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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1939
Page
4
France Mobilized as War Clouds Gather in 1939 Letter
McCall writes from Le Havre describing France’s mobilization on September 7 1939. He praises French calm and unity despite impending conflict with Germany noting mobilized men in uniform women in civilian roles dark streets night air raid signals gas mask preparation and widespread shelter readiness while German planes have yet to achieve an objective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd I. McCall
Journal of Late
le Havre
France
Americans in Poland envy French aid and crowded consulates
A wartime letter describes American stranded in Poland facing crowded consulates and scarce dollars. French francs are the only usable currency, while U.S. boats prepare to sail and many Americans remain with little money. The writer notes delays, censorship by the censor, and a wish to return to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Express
U. S
France
States
A Fateful Hour Deliberations on Peace or War
Representative J William Ditter cites President Roosevelt in San Diego 1935 urging unity for liberal constitutional government and a peaceful path for 130 million Americans amid global tensions. He emphasizes keeping the United States unentangled and free as the nation’s core interest and calls for patriotic unity to secure 30 million homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
San Diego
Calif
United States of America
Study Club Meets with Mrs. Twinam
The Crawfordsville group met at Mrs. Gladys Twinam’s country home with nearly all members present and three guests. The year’s study is The American Home focusing on Health, and Dr. D. C. Barrett, county health doctor, gave a talk. Luncheon was served by Mrs. Earl Ferguson with a serving committee named for October 11. Plans are set for an early November chicken supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Gladys Twinam
Earl Ferguson
Richard Stevens
Will Twinam
D. C. Barrett
Ladies Aid to Meet at West Chester
The Ladies Aid society of West Chester Methodist church will gather at the church on Wednesday October 7 for their meeting. Members are urged to attend as plans for upcoming events will be discussed and fellowship time arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Ladies Aid Society
The
Liquid Air Cheaper and Safer With New Russian Machine
A Russian invention claims to produce liquid air more cheaply and with greater safety. The machine reportedly reduces energy use and minimizes explosion risks during handling and processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Reverend Keagy's 1917 Ad Club photo linked to present in town
The column recalls Rev. Keagy of the Methodist church who arrived in Washington with no known ties and was later remembered in a Clinton Ad Club trip photo from 1917. Ike Rothschild reassembled the group picture and noted Keagy appeared in the Front Row wearing a yacht cap, highlighting a shared civic interest. The piece also notes local humor about the newsroom and a radio reception crackling through a door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
Rev. Keagy
Methodist Church
Washington
Ike Rothschild
Associated Ad Clubs of the
St. Louis
Iowa
Mississippi
Clinton
Rev
Keaggy
Ike
Iown
Mr. Rothschild
State Retail Dry Goods and Ready To Wear Association
Great Cast Brings The Rains Came to Life on Screen
Zanuck picture opens Sunday at the State Theatre with Myrna Loy Tyrone Power and George Brent in leading roles. The 20th Century Fox drama portrays human emotion amid natural catastrophe and features Brenda Joyce Nigel Bruce Maria Ouspenskaya Joseph Schildkraut and more in a star filled cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrna Loy
Tyrone Power
George Brent
Darryl F. Zannuck
Louis Bromfield
State Theatre
20Th Century-Fox
Bromfield
Esketh
Rama Safti
Tom Ransome
Brenda Joyce
Zanuck
Fern Simon
Nigel Bruce
Maria Ouspenskaya
Joseph Schildkraut
Jane Darwell
Mar-jorie Rambeau
Henry Travers
H. TK Warner
Coast Guard film features Randolph Scott in dramatic service
Columbia presents Coast Guard at the Fox Theatre with Randolph Scott Frances Dee Ralph Bellamy and Walter Connolly. The story centers on the United States Coast Guard and its brave personnel with authentic scenes of its duties delivering a panoramic wartime service drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Guard
Navy OF Mercy
Columbia
Hollywooed
United States Coast Guard
Fox Theatre
Randolph Scott
Frances Dee
Ralph Bellamy
Walter Connolly
Boy Scout Troop 82 Outing Details and Baden-Powell Tribute
Troop 82 gathered Monday night with 16 attendees including Donald Orr and James Bey. The event featured leadership talks by Mr. Thiel and a note that each Tenderfoot trained earns a badge. reflections on Baden-Powell and his Boy Scout foundation accompany a short diary-like read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Orr
Mr. Thiel
Iowa City
Nick McCleery
Richard Vanerus
James Bey
George McBurney
Ralph Schilling
Ira Morrison
Bill Barth
Clarence Goodwin
Tom Moore
Douglas Morrison
Bob Clark
Darrell Eickelkamp
Ted Springman
Richard Cameron
Doyle Sroy
Dick Peterson
Eugene Davis
Truth About China Vision of a rout of war and its moral costs
Shanghai columnist argues over Japan's approach to China, noting mass migration, destruction, and civilian courage. He assesses potential Chinese splits, hopes for peaceful cohabitation, and warns Japan to win hearts as well as battles to shape a lasting settlement.
Friends Visit Coon Home and Gather Some Hickory Nuts
A society item notes several residents visiting the M T Coon home to gather hickory nuts and helping with chores. Readers include Mrs Clara Godlove and families such as Booth Thoma Keating Webr Skubal Kennedy and Gault along with others visiting kin and friends in Davenport Mason City and Columbus Junction during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coon
Clara Godlove
Haskins
Vivian Booth
Sue Thoma
John
Jennie
Howard Keating
M. T. Coon
Una Gordon
Thoma
Davenport
Albert Webr
Brighton
Tom Morgan
Audley Gault Ape Cloyce
Wal Duncan
Columbus Junction
D. H. Peters
Theodore Meyers
Albert Wehr
Clare Godlove
Coummr
Kicher
Theodore M
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