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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1933

Page

4

Bible Thought Thursday July 27 1983 Golden Rule

A brief devotional notes the Golden Rule from Luke 6 31 to 34 urging readers to treat others as they wish to be treated in daily conduct.

State to fund permanent county lake and park project

Citizens are urged to invest 4000 to 8000 dollars to purchase a site for a state funded lake and park in Washington county. The state would spend 18000 to 30000 dollars to build and maintain, stock fish, and manage the park forever. The plan emphasizes long term benefits with no ongoing county costs. The move links to a larger Roosevelt era conservation push and the immediate need for funds to secure the site.

Washington Roosevelt

Opportunity to secure a Washington state park now

The article urges immediate action to obtain a state park and lake for Washington county, citing available public funds and long term benefits. It stresses drought prevention, erosion control, and improved recreational facilities as a future-oriented conservation effort, stating a hundred citizens or groups can make it happen if they act now.

Washington

Need for 500 000 new homes drives restoration wave

A government report cites a 500 000 home shortfall while urging demolition of obsolete residences and repairs to millions of others. The piece notes rising prices for new construction and repairs, with demand focused on small one family homes under 5000 dollars, and emphasizes build now to aid employment and economic recovery.

United States

Ford works to aid county with generous gifts

The piece praises Ford for a substantial philanthropic act, stressing that any size donation will be welcomed and that larger gifts would bring lasting value to the county, including future benefits and recreational joy from the project.

Ford

Italy funds airship demo over Atlantic

The note claims Italy spends 2.00000009 million dollars on airships for a demonstration voyage to the United States while it cannot pay 1 million dollars of war debt. It warns to watch future steps and wait for retribution when the chicks come home to roost.

Italy Atlantic United States

Meachem Missionary Serves Cluster of Brighton Churchgoers

Rev. Frank Meachem, returning from Southern Africa, spoke at the Clay church in Brighton in morning and evening services about his 1921 mission work. The article notes attendance, members visiting guests, local families involved, and community activities including threshing season and local visits. Next week features Wilson Hyde as guest speaker.

Brighton R. R Frank Meachem Africa Clay Church Wilson Hyde Robert Hyde Clay Township Black Hawk Clay Threshing Machine Co Meacham Loraine Stannard Grinnell Frank Brown Allen Meachem Meachem Max Waterhouse Brighton Art Robinson Charley Meachems Richland Ray Watermen Fairfield Nelson Woodfords Hrighton

The Political Game

Uncle Eben recalls a political gemman who began by trying to set everyone right and ended up going wrong himself, reflecting on the shifting ethics in public life.

Uncle Eben

Wreck draws crowds as Gladwin scene lingers Sunday

Roadside wreck near Gladwin drew crowds Friday and Saturday. Ernest Wagner and baby Marcia Janett, plus Chas Skipton family from Conesville, visited the scene Sunday morning. Several locals, including the O’Connors, Hoppings, and Gardner family, attended gatherings around the event and related farm work at H. Rademaker and J. J. McConnell homes.

Ainsworth R. R Gladwin Towa Ernest Wagner Marcia Janett Chas Skipton Conesville Marcia H. Rademaker Abe Swift Orie O'Connor Lloyd Hopping O'Connor Sunset Park Rev Mrs. Shook Baby

Columbus Junction Social Notes Recap of Local Highlights

Martha Butler correspondence. Iris Ogier hosts a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Lloyd Roundy. Heirloom details for Mrs Chorinne Knause, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wendall Knauss. Visits to University Hospital and aid society events, town picnics, graduations and moves noted among Columbus City Davenport and Chicago connections. Families welcome new son Cecil Eugene Reynolds and gatherings at Union Presbyterian Sunday school.

Columbus Junction Iris Ogier Lloyd Roundy Chorinne Knause Wendall Knauss George Masonholder Verne Hanft Lauder Gage Iowa City University Hospital Lloyd Masonholder Aid Society of Fredonia Methodist Church Columbus City Tabernacle Columbus Chautauqua Prak Joe Huston Burlington Columbus Northwestern University Evanston Ill Montgomery Ward Chicago Mary Helen Marshall Davenport J. M Marshall Walter Reynolds Conesville Cecil Eugene United Presbyterian Sunday School Columbus City Jay Robertson Elva Todd Louisa Buffington Nebraska Harold Duncan Harry Hanft F. J. Twert Marian Gabriel S. J. Lewis Kenneth Johnston Corena Calif Robert Johnston

Major League Baseball standings and results excerpt

A condensed baseball summary lists standings for the National and American leagues with team records and percentages. It notes yesterday’s scores including New York 5 Cincinnati 2 and Chicago at Pittsburgh rained out, plus today’s matchups such as Brooklyn at New York and Boston at Philadelphia. Also included is a probate notice for Joby F. Simpson dated 1924 with a hearing set in Washington County Iowa.

L. Pet Pittsburgh Ou Cdeyer Err Cincinnati Brooklyn Philadelphia New York St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Boston Washington Paw Toe Csnuu Cleveland GGG Custocus Detroit Joby F. Simpson Monay Woettneton Iowa Tiatriet Edna Purvis

Alaska Not Desolate Land Promotes Rural Features

July 27, 1933. (SEAL) EDNA C. PURVIS, Clerk of District Court Alaska Not Desolate Land Alaska is not a desolate land of lee and snow, but a country with lowlands forests fox farms fish and game and Indian folkways.

Alaska

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