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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1939
Page
4
Today's Bible Thought emphasizes God's intimate relation with people, citing Psalms 33 13 15 about divine observation of all hearts and deeds. It encourages living a righteous life, kindness to the poor, prudent actions, and thoughtful speech.
A 1939 news note discusses plans to hype Joe Louis vs Tony Galento in New York with the aim of drawing large crowds. Promoters use sensational publicity to create the sense of a major showdown and urge fans to travel long distances to witness the bout.
Sports groups reject a big gate citing travel and cost concerns referencing the prior Louis versus Schmeling bout where Louis stopped Schmeling early.
The piece notes publicity aims to sensationalize the Louis Galento heavyweight bout with grotesque imagery to suggest Galento could threaten Louis. It predicts Louis would win easily and that a victory would let Galento enjoy wealth while the sport’s mercenary, beer and cigars lifestyle continues.
The president's request for a 150 million dollar relief and WPA boost appears to be approved by Congress. Lawmakers say failure to act could trigger job losses in districts and states. Authorities urge prudent spending and debt control alongside the aid.
The piece argues reliefers should return to private work once tax laws allow profits and safety from politics. It cites Congressman Dies of Texas saying he left law for Congress and would keep the seat. It laments borrowing and spending by both branches and warns of ongoing decline in living standards without solid economic policy.
The piece notes a visible lift in spirits with the arrival of the first real touch of spring weather, highlighting the general cheer and improved mood across people.
A column of humor and social notes mixes jokes about promise to help and trust in friends. It shares quips about committees, car ownership in welfare cases, gossip, and light domestic anecdotes from Brushville and local life.
Researchers note dairy was a crucial food 6,000 years ago, with the oldest written records preserved in India. The findings emphasize milk’s historical significance in ancient diets and agricultural societies.
Albion was the earliest name given to England by the Greeks and served as an ancient designation for the island. The term appears in historical references describing Britain's early geographic and cultural identity.
A Florida hotel asked 5000 to host Spencer Tracy for a week. Peter Lorre plays George Daniels the chauffeur with remarkable color in Hollywood. W C Fields drove the gate daily in three cars. Huck Finn named Best Picture of Month by Parents Magazine Medal for March. Gone with the Wind likely to be the year’s most expensive film regardless of the top prize.
Behind the scenes look reveals how fingerprints from suspects go to Washington for investigation in Persons In Hiding. Holger Hoovers thrilling fugitives tale highlights the chase. Arthur Treacher, trusted in Hollywood for payoffs, now on a 35 dollar weekly allowance due to generosity concerns.
Creek and river floods ease in Coppock after a Saturday deluge. Farmers express relief that overflow occurred before planting season and hope this year sees no further floods. Community notes include funeral for Mrs. Shrader, hospital visits, and school reopening with one student ill. Generational families and neighbors gather at local homes for events and support.
The Hill Top service station on highway No 92 west of Columbus Junction owned by Elliott Leonard sustained slight damage from a midnight fire. A quick response by the local fire team prevented major harm as no one was in the building when a motorist alerted responders.
Mrs. Harry Davidson helps care for a new baby at Robert Noonan home this week. Mrs. Eldin Bauer visited the Harry Kleese parental home Friday.
Willard Lee Sands returned to school after a two week chicken pox absence. Mrs. Wallace Tibbs died suddenly at her brother Joe Johnson's home in Winfield, prompting community condolences to Mr. Tibbs and Grace Tibbs. Frank Sands family shopped in Washington. Bert Hesseltine cut wood. H J Whiting hauled feed for Lyle Lowe.
Mr and Mrs C P Parker and Charity and Josephine Murray of Ottumwa visited the Jack Howard home in Crawfordsville Thursday. Walter Menefee traveled to Washington to visit the Grant Fletcher home and is out of work due to an ulcerated tooth. Neighbors and friends of R J Williams in Washington hospital sent a postcard shower for Friday St Patrick s Day. Williams is improving slowly.
Mrs Wealtha Weaver age 104 of Towa died at her home less than a week after her daughter Mrs Lottie Green perished in a house fire. Weaver slept in a nearby room and was uninjured when the blaze swept part of the house and was not told of her daughter's death.
Skoda munitions works in Pilsen Bohemia comes under Adolf Hitler's grip as Germany gains protectorate status over Bohemia and Moravia. Before the dissolution of Czechoslovakia most Skoda products fed Czech allied military bases. Germany appears poised to become its chief customer.
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