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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1939
Page
4
A Wednesday note titled Divine Wisdom Created and Will Survive the World reflects on scriptures from Matthew 4 35, stressing enduring words as heaven and earth pass away. It presents a concise religious meditation anchored in a historic time reference and biblical authority.
Observations warn that a year and a half of partisan politics will shape every move in government until the presidential election. The piece urges voters to overcome party allegiance, assess issues with intelligence, and demand good safe government for all.
A religious quotation from Isaiah 61 16 extols God clothed in salvation and righteousness. It compares the faithful to a bride adorned with jewels and ornaments.
A compiled miscellany from a gossip column features a job applicant quip on leaving a boss and a jokey exchange about a driving mishap with a telephone pole. Other skits include a snappy maid interruption, a horn story invoking Gabriel, busy daytime schedules, and a fraternity curtain launders note to a sorority house.
Notice of probate filed in district court Washington County Iowa for Ezra A Nelson deceased dated 1928. Hearing set June 7 1939 at 9 00 AM at the court house to prove the will and determine its validity. Court clerk R R Noonan issues the order with deputy Hilma Dodds.
Public notice lists Etta Adell Stewart deceased with a claimed last will dated October 21, 1929 and a codicil May 23, 1954. Hearing set for June 7, 1939 at 9:00 a.m. in Washington Court House before the District Court or clerk to prove and probate the instrument.
In memory of Walter J Gardner who died June 1 1938 the family notes his loss and recalls his kindness. The tribute from Mrs Forrest Donaldson and Elwyn Gardner expresses sorrow and prayers for peaceful rest and a lasting memory.
Des Moines reports a bid for governor by State Senator Ed Breen of Fort Dodge, launched at the Iowa Young Democrats annual convention where Breen, former Democratic Senate minority leader, presided as toastmaster at the closing banquet.
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