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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1930

Page

7

Josiah Reforms Israel After Finding the Law

The lesson centers on Josiah’s reign, discovery of the Book of the Law during temple repairs, and his reform program. It notes Hezekiah’s wealth, the peril of neglecting scripture, and Josiah’s covenant to serve the Lord, remove idols, and observe Passover with zeal.

Hezekiah Josiah Justat Shaphen Shaphan Iml Maldul Jerusalem Huldah Josah de Re

Follow in His Steps and Sacred Sacrifices

A paraphrased quote from John Watson extols steadfast faith and imitation of the Lord. It frames devotion as a splendid endeavor guiding growth, with greatness found in difficulties and elevation through spiritual conformity.

John Watson

Prayer as Pulse of Renewal and Spiritual Measure

Octavius Winglow emphasizes prayer as the pulse of renewal and the constant test of spirituality, framing it as the measure of inner life and steadfast faith.

Lfe Octavius Winglow

News Notes From Hardscrabble and Nearby Towns

Sept 4 notes from Hardscrabble and vicinity detail visits and travels of Curt Snyder family, Fd Senft, Paul Spark party, Lee Sanders, Dee Long to work on railroads, cattle shipment to Chicago, various relatives visiting, school year preparations, and local social events. References include Rubio, Shellsburg, Davenport, North English, and Brighton, with Hopkins and Long families noted.

Curt Snyder Arthur Lambert Rubio Fd Senft Ben Shellsburg Paul Spark West Plains Missouri Lee Sanders Dee Long Galesburg Ill Robertson Tiros Chicago John Homer Kirkpatrick North English School Curtis Snyder J. A. Lemley Brighton J. M. Pulver Gilbert Hotle Pelfer Richard Conway Napoleon Ohio Carlton Bowen John Wehr Glenn Little James Lemley W. C. Long Curtis Bernadeen Webster Carrie Dallas Homer Mayer Nick Tinnis Ola Enent Winifred Carris Dora Haney Bernadeen Long Gilbert Horse Ralph Robertson Lorene John Robertson H. T. Carria 8. D. Carris Gil Fink George Lemley

Riverside notices of clergy travels and family visits

August 4 report from Riverside notes Rev. B Jacobsmeier and Rev. J M Walsh attending the funeral of Rev. M A Nolan in Nichol y. Mentions trips by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bopp to Des Moines. Mrs. J L Meeks and Mrs. Mary Yomnkim return from Colorado. Miss Corona Kiefer leaves Fort Madison work after visiting Elizabeth Kiefer. Mrs. Joseph Stransky returns from Marshalltown. Raith Heitzman enrolls at Cedar Rapids Business College.

Mercy Hospital

Shiloh News Helloing School Day Morning Rush

Washington correspondent notes the daily 8:30 bell and busy school morning routine. Children arrive cheerful and eager, sharing new schoolwork as Miss Wilma Moore teaches this year and families look forward to each new day despite the long wait for school to start.

Washington R Wilma Moore

Local Social Notes From Crawfordsville

Crawfordsville reports social visits and school events. Mrs Far Munson and Mrs Helen Young Leonard host and visit neighbors. Families including Woodsmail, Wooley, Sands, Riley and Jones share gatherings, school talks, and a watermelon feed at the tourist park. Overnight and weekend visits involve relatives from Rhodes, Muscatine, St. Louis and Haskins.

Crawfordsville Far! Munson Helen Young Leonard Zickatoose Wiliam Jones Denzel Paul and Turdetta Woodsmail Wes Woodsmall Edd Curtis Ura Will Wooley Blumensheim Rhodes Edd Wooley Frank Sands Song Lee Sands Haskins Dale Riley Dayle Sands

Local Social Notes Honor August Birthdays and Gatherings

August 26 social rounds include Mrs Bray hosting Busy Bee and Busy Nee clubs with 45 attendees and a large angel food cake for Mrs Bray born August 28. Families visited relatives in Washington and shared dinners, while farming and hosting guests continued at several households.

