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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1939
Page
4
Thought from a religious page cites Luke 22 39 40 urging prayer to avoid temptation and quotes Henry P Van Dusen on destiny as God’s co worker. It then quotes Thackeray’s face as evidence of virtue and Seth Parker on saving heartaches.
Observations from May 1, 1939 describe EB R Getechell’s crew of forty removing ripe oak timber near Brighton. They plan to harvest at least half a million feet while leaving young growth to regrow, illustrating a timber stewardship approach now favored in Iowa and the United States. The piece contrasts past clearing of timber for grain with this sustainable method.
John Putnam promotes timber crop systems and forest preserves in the Midwest to balance harvesting with conservation. He argues sustainable harvests maintain soil, flood control, and grain and grass lands, urging districts to protect perpetual forests while taking regular, modest yields.
Mt. Pleasant News notes Senator Claire Dewey of Washington in his district work. He proposes bills that may fail one session and succeed the next, shaping long term legislative movements. Henry and Washington counties feel well represented through capable, conscience driven legislators.
The oath pledges to administer justice without respect to persons and to treat the poor and rich equally. It commits the justice to faithfully discharge all duties as a judge to the best of their abilities and understanding, in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the United States.
Neighbors report helpful youths in the yard with gardening effort, highlighting Bob Fish twelve, Margie Kerr five, Bob Johnson and Charles Fish Jr. The children provide valuable assistance in planting and weed control, reflecting community spirit.
Clarence Phillips offered only a vague reply about his foot injury. He stated he “got my foot in the wrong place” and gave no further details.
Grandpap Seth Wiggans chats with a neighbor about farm matters when the neighbor reveals a strange development a two legged colt on the farm. Grandpap responds that he has been busy with his daughter who has been courted for a month by another man.
A young father gazes at his newborn while his wife asks about the crib cost as the scene shifts to verse about war and memory. The text includes a brief joke about Lincoln and a faulty history exchange.
A group examines a model house as the architect jokes about a curious feature at the front door. A builder explains the round protrusion is for circular letters, leaving the visitors amused and puzzled by the retro design quirk.
A long, name heavy notice details the world premiere of Confessions of a Nazi Spy on Hitler’s birthday, lists real names of several public figures, and praises Dodge City starring Errol Flynn with Olivia de Havilland and Ann Sheridan. It notes a lavish Technicolor recreation of 1870s Dodge City and mentions a Sports Adventure series with Henry Armetta. It ends listing a Masonic lodge meeting in Washington.
The table lists train arrivals and departures for Westbound No 3 Golden State Limited No 1 Local No 45 Californian and No 429 daily. Mixed Trains No 28 and No 22 with Sunday exceptions. West Bound No 8 Davenport to Kansas City and No 25 Southwest Limited. Mt Hotel Davenport route and Bus Schedule Daily Chicago to Omaha with Bus No 11 1 and Bus No 1 from Washington timing details.
Glamorous Gladys Swarthout leads Ambush a melodramatic modern tale with Lloyd Nolan as her romantic partner and Ernest Truex Broderick Crawford and Hartley Tufts as dangerous opponents. Also note obituary for Elliott Wayman of Richland and local Sunday School convention attendance.
Mrs. Martha C. Foster wife of the late Ellery Foster longtime county official and local druggist died April 23 in Pawhuska Oklahoma at her daughter Edith Williams home. Born February 25 1842 she was in her 98th year. The Fosters were active in church politics and social life here and Mr Foster headed Foster and Otton drug firm.
Locals in Clay report Bovo Halcock from Brighton spouting at the Morgan home on Monday and Tuesday. Mrs Myrtle Jones visited Richland while Joan Hunt called at the Morgan home Friday. Mrs Kathleen Morgan hosted the Ladies club Wednesday afternoon. Omar Long and Frank Ash with spouses shopped in Fairfield.
Editor Needham writes the Sigourney CCC camp is among the finest in Iowa and authorities are努力 to keep it. Camp officers and CCC boys are praised for discipline and county projects wait to start. The piece notes the camp is not portable and whether it remains is unresolved. MR SADLER comments on nature and countryside beauty.
A proposal argues the state should offer a 325000 reward for the first producing oil well, with the pledge seen as an incentive to accelerate drilling. The editorial asserts that until a well is found the state gains nothing, but striking oil would bring wealth and encourage more exploratory holes under existing law.
The text notes that American women purchase roughly 80 percent of all items sold, reflecting consumer demographics and spending patterns.
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