Bible Thought Friday June 21 1940
The message urges obedience to God and faith that the righteous cry to the Lord and He will hear them and deliver them from troubles, citing Psalm 34:17 as guidance for believers.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
6
Aggressive Push for Rapid National Preparedness Program
A call to abandon political opposition and accelerate defense readiness from the President down. Proposes underground factories and forts, aerial production, and rapid training, with reliance on trained dollar-a-year men and drafts if needed. Urges avoiding democratic delays while seeking hemispheric defense pacts and drastic efficiency.
Quieting Title Action in Washington County Iowa
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa Wm Reinert and Leo Reinert sue Joseph Keck Elisabeth Keck Samuel R Mather and others over adverse claims to real estate in section 22 township 76 north range 9 west Fifth P M The petition seeks fee simple title quieted and concluded that claimants have no valid rights The case targets unknown claimants and seeks barred and estopped rights with general relief The 1940 September term is set with default if defendants fail to appear Attorney W L Livingston represents plaintiffs May 31 June 7 14 21
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District Court
Washington County
Iowa
John, Neal
Sarah Neal
Wm. E. Kurtz
Joseph Buffington
Joseph Neal
B. H. Boyd
H. M. Boyd
Robert F. Maxwell
Benjamin H. Boyd
Helen M. Boyd
Robert Maxwell
Martha Ann Maxwell
Samuel Maxwell
Mary Ann Maxwell
David Wilson
Robert Allen
Martha W. Allen
Martha Allen
Rob’j. Allen
Alfred Keeney
David D. Minteer
Alonzo Smith
D. D. Minteer
Elizabeth H. Keeney
Patrick R. McMillan
Fidelia Gordon
Samuel P. Gordon
Fidelia McMillan
Eliza McCall
T. T. McCall
Martha West
Elvira McCall
Thomas McCall
Benjamin F. Brown
B. F. Brown
Louisa Brown
Benjamine F. Brown
Richard Williams
Jane Williams
Catharine Jones
Rowland Williams
John E. Williams
Elias Williams
Mary Evens
Mary Evans
Ann Williams
Harriet E. Williams
Hattie Williams
Kate Jones
John Jones
Jennie Jones
Lieu Jones
Hugh Jones
Rowling Williams
Matilda J. Smyley
Thomas Smylie
Matilda J. Smylie
Thomas A. Smylie
Jane Jones
Jennie Williams
George L. Benson
W. H. McCall
Mary McCall
William H. McCall
Board of Foreign Missions
The
United Presbyterian Church of North America
Board of Home Missions
Board of Missions
Board of Freedmen’s Missions
Board of American Missions
Asa Thomas
David Williams
Lewellyn Jones
Iown
City of
Washington
Ss. W. Livingston
Chemical causes of cancer stretch across 50 plus agents
Collier's reports more than fifty chemicals have been found to produce cancer in humans and animals. Strikingly these agents share no common properties beyond their carcinogenic effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier's
It Isn’t the Firm It’s You A Workplace Chorus
A humorous dialogue and verse riff on work ethic and morale. Foreman jokes about singing at work as Miss Soprano tests the top note while workers joke about public speaking and a rural telephone line proposal. The piece riffs on personal responsibility and team spirit in a light, satirical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreman
Miss Soprano
Oldest Inhabitant recounts 95 year old axe tale in classroom exchange
A vivid classroom scene features an Oldest Inhabitant describing his 95 year old axe with multiple blades and handles while a Visitor, a Teacher, and students discuss objects, jokes, and social observations surrounding gender roles and everyday tasks.
Father objects to daughter's engagement over fiancé income
A father discourages his daughter from marrying a man who earns only 158 dollars weekly. The dialogue centers on parental approval and economic constraints affecting marriage plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace
Clarence
Sage Sayings From The Press
A practical note for gardeners, the piece asserts many amateurs can wage a quick weed blitz but lasting results come from a prolonged, steady effort. It emphasizes persistence over short bursts to achieve weed control in gardening.
District Court listing multiple plaintiffs and a land description
The document lists numerous plaintiffs and heirs in a Washington County case involving land adjoining the northwest quarter of section 15, township 74 north, range 6 west, with a detailed deed-like description and references to church mission boards. It includes unrelated inserted lines and ad snippets about a heater, a maid, and social phrases.
Quieting title action in Crawfordsville Iowa
The petition filed in the September 1940 term of the court seeks to quiet and confirm title to real estate described as lot 36 in the Southeast Addition to Crawfordsville Iowa. It names unknown claimants and other defendants and asks for permanent relief barring any right or title to the property adverse to the plaintiffs with judgment by default if respondents fail to appear on September 16 1940 at the Washington County Iowa courthouse.
Legal Notice of Plaintiffs and Financial Parties
Maude Murphy Ina Murphy Wells and multiple listed individuals sue William Henderson Nathan Sayre Isabella Sayre and others including People Savings Bank of Crawfordsville Iowa. The notice names numerous Robertson Murphy and Phillips family members along with other defendants in a court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Washington County
Iowa
Maude Murphy
Ina Murphy Wells
William Henderson
Nathan B Sayre
Isabell F. Sayre
Beniamine Alexander
Issabella F. Sayre
Isabell FE. Henderson
Isabel Henderson
Samuel Mee-Grew
Nancy A. McGrew
John N. Hannah
John N. Hanna
A. Robertson
R. A. Robertson
Anna A. Robertson
W. R. Jeffrey
Lida Jeffrey
Mrs. M. G
Washington Masons Meet First Friday Each Month
Train and rail schedule notes list regular and special stops including Golden State Limited and Californian services. Mentions Washington Lodge No 26 meeting details and station agents Goudlander and Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge No
Howard McBride
W. M
W. Yard
Golden State Limited
Washington
California
Knorville
Suit to Quiet Title in Iowa County Land
Plaintiffs seek to quiet and confirm their title to parcels in sections 17 and 20, township 74 north range 6 west, against described defendants and unknown claimants. The plea states plaintiffs hold absolute title and that adverse claims are invalid. case to be heard by noon before the September term convening September 1940.
Early Massachusetts Soil Conservation Thought 1739 Act
One of the earliest soil conservation ideas in Massachusetts traces to a 1739 General Court act forbidding farmers to turn livestock loose to feed on meadow beaches between Truro and Provincetown. Horses and cattle had eaten beach grass, endangering sand dunes and meadow land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Geral Court
Truro
Provincetown
Gorillas Quiet but Elusive Shy In Wild
Explorers debunk myths of gorilla ferocity noting the animal is extremely shy and rarely seen, often hiding in dense woods when approached by humans.
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