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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1939
Page
4
Bible Thought for Friday October 13 1939 urges kindness to strangers with the verse Be not forgetful to entertain strangers for thereby some have entertained angels unawares from Hebrews 13 2.
A national drive on fire prevention is highlighted with a published gasoline safety bulletin. It warns how one gallon of gasoline can unleash deadly fires, cites incidents of ignition from appliances and spills, and stresses vapor ignition risks from cleaning with gasoline and static sparks. It includes a senator's remarks on war propaganda and notes Washington County turkey industry and impropaganda references.
The piece warns against storing gasoline at home and describes risks such as ignition from sources like furnaces or drains. It stresses sending clothing to dry cleaners instead of cleaning with gasoline and warns that a gallon could lead to serious injury, urging readers to avoid such dangers.
A cautionary note urges drivers to carry their driver's license and insurance ID at all times. It recounts a recent collision where a man could not show his public liability insurance card, causing eight hours of delay and awkward police interviews.
Mr and Mrs H J Swift of Manchester visited Riverside on Sunday. They stayed at the home of Mrs Quinn, sister of Mrs Swift, and were guests with Mr and Mrs Clair Swift.
Ruth Pogge and her parents Mr and Mrs A H Pogge visited here Sunday from Iowa City. Mrs Oscar Critz and her children Daniel and Cassie from Fort Dodge spent Sunday at Mrs Mellie Heitzwan's home. Mrs Anna Walter visited friends at Mr and Mrs W A Gay’s in Iowa City. Frances Quinn, studying beauty culture in Cedar Rapids, visited over the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs J B Quinn.
The Rebekah club met at the Musil sisters home with good attendance. They plan a Thanksgiving supper for club families to be served at the next regular meeting night on Thursday, November 9 in the Rebekah hall.
The price of gold was raised on February 1 1934 from 20.67 to 35 dollars an ounce in a key market adjustment.
Orville Elder, staying three weeks in University Hospital at Iowa City for a broken arm, listens to Iowa football broadcasts. He says the column by Jim Bowens, read each evening in the Journal, offers kind words in any language and keeps him connected to the game day cheers from his hospital window.
The piece asserts that proving entitlement to friendship rests on the kind of people who oppose the author’s enemies. It notes the idea that no man is too old to learn and criticizes stubborn resolve, concluding with a pithy remark about decisive judgment.
A humorous exchange where a father claims a quarter would rapidly shrink to a nickel, and the son requests a dollar so the value remains a quarter by the time it finishes shrinking. The dialogue plays on the paradox of shrinking money.
A humorous exchange urges persistence in fishing despite slow bites and failed attempts. It contrasts continued effort with quitting and includes assorted quips about money, bread freshness, and domestic anecdotes from a newspaper page. The chatter spans jokes about mislaid towels and a bride’s ceremony, reflecting light social items in a single column.
A line noting that teams in distant regions compete fairly. The statement reflects appreciation of sportsmanship in college football beyond local borders.
In the district court of Iowa on November term 1939 N C Putnam and Opal Putnam sue Nathan Baker Thomas Baker and others to quiet title to Lot seven in Block two Ashbys Addition Washington. The petition notes errors in the record title and seeks confirmation of fee simple ownership and barring of adverse claims by unknown claimants. Default warning issued for the November 13 1939 term. The proceeding names many defendants and unknown claimants and lists attorney Dixie Dugan for the plaintiffs. Additional local notices describe Rotary Dinner planning and church activities two days after.
The Fairview Community club met Oct. 12 at Mrs. Maggie Williams home in Crawfordsville. Guests were Mrs. Russell Williams and Mrs. Howard Williams with their children. Twelve members answered roll call by sharing favorite recreation. Susie Stewart and Velta Finke provided entertainment. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Harvey Barnes in November.
The Powhatan group of Camp Fire girls met last evening in the home of Matp Voorhees. A short meeting was held and games were played. The next meeting will be held.
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