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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1939
Page
4
Bible Thought for Monday June 26 1930 urges kindness and forgiveness citing Eph 432. The message warns fascism disguises as recovery but proves bankruptcy of faith in institutions and could lead to loss of freedoms under fascist discipline as a path out. William Yandel Elliott Harvard University quotes.
The Nation and The New Republic oppose a Roosevelt third term with Oswald Villard condemning the idea as a failure and Bruce Bliven criticizing New Dealers. Both point to unemployment, deficits, and inefficiency as proof the administration needs a progressive, economy-minded shift.
A reader warns farmers after noting a barn burned by lightning soon after occupants left. The writer urges caution and suggests preventive steps to avoid total loss and save money for rural families.
The text explains building a copper rod lightning protection system for barns. A 10 ft ground rod is driven at one corner, connected to a copper wire network along the barn, with uprights at intervals. Proper installation aims to prevent lightning strikes. spontaneous combustion remains a risk.
Dr John W Shuman of Los Angeles recalls the healing power of hobbies across ages and professions. He cites biblical figures and modern cases, praising multiple interests to exercise brain and calm nerves while noting hobby night events at medical associations.
Ivan Norton contributes notes on campus life and local wit. The column surveys Father and Miss content jokes, Q and A with little Mary, salary sarcasm, correction of a congressman line, and playful patio tales including a car stuck in a yard. Centennial plans in Washington are noted as a major upcoming event.
June 24 Riverside item: Mises Vera Knebel returns to duties as bookkeeper at Riverside Trust and Savings Bank after two weeks vacation in Monte Vista Colorado with sister Mrs Thomas Hart. Also mentions Scottish Highlanders from University of Iowa in New York World's Fair and visit by Miss Catherine Schneider from LaCrosse Wisconsin to GG. W. Sehnelder in Riverside.
Coral Jordan, daughter of a bridge builder, plans to marry into luxury but seeks real love. Bill Overton, a jobless charmer, meets Coral during a job search and they team to make a fortune. Their escapades include winning a car, catching a bandit, a reward, a gambling riot, and a forgotten marriage the next morning.
Bob Hope and Martha Raye headline the new picture Never Say Die at the Fox Theatre. The duo deliver a brisk spree of laugh filled gags as a millionaire mistaken for dying plots to wed Raye to avoid a Russian prince’s match.
Dayton Grove reports include visits by Floyd Kinnan and family from West Chester and Connie Stephens from near Ainsworth. Lois Moore returns from Rock Island trip. nearby work begins at A. E. Knotts's quarry with Leo Kinser and others boarding with the Moores. Families, neighbors and excursions feature in the week’s social and work updates.
By writ of special execution the W. S. Reister & Sons estates are levied upon and will be sold at public auction July 11, 1939 in Washington Iowa. The sale includes specific lots in Washington and Wellman plus undivided halves of interest in terms of the poultry and cream business and Columbus Junction and Wellman Produce firms with cash terms. The auction begins at 10:00 AM at the courthouse steps with proceeds to satisfy the listed trustees and banks.
Washington Lodge No 26 regular meetings on the first Friday. Railway timetable lists daily and Sunday stops for No 3 Golden State Limited and No 43 Californian with specific arrival times, plus No 4 Golden State Limited and No 2 Local eastbound stops and passenger discharge points. Knoxville branch No 430 operates daily except Sundays with stops and schedules noted.
Donald Oakes, proprietor of the Columbus theater, has solved his housing problem by becoming his own landlord as Columbus Junction faces a housing shortage. With highway changes and the forthcoming $70,000 federal building, several Oak Street houses have been removed or relocated, increasing the need for rental housing. Oakes purchased property last year to house his family and now manages the rentals himself.
In September a 17 by 11 foot frame house was bought and moved to a 60 by 120 foot lot near the top of Second street hill. The building, seven years old, was converted into a store with a dining room, kitchen and knotty pine finish. Oakes, aided by local builders, made the asbestos sided structure fireproof with a red roof and western facing entrance. The yard offers a view of the Iowa River valley and its distant bridge.
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