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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1944
Page
4
A devotional excerpt cites Psalm 40 4 urging trust in God over people. It contrasts human reliance leading to embarrassment with divine guidance that avoids disgrace, praising blessed are those who place trust in Jehovah.
A mosaic of notes from Worth County to Marshalltown covers farm aid offerings, industrial plant closures, and national policy debates. It cites Iowa leaders praising local growth, critiques of government control on enterprise, and reflections on Pearl Harbor era politics and wartime production.
A brief entertainment note describes the BY THE TAIN Nite event as offering ten minutes of good luck to audiences, suggesting a cure for past misfortunes through a quick, uplifting experience.
The passage extols a vacation of total rest and peace with no mosquitoes or big bills and pleasant people, praising the boss's gift and the appeal of relaxation. It then shifts to light humor about relationships and a comical exchange about love and a six hour pass.
A mother explains a silk dress came from a poor worm. The child mishears and says Dad instead of worm, causing a humorous misunderstanding about origins and language.
A wartime dialogue shows a German mother urging gratitude to God and Hitler, a boy asking about Hitler’s death answered to “Just thank God,” a selectee claiming they can’t force him to fight, and the draft chairman noting they can send him where fighting occurs. Comments from Pat and Mike reveal skepticism about partisan voting and evaluating candidates before outcomes.
The bagpipe is among the world's oldest instruments with usage in Egypt and Greece. German WWI troops reportedly dubbed pipers "the ladies from hell." Jewish historians credit Tubal Cain with its invention, and Nero is said to have played one. Raphael features a piper in a Nativity painting.
The article outlines the Youth Fellowship meeting led by Esther Bauer and a Hallowe'en social on October 31 where attendees contribute a dime to cover expenses. It notes W S C S preparations for an election day dinner on November 7 and fundraising for the Methodist ministers pension fund with subscriptions including two year options and some over 160 cents.
The West Chester Federated Bible School lists services led by John McDowell with morning worship at 10 15 a m and a union evening service at 6 00 p m at the Methodist church The note urges growth and invites all to attend and bring a friend The Social Circle meets Thursday afternoon at the church parlors Mrs Glenn Martin presiding Arthur Peters pastor
New Haven Baptist holds morning worship at 10 00 Bible school led by Loyd Wilson starting September 11 00 am no evening service Women of the church meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Strum and Mrs Randal as hosts Dorothy Smith begins a two week evangelistic series next Sunday prayers requested for the meetings Visitors to bring visitation cards and World Emergency Forward Fund envelopes for the offering led by the pastor who will recap the State convention in Pella Iowa.
Local church posts a note that there will be no services next Sunday because the pastor is away. The message cites the absence as the reason for reflection and rescheduling.
Morning worship at 10 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 45 a m led by Rev E E Voss pastor and Ernest Green Sunday school superintendent
Sunday school at 10 00 p m worship at 11 00 a m sermon titled Apostolic Message Results and 7 30 p m worship with sermon Work with all your hearts Col 3 23 led by Pastor A C Roach and Superintendent Howard Benn Read the Classified ads.
Sunday school begins at 10 00 A M with Joseph Jones superintendent Morning worship at 11 00 A M Youth Fellowship at 6 30 P M Boy Scouts meet Monday evening at 7 30 Rev Fredrick Westbrook is pastor
Sabbath school at 10 00 A M Mrs Ida Wooley Sept M Sermon theme As You Go Preach The Women's Missionary will meet Thursday afternoon Oct 9 at 2 o'clock at the church Devotional leader Mrs Lois Rhea program leader Mrs Jessie Fletcher subject Young Bridge Builders Roll call news item Rev R M McCracken pastor
Morning worship at 10:00 A M Sunday. Union Young People's service at 6:30 P M. Union evening service at 7:36 P M. Women’s Missionary Society meets Thursday October 19 at 2 o'clock at the church. Rev H N Poston is pastor.
Salem Presbyterian announces morning worship at 9 45 A M and Sunday school at 10 45 A M led by Rev H N Poston pastor.
The W S C S met at the Crawfordsville church social room for the October meeting with 35 ladies and children present. The date for the fall festival was set for November 21 and funds were pledged for pension, schools, and foreign missions.
The electron microscope is described as potentially 100 times more powerful than modern optical devices. Imagined comparisons include a dime magnified to a diameter over a mile and a hair to the size of a redwood.
Past Matrons and Past Patrons of the Order of Eastern Star were honored at a banquet in the Masonic temple dining room hosted by Q.E.S. members. Attendees included guests from other chapters and out of town visitors. Corsages, table decorations, and remembrance blotters highlighted the evening followed by a meeting and brief performances by local musicians and students.
Local births and anniversaries mark a busy week in Columbus Junction as Captain Hoover and Mrs Hoover welcome daughter Bethany Jane, longtime residents Cuthamp celebrate 58th wedding anniversary, and many residents return from furloughs. A Washington Iowa election notice sets a November 7 1944 vote on a city airport tax with multiple polling sites and hours.
A brief note of thanks for the sympathy shown by friends and the many kindnesses that have meant a great deal to the writer. The message expresses sincere appreciation for the support received during a difficult time.
The text notes that watermelons have been cultivated since ancient times, highlighting a long history of this fruit's domestication and agricultural cultivation.
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