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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1939
Page
4
The daily Bible Thought for Friday September 29 1938 emphasizes fear of the Lord as strong confidence and a place of refuge for His children citing Proverbs 14 26. The reading frames faith as security and shelter in divine protection.
In a home yard a small bird bath draws robins sparrows thrushes jays and a cardinal by early morning. Robins and thrushes bathe cooperatively while jays and others demand exclusive access. Robins and thrushes will soon migrate south leaving memories of cheerful visits.
Since the outbreak of the European war there has been much chatter about adjourning. The discussion centers on parliamentary sessions and potential pauses in proceedings amid global conflict.
David Lawrence argues in United States News that calls for unity mask a power struggle over Congress. He claims the 1938 emergency led to executive overreach and abdication of legislative duty, causing ongoing hardship and a permanent era of restriction on Americans.
Our neighbors from the southwest visited for a three day parade to announce their coming centennial celebration on October 4 5 and 6. Washington crowds welcomed the visitors as bewhiskered gentlemen and women in early day costumes helped stage a festive lead up that locals say mattered as much as the event itself.
A Patterson Kansas note laments that many people envy neighbors but advise that freedom to speak exists if it does not threaten business or reputation. The column comments on human nature and social behavior, noting a tension between outspoken opinions and personal consequences.
In Sunset Park on Sunday September 24 a Yansky Escher reunion honored Mr and Mrs Anthony Escher of Collis Minnesota visiting relatives. A basket dinner followed with many relatives listed including Yansky Sharpe Klein Shalia Havel Rudiger TeRockhorst Dillinger and Critz among attendees and guests from Springville and New York.
The Lincoln P.T.A. met Thursday afternoon in the third grade room with forty two members present. Mrs. Carl Martin presided and appointed the nominating committee. The report will be given at the next meeting on the third Thursday in October. Harry Bowles outlined school work and called for an education of philosophy to guide their effort.
The excerpt debates whether education is a product earned via a diploma or a continuous process of learning. It cites Dewey on education as reorganizing experiences and argues democracy requires preparing individuals to participate and reconstruct patterns in group life while passing cultural heritage and making individuals competent.
Illinois gained statehood in 1818, becoming the 21st state admitted to the United States. The admission marked a pivotal expansion of the nation and shaped early territorial development.
The notice describes a new artificial lure that bleeds in water via a dissolving replaceable fill to simulate wounded prey. Also mentioned are a Texas fire department Silver Jubilee disrupted by fire and theft of a Christpher Illinois fire department truck. A Seattle beans fire draws six engines amid stray items and a light verse by Mrs Phil Up Space.
An amateur proudly shows a small wall picture and claims it is a genuine Rembrandt worth four times his purchase price. His guest doubts the claim, recalling discount Rembrandt sales where items are often cheap tokens rather than masterpieces.
In a northern Georgia exchange a visitor discusses hog farming income and college status, while a Mountaineer tells a doctor about shooting his son-in-law and losing a piece of ear in a rambling rural scene.
A patient seeks help and the doctor prescribes a simple exercise shaking the head slowly. The man, wary of exercise, asks how often and learns it should be done whenever offered a drink. The snippet also hints at unrelated names and a note about a high school game, creating a bustling newspaper vibe.
Basil Rathbone portrays Sherlock Holmes in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes now at the State Theatre. Nigel Bruce plays Dr Watson with Ida Lupino and Alan Marshal featured. cast includes Terry Kilburn, George Zoucoo as Moriarty, Henry Stephenson and E. E. Clive.
The outdoor star George O'Brien has worn 512 custom made five-gallon hats in his career. Made of fine felt, the hats withstand rain dirt and rough wear while keeping shape for filming. He notes hat casualties at about three per picture during the RKO Radio film Racketeers of the Range.
The film shows prisoners hearing voices from a loud speaker and watching reflections in a mirror device during visits. Riv Johnson Tom Neal Bernard Neddell and Edward Gargan star in a government co produced portrayal of several federal prisons including Alcatraz Atlanta and Chillicothe during filming.
A North Georgia goat tale recounts Mandy the goat weaving rag rugs from scraps while Sandy guards the pecan grove and watermelons. Pat Candler Dinkins notes Mandy weaves four 3 by 6 rag rugs weekly, using scraps left by Sandy’s horned raids.
Handcraft Department section 1 schedules a Tuesday afternoon meeting at the home of Mrs. W J Duncan 620 East Washington St. Mrs. Claire Dewey will give a talk and display old bottles. Mrs. R B K Shannon will discuss stamps with a display. Roll call will be Hobbies and include a display. Meeting starts at 2 50 PM.
Roger Babson offers a stark view from Tokyo: Japan’s military threat is limited by China war, but industrial power grows. He notes low wages, a yen pegged loosely to cents, inflation creeping in, and a labor system favoring swift, disciplined output. He contrasts press freedom with rigidity, praises Chinese resilience, and urges sacrifice as security.
The Bethel Presbyterian church Women’s Missionary Society met at Mrs. Jerry Simmering’s home with Mrs. Ellen Wallace hosting. Devotions by Mrs. Brown, songs by Mrs. Robeson, and a review of “Right Here At Home” chapter on southern mountain veers led the program. Grace Shaw led the president’s note to fall Presbyterial meeting.
Members of Handcraft department section 8 are asked to bring articles of Indian handcraft for display at the meeting Tuesday afternoon in the home. Mrs. Arthur Yard, Mrs. C. Harry Davis and Mrs. Harvey Meek are the program committee. serving committee includes Mrs. Green Squire, Elst Bratten and Frances Minick. The meeting will open at Read Journal want ads.
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