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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1934
Page
4
A dated Bible thought asserts that God is trustworthy and will not cast away a perfect man nor uphold evil doers, citing Job 9:20. The fragment emphasizes divine reliability and moral judgment in a periodical devotional context.
While Woodrow Wilson led Princeton University he startled alumni by saying the main reason for limited progress is that “they are your boys.” Scribner’s recalls the exchange with the Prince of Wales asking “What’s your idea of civilization” and a quick reply that “It’s a good idea.” Somebody ought to start a.
The article extols the Bagnell Dam in the Ozarks Missouri as a vast power project creating a 95 square mile lake feeding St. Louis. It argues Missouri’s lake supports humidity, and Iowa should build large lakes to prevent drought, promote soil conservation, and back water for crops, urging conservationists across Iowa to act.
DES MOINES May 8 UP The Iowa State Medical Society begins a three day annual convention expecting about 300 attendees. Highlights include a reception for Dr. Walter L Bierring health commissioner and A M A president elect and addresses by Drs Taylor Fay Scott Hunt Shea Leland plus officers including Harkness Ash Connor Parker and McCoy.
Reporter recalls the Ragnell dam creating Lake Ozark with a vast waterhead that powers St Louis. The journey includes a stop at Paris Missouri and its unusual covered bridge, noted for allowing a car to pass with fenders removed.
A traveler recalls staying in a Mexico Missouri hotel with trains Chicago and Alton passing beneath the rooms and a mystery third line circling the building. The noise echoes to the Ozarks and back, with hourly departures and a yard engine backing into the hall. The piece notes Missourian charm, curious conservation talk about Bagwell Dam, and ends with a poem titled Blossom Time credited to R. M.
May 8 22 students will graduate from Riverside high schools eight from Riverside public school and fourteen from St Marys. Commencement for Riverside high Friday at Methodist church with Dr Edward Lauer delivering address. St Marys graduates Sunday June 3 at St Marys church with Rev N J Meinhart giving address. Class colors and flowers noted. officers listed for both schools.
Regular meetings held the first Friday of each month. Barry K E Turner serves as W M and A W vard is secretary.
Rail timetable lists Local Freight Nos 80 82 83 429 430 with daily or Sunday exceptions and Passenger Trains No 3 4 11 12 1 82 81 across Golden State Limited Apache and California routes. Notes show stops for California passengers and county seats El Paso and beyond, with agent L Goodlander.
No 93 Morning Pass at 10 15 a m No 21 Evening Pass 6 00 p m No 22 Evening Pass 6 19 p m No 94 Freight 10 55 a m daily except Sunday J McKay Agent IT Pr a PvP R K R CO Train 3 and 26 depart Washington along with eastbound trains at 1 12 a m and 9 42 a m Southwest Limited times appear garbled and inconsistent Ronda W C Bell Agent remains listed
At Wyman, a large crowd attended a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. W. W. Bentzinger Sunday night and toured grade and freshman exhibits Monday afternoon. A grade music recital featured Miss Bailey pupils with clarinet, cornet, violin, piano and duets including pieces such as Days of Wonder German Song and Oh Suzanna.
Muscatine May 8 Clarence A. Knutson Republican governor candidate condemns Iowa sales tax as a burden on consumers saying it failed tax relief and serves as a vehicle to take more money from the public. He asserts the tax hits necessities hardest and calls the law indefensible before public opinion.
A tense New York scene unfolds with Lanyard guiding police help for Madame Boyce and Isquith’s faction while Fenna and Maurice reveal they have married that day. Plan shows up with a wedding present ring, but Maurice corrects him noting Fenna is now Mrs. Fenno Lanyard.
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