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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1935

Page

4

Gods Wonderful Love Bible Thought May Fifteenth

Today's Bible Thought for Wednesday May 15 1935 reflects on God's wonderful love. The verse cites John 3 16 about the world, belief in Jesus, and eternal life.

Ideals Drive Life By Thought And Vision

The passage states that a person’s current life reflects their thoughts and that future outcomes depend on what they secretly love and pursue. It asserts you receive exactly what you earn through thoughts, with progress tied to your dominant aspiration and environment.

Washington County urged for state lake and park location

Dr Horner of Brighton protests Iowa map omissions favoring other counties and argues Washington County deserves a state lake and park. He notes funds raised for a site, urges editors to inform residents, and calls for community action to secure recreation water and conservation benefits locally.

A. Horner Brighton Washington County Iowa P. S Horner

Demagogues Through History Spark Debate on Wealth

The National Republic argues against current demagogic plans to redistribute wealth and guarantee luxuries for all. It cites Daniel Webster's 1838 critique of radical change and urges recognizing that demagogues exist in every era, not a new problem.

Daniel Webster Ford

Humorous Chain Letters and Local Gags Recalled

A Burlington Gazette note recalls the chain letter craze and related gags. It cites the fanasy clubs and the lunatic asylum joke, then warns against such schemes and shares a quip about donor notes and a maid inquiry.

Burlington

Ousted Woman Teacher Swings on Muscatine Board Chief

Mrs. Fred Schermer one of a delegation of married teachers protested a board ruling that they must yield their jobs to single women. She swung two uppercuts at Dr. BE. E. Goff before a policeman intervened and she prepared another from the floor. She cited five dependents in the confrontation with the Muscatine board of education.

Mary George Dr. Pierce Nora Robertson 16Th St Lincoln Nebr Muscatine Fred Schermer BE. E. Goff

Thousands of Buddha Figurines Found in Osaka Pagoda Ruins

During excavation of a centuries-old Osaka pagoda damaged by a typhoon, thousands of porcelain Buddha figures were uncovered. Local authorities and archaeologists assess historical significance and preservation needs.

Osaka Japan

Nightly debt aid and costs for WW EE G'night

A brief note discusses lending and the associated costs for the WW EE project titled G'night. The text outlines funding considerations and mentions interest or repayment expectations. No concrete dates or parties are clearly named in the fragment.

Sheriff's Sale Notice in Washington County Iowa 1935

A writ of special execution directs a public sale of the property of Sherman N. Sorrell and Maye Sorrell at the Washington County Courthouse on May 29 1935 from 2 30 p m. The sale covers lands chattels and rights in the northeast quarter of section 18 township 75 north range 7 west.

District Court Washington County Iowa Sherman N. Sorrell Maye Sorrell Court House Washington Lexington Road Section St. P. M Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company Marc Sorre Fred A. Donelson S. W. Livingston Eliza J. Kilgore

Morrison Praises Willis Abbot Book Watching the World Go By

E D Morrison Jr reviews Willis J Abbot posthumous work Watching the World Go By at the public library. The critic calls it the best portrayal of the past decade found in any Abbot book and notes its sidelights for readers who lived through that era.

E. D. Morrison, Jr Willis J. Abbot Morrison The Public Library Mr. Abbot Christian Science Monitor

Washington County Sheriff Officers Named in Notice

Iowa county notice issued April 24 1935 names H M Putnam Sheriff and S G Kiesey Deputy for Washington County with mention of official contact or duties.

Iowa H. M. Putnam Washington County S. G. Kiesey

Library board member Morrison noted. next meeting set

Miss Denny announced the next library board meeting will occur on the first Tuesday of the month instead of the second. Miss Al thea Montgomery will speak on Tuesday morning, June 4, reviewing Joseph and His Brethren by Thomas Mann.

Morrison Denny Althea Montgomery Joseph Thomas Mann

Lexington Ladies Aid Meeting Postponed to May 23

The Lexington Ladies Aid society announces a new meeting date for Thursday May 23 replacing the earlier May 16. Hostesses named are Mrs W F Flynn Mrs John Flading and Mrs Everette Fleming. The gathering will be held at the church.

Lexington Ladies Aid Society Hosteses W. FE. Flynn John Flading Everette Fleming

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