Two Great Commandments Weekly Bible Thought
July 25 1934 devotion cites Luke 10 27 urging love of God with all heart soul strength and mind and neighbor as oneself in daily reflection for readers.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1934
Page
4
July 25 1934 devotion cites Luke 10 27 urging love of God with all heart soul strength and mind and neighbor as oneself in daily reflection for readers.
In harsh polar darkness near Little America, Admiral Byrd isolated himself sixty miles south of the main base. Aiming to reach him, a small relief party has trudged about thirty miles in subzero temperatures to respond. They report temperatures down to 71 degrees below zero and severe difficulty navigating marked routes buried by winter.
The narrative traces John Dillinger from a start in robbery to a life of daring heists with a crew of law breakers. A $15 000 reward for Dillinger dead or alive drives the criminals’ urge, and a figure known as the woman in red is linked to the pursuit.
A drought stricken area near Jaransk in Gorky sees a church procession massed to urge rain. Despite Pravda protests, village Soviet leaders did not stop the prayer gathering on the collective fields. The piece notes enduring religious sentiment amid decades of communism and ponders life and eternity.
Betty Babcock recalls a sunbaked parade day with 10 000 marchers from many states led by dignitaries such as W T Agnew. The San Francisco police chief rides, bands play Onward Christian Soldiers, and California commanderies display ornate uniforms. After the event they dine at Topsey's Roost and attend a grand ball with awards and socializes, ending with reflections on travel and history.
A jumble of lighthearted vignettes on heat and daily life. mentions ice cream weather, cooling ideas, birds water, and people reacting to 106 degree heat. Includes brief jokes about calmness, a classroom essay, and playful notes about summer frustrations. An abrupt ending hints at a divorce headline fragment.
Theresa Paulus, 29, of Chicago, is photographed at Columbus Memorial Hospital after being shot in the left leg by a bullet fired by federal agents aimed at John Dillinger. The incident occurred during a fray involving the famous outlaw.
The article details multiple family events in Washington including 33 Krabill family members at Sunset Park, visits from Lois Rinner of Austin Minnesota to Arnold and Lou Rinner, and various extended family activities, birthdays, and illnesses. It notes Mrs. J J Boller learning of her sister Neney Otto’s death in Iowa City after a hospital operation and a series of visits to relatives in nearby towns, along with picnic gatherings at Mennonite church, threshers group events, and camp outings by local families.
Bob Templeman proves summer is here as alcohol drained from his mediator evaporates on hot pavement creating a cloud of vapor. Washington opens a liquor store and Springfield readers note the season’s arrival.
Wyman defeats Washington 20 in Tri City league. Wyman girls beat Mt Union. Chicago boys team played Wyman with 4 to 8 score. Local residents visit and travel including J RR Rees from Independence and Dan Bailey from Winfield.
In St Louis a sparrow adopted five wrens after their parent wrens deserted the nest. The sparrow cared for the brood the next day and is expected to stay until the young wrens can fend for themselves.
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