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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1939
Page
4
A local humor vignette recalls a wisdom tooth extraction and a friend’s sympathy as a contributor notes the punch of editor rejections. It contrasts light gossip with vintage quips about a Chinese editor’s stern refusal and a drunken lodge anecdote.
Mrs L A Meridithy reports on weekend visits at homes in Ottumwa Wellman near Titus and Crawfordsville. Families including Crone Little Johnson Tucker Hotle Lenninger and Edwards travel between Davenport Fairfield Columbus Junction and West Chester.
A May 11, 1939 Bible Thought emphasizes nature as a teacher with Scriptural reference from Job and cautions against assuming irregular living can extend life. The meditation warns that nature’s generosity is not a justification for disorderly living.
The Chicago Tribune profiles Judge David F. Matchett of the Illinois Appellate Court noting his early education at the academy and debater’s prowess. It cites Bar Association praise: 1714 to 117 in favor for re election and a 97.67 integrity ability diligence score. He is called The Old Roman and is described as a self made man with nearly a quarter century on Chicago courts. The piece mentions a purge attempt and his survival, and comments on pacifist war ideas and diplomacy as future policy.
A narrative contrasts Dave Match et t a s Iowa farm roots with his rise as a judge after hardship in Chicago. The piece then pivots to astronomy noting inter stellar space contains deadly gas, requiring gas masks for any journey beyond Earth and calculating vast distances to illustrate the danger.
A heartfelt thanks to friends and relatives for deeds of service kindness and sympathy that helped ease our sorrow during a difficult loss.
A death notice and local events announce Whit Davis and family as mourners. A May 12 gathering at 9 AM at Franklin Township for a basket dinner and daylong program at Coppock School begins at 8 PM with Eulalia Benson listed as teacher.
A caller pitches insect powder to a woman who refuses, joking about the sale. A teacher quizzes pupils on sins of omission, prompting a humorous student answer about missed acts. The scene captures light, quirky dialogue from a classroom and street encounter.
Hollywood's oldest actor, a skeleton, has averaged 15 weeks of "work" each year for 17 years. He earns $32.50 a week. Gilbert Roland recently described four strange young men who claimed they were actors outside the Brown Derby in Hollywood seeking movie parts. One said he played juvenile horror roles.
Charlie Chaplin Peter Lorre and Edward G Robinson vie for the film portrayal of Napoleon with studios weighing casting choices and star appeal as they plan the project.
Robert Montgomery stars as a book dealer who dabbles in amateur sleuthing aided by Rosalind Russell. The comedy mystery builds to a madcap climax and pairs Montgomery with Russell as a detective team likened to Powell and Loy in the Thin Man series.
A latent comedy about America's favorite folks features Jed Prouty Shirley Deane Spring Byington Russell Gleason and Ken Howell. Jack Pinnick's Army, a high paid military simulated unit, supports Young Mr Lincoln with veterans trained in multiple arms and languages. They provide a steady core of on screen soldiers.
Merrimac residents record a week of visits and gatherings. Emma Diers visited Mrs. Andrew Zihlman. Margarete Kientz aided Mrs. Harlan Diers. Donnie Lantz stayed with grandparents Mr and Mrs Edd Crile. Lutheran Ladies Aid met at the church parlor. Lester Nicola plowed for Chris Mann. Amrine family hosted friends including Boyd Lantz and Joyce Baldoster's daughter. many others visited family homes Sunday.
An American vacationer in England travels the Thames and encounters New Bridge, the oldest river crossing still standing, unchanged for nearly two centuries before the discovery of America.
Public notice announces the Consolidated Independent School District of Ainsworth Washington Iowa plans to issue 40000.00 in School Refunding Bonds to refund prior building bonds. Action set for May 23 1939 at 8 PM at the School Building Ainsworth Iowa with appeal rights to the Director of the Budget by five or more taxpayers before the date.
Tobacco growers endure long days tending the curing process. They harvest and cure in barns with metal flues and use heat to finish the work. The planter works day and night until curing is completed.
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