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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1934
Page
4
Thought for the day notes divine protection over daily routines and future days, citing Psalm 121:8. The brief devotional emphasizes trust in the Lord's preservation of going out and coming in from this time forth forever.
The Journal reports a warm, widely supported Three-Quarter-Century Club meeting. Local Washington friends, volunteers, and many cars helped, making it a county wide event on a very hot day. Attendees left appreciative and the Journal thanks numerous local supporters for a successful celebration.
The column argues Tugwell is evolving into a capable, principled figure similar to Woodrow Wilson and Grover Cleveland. It emphasizes personal growth, the role of experience, and the need to adapt to public pressures while recognizing heredity and environment shape character.
A reflection on affection for older people showing how love is felt even when people pull away. The speaker notes that concern for elders prompted many to act quickly to keep pace with them yesterday.
Kalona correspondence reports Betty Malachy from Washington visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs J K Mehaffey. Mary Kathryn Hochstetler visits with Mr and Mrs Lewis Hochstetler. Osborn Reif wedding attendees noted. Kalona Juniors lose 12 to z to Richmond Juniors. remodeling at Gerald Teets home. Alva Niffenegger repainting Weller Snyder property. Police chase squirrel incident in Rockland Massachusetts. Chief Popp bitten.
County officials probing the death of 75 year old Vincent Sakay at New Cumberland investigate a Dover funeral home where 2249 dollars was found sewn into rubber tube attached to underwear worn by the man at the time of his death.
A long friendly missive to X A and others includes a tale of spotting Dillinger, notes on writing, and light reflections on city life. It ends with musings on humility, idealism, and civic improvements like park fences and water works.
Sunset notes Mr Sam Baker reports on community visits and everyday happenings at Mercy hospital Burlington trips and callers at Frank Bailey and Will Mitchell homes. Local residents Mildred Ruth Kupka and Norine Mast share visits while car troubles and summer colds affect families. A city project critique laments a wasteful dump site and aging macadamized roads.
A seven week round robin tennis event for nine men and nine women will follow the city tournament. Matches run to Aug. 15 with singles only, each player facing others twice. Stan Kiesey and Henry Little organize at the Y with scores reported to the Journal.
Baseball results show New York 4 Washington 6 Detroit 8 Chicago 7 Philadelphia 7 Boston 1. Scheduled: Cleveland at Chicago and Detroit at St Louis.
In a postponed city league night at Troop Field the Little Demons beat the American Pearls 9 to 7, Brighton defeated Troop F 7 to 0, with score by innings and batting order listed for both games. Two more games follow tonight including Littl Demons versus Hills men at 8:30 after the Washington Hills girls at seven.
Editorial previews the 1944 national A A U championships in Milwaukee highlighting stars Walter Marty and Keith Brown. It notes expected record breaks in pole vault and high jump with Marty regarded as the sport’s most astonishing jumper and Brown aiming to surpass Bill Graber’s outdoor mark.
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