Bible Thought: Think of Others First
A Monday message from October 23 1989 urges thinking of others before self. The verse Job 42 10 notes the Lord restoring Job’s fortunes after he prayed for his friends.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1939
Page
4
Methodists Celebrate Century in Washington
Washington Methodists observe their church's 100th anniversary. The article contrasts the first meeting place with the current church edifice, noting the church’s moral influence in lifting the community. It argues the church shapes honest living and restrains wrongdoing, highlighting the longstanding impact on thousands of residents.
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Washington
Washington Methodist Church
Cordier Discusses Hitler Character in Chicago Talk
Dr. Andrew W. Cordier head of Manchester College political science spoke before a Chicago newspaper group last week offering sidelights on the character of Adolf Hitler and his rise.
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Chicago
Andrew W. Cordier
Manchester College
North Manchester
Indiana
Hitler seen as diplomatic problem amid German dissension
Cordier cites Hitler as a diplomatic problem whose speaking dominates conferences leaving little room for others. Some German factions oppose the Fuehrer’s aims while Britain and France foster anti Hitler sentiment. Possible French British Allied victory noted as a growing danger to Hitler.
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Germany
Maginot Line
Sheriffs Sale of Wm H Hightshoe Property in Washington Iowa
By writ of special execution the sheriff offers at public sale in front of the courthouse Washington Iowa on October 30 1939 between 2 00 and 4 00 pm the tract described as Lot 2 in Subdivision of the SE Quarter of the SW Quarter Section 13 Township 75 North Range 6 West to satisfy a judgment in rem against Wm H Hightshoe at the suit of Eclipse Lumber Company sale terms are cash issued September 26 1939 H M Putnam Sheriff Ss G Kiesey Deputy 20812 Oct 16-23
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Sherife
District Court
Washington County
Iowa
Wm. H. Hightshoe
Court House
Washington
St. P. M
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Rail Company
Eclipse Lumber Company
H. M. Putnam
Ss. G. Kiesey
Wheat germ content in cereals described
The text notes that wheat germ like most cereals contains about 26 percent protein, 30 percent carbohydrates, and 11 percent fat and emphasizes that such cereals are completely and rapidly digested.
Hollywood Cavalcade Opens At State Theatre
Darryl F. Zanuck presents Hollywood Cavalcade starring Alice Faye and Don Ameche. The Technicolor epic features Mack Sennett era memories with Buster Keaton and other stars recounting the rise of the entertainment world in a 20th Century-Fox production.
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Mack Sennett
Darryl F. Zanuck
Alice Faye
Don Ameche
State Theatre
Cinema Capital
20Th Century-Fox
J. Edward Bromberg
Alan Curtis
Stuart Erwin
Jed Prouty
Buster Keaton
Donald Meek
George Givot
Eddie Collins
Poet Laureate Pay in Ireland Noted at 97 Pounds Yearly
A brief report states the Ireland poet laureate receives a 97 pound annual salary. The note presents the stipend as a formal recognition of literary service.
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Ireland
Old Hank Brown and Other Humble Thoughts
A column collecting folksy maxims and wry observations. Notes on manners, parental naming quirks, and practical advice about spending to improve life. Includes a quip about mothers, a nickname tale, and a practical take on buying comforts rather than denying oneself.
Morning listing imaginations to cure worry habit
The idea of reading imaginary troubles in the morning and again at day’s end is described as a practical method to ease the habit of worry. The piece notes that these troubles rarely come true. It frames the practice as simple self-help.
Motorist Rescued After Fatal Crash Near Shell Sign
A driver unconscious after a collision was taken to a nearby garage. On waking he shouted and struggled, claiming the first sight upon regaining consciousness was a Shell gasoline sign with someone standing in front of the Ss.
Rat Killing Contests and Odd Insect Tales Stir Iowa Readers
Readers in Iowa report quirky feats from rat catching to bug stories. A man clears corn while eight helpers and a dog combat 360 rats, and another kills 106 rats in 30 minutes. Such notes prompt reflections on cats, praying mantises, and livestock feed, ending with a jab at European bread scarcity and California’s lead.
