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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1939
Page
4
A brief church or devotional note dated Saturday July 22 1989 urges readers to value lasting virtue over fleeting indulgence, echoing Proverbs 21 17 about the folly of loving pleasure and the path to wisdom.
A short civic-themed piece extols civility as essential to work, leadership, and harmony. It argues civility eases disputes, reduces legal trouble, preserves relationships, and builds reputations for individuals, firms, and communities. The note concludes with a credo: Always be civil.
The July 20, 1939 Observations notes rising enthusiasm for Washington's August centennial. Citizens, including men women and youth, engage with old customs while honoring the past to bolster the present and future. Will Sickles cites a traveler who found Washington exceptionally “popped up” with activity.
The text notes that animation is contagious and joy can come from advance plans. It reflects on paying as you go and supports the idea that anticipation equals realization in its benefits.
The piece reflects on how past Fourth of July and Civil War era pageants shaped youth memories and character. It contrasts old frontier style celebrations with modern Centennial plans, noting the town’s gradual frontier feel beneath updated storefronts and the enduring value of “memories” for future generations.
Helton argues debt endangers democracy with precedents from Italy Germany and Russia. He cites Italy s 27 billion war borrowings and Germany s rise of an absolute ruler as consequences of unsustainable debt and suggests national unity is needed to face this fiscal peril.
Wyman hosts a community gathering Monday night with the Washington Concert band and the Whisker and Sunbonnet clubs slated to perform. The ladies community club sponsors an ice cream social as part of the centennial events.
A fragmented early text recalls a grandfather reading a farewell poem about war and death, with lines about cannons, soldiers and a hoped reunion on a heavenly shore. It shifts to a civic note about price cutters and a comic, coarse reflection on why people dislike them, ending with garbled attribution.
A reflective critique questions progress as mere mechanization and efficiency at the expense of millions unemployed. It denounces private capital banks, farm consolidation under power farming, jobless farmers migrating to cities, class hatred, mob influence in industry, and government gifts masking incompetence. The author urges a return to a reasonable government program.
The Paramount drama Invitation to Happiness features Irene Dunne and Fred MacMurray as a society girl and prize fighter whose marriage collapses under ring temptation. Their son grows to hate his father, leading to a six month custody trial and a poignant final reconciliation.
A new romantic comedy film titled Good Girls Go to Paris stars Melvyn Douglas and Joan Stranders in a fast paced roaming spree. Douglas plays a Greek mythology professor while Joan treats life with witty sarcasm as they navigate love and chaos at Pax Theatre with a large supporting cast led by Walter Connolly and Kim Curtis.
A fragment notes a claim about Buddha living roughly 2.449 years ago and places his life in a san Re era. The readable text offers no clear event, date, or authoritative origin.
The editor comments on the fading threshing ring as small combines become common on town farms. He likens the old practice to relics like the dodo and passenger pigeon, predicting future memory by younger generations. The piece also praises Robert J. Shaw for Senate Legion leadership potential and mentions Holt as a strong speaker and military officer. Washington whiskey club and Centennial coverage appear from Richland Clarion with Richland’s August celebrations.
Reports describe a Wednesday night Centennial Whisker parade in Washington and mention a so called Kangaroo court where a man named Carris was sentenced to hanging effigy for violation of rules.
Y M C A notes recount a busy week with board members hosting younger men for dinner and a committee forming to assist 4 H exhibits. Sharon Center Boy Scouts used the pool, and the Washington County Agricultural Association used the room. The week also featured Miss Washington candidates, Farm chorus and Campfire Girls visits, new swimming tests, and a visit by Roy A Hohberger of Salinas California. The association seeks a building.
Wellman residents report a business trip to Lucas by several locals including Mark Schaffer Carroll Nicholson and Gilbert Fritz. Newly elected American Legion officers listed. Lake Okoboji vacation trip noted for Knowlton and Decorah relatives. Mrs Triechman and Lois Jean visit Emma Triechman. Wrights hosted dinners with Miller and Hannar.
Bruce Hanns, visiting grandparents, fractured collar bone after a fall while away. Leonard Wehrle returns home from Texas A and M in College Station to stay until September 1. Betty Rogers from Ryan, Texas, accompanies Wehrle to the family home for a visit.
A Riverside crowd estimated 1500 to 2000 welcomed the Boosters of Washington on July 21. They advertised an August 8 to 10 Centennial Celebration in Washington. The parade ran along Main Street led by the Washington band, then returned to the bank corner before breaking up. Local attendees included Miss Payne and drummer Al Schmoeltler.
Fragmentary tribute mentions Mr and Mrs Linwood with Mr and Mrs Francis Janey and family of Cedar ids. No clear event stated.
Verdi Iowa July 22 Mrs Da Winters of Keosauqua spent oral days at the home of sister Mrs Stanley Baird a week returning to her home Monday. Mrs Lyle Wilson and daughter Beverly and Mrs Ma Wilson spent Tuesday afternoon at the Stanley Baird home. Mr and Mrs Edd Miller along with Janita spent Sunday at the Miller home. Other guests Harry Millers of Washingt...
A cast iron pipe plant near Birmingham Alabama is owned and run by its employees to whom it was bequeathed by John Joseph Eng its founder.
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