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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1930
Page
4
Fragmentary religious text quoting 2 Tim 2 19 about the foundation of God and those who belong to him. Mentions the seal or mark of Christ and departure of those not bearing the name. Context appears as a short devotional or scriptural excerpt.
A 24 inch natural gas line may cross Washington County as Continental Construction seeks right of way toward the Mississippi River and Peoria. Alan Frey discusses gas quantities and storage with a Journal representative, citing Amarillo Texas wells capable of pumping about 2 million feet daily and a potential 50 year supply.
In Wayland Iowa and nearby, Barbara B Wenger recalls an auctioneer tale that left her embarrassed at school. A county discussion outlines the economics of a proposed natural gas pipeline costing about 20 000 dollars per mile, its impact on property values, and the need for reducing stations. Proponents expect a gas line across Washington County within months as right of way and franchise issues are addressed. Morning and Evening services noted in a local bulletin.
A fragmentary lesson outlines how to pronounce and understand the word obvious. It discusses pronunciation quirks, the role of stress on syllables, and the idea of standardizing synonyms while encouraging daily vocabulary mastery.
A collage of light snippets and humorous exchanges on autumn style, Marine news in jest, sentimental lines about September, and quick witticisms. It includes jokes about fall wardrobes, the Marine landing implied hype, a brief comic tale about Shingling Hiram, and a waitress customer moment.
Washington high school coaches Shultz and Carl ton streamline a 49 man squad with many inexperience players. Backfield and linemen candidates named, tough schedule outlined, junior college team also fielding twelve hopefuls. Scrimmages planned this week as preparations continue for Oski oosa opener and fall season.
County Agent Harold Montgomery reports Harold Timmons of Lexington neighborhood won the market pig contest at the county fair. The award honors the boy exhibitor and his animal for quality and records kept in club work, earning a trip to the international livestock show in Chicago for fans club boys.
Fall activities of the Toy Scouts of Washington 32 and 33 are led by Ted Brown. They will meet Friday evening to plan a trip to the Scout camp near Iowa City for an overnight stay this weekend.
ABE MARTIN notes the postponed performance at Melodeon Hall and jests that a brazen bandit must feel foolish after netting only about $1.80 in his crime, reflecting lighthearted local color.
Mr and Mrs Harry Smith of Ottumwa arrived in Washington this week as Smith assumes the assistant manager role at the Graham department store. He replaces Charles George who moved to Sac City to manage the new store there. Read the Classified Ads. A trial will conviner.
Crawfordsville Sept 4. Mr and Mrs J R George and Mrs AL Hawthorne of Washington call on friends here. Russell Rankin of Des Moines visits Tuesday. Mrs Rankin is a government agent. Rev A N Porter and Rev G W Pool were long-time local pastors. They moved to Fairfield with household goods. illness and health concerns led to retirement from active ministry and home duties. Mrs Pool has health issues but has been active in church work. We wish her speedy recovery and hope they resume church activity in Fairfield.
Dr Walter Conner chair of the finance committee thanks volunteers for aiding the Graham theatre in presenting Journeys End a World War era play. Manager and Mrs Art Redding assisted making the event a financial success with the auxiliary clearing $75 for war effort.
A party of foreign visitors reported one Scotchman missing to police. After weeks of search the traveler was located on a street car named Pa ns vouteave, in New York City, ending the disappearance case.
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