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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1939
Page
4
A Bible Thought quotes Isaiah on meek joy in the Lord and notes that evil powers cannot guarantee victory in modern warfare. It urges harmony in personal relations to sustain civilization and questions whether international actions could undermine what is learned in daily life. Duke of Windsor.
A civic essay argues that recovery in the United States remains incomplete after World War I and the 1920s. It blames debt, lost property, and broken economic processes for the persistent low mood and questions whether current government actions fully explain the lack of recovery.
Dr Walter E Spahr of New York University argues that economic troubles are inseparable from Washington politics. He contends the President’s personality and party games block needed measures to restore confidence, repeal unsound laws, and revive capital flow, urging Congress to act beyond partisan politics to end stagflation.
Naomi Kyle spent the weekend at her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Kyle in Snowball. She attends school in Ames. Local families hosted and visited including the Loughlins Fuhrs Kunik Birneys and Jarrards. A cement bridge was built between the Pred Radda and Harry Campbell homes.
The article describes seven thousand insect types that creep fly and jump across the country. It highlights their cunning and senses and notes the praying mantis hears from afar while beetles use pincer mouths to pierce and crush.
The name George originates from Greek meaning farmer or husbandman. It became common in England after 1700 and has been borne by six British monarchs, becoming widely popular in England and America.
Wen Booth writes from Randolph Field Texas May 11 1939 to V O L sharing progress toward his solo check ride and advancement to the basic stage He notes nearing finish of primary stage has fifty hours plus fifteen more needed in ten days and invites replies to his leisure address
Two Washington youths are overheard discussing life on East Jefferson Street. They debate God making people and the garden, then conclude that usefulness earns the world’s attention.
A high school boy defines a semicolon as a period sitting on a comma and jokes about a punctuation family quarrel. A restaurant rant quips about onions on a hamburger and a dictionary’s supposed rule that the dumb can’t talk.
A man returns home tired from work and his wife asks about the day. He replies with formal lines about delays and duties, then she asks for dinner and he mentions lighting a cigar. A reflective final question urges small acts to brighten others.
A defendant on a charge of stealing chickens faces the judge who asks if he is guilty. The prisoner responds that he believes he is but urges the court to test him to be sure.
The Washington County Board met with all members present and approved cancelling current insurance on the courthouse jail and contents as of May 10 1939 and accepted new polices from multiple insurers. The chairman was authorized to sign co insurance forms and return premiums. A contract extension for R B Burch was approved and the chair authorized to sign. A land sale to J B Painter for Lot 31 32 Crandall Subdivision was approved with lease terms noted. A cemetery road project contract with Risk Construction Co was amended to add clearing work with a $88.55 price increase and bid data deemed sufficient.
Washington public library released a list featuring twenty two fiction titles along with sixteen for younger readers and twelve for older youths. A separate non fiction list with thought provoking works will be published soon plus a string of local social notes from Abilene and surrounding areas.
Mrs Lyle Fletcher and daughters of Moline and Mr and Mrs Joe Wieland with son of Riverside spent Sunday at the parental Ben Fiteger home in Bethel.
The article notes fleece weight can be up to seventy percent foreign matter when shorn from a sheep, highlighting quality concerns in wool processing and the need for cleaning and sorting before sale.
Will Harwood born March 7 1880s in Washington lives at 416 Fast Main Street. He worked with Brown’s shoe store in Burlington before returning to Washington in 1903 and took over a business interest in 1910. He married Louise Waite in Chicago and has served as secretary and treasurer of the Washington Golf and Country club.
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