues that character and talent flourish when given freely, noting that saving money yields little growth while spending talent multiplies ability. Walter A. Lowen presents a moral about fruitful use of gifts.
The OBSERVATIONS column notes lush crops across central and northern Iowa and southern Minnesota with ample rains. It praises river scenery from Winona to La Crosse and urges scenic drives along the Mississippi, then shares a clipping about Harley F. Keiser, a totally blind piano tuner from Iowa City, who visited Chicago and the Illinois convention of piano tuners and the Minois Industrial Home for the Blind.
A columnist extols Iowa lake Pepin and Mississippi views as rivaling top U S scenery. He cites Ripley’s discovery of Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico as the world’s greatest wonder and urges readers to see America first while admiring bat cave halls and stalactites.
Excerpts present Bible verses Isaiah 58 9 and Matthew 15 proving religious phrases cited as moral commentary. Text appears as a compact devotional note with no clear news context or event details.
Local business leaders back community enterprise as more pioneer style storefronts appear. The trend signals strong support from Washington businessmen for neighborhood development and historical commerce revival.
A group of five men fished at the river using a flashlight to spot a five pound yellow catfish. They grabbed the calm fish but could not find more, unsure if the method will work beyond that single catch.
Notice states at a July 14 1939 stockholders meeting the Southwest Richmond Electric Company was dissolved and its corporate existence terminated in Richmond Iowa. Resolution also ratifies transfer of transmission lines and equipment to Iowa Electric Company and authorizes officers to wind up affairs.
Lew Ayres plays a promising young American composer in Broadway Serenade opposite Jeanette MacDonald with a cast including Frank Morgan Rita Johnson Virginia Grey and Franklin Pangborn The film also features newcomer Tim Holt in The Rookie Cop with Ace the Wonder Dog and Janet Shaw in supporting roles.
An underworld caper with laughs features Robert Kent and June Lang as they race to raise 50,000 in hours. Edward Brophy Etienne Girardot Richard Lane Edward Gargan and Horace MacMahon co star as the gunmen tailing Kent in a tense comic pursuit at the Fox.
Mr and Mrs Jess Campbell of Washington and Mr and Mrs Jack Fruzia of Los Angeles visited local friends this week. The article notes measles recoveries for Dorothy and David Flading and mentions various visits, a 4 H meeting, livestock on the county tour, and an upcoming threshing season with oats yielding well.
A will dated October 5 1938 for Lena Knyp decemmed is filed in Washington County District Court No 7254 hearing set for July 19 1939 at 10:00 A M. All interested persons must appear to show cause why the instrument should not be admitted as Lena Knyp decedent's last will.
Fragmentary text suggests the name Canary Islands derives from a Latin word linked to dogs and perceived danger. The source mentions early visitors and unfamiliar animal terms as part of the origin.
A Riverside group of boosters plans a parade on Main Street during the Washington Centennial celebration set for August 8 to 10 in the county seat. They will travel July 19 with the Washington concert band and stage a parade at about 7 o clock. The three night event features a historical spectacle Washington Heritage at Case Field.
A Columbia University Press study notes Jewish permanent residence in New York City began by 1654 and the first synagogue was built in 1728, marking early religious establishment in the colony.
Stephen Girard, founder of Girard College for orphans in Philadelphia, provided in his will that no clergyman of any denomination should ever be allowed on the campus to keep the orphans' tender minds free from the excitement of clashing doctrines and sectarian controversy.
Lt Dwight L Harley of Keota Iowa serves as instructor at Camp Snelling Minnesota from July 9 to 22 guiding about 1600 boys from several states in military training activities.
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