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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1934
Page
4
A religious message quoting Luke 17 21 emphasizes that the kingdom of God is internal. It invites reflection on inner spiritual presence rather than external signs or locations.
Senator Borah urged optimism at a Boise dinner on world politics. An Idaho hunter in town joked about buying a gun before a forthcoming world disarmament conference, noting guns would be cheap afterward.
Washington civilian action painting Rex Tugwell as under secretary of Agriculture faces probing questions from a Senate committee. The piece lauds Tugwell as educated and capable yet critiques the rapid elevation of Tugwell and Wallace to high office without sufficient experience.
The text argues that educated individuals need real world contact to apply ideas effectively. It notes Tugwell’s trajectory from classroom theorist to practical participant in government, acknowledging initial boldness but praising matured caution and practical service. Observers viewed Tugwell’s Monday appearance as a strong, informative performance.
The Fresno Chamber of Commerce seeks the unknown inventor of the center highway stripe credited with saving lives and property. The National Safety Council says it has no record of identifying the originator and invites results of the search. The essay notes the line as a simple yet significant social idea deserving memorial recognition.
A tourist drank from a roadside well marked This water is contaminated. A bystander warned him as officials replaced the sign with This Water is Bad Not fit to Drink. The notes recount old water-tasting lore and quips about business and moderation.
Evening greeting from P H. A terse prayer line about minding one’s own affairs appears alongside a casual sign off. The fragment offers little context about source or event.
The Minneapolis Journal recalls Cleveland vetoing a 1890 seed corn appropriation arguing no constitutional warrant to take tax funds to aid private farmers. It contrasts past restraint with modern times where Congress and courts distribute public funds, noting the shift in fiscal philosophy.
A traveler describes Panama on the isthmus noting heavy rain on the Atlantic side and drier Pacific weather. Humidity, insects, and pests challenge daily life while Army posts maintain cleanliness and cold storage. despite hardships, life is pleasant with long naps and short work days.
Mrs Ruth Norris of Ainsworth and Mrs Sarah Richardson and granddaughter of Columbus Junction were visiting friends here Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs E R Butterworth left Tuesday morning for Des Moines where Mr Butterworth will attend Masonie grand
Crawfordsville June 13 Fairview Community club met at Mrs. Velta Finke’s home on Thursday afternoon June 7 to play rock. Prizes went to Mrs. Eva Blankenhorn Mrs. Stella Maxwell and Mrs. Laura Orr. Ice cream social planned for July 5 at Clarence Lowe home. Committee named: Mrs. Lillian Maxwell Mrs. Gertrude Darbyshire Mrs. Laura Orr Mrs. Edgar and Mrs. Lowe. Hostess served luncheon of ice cream and angel food cake.
Chapter L of T T held a Monday afternoon business meeting at the home of Lucille Carper in Olds. The main business was the election of officers with Jerne Johnson as president and Helen Huston as vice president.
At the Children’s day program the church announced John Whiting had not missed Sunday school for one year four months. Dor een aund John Lease had not missed a meeting in four years four months.
Rev. and Mrs. A. N. Porter and numerous youths traveled to Le Claire Iowa Tuesday forenoon to attend the Keokuk presbytery Young Peoples convention. Mary Edgar and Virginia Miller entered Bible reading, Lorene Taylor the Stewardship contest as the session continued through Wednesday.
Mrs. S W Foster and daughter Marjorie return from Plainfield and Waverly visits with Edith Ineham also returning. Ruth Norris and sons Norbert Norval and Travy visit Muscatine with Con and Rey Simpson hotties. Nettie Griges ends week in Muscatine. Rev J H Krenmeyre of Montezuma visits Ainsworth and Mosesin where he speaks at Evangelical church. Harry Bowsman family from Muscatine stay with Frank Chihak. G W Bean of Fairfield visits C M Spesnard. Martha Sands returns from Monmouth College after graduation. J J Fitzgerald and wife Toledo head to Iowa City for summer school. Tuesday Bridge club meets at Eva Aline Kenhorn’s. Gladys Kyne high. Next meet with Eather Prottey. Families Arthauds Trotters Deemans and Rabenolds camp near Cone Lee. Vera O’Conner hosts Delta Delt club. Juanita Mathers wins high. Gladys Havans learns sister Gertrude Golden of Atlantic IA is in town.
Sixteen members of the Standard Bearers of the Methodist church gathered Monday evening at Mrs Ollie Anwyl home. Beulah Rich led devotions, Yura Rose reviewed the seventh chapter of a health book, with Beulah Rich and Jean Stewart in charge of entertainment and Helen Stewart and Marie Rose as servers.
Three softball games were played here Monday night. The local girls team won from No ble girls 4 to 1. The Cubs defeated the Legion 5 to 8 and Noble overwhelmed the Foxes 19 to 1. Two Tri County league games are set for this week with the Owls hosting Columbus Junction Tuesday and Washington Wednesday.
Paul Sharpe, who led a service at the United Presbyterian church in Monroe, plans to spend summer in Monroe while the regular pastor rests in hospital. His father was Monroe pastor twenty five years ago. He will return to Pittsburgh for work at the Theological Seminary this fall.
John Boles and Claire Trevor star in Wild Gold opening today at the State theater. The film follows a new westward gold rush with romance and adventure shot in Kernville California. Harry Green and the Golden Girls provide entertainment while Roger Imhof plays a prospector drawing crowds to Red Rock.
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