Veo Clifford Neville Melvin Roberts Busy Bee Club George Bray Bray Clarence Dana Carl Daring Merril Gowey Herman Bruce Mare Harold Nies J. A. Rice Walter Bray Washington

Decline of Literature Split Talks at Methodist Conference

W B J Gratz of Chicago deplored declining literature at a Knoxville Iowa conference. He said magazines compete with Christian publications for funds while youth-based Bible discovery replaces old lesson prescriptions. Bishops Lowe and Titus Lowe urged reforms, while a college admission prerequisite for preachers was proposed. A committee will study moving conference dates earlier and Rev WA Langateker of Oska Joos was honored and retired as district superintendent.

Knoxville Iowa W. B. J. Gratz Chicago Methodist Church Lwearthy Gratz Bisho Titus Lowe Portland Ore WA. Langateker Oska Joos

Permanent School Fund distributed in Des Moines

The second semi annual installment of the permanent school fund amounting to 198,432.25 was announced by J W Long auditor of state. Apportionment based on 29 cents per pupil and tied to 10,980 school children. Counties listed include Aypanoose Benton Black Hawk Boone Clinton Davis Fayette Jefferson Jefferson etc. Totals ranged from Polk 7,626.57 to Clark 437.90 with specific county figures like Linn 3,845.84 Mahaska 1,104.08 Page 1,924.15 Polk 7,626.57 Woodbury 4,454.81.

Des Moines J. W. Long County Aypanoose County Benton Black Hawk Boone Clinton Aston Danttie Haan Mahaska Page Washington Woodbury Polk County Clarkounty

Drought Worsens Crop Losses Across U S Farms

Drought throughout August threatens corn and feed crops with a report due September 10 by the Agriculture Department. The corn crop may near 2 billion bushels, a low not seen since 1895, while other feeds fall short and water for stock remains scarce. State rainfall records show widespread below normal totals across 26 states, signaling broad agricultural stress.

Washington Hyde Agriculture Department Unite Sta Alabama Arkansa Mendis Indiana Town Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska Jersey New York North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Dakota Tennessee Texas Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin

Junior College Notes on Y Club Fourfold Purpose and Leaders

The article outlines the college Y club also known as Tre Cey. It has four departments social dramatic music and athletic. Activities include freshman receptions plays music for dances and team backing. Officers named: George Zeck executive head John Westphal vice head Henry Little social dept Gale Fisher dramatic dept Laurence McKune music dept Orville Kort athletic dept.

Tre Cey. C Tt Ia Theie Athletic Department George Zeck John Westphal Henry Little Gale Fisher Laurence McKune Otford ‘Reinert Orville Kort

Lodges Washington Caxpter No. 98 C 8 4 Regular meeting

Damascus Shrine No. 10 No regular meeting schedule for each month. Rose Mt Reid, W. ML, Della Mebiride, Sere nary. Visiting members welcome. Edith Pulver W. H. Pa jazel Haven Worthy Scribe. Cyrus Chapter No 1 ROMa Regular meeting second Friday of each month. J. W. Enslin W. P. A. W. Yard, Secretary. Incident to her accident.

Washington Caxpter No Rose Mt Reid W. ML Della Mebiride Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Oms Edith Pulver Jazel Haven Cyrus Roma J. W. Enslin

Squirrels Rescued After Mother Killed by Car in Lowville

Four baby squirrels rescued by Fred Graham after their mother was killed by an automobile. The boys found the young animals and are caring for them.

Lowville, N Fred Graham

Railway Time Table CR LAP and Knoxville Branch

Eastbound and westbound schedule entries listed for the Golden State limited and local services. Mentions Knoxville Branch departures at several early morning hours and a daily train 420 mixed train service with 19:30 and 18:15 leaves. Passenger details appear incomplete with some OCR errors.

Golden State Limited Expres Laval Golden State California Vera Knoxville Goodlane

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