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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1934
Page
4
A Bible Thought from May 25 1984 reflects on Psalm 63 1 2 noting the fool says there is no God God sees who understands and urges teaching happiness alongside duty Sir John Lubbock adds that being happy contributes to others happiness.
A poem by Edna Bacon Morrison reflects on poppies sold by young maidens and traced by children for a bread fund. It recalls red poppies as a tribute to brave lads who died overseas and the nation’s memory as people wear them with pride.
Minnesota headlines report serious strikes in Minneapolis with a man killed and many injured. Protests widen and authorities deploy the National Guard amid growing tensions over political leadership and responsibility.
The piece argues Governor Olson bears blame for Minnesota unrest amid strikes while defending his liberal stance and sympathy with workers. It compares his pressure to past governors Dan Turner and Herring, noting the president and other leaders face heightened scrutiny and danger of misinterpretation.
A blunt assessment praises Clyde Barrow as a major public enemy who was killed in Texas. It laments the rise of armed crime tied to automobiles and machine guns and urges government action to counter modern criminal methods. The piece condemns the killing era and notes Barrow and Benny Parker as symbols of that era.
In Columbus Junction area events include funeral services for the Rev. Everett Naftzger at Pleasant Grove Bethel church with burial at North Liberty, and for Mrs. Mabel Hannan at Fredonia Methodist church with burial in Columbus City cemetery. A four generation picnic honored a six year old at Columbus chautauqua park, and community members hosted a picnic for Smithcraft employees at Cone Lake. Royal Neighbor lodge members attended the 29th annual Muscatine and Louisa county lodges gathering in Morning Sun.
A collage of humorous asides and short notices. Includes rain chatter about a wetter forecast, a Texas Pan handle talk with locals, a Shrine meeting with Iowa song, mentions of Eva and Mary Stevens, a poppy day reminder, a quip about a gentleman farmer, and a bride’s worry about a new incubator not laying eggs.
Mrs Lloyd Nelson reports in Walnut District on visits to Ed Nelson home by Glen Dunbar and Delbert Wells. Vera Stout recovering while Ed Nelson family mourns death of Nelson mother in Coatsville Missouri. Velma and Ray Wells prepare for high school. school had pleasant Friday with catered dinner and baseball.
Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O Sullivan star in Tarzan and His Mate a Metro Goldwyn Mayer adventure filmed in a 100 acre jungle set with live animals. A notable scene features a water battle with a giant crocodile. Supporting cast includes Neil Hamilton Doris Lloyd and others from the original Tarzan cast.
Irene Bentley the New York society girl turned Fox star appears opposite George O'Brien in Frontier Marshal at Fox Theatre. The story follows the career path of leading ladies who rose to fame after starring with O'Brien. Also playing is Columbia's The Crime of Helen Stanley with Inspector Trent and a large supporting cast. Nelson and son Junior attended the funeral.
Emily Lorack reports on visits and gatherings around Riverside near Lone Tree Iowa. The piece notes a Methodist church wedding in Iowa City and family celebrations including Merle Horas birthday and a charivari party at Stanley Hecks with Chas Havel Melvin Havel and Milo Stransky. A drought is mentioned with scarce moisture for corn.
The fragment notes summer rain in China and much of Japan with a wet season, and a comparatively dry winter. It reads as a terse climatological remark without full context or dates.
Multiple candidates declare party announced runs for local offices in Washington County. E L Stewart E L Edmondson R E Brown and George F Morrison announce bids for State Representative County Supervisor and County Attorney with June primary timing. A Democrat also seeks Board of Supervisors for 1936 term.
Walter R. Brown seeks Democratic support for County Clerk and Mary Cherry Newbold runs for Clerk of District Court in June primaries. A State Senate bid was announced demanding Republican primary backing.
Mrs. Dora Bean remains fragile but improving. A stream of visitors includes Mrs. Esta Birney, Mrs. Pearson of Muscatine, and Mrs. Elizabeth Wallace. Family and neighbors gather for dinners and calls as Sam Murphy and Leo Carson families host guests. Funeral services for Mrs. A. J. Booth are noted. Sam Harrison and Ray Lambert ship cattle to Chicago.
Verdi Iowa May 22 Mr and Mrs Leon Scott of Iowa City were Sunday dinner guests at the Will Bealer home. Stanley Baird has been helping with community tasks and events this week.
The narrator details life aboard a ship bound for Panama with six thirty wakeups, deck exercises, meals, and ports of call. At table, the first officer Mr Beardsley and crewmates Sparks Andy and Skipper trade sea yarns while the voyage unfolds under open skies with stars and ocean glow.
Delbert Wells hauls lumber while repair work continues on the Wells house. Robert Gates and Kimball Gates visit their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Nebergal for a weekend. Mrs. Harvey Meek and her children spend Sunday afternoon at the Howard Miller home.
Mr and Mrs Wisie Long plan a third story penthouse sleeping porch on the south square side to gain fresh air from all sides. Earl Simpson built the small third floor with screened windows and beaverboard. The Longs also built a trailer for their car to enjoy home comforts while traveling to Chicago for the Century of Progress exposition.
E. J. Frey and daughter Jean Haskins called at the J. A. Frey home Friday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Milo Miller and son Warren came from Pekin Saturday afternoon and spent from Saturday till Monday with his parents.
Joseph Mast turned 72 on Saturday May 19 as relatives visited from Washington and nearby towns. A spry group arrived with baskets and well wishes. Attendees included Henry Mast, Glad Mast and Norine, Paul Mast, Pauline and Joe Henry, Arthur Mitchel, Mary Shadd, and the Mast family. Also Joe Zook hosted dinner guests Tuesday with Noah Krahill and his son William of Winfield.
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