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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1932
Page
4
Lily Lou, a pretty telephone operator, marries Ken Sargent after a party at his home. Their arrival at the Sargents’ Oakland house starts with awkward reception as Lily Lou and Ken face his family and the maid Annie, whose shocked greeting confirms the new union.
Lily Lou and Ken confront Ken's mother about their secret marriage as she reveals laws about parental consent. The scene unfolds with tension, pride, and fear as Lily Lou battles shame and seeks support from Ken, while his mother lays out the risk of annulment. The couple contemplates leaving together as the issue moves toward an uncertain future.
Bible Thought dated Wednesday April 27 1932 features a Psalm 36 6 verse calling for refuge under God’s wings and abundantly satisfying the children of men with the fatness of His house. The brief devotional note invites reflection on divine protection and sufficiency.
The poem contrasts past president Washington with modern times noting simple, outdated practices such as whale oil lamps and no telephones, while lamenting that current progress leaves us without a person named Washington. It highlights changes in technology and everyday life and ends with a wistful remark on missing that figure.
The letter questions the cost and validity of a past state road bond amendment vote. It argues the measure was unconstitutional and costly, urging diligence to avoid future similar expenditures. It cites Ren. F. Martinsen of Clinton criticizing Attorney General John Fletcher for involvement in the fiasco.
The text offers a vocabulary exercise noting misused terms such as kinfolk kinstolk as plural, data pronunciation guidance, and lists of often misspelled words. It presents today's focus words dilatory cajole and related usage tips in a dated, instructional tone.
The supreme court made a ruling with little clarity about who is to blame. Mr. Fletcher faces a charge of thinking behind rather than in front, and critics argue he should not be judged by an unjust accusation.
Former New York brick contractor John J. Meehan recalls a $2,000,000 hotel project, fell on hard times, and now supports a May 14 beer for tax parade to boost turnout. He claims beer boosts labor output, though critics doubt the claim and refuse to march.
A jumble of light anecdotes and quips unfolds from daily life in the city. A man seen powdering his nose on the square prompts fashion jokes, while train schedule notes urge readers to check with local agents. A postal gag with Mrs. Goldstein and Mr. Steinberg contrasts with a child’s mishearing of storks at the zoo.
Riverside April 25 The Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters hosted a card party at their hall with bridge euchre and bunco. High scores went to R H Heitzman John A Knittel and Marcellus Swift. A luncheon followed. Funeral held for Frank J Sadel 54 at St Mary’s Church Mt Olivet Cemetery. Local visits and notes follow with community greetings and rhubarb crop relief.
Lodges Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M Regular meeting first Friday monthly. Glenn Mace W M A W Yard Secretary. Damascus Shrine No 10 W S of J Regular meeting fourth Tuesday monthly at Masonic Temple rooms. Mrs Grace E Twinam W H P Mrs J W Bidwell W Scribe.
The notice lists multiple eastbound and westbound passenger and freight trains with numbers and departure times from various lines. It includes special stops and notes for California passengers and county seats, plus agents Goodlander and McKay and times for the Washington Oskaloosa branch and other regional services.
A writ of special execution directs sale of the J A Marsh and Etta B Marsh property in Washington County Iowa. The sale runs April 14 1932 from 9am to 4pm at the Washington Court House with a 2 30pm start time for the property described including parts of sections 19 20 and 18 in township 75 north range 6 west. The sale is in front of the courthouse and proceeds go to American Savings Bank and Trust Company of Burlington Iowa. Sheriff Rm H McCANTy notes cash terms and the notice is dated April 28 1932.
Stringtown residents report visits and gatherings at various homes and churches. Families like the Rich, Graber, and Widmer groups share dinners and visits while planning programs for a four Mennonite church gathering in Wayland on June 10 and the C. KE convention in Pulaska July 10 and 11.
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