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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1939
Page
4
No Turning Back on Hitler War Threat and Fate
The piece warns that a new European war is underway led by Hitler. It argues that past German gains were bloodless, but bold military moves now threaten widespread casualties, destruction, and a grim historical fate.
Oil taxes drain oil industry and workers’ wages
An editorial argues oil taxes, tied to wages and dividends, drain the industry and harm workers, stockholders, and consumers. It cites 1938 figures showing taxes totaling 1.28 billion dollars, equating to about 25 dollars per week per oil worker, and calls for tax relief to raise wages and dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worker
Centennial reflections and a night of disguise in Washington County
The column recalls local schooling for the Falk children and notes a belated centennial feature by Shavings. It cherishes Washington County’s centennial celebration with parade scenes, disguises, old-time costumes, and memories of life before modern conveniences.
Wizard of Oz at State Theatre hailed as spectacular Technicolor treat
The State Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz as a sensational musical spectacle praised for its first use of Technicolor on a sound basis. Dorothy's Kansas scenes are black and white with tint, while Oz shifts to full color and musical fantasy until her return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Theatre
Frank Baum
Hollywood
Western star Mack Brown shines in Desperate Trails
Physical stamina and strength once a top college football star help Mack Brown carry Desperate Trails at the Fox Theatre. Cast includes Bob Baker Fuzzy Knight Bill Cody Jr Frances Robinson and Jane Darwell returns as a careful mother in Grand Jury Secrets. John Howard Gail Patrick headline the investment ring drama with William Frawley adding humor as a newspaper photographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diahonny Mack Brown
Fox Theatre
Bob Baker
Fuzzy Knight
Bill Cody, Jr
Frances Robinson
Jane Darwell
New Paramount
John Howard
Gail Patrick
William Frawley
Beardless Youths Threaten Elderly in South Africa
Police hunt a gang of white youths accused of terrorizing elderly natives by threatening to shave or cut off their long beards in a troubling rural area of South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police of
South Africa
Public county fair memories and antique show plea
The writer recalls olden day dress, kerosene lamps, and family chores while praising church attendance funerals and preachers. They mention three little girls in blue costumes and cheap grand amusement drawing crowds and funds. A plea for next show on Fourth of July or June 4 hints at changing dates and indifferent attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delano
Funeral today for I H Frazier
I H Frazier a former Brighton resident died suddenly in Indianola and will be buried in Hillcrest cemetery after funeral services at the Christian church. He was about eighty, survived by five daughters and one son, and had lived with his children in Indianola for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hua Helmick
Brighton
I. H. Frazier
Indianola
Frevcher
Frazier
Rev and Mrs Nash Guests at Mame Conger Home
West Chester report lists Rev. C. D. Nash of OsKaloosa and his wife visiting friends, delivering calls, and staying with Mrs. Mame Conger and Hattie Ross. Nash formerly led the local Methodist church. their daughter Marjorie joined them for a day trip to Burlington and Keokuk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. ©. Ferguson
West Chester
C. D. Nash
Oskaloosa
Mame Conger
Hattie Ross
Nash
Methodist Church
Marjorie
Nashs
Burlington
Keokuk
Dorothy Ellis
Washington
Dorothy Dowell
W. N. Hendricks
Don
Troy
Harold Smart
OttumwWa
Dale Hendricks
Miller's Garage
Nellie Booth
Frances
Carl Voorhees
Lee Craig
Mayme Conger
Agnes Ross
Tillie Parker
Elmer Fenton
Mt. Pleasant
Ben Holt
Sunset Park
Clifford Bauer
Iowa City
Lou Bauer
John Robertson
Etta Bradford
Salem
Oregon
Fred L. Stewart
R.C
Peters
Daisy Fesler
John Fesler
Rivereside
Riverside High School
Riverside social visit noted in Kalona community
Riverside residents Mr and Mrs Bari Walton and son Marvin spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs L F Pruess in Kalona, visiting with Mrs Anna Walter and Mrs J A.
Cotter Sophomore Class Plans Initiation for Freshmen
Cotter high school sophomores schedule the annual initiation service for freshmen and faculty this Thursday evening. The Westminster Guild meeting is postponed to next week. Various local social updates follow, including weddings, visits, and family gatherings in Cotter and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotter
Cotter High School
Westminster Guild
Hauenstein
Chautauqua Park
Presbyterian Sunday School
Harold Jones
M. A. Robeson
Betty Anne
Ladd
Robeson
Eileen Edwards
Meng
Presbyterian Church
C. R. Burrisie
Irwin Clark
Winfield
Marian Durst Enters University of Dubuque for Year
Wellman diary item notes Marian Durst leaves Wellman with her parents to start studies at the University of Dubuque. Niece Betty Bock from Montana will also attend, while Los Altos visitors Arthur Fessler and daughters stay with Dr. and Mrs. Ee D. Miller. Funeral for Frank Romine held at Wellman Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Wellman
L. W. Durst
Dubuque
Marian
University of
Ee. D. Miller
Gue Oldaker
Frank Romine
Wellman Catholic Church
Keota
Father Browne
Kinross
John Powell
Mr. Olinger
George Longwell
Roy Durian
Harley Rugg
Wm. Wade
Bible contest yields a winner at Morning Sun sale
Jean Walker of Burlington won a pony donated in a Bible reading contest held after the Plainview Stock Farm stock auction near Morning Sun. Sixteen children under twelve competed, with girls reciting John 14 and boys 1 John 3 in the King James version.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Jean Walker
Burlington
W. J. Henderson
Plainview Stock Farm
Mr. Henderson
A. F. Fulton
Morning Sun
R. W. Meeker
Yarmouth
J. R. Fraser
Wapello
Helmick
J. D. Helmick
C. BE. Hanft
Doyle Frame
Rollie Williams
Gertrude
Dorothy
San Jose
Calif
John Rees
Eugene Myers
DeWayne Duncan
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Bradfield
Pentecostal Church
St. Louis
Bessie Moore
Columbus City
Bellevue Hospital
Muscatine
Harlan Thomas
Carey
Grandview Park
Tyrone social notes and farm tasks reported
Mrs Otto Sheetz provides Tyrone updates listing Fred and Leland Sheetz shelling corn at the Singmaster ranch for Josephine Singmaster. Calls and visits include Omer Crawford and Mrs George Crawford in Washington, and Mrs Lou Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Sheetz
Tyrone
Fred and
Leland Sheetz
Singmaster Ranch
Josephine Singmaster
Omer Crawford
George Crawford
Lou Dillon
Washington
Roger
Fred Sheetz
Bradshaw
Missouri
Lloyd
Walter Sheets
Caroline
Lloyd Bradshaw
West Branch
Ray Long
Fairfield
Waldo Miller
Funeral attendees from away visit for services
Friends from Hot Springs Arkansas and Washington attended the funeral. Dr John Romine and Mrs Romine and daughter Venette from MF and Mrs Clarance Taylor of Marry joined others including Harold Kerr C B Beatty Warren Stewart Ted Dalton Howard Kerr and Floyd Kerr. September meeting of the Royal Neighbor Kensington was hosted by Mrs Bert Steninger with thirteen members and one guest Mrs Arvid Steninger. A cooperative dinner was served at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Romine
Venette
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Clarance Taylor
Marry
Harold Kerr
C. B. Beatty
Warren Stewart
Ted Dalton
Howard Kerr
Floyd Kerr
Washington
Kensington
Bert Steninger
Arvid Steninger
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