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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1934

Page

4

Bible Thought Friday March 30 1934

A devotional note cites Psalms 37 29 and 31 about the righteous inheriting the land and keeping God's law in their heart. The brief reflection emphasizes steady paths and steadfast faith for readers.

Kansas City Up To Date On Municipal Power And Youth Programs

The piece critiques Kansas City's political scene labeling it a large urban machine akin to Tammany Hall and notes threats against a Star reporter. It highlights Boys Clubs work in guiding youth into trust positions, cites a Lincoln Park branch benefit on April 6 at Merry Garden Ballroom, and argues for civic education to prepare youths for future responsibilities.

Kansas City Pendergast Kansas City Star Star Building Little Tammany United States Middle West New York Chicago K. C U. S Lincoln Park Orchard St Merry Garden

Chicago Boys' Club shows cost savings and impact

An article praises the Chicago Boys' Clubs for guiding youth and comparing costs. It notes 5.07 dollars yearly to support a boy versus 2.72 dollars to house him in St Charles reformatory, arguing a 99 percent saving should attract business and taxpayers as membership reaches 11,000.

Chicago Chicago Boys’ Clubs St. Charles

The Little Black Hen and the Worms

An old black hen recalls thriving during hard times while a young rooster complains of scarcity. She explains that success comes from digging, and notes worms are still there if labor is applied. The scene shifts to a choked sale era where roosters struggle, while old hens feast on worms.

George

By The Way and Dear Patrons Poem Humor

A fragment from a spring poetry note printed in a Buffalo paper mocks political peace with nature and humor about a London coffee stall. The piece references summer breeze, animals, and a quip about tea strength, ending with a witty exchange.

Spring Verse and Jokes Parade in Ozark Contest

A collection of light verse and jokes from an Ozark contest features spring themed poems about birds frogs and cheerful days. Humorous lines reference a bath soap gag and a talking horse in a ditch with names such as Lucille Lockett and K L contributing.

My Spring Poem by Maxine Lockett

Spring arrives with melted snow and first robins visible. The piece mentions a series of quirky lines about charm, music, swimming, painting and a playful household scene. It captures a lighthearted, domestic mood with a touch of whimsy.

Maxine Lockett

Local News From Havre Area and Surrounding Homes

Lucile Baker reports a quiet Havre area note with visits from Mr. and Mrs. Pred Chalupa and family near Richmond and Mr. and Mrs. Tony Eberle and family near Verdi Verte. Guests stopped by George Chalupa home. Clifford Thompson home near Rubio hosted J. H. Thompson Clyde Robert and Stella. Farmers busy with oats and plowing. Will McBride remains ill but stable. Marjorie Chalupa and Ernest Baker absent from school due to illness. More illness noted among locals. requests for news updates to R2T-12.

Havre Pred Chalupa Richmond Tony Eberle Verdi George Chalupa J. H. Thompson Clyde Robert Stella Clifford Thompson Rubio Will McBride Marjorie Chalupa Ernest Baker

Baikal Called World Deepest Freshwater Lake

Reports state Lake Baikal in Siberia is the deepest freshwater lake on earth. Its depth and age are noted in several scientific summaries.

Lake Baikal Siberia

Eclipse Lumber managers meet for school of instruction

About twenty officers and managers from Eclipse Lumber Company gathered at the local plant to receive instruction. Frank Ward, vice president and general manager, presided with Clinton headquarters officials and yard managers from Ainsworth to Fairfield. Arrangements were led by L A Wilson. The group noted rising demand for building supplies and inspected renovated offices and display rooms.

Eclipse Lumber Company Frank Ward Clinton Laughlin Boys Sykes Clinton Yard van Vleck Ainsworth Kalona Lone Tree Columbus Junction Fairfield L. A. Wilson Washington Eclipse

Edmondson Announces Candidacy for State Representative

K L Edmondson of Brighton Iowa announces candidacy for State Representative subject to Republican voters in Washington County at the June primary.

Washington County K. L. Edmondson Brighton Iowa

County Auditor Seeks GOP Primary Support

A county auditor candidate announces candidacy subject to Republican voters in the June primary election. The notice emphasizes seeking the party’s support and outlines the may include the candidate’s intent to run in the upcoming primary.

County offices seek Republican nominations in June primary

POR COUNTY RECORDER will run for Recorder of Washington County on the Republican ticket at the June primary. MRS. R. L. COULTER 3213F FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR seeks election to the County Board for the term starting Jan 1 1935, subject to Republican voters’ June primary. R. E. BROWN S2FKIING-1-34.

Por County Recorder of Washington County R. L. Coulter County Board of Supervisors R. E. Brown

Wayland Notes On Births Fires and Local Visits

News from Wayland includes birth of Wilfred Lloyd McCreedy near Haskins on March 25. Neighbors helped stop a fire at Mrs. Will Hauenstein's home before it spread. Attendees at Tri T luncheon and National Camp Board in Mt Pleasant listed. Local residents return from hospital in Iowa City and celebrate thirteen birthdays.

