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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1939
Page
6
Roy L. Abbott explores horsehair worms Gordius found in Iowa ponds and springs. He describes their life cycle as parasites in crickets and grasshoppers before maturing in water and questions the mistaken idea that horsehair turns into a snake. He cites experiments and ancient beliefs linking life to life.
A worried mother fears for Peg as she and Annabelle rush to the carnival for fortune telling. The husband teases about lateness while the window vigil continues, and the family debates the gypsies amid growing concern.
Washington Judge No 26 A F and A M announces a regular meeting on the first Friday of each month with Ray Cox W M and A W Yard acting as secretary.
Station notice outlines arrival and departure times for several trains including Golden State Limited Nos 1 and 4, Californian Nos 43 and 44, and Southwest Limited Nos 25 and 26. It also lists branch and local trains, agent names, and ticket purchase locations at the depot and nearby shops.
In a rural community Peggy Connors stirs town gossip with plans to marry Pelham Osgood, a western bred suitor, while Ken keeps a quiet hopeful vigil. The piece follows fortune tellings, family talk, and the pull between Eastern and Western social fits.
Peg and her family host Ken Osgood who returns from the West. Pelham and Peg’s mother fuss over him while his easy, genial manners reveal a potential future for Peg as she notices his quiet strength. Ken shares memories of Maine and westward life.
Annie Sherwood Hawkes born 1853 to 1918 wrote the words of I Need Thee Every Hour while chores at her Brooklyn home. She later gave her verses to Pastor Robert Lowry who composed the tune. The note connects Hawkes to the hymn’s creation and Lowry’s musical contribution.
Grinnell Iowa May 1 Charles Bear son of Mr C F T Bear 715 EF Main St senior at Grinnell College was among six seniors awarded Phi Beta Kappa at a chapel program Bear a Washington High School graduate class of 86 has been an honor student for three years and serves as secretary treasurer of the Council of House Presidents in men s govern
The largest county is San Bernardino California at 20 175 square miles and the smallest is New York County Manhattan in New York with 22 square miles.
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