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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1938
Page
4
A devotional reads Mark 7 20 28 verses about defilement arising from the heart. It lists evil thoughts adulteries murders thefts covetousness and other sins as the sources of defilement.
An author argues that idle labor exceeds other work in strain and that dodging a necessary job harms the doer more than overtime. He calls the man who avoids duty a shirker and condemns the self-imposed penalties he endures.
The piece argues that while times and technologies evolve, human nature and core ethics remain constant. It reflects on Adam’s humanity, the persistently right and wrong, and the value of studying history for lessons, noting Jefferson’s emphasis on economy among priorities over a century ago.
The passage argues that public debt endangers independence and urges choosing economy over lavish spending. It warns against taxation in basic needs and calls for reducing government waste to prevent patronage and corruption, promoting rigid fiscal discipline.
The San Francisco Chronicle argues Congress must reclaim control of public works relief appropriations. It says early in Roosevelt's era Congress began lump-sum grants to the President, but now should stop delegating purse strings and directly oversee taxpayer money.
The bulletin from the National Service Syndicate discusses growing castor bean plants to combat grasshoppers. Former Senator Smith W. Brookhart leads the Agricultural Chemical Association advocating this method amid debate about effectiveness and plant varieties.
A family scene shows a child asking what prayers are and why sent at night, while an office grouch joke praises a modern cook book for its action. Other items touch love letters, matrimony, a moral dilemma about a baby brain tumor, and a naval officer’s funeral riddle.
A foreigner in a naturalization exam replies with odd answers including Mr Rosselt and Mr Garter. A monitory poem recalls William Day. A joke about a child in a dark room ends with clever mischief. Various quips, cartoons, and a poem close the page.
At a Baptist church Young Women’s Missionary society meeting last evening eleven members and one guest Rev I Predmund attended. Mrs Thora Reynolds led the devotion with Lucille Forgey aiding. refreshments were served during social hour. Mrs John Robertson hosted and, with Milo Steele and Alta Riley, provided post meeting refreshments as pinochle and bingo followed the business session.
At the Past Noble Grand circle meeting the president appointed a committee to serve a potluck supper at the next regular meeting, Wednesday June 15, in the Odd Fellows hall. The committee includes Mrs Fred D Stewart.
Twelve members and four guests played bridge at four tables in Mrs Glenn Thompson’s home yesterday afternoon. Mrs Edgar Stout won high score prize, followed by a flower exchange and plant gifts for all. Refreshments were served by Mrs Thompson Mrs Dale Jones and Mrs Cloyce Stewart. Guests included Mrs Lloyd Stout Mrs Edgar Stout Mrs Vince Marek and Mrs Harry
Mrs Dale Jones will host the gathering on May 19 with husbands as guests. the meeting is scheduled for the evening.
The Oregon Trail extended about 2,000 miles from Independence Missouri to Oregon City and Fort Vancouver, tracing the covered wagon path across the western frontier.
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