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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1938
Page
4
Revolt Over Church Practices Presses for Unity and Stewardship
The passage outlines ten points criticizing church committees only seeking funds, socialist or capitalist delegates at conclaves, church business ventures, wasteful denominational competition, and a lack of concern for members' welfare. Youth demand real stewardship and unity through consolidations and better employment support.
Old Crooked Creek by Cora Burham Foss
Mrs Foss born near Crooked Creek in this county writes from Sunland California about local memories and childhood origins. The piece reflects on place and personal history tied to Crooked Creek and county roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Burham Foss
Ten Features of the Coming Religious Revolt
Roger Babson argues for an optimistic view of a Protestant church revolt against central authority. He lists ten features including renewed membership affirmations, anti hypocrisy drives, stricter Sunday School content, multiple and shorter services, and a push toward more personal born again faith. The piece then shifts to a reflective poem about Crooked Creek and nature’s passage through seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Babson
Pat and Kay debut in Women Are Like That at State Theater
A new Warner Bros comedy stars Kay Francis and Pat O'Brien in the first screen pairing. The film focuses on the advertising world with Francis wearing thirty five costumes by Orry Kelly and O'Brien delivering his trademark quick patter. The duo previously appeared on stage but never on screen together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Theater
Warner Bros
Kay Francis
Pat O'Brien
Pat
Kay
Miss Francis
Warner
Orry Kelly
Army Recruiting in Cedar Rapids Seeks 40 Men for Field Artillery Cavalry
The U S Army recruiting station in Cedar Rapids seeks 40 men aged 18 to 25 for Motorized Field Artillery and Cavalry stationed at Fort Des Moines. Free transport to Fort Des Moines is provided. see U S Army Cedar Rapids post for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
U.S. Army
Fort Des Lowa
Fort Des Moines
U. S. Army
Founding of Vassar College Article
The article notes Vassar College was founded in 1861 by a gift from Matthew Vassar consisting of $400,000 and 200 acres of land. It highlights the university’s origin as a philanthropy led by Vassar’s bequest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vassar College
Matthew Vassar
Uncovering a Quirky Past in Washington
An old anecdote surfaced via Washington correspondent Fred Morrison. He recalls a bank receiver named Morrison with a new cigarette lighter he tossed from his car, taking forty five minutes to recover it, a memory linked to the era’s gadgets and local humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Morrison
Washington
Fred
A Beautiful Report on Vic Westphal’s Grades
Vic Westphal earned five straight A grades and one A plus in yesterday’s optometry college mail. The display of top marks highlights exceptional performance and dedication in his studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Westphal
Optometry College
Vic
Haunting Widened By Rent Delay Remark
A prospective tenant and a realtor exchange a wary joke about a house being haunted. The realtor quips that if rent isn’t paid promptly the hauntings begin, adding a wry note to a routine showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F
Absent-minded professor reports stolen car
An absent minded professor arrived at the police station claiming his car had been stolen after peering into his garage. The odd sequence ends with him rushing to report the incident.
City Life Versus Farm Life In A Lighthearted Exchange
A boy leaves the farm for city work and writes of golf at the country club and a beach visit while his brother clings to rural life. A man wins two dollars and buys a marriage license amid a joke about grammar and glamour.
