Bible Thought Friday May 24 1940 We Have a Mission in Life
Today's Bible Thought reflects on Jesus sending his disciples as the Father sent him. The meditation emphasizes mission, peace, and purpose for believers in daily life.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1940
Page
4
Remember Judge Bradley and the 1933 LeMars incident
A Primghar County Bell anniversary edition recalls the 1933 episode in OBrien County when District Judge C C Bradley was dragged from his LeMars courtroom by a mob of farmers. He was beaten, smeared with axle grease, and threatened with hanging unless he swore not to foreclose farm mortgages. The piece also notes editorials referencing H R Gross as a gubernatorial candidate in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
C. C. Bradley
LeMars
Primghar County Bell
Primghar
H. R Gross
Iowa
H. R. Gross
Des Moines
Thomas White
Indianola
Gross
Farmers Union
O'Brien County
Plymouth County
Judge Bradley
LeMare
Bradley
Hradley
Primghar riots and judge attack highlight 1933 Iowa unrest
Forty O'Brien county residents were arrested amid days of inflammatory speeches and riots over foreclosures in late April and early May 1933. The clash near the O'Brien county courthouse involved Deputy Sheriff Alex Stewart, Judge Bradley, and mobs including support from Plymouth county. Martial law followed as national attention swelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien County
O'Brien
Plymouth County
Nature
Iowa
Plymouth
United States
Howell's Daughter In Ear Nose Throat Operation
A six month old girl from Columbus Junction underwent throat abscess surgery in Muscatine, accompanied by Mae Orris and the Howell family. The child is improving. siblings Jimmy and Marilyn Howell stay with grandparents. Several local notices follow about birthdays visits hospital returns and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hering
East Sunset
Mae Orris
Paul Howell
Columbus Junction
Muscatine
Howells
Jimmy
Marilyn Howell
S. Korris
Elmer McArtor
California
Irene Somme
Sweet Potatoes Gain Starch Use in Industry
A report in Industrial and Engineering Chemistry notes sweet potatoes are becoming an important starch source. Beyond standard uses the tubers can yield a desirable syrup.
Parent Teacher Cooperative Supports Chilean Schools
Parents join teachers to plan educational experiences in Chilean schools. The effort builds collaboration, shares resources, and aims to enhance student learning and community involvement in education.
Memorial Fountain draws more remarks than its unveiling
Ralph Pratt owns a pocket watch that chimes hours and quarters, described as the most unusual item in the watch line. The article notes unusually high chatter about the Memorial Fountain this spring, surpassing comments from its August inauguration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Pratt
A Nation Moves by Prayer and Shifting Hope
A reflection on how small acts can influence major issues as a prayer rises from anonymity to widespread use. The piece compares prayer to a unifying tune that turns hearts toward renewed hope, stronger than political or dictatorial plans.
Cherishing Joyful Living in New Wells of Love
Raymona C Swortwood speaks of leaving burdens behind and stepping out in silver sandals for adventure. The message invites overcoming old hates and fears, sharing love, meeting obstacles, and finding strength in living as a glorious game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymona C. Swortwood
Wry Humors and Observations From a Small-Town Page
A collection of humorous vignettes and quips reflecting small town views. Bits touch on progress, labor, race, theater culture, and changing entertainment, with sharp one liners and social contrasts.
