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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1929
Page
7
The minister P. E. Roll comments on diverse beliefs about sin. He notes people deny sin, some boast mastery over fate, others balance good and evil, while some rely on science or philosophy or pursue wealth. He warns against greed.
A cold wet spell affects West Chester as residents report needed rain but chilly air. Farmers toil in corn fields with generally good standing while strawberries begin to ripen. Community notes include carnival attendance and family visits.
Dr W J Masson announces dental services with office in the Washington National Bank Building and residence at 307 Blue Street. Office phone 187 and residence phone 354 listed, affiliated with Earle W Corbin & Co store.
In Rock Island and Wellston area notes, neighbors move, visit, and work with families shifting homes and plans. Polly Filmer and Bob Haskins emerge as a central romance as Polly muses on marriage, signals from Grandmother Filmer hint at future nuptials, and kitchen-table plans tease Cuba ambition for Polly and Polly’s sister.
Passenger and freight train times for multiple lines, listing arrivals and departures by number and route. Includes Knoxville branch details, local passes, local freight, and daily operation notes with agent stamps and caveats about Sundays.
Worry is described as a strange mind inhabitant that can either enrich or impoverish lives. It grants health to some while draining others and may extend or shorten years of useful service. If properly controlled it can aid, but when unguided it cripples and destroys.
Prairie Flower residents report visits by Gladys Dorothy and Martha Turnipseed to their grandmother Mrs Gertrude Noecker of Washington. Pastor Hamilton plans a summer church calendar for Vacation Bible School prep starting June 10. J F Rittenhouse travels to Chicago for business. Earl Smiths add a porch with sleeping rooms. Votruba from Katona builds for Eclipse Lumber Co. Committee to meet Monday for Vacation Bible School planning and helpers. Elmer Horning family were Sunday guests.
Mrs Wallace Carson reports a weekend visit by Miss Eleanor Quick of Tipton and Miss Charlotte Carson of Davenport at the R W Carson residence. Memorial guests included Misses Ora Were Maybelle Coleman Elsie Wallace and Charlotte Carson of Davenport. The piece notes local camping plans and work on No 161.
Washington county Garden department members plan a flower show on Thursday June 6 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the First United Presbyterian Shareh. Competent judges award three ribbons per class. Entry is free for amateur growers. exhibits accepted 8–11 a.m. display guidelines include uniform containers by the club and various class categories from Double and Single Flowers to collections, artistic arrangements, and numerous perennials.
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