Twins and friends celebrate double birthdays today
Richard and Donald Crossett, twins aged thirteen, share a birthday with G. N. Barclay as tomorrow brings Mrs. Barclay's birthday. Other celebrants include Mrs. Lester Fry, Mrs. Arthur Edmondson, Mrs. Henry Wagenknecht, Richard Swailes, Burdelle Donaldson, Merle Kallaus, Ione and Milo Steele Jr, Jesse Malin, Homer Dusenberry, Isaac Pulver, Mrs. Hannah Moody, Helen Wheeler, and Richard Crandall marking their seventh birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Fry
Arthur Edmondson
Henry Wagenknecht
Richard Swailes
East Highland
Burdelle Donaldson
Merle Kallaus
Riverside
Jesse Malin
Homer Dusenberry
Isaac Pulver
Mrs
Hannah Moody
Sunday Visits Mark Social Week in East Highland
Mrs. Frank Mincer reports multiple gatherings across East Highland on Sunday and weekend visits. Families including the Rummels, Lantzes, Dvorak, Fischers, Minecers, Prymeks, Webers, Swailes, and Owen share time at various homes and shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fisher
Joe Fisher
Frankie J. Mincer
Gary
Wilma
Evelyn Minecer
Frank Mincer
Ruby Prymek
Marie Swailes
Darlene Owen
Esther Murdock
Charley Cummings
H. R. Green
James Dvorak
George Cole
Opal Hayes
Riverside
Henry Prymek
Ruby
Iowa City
Transportation and lodge notices in westbound rail and bus schedules
Westbound Washington Lodge No 26 meets monthly with W M William Mohland and secretary A W Yard listed. Rail schedules show multiple trains with numbers, names, times, and stops including Golden State Limited, Californian, Local services, and a Knoxville branch. Burlington Trailways bus schedules from Washington list outbound and inbound departures with ticket notes and note about purchasing at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge No
A. F
A. M
William Mohland
W. M
A. W. Yard
Golden State Limited
Californian
Washington
Knoxville
California
Burlington
Omaha
Chicago
Colenso Hotel
Ray C, Tracy
Young bishop tricks tramp for a dollar
At a church meeting a tramp asks aid from dignitaries. The youngest bishop charms him to part with a dollar for a new cathedral, prompting surprised glances as the exchange unfolds.
Insurance Pitch Sparks A Quick Comeback
The salesman pressed for a life insurance policy while the prospect answered with a terse refusal. The exchange captures a sharp moment of negotiation and hesitancy in a sales encounter.
Willits Preston Marriage Planned in Evanston Ceremony
Maxine Willits of Chicago and Peter P. Preston of Chicago announce their forthcoming marriage. The ceremony is set for Saturday at 9 am at St Marys of the Lake rectory in Evanston. Miss Willits is a St Francis Hospital School of Nursing graduate. Preston is a Northwestern commerce alumnus and head of accounting at J S Berlin Printing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloud Willits
Maxine
Peter P. Preston
Chicago
Catherine Preston
St. Mary's of the Lake
Evanston
Miss Willits
Washington High School
St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing
Ill
Preston
Northwestern University
J. S. Berlin Printing Company
Edna Kelly Weds Dennis Woodruff in Methodist Parsonage
Edna Kelly daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Kelly of Washington and Dennis Woodruff of Long Beach California were married last evening at 7 o clock in the Methodist parsonage Rev Arthur Atack officiated in the presence of Mrs Kelly bride's mother and Mrs Atack The bride wore a white organdy dress with white accessories Mrs Woodruff attended the Washington schools Woodruff is the son of Mr and Mrs Harry Cook of Davenport formerly Fairfield He is on a navy furlough from U S S Colorado and will go to California soon Mrs Woodruff plans to join him there
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Kelly
Carl Kelly
Washington
Dennis Woodruff
Long Beach
Cal
Arthur Atack
Kelly
Atack
Woodruff
Harry Cook
Davenport
Fairfield
California
United States Navy
U.S.S. Colorado
Five Tomatoes From Heston Garden Highlight Local Patch
