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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1936

Page

4

Finding Life

Proverb line proclaims that those who pursue righteousness and mercy will gain life and honor, emphasizing moral conduct as a pathway to lasting reward. The verse links ethical living with divine blessing and societal esteem.

Enthusiasm as the Greatest Asset in Action

A reflection on enthusiasm as a powerful force that surpasses money power and influence. The author argues a single determined enthusiast can persuade and dominate, overcoming prejudice and opposition like an avalanche, driven by faith in action.

Henry Chester

The Good Work Goes On by Putnams on Timber Survey

Mr and Mrs A E Putnam report from their son John A in New Orleans on the Mississippi delta timber survey. Thirty two million acres are studied by Putnam and associates to plan conservation by harvesting according to growth and maintaining tracts intact for future yields. The vision includes organizing middle state timber tracts with leases and intelligent cultivation. Each acre has a harvest potential and waste is salvaged when timely.

A. E. Putnam John A New Orleans Mississippi Delta Putnam South Middle State

Jean Campbell Birthday Party at West Chester School

Jean Campbell fourth grader at West Chester School was surprised by fruit salad and cake brought by her mother Mrs. Harry Campbell for a school birthday party. Brother John Campbell celebrates the following day.

M. D. Atkinson Franklin Center Jean Campbell Harry Campbell Jean West Chester John Campbell Mabel Dill Clara Haves

Gasoline Truck Explodes Near Lincoln After Collision

A gasoline transport truck driven by Wilbur Nichols collided with a Missouri Pacific freight on the Lincoln outskirts. The engine caught fire briefly. Injured are Mrs. Wilbur Nichols Ike Hammer the engineer and C I Brown the fireman.

Lincoln Neb Wilbur Nichols Geneva Missouri Pacific Ike Hammer C. I. Brown

Riverside Families Relocate To Farms In Spring Movement

On March 17 several Riverside households moved to rural properties. Simeon Deatsch and family left the Geo Deatsch home for the John Soukup farm northeast of Riverside. Leal Littreland and family departed west of Riverside to a North English area farm. Birkholder family to occupy Littrel’s vacated farm. Lester Mannsmith moved from southeast Riverside to the Cupp farm west of Bayertown. Funeral attendees for Frank Fiorang from nearby towns include Kolosick Shel Langosky Grady Bopp TeBockhorst Freund Fiorang Forang.

Riverside Simeon Deatsch Geo. Deatsch John Soukup Leal Littreland Sleichter North English Birkhoder Littrel Lester Mannsmith Cupp Bayertown Frank B. Fiorang Edward Kolosick Ignatz Shellangosky Washington Earl Grady Dan Bopp Henry TeBockhorst Frank Freund Richmond Ellen and Margaret Fiorang Iowa City Felix Fiorang John Forang Cedar Rapids

Des Moines People Visit for Weekend at Wellman Home

Des Moines visitors span weekend in Wellman area. Doris Hoff Marvin Hicks and Harry Haller stayed with Marvin Hicks parents Mr and Mrs Frank Hicks. Henry Durian and daughters Dorothy and Helen Ruth went to Iowa City with Helen Ruth staying overnight with her grandmother. The Moon and E C Jones families joined in weekend visits. Charlotte Bidwell Ruth Wherle Cedar Falls students returned home for the weekend. Wellman temple 161 Sy thian Sisters held a Monday meeting with thirty present and delegates chosen to Grand Temple.

Cordelle H. Braden Wellman Doris Hoff Marvin Hicks Harry Haller Des Moines Marvin Frank Hicks Henry Durian Dorothy Helen Ruth Iowa City the Moon Mm. E. C. Jones Margaret Charlotte Bidwell Ruth Wherle Cedar Falls Wellman Temple No Sythian Sisters Grand Temple

Oskaloosa Visit Reveals Antique Montgomery Ward Catalog

Mr and Mrs Allen Green and Mr and Mrs J Martin White visited Oskaloosa Tuesday and met friends at 425 N 4th St. They discussed 1936 car models and shared a clipping from the Oskaloosa Herald about a 1875 Montgomery Ward catalog No 13. The catalog lists trunks valises a farm wagon granger hats and other items with testimonials and a six page price list including Smith and Company Liquors.

Allen Green J. Martin White Oskaloosa Stemple White N. 4Th Street White Montgomery Ward & Company Seventh Day Adventist Church Granger Kinzie Street Chicago Iowa Union Smith and Company J. Enoch Lowe Kentucky

District convention meeting of Vanguard class noted

Eight members and two visitors of the Vanguard class of the Methodist Sunday school clan met with Mrs Viola Kash Tuesday afternoon.

Methodist Viola Kash

Burglars Loot Clinton Educator Home Door Forced

Annette Anderson an English teacher at the State University of Iowa will return this summer to find her Clinton Iowa home stripped of household goods clothing silverware clocks jewelry and musical instruments. The caretaker said burglars forced the door and removed all furniture.

Clinton Iowa Annette Anderson State University of Iowa

Kellogg's All-Bran Promises Gentle Constipation Relief

An advertisement touts Kellogg's All-Bran as a natural, gentle regulator of the system. It asserts bulk in meals relieves constipation by absorbing moisture to form a cleansing mass, provides vitamin B and iron, and recommends two tablespoonfuls daily with milk or in cooking.

Kellogg’s All-Bran Kellogg Battle Creek

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