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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1939
Page
4
Daily devotional note from October 12 1929 cites Matthew 16 27 about the son of man returning in glory with angels to reward each person according to their deeds.
A reader note argues Americans hold honest differences over embargo repeal and neutrality law yet agree war should be avoided. Congressman Le Compte cites varied views among lawmakers but strong sentiment against war, urging safeguarding the nation from further idealistic European feuds while seeking peace.
A polished man approached, posing as a bad check artist, claiming forgery losses exceed fire losses. He inquired if the business was adequately protected against such losses amid its large cash flow.
In the Eagle Grove Eagle editorial, readers are urged to turn off farm machinery before clearing jams to avoid severe injuries or death. The piece warns about entanglement risks, recalls operators losing limbs, and emphasizes getting help. It also warns about careless press work and notes October 4 as the regional average freeze date.
The narrator explains a con artist copied a signature and demonstrated check theft by slipping a blank check from a sealed envelope using tweezer tools. The winded account ends with a resolve to stop writing checks and pay in cash to stay safe.
Art treasures valued over 100000 dollars were used as props in The Man In the Iron Mask at the State Theatre. Art director John DuCasse Schulze required authentic paintings and works, with Casey Robers securing most items from museums and private owners. A Richelieu portrait valued at 10000 dollars stands among vaults cleared at Edward Small Studios guarded by watchmen. The star lineup includes Louis Hayward, Joan Bennett, Warren William, and others, with James Whale directing from a George Bruce screenplay.
Betty Grable and Jackie Coogan star in the campus comedy Million Dollar Legs arriving Friday at the Fox Theatre. The film centers on youth revolting against a liberal donor and follows students shaping their own desires with a lively cast including Joyce Mathews Donald OConnor Larry Crabbe and John Hartley.
About sixty five men from six nearby Presbyterian churches attended a Cotter church gathering where Dr M Willard Lampe of Iowa University spoke on core manly qualities the talk illustrated with anecdotes including Christy Mathewson and James Speer. A dinner by Ladies Aid opened the event with songs by Lois Fitzgerald and community singing. A temporary leadership slate was formed with Rev M A Robeson as president and Dr E W McWilliams as secretary. a permanent committee will be named soon. The next meeting is planned for November at the Bethel church.
The Saturday Nite club resumed meetings at the Orville Thoma home with a potluck supper at four tables and bridge games afterward. Prizes for top pairs went to Lee Norris and John Buenneke pair and the O Connor pair won the consolation award. Guests included Lee Norris. Missionary Society The Glad Hand Society met Thursday at the United Presbyterian church parlors.
Mrs Peter Koehler hosted twenty members at a Sunshine Community club gathering yesterday afternoon at her home. Guests included Mrs Gilbert Barr Mrs John Martin and Valesta Vasac. Refreshments followed a social afternoon.
Mrs H P Miller hosted eight IX Club members and guest Mrs Louella Patton yesterday afternoon. High score prize in bridge went to Mrs Frank Casey. Mrs Harvey Wageoner won both the remaining prizes in the event.
Mrs. Frank Mayhew hosted twelve members and two guests of the Good Will club yesterday afternoon. The session included helpful hints, a short business meeting, and time spent piecing blocks for a charity quilt. Plans were made for a Wiener roast on October 31 in Sunset Park. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Charles Nicola. Mrs. John Prett assisted with refreshments. Guests were Mrs. Forrest Walker and Jennie McPheron.
Chemists from the Bureau of Fisheries report tuna liver oil contains extremely high vitamin D levels far surpassing butter and milk. The finding cites dramatic potency with estimates near fifty thousand times butter’s vitamin D and two million times milk’s.
Representatives from Salem Haskins Crawfordsville Columbus Junction Bethel and Cotter churches participated in a community affair sponsored by Bethel and Cotter churches.
Damascus Shrine No. 19 White Shrine of Jerusalem schedules a fall ceremonial next Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple with a 6:30 p.m. banquet. Banquet plates cost 50 cents. A reception for district deputy Mrs. Roy Means follows. The group also plans a ceremonial at Iowa City tomorrow at 8 p.m. and a Davenport event on Wednesday October 13 with a 6:15 dinner before the ceremony.
Mrs Nate Young hosted her bridge club at home last evening. Two tables played with Mrs Art Swift taking the high score and Mrs Lester Mack the low. Dining table appointments featured Cambridge glass, a bouquet of yellow flowers, and lit candles as decorations.
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