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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1939
Page
4
Daily reflection cites Jude 24 25 praising God as able to keep believers from stumbling and present them faultless before him with joy. The message blesses readers, urging trust in divine mercy, glory and power both now and forever.
Observations from June 9 1938 discuss John Winga's mustache cups causing beard bristle issues in patrons. The piece contrasts historic military displays with current taxpayer burdens, opposes Townsend plan relief, and urges balanced pensions funding while avoiding excessive expenditure. It cites Congressman Tom Martin voting against Townsend and stresses individual responsibility and sober economics.
Ansonia Sentinel notes that Marriner S. Eccles, longtime New Deal architect and Federal Reserve chairman, admits broad opposition to continuous federal outlays while implying dire consequences if spending ends. The piece compares his stance to wartime patriotism and cites the Atlanta Constitution on a separate unresolved mystery at a New York fair.
The Whiskered We men association proposes two fundraising plans to build a city park fountain in Whiskerville Iowa. The first would levy 25 cents on unshaven men on a designated Saturday night, the second would fine members for whisker length density and shoe polish use with per head penalties. The column by N. Henpecked and Rodger the lodger closes with light jokes and a Q and A.
A collage of dialogue snippets showcases social observations on service and courtesy, a pun about money and status, a misnamed sister nicknamed Marguerite, and a tense crossing near a locomotive. The scenes mix banter, marital twists, and a near collision as Gabriel saves the car from a crossing accident.
A collection dispute begins with H R W receiving a letter from a creditor firm outlining three repayment classes. The note humorously promotes the debtor from Class C to B citing friendly tone. In California a district court divorce case Bliss vs Bliss, Vonk is noted.
East Highland residents including Mr and Mrs Henry Prymek and Ruby and Mr and Mrs Tony Weber and Edna gathered at James Swales home Sunday. Frank Mincer J J Florang homes were visited by several forenoon callers. Commencement exercises at St Marys church drew attendees including Frank Mincer Hester and Leona Anne. Homer Clark returned home after visiting Gail Murdock. Joseph Mincer spent Sunday with relatives.
Riverside June 10 Readers learn the St Marys parish Young Men and Young Ladies sodalities plan their annual summer social on June 11 with committees for Bingo Ball Rack Grounds Kitchen and more. St Rita's Court Foresters relocate to a renovated hall over Peoples Trust and Savings bank awaiting events and lodge work. Birthday observance honors Mrs James Kucera at her daughter Mrs Roy Kron's home with family and friends.
Chester June 9 The daily vacation Bible school at the Methodist church reports strong attendance with over fifty children enrolled. Rev. George Pennington leads the program as general supervisor and teaches the senior boys class. The school continues through Friday June 16 followed by a picnic dinner and program.
A coroner's jury in Tama A to investigate the deaths of five Price children ruled the May 27 house fire caused burns and suffocation. The jury urged extending water mains in the south part of the city not currently served by hydrants to improve firefighting protection. Firefighters laid 1,150 feet of hose to reach the blaze.
The Department of Agriculture was formed in 1889 under President Grover Cleveland and its secretary earned a cabinet position.
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