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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1940
Page
3
Bible thought for Saturday June 22 1940 cites Psalm 84 4 Blessed are they that dwell in thy house They will be still praising thee Selah The devotional emphasizes making one’s home a place of worship and praise within a Sabbath context
Professor of Economics at New York University argues the federal government will not reform New Deal policies. He urges experienced leaders, reduced waste, reoriented finance, a gold standard, and stronger cooperation with business to avert growing dangers to national welfare. He predicts minimal reforms and rising socialism if ignored.
A Children's Day program was held Sunday evening at Haskins Presbyterian Church directed by the Sun eer teachers. The theme from Matthew 18 featured a pearly gate background and floral decorations with various recitations songs and dialogues led by children and Rev. N. F. Chapman.
Mrs Joseph Miller entertained the S and C club at her home south of Riverside. Bunco winners were Mrs Charles Schnoebelen and Mrs Howard Fisher. Plans were set for the annual picnic on Sunday July 7 at Richmond park.
A collection of gibes and quips on office life dating from a bygone era. The items poke fun at stenographers, readers of the morning paper, home privacy, police banter, and a vaudeville style jab at Samson nearby. It reads as light theatrical humor with a mix of slang and crafted one liners.
A compact collection of maxims on character and life choices discussing the sins and virtues that shape daily conduct. It contrasts ideas like schooling, production, love, ego, and death with pointed judgments on behavior and reputation.
An English driver reads a highway sign and asks how it knows he is present. A mother worries about a young woman's visitor, but the daughter reveals she went to the man’s apartment. The comic line ends with the daughter telling her mother to worry. A joke caption ends with Dumb Dora noting that man is a brag, a groan, and a tank of air.
The writing speaks of enduring hope and beauty in nature. It praises Mother Earth and eternal cheer, suggesting that joy and faith triumph over despair as long as flowers bloom and children breathe the air.
Helen Gwendolyn Masson daughter of Dr and Mrs W J Masson and Edward Russell Barker son of Mr and Mrs H J Barker of Sigourney married at 11 this morning by Rev H J Corcoran Attendants were Mrs Catherine Masson Smith and Harry B Barker The couple plan home in Maywood Ill following a breakfast with families The bride a blue and white redingote dress with delphinium and sweetheart roses wore pink and blue accents in her party and decorations reflected pink and green foliage
Social calendar lists events all week from Knights of Pythias picnic at Sunset Park to DeMolay Mothers circle at Masonic Temple and Baptist potluck class. Also Priscilla club dessert luncheon at Mrs J E Wright, Damascus Shrine No 10 meeting at Masonic Temple, and Iowa City women golf luncheon at Okseeenila Country Club with reservations.
Fifty members attended a cooperative luncheon at the church served at 1 o'clock with summer flowers on the tables. Seventy members joined in the afternoon business meeting where officers will be elected in September to align with the new Methodist program.
Mary Kephart hosted a birthday party yesterday afternoon from 2 to 6 o clock celebrating her thirteenth birthday. Frances Durst won prizes for pinning a cat tail on a map five peas on a knife and most balls caught. Donnabelle Kephart won for completing an eight piece puzzle quickly. A two course lunch was served to Frances Durst Donnabelle Kep hart Wanda Kephart Louise Hunt Peggy Waegener Wahneetah and Ardella Goodwin. Mary received many birthday gifts.
Today readers celebrate birthdays for Bill Brown, Mrs. O. B Hardin, Mrs. Perry Hayes, Mrs. G. N. Barclay and others. Cecil C. Gingerich turns 20, while Archie Edward Godwin and Mrs. John Godwin observe birthdays. Tomorrow brings wedding anniversaries for Rev. and Mrs. Robeson and Mr. and Mrs. Speidel, plus several more birthdays.
Mrs. N M Speidel hosted a Kolah Club luncheon at her residence with all members present except one. Archer Speidel assisted, and a regular meeting followed led by Mrs Clarence Goff in the absence of president Mrs Neill Trotman.
The Merry Maid club gathered at Mrs. Earl Hobbs home near Wellman for a Thursday evening meeting. Emily Musil presided, minutes were approved, and members offered club hints. A picnic is planned for Friday June 28, and Emily Musil won a contest.
Highland social club members gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs for their yearly ice cream social event.
At a regular meeting the Rebekah lodge announced a joint installation with the Oda Fellows for Friday July 1. Plans include committees for refreshments dining room and entertainment with past noble grands honored. A small fund donation and a social party followed with music poems and a rose decorated dining room.
A Wednesday gathering of Alex McCreedy chapter members saw a large turnout and abundant ice cream despite cold weather. Strawberries and cake were provided by several members.
The B Men of the Baptist church hold a homemade ice cream and cake social on the church lawn Saturday evening. The West Chester Pythian Sisters will conduct a memorial service Sunday at 2 30 p.m. Public invitation extended.
Detroit Free Press reports a spring push in the buy rope movement provoking global outrage. The brief item notes widespread condemnation and calls for action against the campaign.
Mrs Will Eicher hosted the Delta Alpha Sunday school class as officers were elected for the coming year with Mrs Jacob Graber as president, Mrs Will Eicher as vice president, Mrs Ted Taechantg as secretary, and Mrs Omer Roth as treasurer. Readings by Mrs Edwin Saltzman and Mrs Jacob Bieber preceded refreshments.
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