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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1939
Page
4
A devotional note cites Luke 5 12 about Jesus cleansing a leper and quotes Dr Nicholas Murray Butler on humanitys struggle between spirit and animal origins. The piece frames a fundamental human problem as the conflict between higher spirit and baser nature.
Ed LeCocq of Pella Iowa introduces Sage Sayings a small humor filled cartoon page illustrating current news epigrams by famous people. The Des Moines born artist previously drew Write a Title For This Picture for the Register-Tribune and brings clever pen and ink originality to the Journal readers.
The piece surveys fears of a new world war as Britain and France pledge to defend Poland against Germany. It recalls World War I alliances and shifts, notes Russia and Italy’s tentative positions, and contemplates whether the current crisis will redraw nations and draw the U.S. in or keep to neutrality.
A speaker urges restraint amid looming conflict. He cites 130 million Americans from diverse backgrounds and emphasizes cooling heads, slow consideration, and avoidance of wartime propaganda. He calls for tolerance and counting to ten before reacting.
The Washington Junior College expands adult education allowing adults to take individual courses rather than full degree programs. Dean Harland Mead and faculty oversee the option aimed at serving nontraditional students while continuing the college’s two year program for high school graduates.
Abe Espinosa and Vic Bass, runner up in this year’s Town Open, impressed Washington golf and country club spectators with an exhibition round. They shot 27 on the first nine under windy, sultry conditions but missed several short putts that prevented a course record. Brookhart quipped that even he could slice like Espinosa.
Spencer Tracy grew deeply attached to the Stanley and Livingstone hero after filming with Nancy Kelly and Richard Greene at 20th Century Fox. He planned a England trip to Africa related sites and placed a wreath on Stanley's London tomb on the 35th anniversary of his death.
Two months after a column about Seattle terrier Tem in thie column, Tem was run over by a car and nearly ended his career Saturday morning. The author laments the cruelty and the pain of seeing a beloved dog suffer at the hands of others, expressing disbelief and anger.
A collection of quips and witticisms on marriage gossip and daily life. It includes lines about a spouse's beauty and brains, happiness found in accepting what one has, reputations, laughter, and a Scotsman seeking a long horse ride. The humor reflects a column tone with playful exchanges and societal observations.
Blondie Takes a Vacation stars Penny Singleton Arthur Lake and Larry Simms in a family comedy about the Bumsteads summer resort rush. Daisy the dog and Daisy the dog appear with supporting players Donald Meek Harlan Briggs and others. Frank Strayer directs with Richard Flournoy’s screenplay.
In the District Court of Town In And For Washington County Rodney Davis, plaintiff, v Simon P Teeple and numerous defendants including Richard Moore Joseph Neal A Walker Anne Walker and others and the unknown survey spouse heirs representatives devisees of any above named defendants and unknown claimants of the described real estate situated in Washington County Iowa context shows a long party list and land dispute notation.
D Rodney Davis sues to quiet and confirm fee simple title to lot in Washington City Iowa claiming record errors create adverse claims by defendants and unknown claimants. The petition seeks dismissal of all adverse interests and permanent relief with a default judgment possible if respondents fail to appear by November 13 1939. Court notices name Co C Wilson attorney and publish dates August 28 September 4 and 11.
A dense listing shows Washington Lodge 26 regular meetings first Friday monthly. Train schedules note Golden State Limited and Californian stops, local and mixed trains, with times and departure windows for east and west bounds. Agents Goodlander and Anderson listed for lodge and railroad notices with routings and exceptions.
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