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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1944

Page

4

Pentecost Comes When Believers Are United In One Place

A verse from Acts 2 1 is cited noting the day of Pentecost arrived when the believers were in one accord in one place. The message emphasizes unity among churches before Pentecost can occur.

Busy farmers and social sales shape rural life

A Knoxville Ex press column reflects on a season of farm public sales as social gatherings, the role of auctioneers, and the shift from hard work to debates on government aid. It argues fear of old age drives labor, cautions against broad welfare, and urges market freedom for farmers.

Knoxville Express

Early Predictions On Election Prospects In Public Debate

The nation’s columnists forecast fall election outcomes and the war’s progress influences. Predictions hinge on Roosevelt strength against various Republican rivals and whether the White House win would align with a Democratic House, though the note stresses that such forecasts are speculative before conventions.

Roosevelt House House of Representatives

Old Deeder and the Lincoln War Song Tale

A Crawfordsville column recalls a Civil War era incident about a wandering driver nicknamed Old Deeder. He rode a wagon pair called Jen net s while singing a hostile song about Lincoln and freed people, prompting a respected veteran to demand the stop and forcing the man to vanish years later.

Middle West Old Deeder Abe Mr. H Mr. Lincoln Deeder

Fifty Year Old Jokes About Celluloid Combs

A humorous vignette describes a smart girl testing celluloid combs with a flame, noting the material is thought explosive. She escapes injury, his reaction highlighting fire risk, with a locals’ nod to the era’s novelty and caution.

Conversing on Health and Habits Among Acquaintances

A small dialogue reveals mild anecdotes about rheumatism and personal care. One man muses on John Smith and a rumor about an old injury while a woman laments hand problems from washing dishes. An improvised dish mop offers a pragmatic aid, though its effectiveness remains untested.

Changing Times and Curious Pet Tales From Home

A reflective piece recalls couples ending engagements and remaining friends. A thoughtful soldier places a life saver on his dog. Boys keep a lion cub as a pet while snakes and a kitten appear in family scenes. A tiny girl scolds her cat and a mother condemns unfit parenting.

Ruth Sutter and Dallas Rediger Wed in Wayland Home

Ruth Sutter became the bride of Dallas Rediger in a simple ceremony at 6 o clock Tuesday evening at Mrs Minnie Sutter s Wayland home. Rev officiated. The groom is the son of Mrs Lavina Rediger of Milford Nebraska.

Wayland Minnie Sutter Ruth Dallas Rediger Lavina Rediger Milford Neb Anna Wyse A. D. Blosser D. W. Orendorff Bernice Graber Virginia Meyer Doris Eigsti Dean Meyer Harold Meyer Leroy Simon Gingerich Maynard Wyse Willard Leichty Donald Meyer

Simon Gingerich Wedding Guests and Plans Noted

A mixed quartet sang before and after the ceremony for Simon Gingerich and his bride. The bride wore a white satin dress and carried white tiles. Attendants wore pale dresses. a three tiered cake and a two course dinner followed the ceremony. The couple will visit relatives in Michigan before settling in Norrista, Pa.

Simon Gingerich Aldine Meyer Bernice Wyse Willard Leichty Maynard Wyse Doris Higisi Dean Meyer Eva Leichty

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