Arkansas woman buys lase band for nine dollars
An Arkansas woman advertises for a lase band and buys one for nine dollars. She enlists in the army, is killed, and leaves a $3,000 life insurance and widow’s pension. The item ends with a wry remark on advertising paying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Memorial Day Plans at Wellman Remembered
Memorial day events in Wellman are organized by the Legion and Auxiliary. Services begin at 9:30 am at the Methodist church with Rev. P. M. Conant speaking and music, then proceed to the Wellman cemetery for a band selection and Gettysburg address by Mearl Munson. The program continues at Wellman park with readings, roll calls, decorations, and taps led by Lloyd Bull, with civilian and military participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Wellman
Legion and the Legion Auxiliary
Methodist Church
P. M. Conant
Wellman Cemetery
Wellman Band
Mearl Munson
Lloyd Bull
Wellman Park
L. J. Kehoe
Flanders Field
Bert Tandy
Taps Marshall
Faye Rowe
John Wasson
Elmer Roberts
Henry Huble
Ray Bell
Delbert Maxwell
George Berry
Mark Schaffer
Jesse Lewie
Web Morrow
A. N Gardner
Taylor Cemetery
Thos Johnson
Lexington
Pilotburg
John Klading
Irvin England
Pleasant Hill
Wassonville
Jesse Lewis
Mairview
Bunker Hill
MeAr
Lois Griffith
Gwen
Joan Kraft
Mary Foster
Virginia Sehaffer
Mesdames Pr. M. Conant
G. L. Helserman
Y. O. Nicholson
Park Griggs
Mark Sehaffer
A.C. Kraft
Pete Neils
Willard Swartzendruber
W L. Loan
Lewis Leeper
Toppan Johinson
Wayland School Patrolmen Receive Certificates of Achievement
Wayland May 2 The Wayland School Boy Patrolmen were awarded certificates of achievement signed by Iowa safety officials and local school authorities for their exemplary patrol work. The notice also mentions a letter from former Wayland student Wayne Drew Weaver in Stryker Ohio and reports on baccalaureate, the senior class play Crashing Society, and various school events and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
O. F. McNulty
Iowa State Safety Council
Charles Pye
Wayne Drew Weaver
Stryker
Ohio
Wayne
James Rinner
William Penner
D. E Welty
David Thompson
E. J. Shook
Anna Mcklhinney
Dorothy Hensley
Dale Hensley
Des Moiftres
Mt. Pleasant
Lyle Zehr
Jacob Roth
John Dill Hulme
Devil Drivers Thrill Show Hits Berdo Grounds Sunday
Joe Morris Devil Drivers present a Sunday at 3 pm event in Washington showing cars and motorcycles performing dangerous stunts. A car jumps a raised ramp over a parked truck and rollovers occur as part of the spectacle with eleven pieces of equipment used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berdo Grounds
Washington
Devil Drivers
America
Mrs. O C Boshart Attends Des Moines Convention Session
Mrs. O C Boshart and Mrs. Harry Lauers of Mt Union departed for Des Moines to join a two day W H M S business committee session. Local families attended funerals and commencements with relatives visiting from Illinois and Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Boshart
Des Moines
Bera Wittmer
Wayland
Harry Lauers
Mt. Union
John Orendorf
Spencer
Orendorf
John Saltzman
Flannigan
Fisher
Illinois
D. A. Hebe
Aledo
Ill
Clara Hebel
Grace
Mattie Roth
Sue Kauffman
Inlaw
Menno Nafziser
Phoenix
Ariz Sue Karen Schlatter
Clara Neff
Ethan Brooks
Noble
Charles Spenter
Charles William
Henry County Hospital
John Martin
Community Notes From Cotter Valley May Activities
Local visits mark a busy week with Erie Illinois guests en route home from Ottumwa and Nellville where Lois taught music. Funeral services for Clark Shellabarger held in Letts. Robert James to attend Iowa Wesleyan in fall. Corn planting and rainfall boost germination as fields green. Docent trips to Columbus Junction and Cotter Sun School weekly gathering noted. Vacation Bible School starts May 27 with program May 24 and candy sale planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Shellabarger
Letts
Robert James
Cotter High School
Iowa Wesleyan
Mt Pleasant
Will Roberts
Miss Morgan
Comobus City
Gomer Owen
Dallas Center
Minnesota
Walter Devore
Columbus Junction
Darold Jones
M. Willare Lampe
de Lampe
Cotter
Bethel
Fragmented Read of Names and Places in a Collier Note
The text shows garbled references to locations and products including Africa Nepal Albania and Nath Paeifle with a mention of Collier. No clear event dates or actions are present in the readable fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Nepal
Albenia
Collier
Josephine Mullikins Hosts Clay Club Women
Local social item details Josephine Mullikins hosting the Clay club women at Glen Mullikins with members including Mrs Clarence Brown Mrs Seth Carris and others. Also notes Helen Borkoski visiting Cedar Rapids and various family updates and school closings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
R. 1
Clay
Clarence Brown
Seth Carris
Keith Allan
Mrs Hendricks
Glen Mullikins
Josephine
Clay Club
Helen Borkoski
Cedar Rapids
Roman Borkoski
Black Hawk School
Samuel Jones
Lloyd
Alma McClintic
George
Louise
Hendricks
England Prohibits Steel Bridge Building as of 1877
In 1877 England still forbade the use of steel in bridge construction. The restriction reflects early engineering caution despite steel’s growing prominence in other sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
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Prody A. Borkoski
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