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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1924

Page

5

Jeremiah's Bold Stand and Trial in the Temple

A May 25 lesson outlines Jeremiah's confrontation with Judah's leaders in the Temple. It details his stand, the charges of blasphemy, the defense, and his ultimate acquittal as elders cite Micah and Uriah. Ahikam's influence aided his rescue.

Jeremiah Judah Shiloh Shilo Iseaiahs Jeremiahs Jesus Stephen Familly God Micah Jerusalem Hezekiah Urijah Jehoiakim Egypt Ahikam

Hidden opportunities behind difficulties

The passage suggests that chances often lie behind challenges and emphasizes the value of searching for them. It frames perseverance as a route to uncovering beneficial outcomes and stresses proactive effort to identify unopened possibilities.

Speaking the Truth As a Virtue in Speech

A quotation attributed to St. Francis de Sales emphasizes choosing restraint over harsh truth telling. It frames truth spoken with grace as preferable to blunt honesty.

St. Francis de Sales

Arabian Proverb About The Tongue And Neck

A proverb notes the tongue as the necks worst enemy highlighting a warning about careless speech and its consequences. The saying reflects cultural views on prudence in language and personal conduct.

Community club notices and postponed meetings listed

Local notices announce meetings for Sunshine Community Club Royal Neighbors Fortnightly Club Music Department Art Department and more with times venues and postponements. Some events delayed indefinitely or rescheduled reflecting a busy social calendar in the area.

Rum Treaty With France Signed in Washington

A rum treaty similar to the one with Great Britain was signed in Washington by diplomatic representatives of the United States and Germany.

Washington Great Britain United States Germany

Pennsylvania Delegation Backs Cal Coolidge at Convention

Senator George Wharton Pepper declared the Pennsylvania delegation would be heartily and loyally behind Calvin Coolidge at the national Republican convention. Pepper was unanimously reelected as Pennsylvania’s member of the Republican National Committee.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Calvin Coolidge George Wharton Pepper State Republican Committee Pepper Republican National Committee

Strothman Sisters Visit Crawfordsville on Sabbath

Miss Bertha Strothman of New London and her sister Miss Gladys Strothman visited Crawfordsville on Sabbath with Mrs. Biklen of Burlington and their daughter Miss Mildred Biklen. Mr and Mrs W H Hagie and family spent Sabbath afternoon at the home of Dr I and Mrs Wilson in Winfield.

Crawfordsville Bertha Strothman New London Gladys Strothman Biklen Burllington Mildred Biklen W. H. Hagie Reba Wili Rebecca Chrissinger Wilson Winfield

News Notes From Neighboring Towns And Country

SEVENTY SIX May notes list visits and calls in Keota Kalona and Washington. Families including Powell Bennett Romine Mayers and Hendersons are mentioned with social calls and a Sunday school note. A fire at Howard McCreedy home damaged the roof of the kitchen area, neighbors aided at 6:30 AM.

John Powell Keota Warren Bennett Paul Bell Washington Oren Romine Arthur Romine Wilma Everett Green Helen Kalona Lester Ferguson Lera Romine Fury Hendersons Walter Mayer Carl Mayers Homer Kephart Low Kerr Howard McCreedy

Community notes from Ainsworth and area

Local items from Ainsworth Iowa including visits by Chas Deems and Dr Watson family updates, social calls at Palmer and Campbell homes, Will Richards mule loss, illnesses in Randolph Hazel Lyle Kelsey and Wil Martin families, parish visits, and a L. G. Club weather roast at Ed Lins with a upcoming meeting at the A BA Stone home.

Will Richards Olive Moore Iowa City L. G. Club Ed Lins Lins

Valley Community Notes and Weekend Visits

Valley Valley May 20 reports dry weather hurting crops. Several residents share weekend visits including J D Glasgow from Washington at E L Breitenbach’s, A J Sheetz and family with H V and Geo Frank at Chas Churchill’s, and Raymond Kine of Kinross visiting C L Wallace. The Valley School closes Wednesday with a program and picnic at 6:30 to 7:90 PM.

