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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1939
Page
4
Bible Thought for Tuesday October 3 1939 urges weighing life investments with a focus on riches and honor. It quotes Proverbs 8 18 about durable riches and righteousness and emphasizes prudent spiritual stewardship.
The column argues that liberty of expression exists robustly in the United States, contrasting it with dictatorships and wartime Britain. It warns that losing this privilege would place publishers under government control and curb honest political expression from editors and citizens alike.
The article asserts that expressing opinions is a fundamental right of citizens and warns that losing free speech would undermine the nation's democratic framework. It emphasizes that editors may offend but retain the right to publish as a core democratic value.
The piece notes German calm amid wartime strain, with Hitler regime penalties on radio listening and food rationing. It suggests German morale wanes, military moves slow, and hints internal dissension could yield more than guns. Britain and France eye hunger as a path to resolve the crisis.
The piece notes France outlawing the communist party and sealing its headquarters along with labor unions, warnings that in the United States such groups are allowed to meet and run tickets. It contrasts with Russia aiding Germany and references local football praise and small, unrelated anecdotes.
Mrs. Alex Gevock and family from Harper visited with her mother Mrs. Jennie Bruty. Numerous relatives and friends spent Sunday visiting at various homes in Keota Brighton and nearby towns.
The Industrial Research Institute of Tokyo reports a chemist has developed a method to produce synthetic peppermint. The process relies on the use of chlorine and aims to establish a commercial route for artificial peppermint production.
A reader shares a rural tale claiming hogs scratch different body parts to develop muscle, suggesting right side hams are tougher and less tender than left side hams. The note ends with a playful warning about choosing a left handed hog by luck.
A newspaper reader notes that managers once barred pipe smoking as it prompted contemplation and time loss. The writer argues pipes nonetheless symbolize gentleness and honesty, praising their association with peace at a time when such qualities are scarce.
A sheriff questions Pat as a trap is sprung while a joke letter from a dressmaker is read. The justice of the peace cites perjury after a witness contrasts declared and sworn family facts about brothers and sisters. Reputation and truth rise as core themes in this courtroom scene.
Sixth grade history class completed Ancient Egypt talks with a program led by Elizabeth Meek detailing Primitive People and Fire Making, Egyptian Writing, the Nile, pyramids, and more. Mrs. Hugh McCleery spoke on her Egypt trip, discussing poverty and schooling in old Egypt and sharing photos. The year’s schedule includes Theta Mu meetings and a Cornell freshman football game on Friday.
Work on the new south grade school building progresses with terrazzo floors ground and part of the ceiling installed. Completion is hoped for by mid November with woodwork and finishing to begin soon. Washington awaits this new school as a credit to tar payers.
A playful scorecard lists players such as Eleanore K and Brown M along with feats like a home run by Gale and Bob. It notes outs by Jimmie and Eloise and a walk home by D Turner, referencing a Ber do Rudiger romance and a vivid campus scene with freshmen, petitions, and a census by M Booth.
The Clubicity Forensic Society assigns debate and discussion material to Miss Ruth Fleed and Dr. Melvin Gingerica. Rooms 104 house checkouts and the group meets for organized activities. The G. K. cabinet and Girl Reserves discuss social planning and club commitments.
Miss Miner's business class finishes orientation and plans vocations next week. LeMoine's typing class covers keyboard skills and letter writing. Parson's biology moves to tree classification. Miss Minick's sociology class reviews Family Life and Religion with reports on Mohammedanism Buddhism and Confucianism and debates church numbers in Washington.
In a classroom poll students discuss ideas for running the school if they were principal. Opinions include free beverages between classes, more assemblies, self government, shorter vacations, eight month terms, and allowing study period outings.
The line suggests relaxing outdoors with a simple activity. It invites a tranquil scene of lying on the grass, looking up at a clear blue sky. No distinct people, places, or events are identified.
The verse invites Maxine Baxter to savor a fresh breeze and cloud-watching as dawn fades. It praises solitary moments with nature and a sense of divine presence in life.
Washington Junior College held its first assembly exclusive of high school students with harp music by Paul Try. Dean Mead announced N Y A health exam details and an October 18 paid musical assembly. Officers were elected including Mary Atchison president and Martha Mace secretary. vice presidency tied between Ronald Keiper and Richard Hotle, runoff planned.
Washington Homemaking girls busied themselves hosting 250 attendees for the Vocational Homemaking Conference. They baked 800 cookies and organized meals and decorations, prepared programs, practiced music, coached discussion groups, and handled numerous tasks, aiming for a successful event and rest afterward.
A frantic counter girl wrongly accused of maternity stars in Bachelor Mother. Ginger Rogers navigates a baby on the orphanage steps as her employer and his father contend over paternity and romance in a lively department store farce.
Anna May Wong, American born Chinese, appears in Island of Best Men opening next Wednesday at the Fox Theatre. The film features J Carrol Naish Anthony Quinn and Eric Blore with Wong in a featured role as she rises to Hollywood prominence after early roles and international work.
Experiments with cereals in Iceland have yielded satisfactory results after centuries without grain cultivation. Preparations are described as busy and happy, reflecting cautious optimism about reviving local grain production.
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