Wayland Ed Rober Elkhart Ind Ray Wyse Mary Martin John Corey Near Morning Sun Jeng Grothe Charles City Wilfred Lloyd Milford McCreedy Haskins McCreedy Beatrice Kloppenstein Fred Klopfenstein Will Hauenstein Mesdames W. E. Boller J. R. McKirahan Allen Anna Eiileher Jacob Roth Wilbur Eicher Jesse Bellew Yarmouth Mildred Gorrell Ted Shively Mt. Pleasant Dorothy Shively Clarence Perkhoff Washington

Spring snow delays begin on the calendar in Dayton

Dayton notes recount a March snowstorm delaying spring activities. Mrs. Walter Fisher recovers from illness while Jennie Hennon returns to Washington. Local events include family gatherings, a birthday dinner for Mrs. Wallace, a Pardun card party, and Cloyce Dunbar's wedding. A cow calf named Prosperity boosts morale as Cloyce Dunbar visits home with the bride.

Walter Fisher Jennie Hennon Walter Washington Willard Norris Ruth Nadine Iowa City Norris

Pilotburg and Valley News Roundup With Church Events

Farmers in Pilotburg work fields as community gathers for Easter church program. Reports note parish activities in Pilotburg and Valley, including Ladies Aid meetings, 4-H club formation, Sunday services, bake sales, and local marriages and relocations.

Origins of the New York Stock Exchange Traced to Buttonwood Tree

The NYSE traces its origin to a group of men who met daily under a buttonwood tree on Wall Street in New York City. A formal organization emerged from those informal meetings.

New York Stock

Early U.S. presidents and their church affiliations

The record lists Herbert Hoover as a Quaker, Warren Harding as Baptist, Calvin Coolidge as Congregationalist, and James A. Garfield as a Disciple, noting their religious ties.

Herbert Hoover Friends Quakers Warren Harding Calvin Coolidge James A. Garfield

States with most Negro supervised high schools named

The article lists North Carolina Texas Virginia Kentucky Georgia and Alabama as states with the largest numbers of high schools under Negro supervision and notes their educational ranking under Negro controlled projects. It also mentions individuals unable to compete in the pre district declamatory contest at Ft Madison due to mumps.

North Carolina Texas Virginia Kentucky Georgia Alabama Ft. Madison

Death notice for Frank Wombacher former Riverside resident

Relatives announce the death of Frank Wombacher a former Riverside resident who died this week at his home in Brighton Colorado He was born July 11 1862 near Riverside and spent his youth here He later moved to Nebraska married and then settled in Brighton He was a mining worker retired with a large family surviving four brothers and six sisters Funeral services will be held Friday in Brighton Colorado with burial to follow

W. Weber H. Lee Huston Bk. H. Wiegner Henry Kemp A. Dwinell W. A. Lamp Harriet Lieberknecht Clifton School Earl Lewis Conesville A .O. Martin Oblie Shearer Second Street EB. Davin Martin Charles Hanft John H. Hanft Columbus Junction Emma Griffith Monrovia Calif Hanft Columbus High School Pasadena Harry M. Gilkey West Middlesex Byvelyn Ruth Kenneth Vincent Coombs Fred J. Coombs Brookfield Ohio RR. B. Harsha United Presbyterian Church Ralph Gilkey William Germond Marjorie Reaney Marth Helen Leonhard Evelyn Newell Margaret Hanft Riverside Frank Wombacher Brighton Colo Ldes Andrew Marc Selerrer Wombacher Bor Nebraska Trighton Edward Denver Lee Jess Lois Clarksdale, Ariz Lydia Sehillig Iowa City Belle Dautremont Salem Oregon Rose Blackburn Colorado Springs Marguerite Hart Longmont Della Jones Cedar Rapids Iowa Ellen Years Brighton, Colo

Local People News From Haskins and Noble

Mrs Joln Godlove reports community updates from Haskins with visits to Noble and Washington. The McCreedy family welcomed a first grandchild Wilford Lloyd born Sunday afternoon. Marjorie Edwards aids Mrs Leo Graff in Keota. several residents shopped and visited relatives in Washington midweek.

Haskins E. J. Frey Jean Dori Leffler E. Jo Noble Milford McCreedy Grandpa Grandma McCreedy Wilford Lloyd Sara Marjorie Edwardss Leo Graff Keota Ralph Leffler Dora Bean Elizabeth Wallace Washington Roy Krotz Norma Jean Esta Birney Homer Una Gordon Godlove Paul Mundt G. C. Ebner Dale Peters May Peters Mildred Frances Frey M. T Coon Hilton Coon

Vitamins in Diet Marked Turning Point in Nutrition

The article notes that about twenty years ago science began to understand the importance of vitamins in the diet, marking a turning point in nutritional science and public health knowledge.

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