J. DD Glasgow Washington E. L. Breitenbach A. J. Sheetz H. V Geo Frank Chas, Churchills Raymond Kine Kinross C. L John Hahn Fremont Grant Wimpset Joe West Cloyce Conrad Valley Agnes Rucher Fairfield J. E. Deal Winnie Chas, Augustine Lee Henry Junior Alvin Wallace

Local Families Gather for Sunday Visits in Washington

Mr and Mrs Bryan Swift and family unite with several couples to visit the Dale Darbyshire home. Others stopped by Chas Kephart and Ed Simmering, Sam Sigafoose, A B Carr and related households during the Sunday gathering along Route 4 Washington May 19.

Washington R.R Bryan Swift Carl Schneider Omer Wagner Howard Witting Don Darbyshire Dale Darbyshire John Simmering Chas Kephart Ed Simmering John Pratt Frank Stewart Sam Sigafoose John Gamble Gamble A. B. Carr Fred Kephart Ison Raymond

Local News From Wellman Iowa May 19

Pete Teets rushed to Mercy Hospital Iowa City for gallstone surgery under Doctor Donovan amid hopeful signs. Also noted are illnesses, obituaries, social calls, travel for repairs and visits by residents, and the Baker funeral at the Methodist church with interment in Wellman cemetery.

Wellman Pete Teets Iowa City Mercy Hospital Donovan Frank Wilson Jonas Miller John Schwartzundruther Wm. Bailey Mallisa Dunham Cora Barger Kalona William Miller Ottumwa Johnson County Miller Fardley Bell, Jr Keswick Tom O'Flaherty Washington Marcia Marner Wellman K Plodge DeLane Marengo Leo Steel Fred Schroeder Dr. Horner Brighton A. L. Chapman Eardley Bell, Jr Des Moines Jack Cassel Jack

Bulgaria to resume commerce with Turkey says Bulgarian minister

Constantinople April 28. Bulgarian minister M Radoff denies reports of a military alliance with Turkey. He says negotiations focus on commercial cooperation and restoring trade, not military action against any power. Diplomatic ties were severed after the Salonica front armistice and Neuilly treaty.

Constantinople Turkey Bulgaria Jugoslavia Greece M. Radoff Salonica Neuilll

Washington Deliberations Fuel Law and Agency Probes

The Senate and House meet as tax bill conferees gather. President and cabinet meet. Senate Daugherty committee is called. Senate agriculture proceeds with Muscle Shoals hearings. House shipping board inquiry continues. elections panel resumes Mayfield contest review.

Associated Press Senate House Senate Daugherty Senate Agriculture Committee House Committee Shipping Board Senate Elections Committee

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B. Fitzwater D.D Beatick Sunshine Community Club Harry Campbell Jessie Richards Orrele Roly Art R. G. Cherry Pythian Circle Julia Cavender OF. W. Club Ed Grayson Woman's Department The Church of Christ Prairie Viewer Mission Circle Frank Dittmar Noetice—Independent Club Lloyd Swift Noticce Havre Will Mohland Sita Presbyterian Church Bethlehem Commandry No. 45 H. T. Carris. Com Moose Lodge Highland Four Wellston Social Club Nick Tines Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Alb Anderson Barker Pleur de Lis Club George Reed Zeredatha Council D. L. Carbaugh I. M Rum Frince Eury Henderson Arthur Romines Mary Parlene Powell Lala Ainsworth J. A. Heng Davenport Chicago Ernest Baker Methodist Church Kate Bishop Lexington Harry Whet Anna Belle Grant Bull Billie Ende Harris McGugin Bruce Gardner West Chester Washington D. C Colorado Rocky Mountain National Estes Park Burlington Mirae NC Mehay Burlington, Iowa Grahams Chain Stevens Childs Hose Musli Boys Union Gingham Cretonnes Sateen Brassieres
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