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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1934
Page
4
A religious message proclaims peace on earth with Luke 2 14 and reflects on social reform plans. The author notes that efforts to reshape society assume human nature will behave as expected, otherwise reforms would be unnecessary. Root argues plans fail when human nature does not conform.
The former emperor says he would come back as ruler if the people want him and can fetch him. He contrasts past Germany with today, claiming broad democracy, free speech, and prosperity during his reign, while avoiding explanation of current distress.
The boxing world shifts as Max Baer defeats Primo Carnera to claim the world heavyweight title. The piece notes Italy’s sadness and ponders Mussolini’s possible reaction while reflecting on humanity’s enduring fight for survival and progress.
The piece argues some blame Kaiser Wilhelm and his regime for contributing to World War I by failing to prevent it. It asserts Germans of that era were wonderful, but the Kaiser’s mistakes led to rejection after the war.
Mrs John Godlove correspondent reports visits by Jim Turner family and John Montgomery from Fairfield to Mrs Dora Bean. Ellen Roberts of Denver and daughter visited Elizabeth Wallace, then traveled to Lone Tree to see relatives. Weather limited Bible school attendance but program and exhibit were strong.
The driest region on earth covers 300000 square miles in Chinese Turkestan with virtually no atmospheric or subterranean moisture. No human, animal, bird, or plant can survive within its harsh boundaries.
The peculiar orchid named Medusa’s head resembles a human head with long disheveled hair, offering a vivid portrait in botanical detail. This unusual bloom draws interest from collectors and researchers exploring orchid morphology and natural artistry.
A humorous item notes ice cream workers striking in Washington DC on a Sunday aloft by objecting to weekend labor. The column includes quips about brass rail legal status in New York and light banter on misused phrases and small town misunderstandings.
A collage of quips and captions from a Cincinnati Enquirer Uncle column and assorted jokes. The items poke at marriage, money, cinema morality, a waiter’s breakfast line, and a playful science twist about three eyes and unbreakable bones.
The narrator describes the Panama coast journey aboard the Sixaola loading bananas at Sixaola and Bocas del Toro. He observes Almirante’s remote town, banana plantations, native life, and a busy port scene with longshoremen and machete work, ending with the ship’s onward voyage toward Puerto Cortez.
Nellie Manners chronicles a Presbyterian church second division meeting in the parlor on June 12 with President I Walker leading devotions and a poetry reading The Willing Workers committee named J Rauscher A Lease M Howell and G Williams organized entertainment Refreshments were provided by Laura Young Davis Mollie Fishburn and Mamie Orris The Methodist Ladies Aid social followed with flower baskets devotional led by Lowe and business by Pearl McNeill Activities included cake guessing and homemade desserts A wedding notice for Miss Alice Sweet daughter of Mrs Clara Ballou Missouri and Francis Drinkall son of Mr Mrs Frank Drinkall Winfield near Winfield was announced with ceremony by Rev Lowell Drinkall at Downing MA The couple have ties to local schools and concerts Aces beat Stags 11 19 in a close Tri-County tilt Columbus Junction defeated Owls 5 2 Other locals visited Des Moines for a carriers convention and Mt Pleasant visitors joined family here for multiple outings including Ottumwa Hedrick and Des Moines trips.
Mr and Mrs J W Combs and family Mrs Geo Bartholomew and Donald and Mr Smith spent Sunday evening at our home. Mr and Mrs Howard Hoyle and family spent Monday at J W Combs. Several men around here at a
Talleyrand June Sheetz correspondent notes eighth grade commencement exercises at Sigourney with Talleyrand-Tinnes and Omer Black receiving diplomas. Local residents including Pepper, Crawford, Tinnes, Kiefer, and Greiner families are listed visiting relatives and assisting with events and greetings. Several residents traveled, called on neighbors, or spent time with kin in Washington and Lee County areas.
A large Pleasant Hill crowd attended a Children’s Day program at the church. Credit goes to Mrs. Howard Benn Jr and committee members Clara Telford Velma Kephart and Juanita Herring for decorations and planning. Next Sunday Father’s Day will feature a noon basket dinner with men in charge of Sunday school.
Lucille Baker reports Julia Zieglowsky visiting sister Mrs Elmer Graber who is sick with measles. Children attended Day exercises at Pleasant Hill church last Sunday evening. J H Thompson Clyde Robert and Stella visited Clifford Thompson home near Rubio. Louise Baker stayed night with Chalupa girls. Fern Cliff 4 H club met Thursday. Wind brought rare rain aiding farmers though crops seem poor due to bugs.
Ames Iowa June 15 to Stanley Brookes of Melbourne Australia noted platform entertainer teacher and portrayer of characters in Charles Dickens works will entertain Iowa 4 H girls on the flown State College campus Wednesday June 27 About 1500 4 H girls from every county in the state will attend the eighth annual 4 day convention which opens Monday afternoon June 25 John Pusey of Iowa City who has returned from France after studying art for years will speak on A French Perspective on Iowa Art Wednesday afternoon Mrs Isabel Pirie Beyea noted traveler and lecturer and Leta Bane formerly of the Ladies Home Journal will also appear on the program.
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