Bible Thought Tuesday October 10 1938
Verse reflection from Matthew 16 26 asks what profits a man if he gains the world yet loses his soul. Daily devotional tease encourages contemplation of spiritual value over material gain.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1939
Page
4
Rollin B Organ remembered for energy and long service
The Journal mourns Rollin B Organ who died recently at an advanced age. A Civil War veteran and longtime railway man, he visited Washington annually for the Three Quarter Century Club dinner where he was once named king. His life combined nature study, lecturing, and public service, leaving a lasting, broad influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Rollin B. Organ
Organ
Washington
Washington gains on fast route through Illinois Iowa to Nebraska
Washington now sits on the fastest Chicago to Omaha shortcut Highway 92 through Illinois and Iowa to North Platte Nebraska. The paved Illinois and Iowa sections ease traffic while Nebraska segments are surfaced and maintained. The route draws through traffic away from congested cities boosting local merchants hotels cafes with out of town visitors already evident in the square. Don L. Berry Indianola C H Young Muscatine and Jr W Cook Oskaloosa noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Omaha
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
North Platte
Don L. Berry
Indianola
C. H. Young
Muscatine
Jr. W. Cook
Oskaloosa
Just Look at Our New Highway Number 92
The article credits local men for establishing a new highway 92. It notes they held meetings gave speeches and spent personal funds. It mentions public spirited citizens shoulder responsibilities and selling the idea was painful. The piece ends with pride in the completed road.
High Power Diplomacy and the Munich Fallout
In a sharp critique the Pilot Tribune argues the United States and Britain fail at diplomacy while Stalin profitably maneuvers behind the scenes. It cites Hitler gaining leverage after the Munich agreement and claims Stalin allows Nazi advances to secure greater Polish gains. The piece reshapes diplomacy as a game where Stalin outruns both Chamberlain and Daladier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Johnny
Chamberlain
Daladier
Munich
Changing Times Drive Bigger Autos Than Horsecarriages
The Webster City Freeman-Journal notes how 40 and 50 years ago youths aimed for a horse and buggy worth about 100 dollars to take their girl out. Today many seek an 800 to 1000 dollar car, and more young men can obtain it than earlier could buy a horse and buggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Freeman-Journal
War Mongers Rally for War in Washington
Washington officials from the President downward feel war fever as a loud faction pushes for U S entry into conflict. Critics argue repealing the Neutrality and Johnson Acts would follow, while proponents hint at sending troops abroad, contrasting with calmer France and Britain. Walter Trohan reports from Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
France
Great Britain
Washington
United States
California Copies As Mrs. Logan Shares Centennial Letter
Bruce Logan, former Washingtonian, writes from Belmont Beach where Tib Mortimer plans a 1849 anniversary event. The letter notes the centennial magazine's influence on local plans and whisker fashions, and mentions Mary in Chicago sending Washington whisker clippings and Iva Hayes meeting locals in costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Logan
Bruce
Belmont Beach
Tib
Tib Mortimer
Washington
California
Iowa
Mary
Chicago
Clarence Logan
Iva Hayes
Betty
Joyce
Marian
Good Bee Spot Bostwick Dog Dies of Distemper
Obituary for Spot a friendly and smart eleven year old dog belonging to the B F Bostwick Jr family. The pet died after a distemper illness and had been a longtime neighbor and companion to Bob Bostwick, famed for hide and seek games and riding along in the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spot
Bostwick
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
Our
Bob
Bob Crew
Crew
Washington Oil Company
Frank Bostwick
Mink Coat Banter and Diet Jokes Line Up
A playful exchange features a mink coat remark about a dog collar fur standing up and jokes about indigestion and appetite. The humor shifts to a grandmother’s dinner, a growing boy and a grandpa’s quip about growing fatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Jim
Sam
Grandmother
Grandpa
Farm Woodlands Income Boost Under Soil Act
Washington county farmers can earn nearly 335000 under the Soil Conservation Act for care and planting of farm woodlands. The program pays 30 dollars per farm per year for preservation and 7.50 dollars per acre for converting idle land to soil conserving use. Farmers may write regional AAA director for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Washington County
Department of Agriculture
AAA
Forest Service
Riverside Ladies Aid Church Tea Marks Fiftieth Anniversary
The Riverside Methodist church Ladies' Aid society celebrates its fiftieth anniversary with a tea in the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon October 11. All women interested in church work and former members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Get
Ladies’ Aid Society
Riverside Methodist Church
Church and Aid Society
Tea program closes with society officers named
The newly elected officers of the society are Mrs. R. I. Marner as president, Mrs. John Moss as vice president, and Mrs. William O'Loughlin as secretary-treasurer. Silver Anniversary: Mr. and Mrs. Louis F. Pruess, a daughter of Mrs. Anna Walter of Riverside, celebrated their silver wedding at their Riverside area home on Sunday October 8 with a noon potluck for about fifty relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. I. Marner
John Moss
William O'Loughlin
Louis F. Pruess
Anna Walter
Riverside
Pruess
Karl Walton
Legion Auxiliary County Meeting in Wellman Thursday
The American Legion auxiliary will hold a county meeting in Wellman Thursday afternoon with county president Mrs Maynard Brown presiding. The Weilman Masonic rooms host the 2 pm session and reports from the county's five units will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Wellman
Maynard Brown
Weilman Masonic Rooms
Moving Forward: A Philosophy on Direction and Progress
The quote emphasizes that progress stems from the direction of our efforts rather than current position. It highlights action over stagnation and invites reflection on where our choices lead us in life and work.
Local Legion Unit Seeks Members for Chicago Convention
Washington unit members are invited to attend the national Legion convention in Chicago. Interested individuals should call Mrs. Fred Downing, president of the local unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Legion
Chicago
Washington
M.s. Fred Downing
Saint Crispin Patron Saint of Shoemakers
Saint Crispin is revered as the patron saint of shoemakers, celebrated for guiding craft and trade. The figure symbolizes skilled leatherwork and the historical guilds associated with cobbling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crispin
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