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Iowa
Gas masks shown with British skater Cecilia Colledge
Cecilia Colledge, noted British skater, sits with an army officer as they wear gas masks slung over their shoulders on a skating rink. The image underscores wartime fears and civilian adaptation to air raid precautions.
California builds serpent proof schoolhouse to stop snakes
The piece recalls extreme heat along the coast and notes California’s first serpent proof schoolhouse, contrasting with Iowa where snakes are kept from schools. The memory mentions blankets resting during a hot day and the speaker’s climate brag.
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California
Iowa
Unclear Dialogue Fragments From A Teletype Style Page
A fragmented OCR passage shows playful misprints and misaligned names. It includes phrases like An Allowance Harefoot Loaok and The Postman and ends with a note about a card not returned. The tone resembles a casual, clipped early 20th century newspaper snippet.
University of Iowa student killed in motorcycle crash
Arnold Hagedorn ndorn a 20 year old Rossie junior in the college of engineering at the University of Iowa died at University hospital after a motorcycle collided with a semi trailer. He suffered four broken ribs multiple fractures a punctured lung severe head lacerations and was dragged 20 feet when he tried to pass the turning truck.
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Iowa City
Arnold Hagendorn
Rossie
College of Engineering
University of Iowa
University Hospital
Hagedorn
Speaks at Gallaudet Conference on Deaf Education
Council Bluff Iowa Supt. Lioyrd Berg of the Iowa School for the Deaf will address the conference of executives of schools for the deaf at Gallaudet college in Washington D C. Gallaudet is noted as the world’s only college for the deaf.
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Council Bluff
Lioyrd BE. Berg
Iowa School For the Deaf
Conference of Executives of Schools For the Deaf
America
Gallaudet College
Washington, D. C
Gelaudet
College For the Deaf
Sage Savings Drawn by Ed LeCocq
A Boston Herald note discusses a playmaking back Ed LeCocq and a forward pass idea from a college team, noting expectations and a potential catch in many plays. The column critiques strategy and hints at unfinished college football plans.
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Sage Savings
Ed LeCocq
Chesterfield launches unusual ads campaign with star power
The Chesterfield tobacco campaign debuts in late October with illustrated store displays and national billboards. It features Grantland Rice, Frank Fuller, Bette Davis, Loretta Young, Errol Flynn, David Niven, and Miss Offer as examples of the series. Three all-text ads promise tobacco opens doors and claim manufacturing standards justify Chesterfield leadership. The notice closes with bereavement mentions for Edward Engel, Dale Altenbernd, and Howard Altenbernd.
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Chesterfield
Grantland Rice
Frank Fuller
Bendix
Bette Davis
Loreta Young
Errol Flynn
David Niven
Mises Phil Offer
America
Gratitude for Friends’ Kindness and Sympathy
A note of thanks expresses deep gratitude to dear friends for their many acts of kindness and numerous words and messages of sympathy during a difficult time.
Golgotha Film Arrives At Local Church for One Night
The feature film Golgotha costs £800000 to produce and will screen at the Christian Church auditorium on Thursday October 26 at 8:00 pm. It is a English speaking motion picture depicting the life and crucifixion of Christ with a large cast and grand settings. Adults pay 35 cents and children 15 cents for admission.
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Hollywood
Christian Church Auditorium
Anniversary of 1987 Rock Island bus crash observed
Oct 22 marks the two year anniversary of the night a Rock Island railroad streamliner collided with a local school bus, killing 10 people including the driver two teachers and seven children. No memorial services were held in Renwick.
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Renwick
Rock Island Railroad
Private road crash claims ten lives in town history
A severe motor accident on a private road killed ten people and injured nineteen others, considered the worst in the area’s history. The fatalities were not included in the state's highway death toll.
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Dren
Towa
Waterloo man faces 3600 fine or 90 days in jail
Don Hurd of Waterloo was sentenced after pleading to driving while intoxicated. He must pay a 3600 fine or serve 90 days in jail following a collision with a car driven by Mrs. L. & Gage near the state fairgrounds camp. He was arrested Saturday night after the incident.
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Nks
Don Hurd
Waterloo
Charles Cooter
Hurd
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