Mrs. W F Heston harvests ripe tomatoes first in the area as neighbors share visits and Sunday dinners. Des Moines sheep purchase noted. local farms—Coffin and Hoskins—host and hostesses at gatherings in Fairfield and Pleasant Plain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Heston
Milton H . Coffin
Veo
Russel
Mildred Coffin
Oskaloosa
Everett Coffin Home
Albert Coffin
Washington
Fred Simmons
Wayne Weaver
Fairfield
Joe Crish
Elmer Coffin
Des Moines
Fred Snider
Packwood
John Soeten
Clay
Olney Hoskins
Ermin
Perisho
Lynnville
Orlie Parker
Pleasant Plain
J. Simmons
Hilbert Hoskins
W. PF. Heston
Washington Tent at Valley Forge museum documented
The museum preserves the tent used by General Washington during the famed winter encampment at Valley Forge. It marks a key artifact from the American Revolution and the move toward the Potts home era in 1777.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Forge
Washington
Potts
Claude Carson and Hazel Hotle Marry in Kahoka Missouri
Claude Carson and Hazel Hotle were married Monday morning at ten o'clock in Kahoka Missouri. The ceremony was a single ring rite performed by Rev. Pascal of the Katioka Methodist church. Attendants were Lelia Jarvis and Robert Moore with Donald Moore as witness. Mrs Carson will continue as a long distance operator with Northwestern Bell and reside on the Carson farm near Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Hotle
W. H. Hotle
Washington
Claude Carson
Frank Carson
Ainsworth
Kahoka
Pascal
Katioka Methodist Church
Lelia Jarvis
Robert Moore
Moore
Donald Moore
Carson
Ainsworth High School
Presbyterian Aid Groups Plan Friday Meetings
Presbyterian Ladies Aid society announces Friday afternoon group meetings. Group 1 hosts Mrs. John Libe southwest of town at 2 p m. Group 2 meets with Mrs. B H VanMeter 1105 North Town Avenue at 2 p m. Group 3 gathers with Mrs. Marsh Bailey 314 East Washington Street at 2 30 p m. Group 4 convenes with Mrs. Rennie Dawson northeast of town at 2 p m. Members with old papers or magazines asked to bundle and leave them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
John Libe
B. H. VanMeter
North Town Avenue
Marsh Bailey
East Washington Street
Rennie Dawson
Fred Reid
The
Aid Society
Lorraine Johnston Weds Ray M Lewis
Lorraine REB Johnston daughter of Mr and Mrs F W Johnston Muscatine and Ray Max Lewis son of Mr and Mrs F A Lewis Columbus Junction were married Sunday evening at the bride home Rev John M Haefner Zion Lutheran church officiated in the presence of relatives and friends The couple will reside in Columbus Junction A post nuptial party was given for Mrs Leon Thompson formerly Helen Dalmeyer by Mrs Thompson Mrs Fred Bonnichsen and daughter Frances
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Lorraine Reb. Johnston
F. W. Johnston
Muscatine
Ray Max Lewis
F. A. Lewis
Coluumbus Junction
John Mhaefner
Zion Lutheran Church
Thompson
Fred Bonnichsen
Frances
Leon Thompson
Helen Dalmeyer
Church Gatherers Arrange Care at East Door Collection
Community volunteers stand at the east door to collect offerings and ensure those in need are cared for. Doorkeepers coordinate help and distribute support to attendees and passersby seeking aid.
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der, Shannon & CV
Bruce Cowden
North Marion Avenue
International News Service
National Advertising
Iowa Daily Press Association
Iowa
Ment
Old Crooked Creek
Crooked Creek
Pat and
Kay New
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Metiengiss
Richard and
Donald Crossett
B. D. Crossett
G. N. Barclay
Mrs. Barclay
Ione and
Milo Steele, Jr
Milo Steele
Helen Wheeler
Richard Crandall
Fast Highland
Clement Rummelhart
Clementine
Donald Rath
James Dvorak, Jr
C. 5
L. Goodlander
C. B
C. F. Anderson
C.M
PLA. R. CO
Kansas City
Southwest Limited
Kansas City-Davenport
Southwest Limited Boot
Cenedaven
W. C. Bell
Maxine Willits
Presbyterian Aid Groups
Lorraine Johnston
Ray M. Lewis
Ste Mone
Denver
Los Angeles
Colenso
Burlington Tralways
Howard L. McCleery
Nicola Bldg
North Side
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
Dixie Dugan
Atad
By Striebel Macevoy
Nauaki S Vncate, Inc
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