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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1930
Page
4
A devotional entry titled God s Appointment appears under Bible Thought for Today. The brief note reflects on finding purpose in divine timing and encourages reflection on personal plans versus God s sovereign schedule.
The letter describes a severe drought across Indiana Michigan and nearby areas. Crops are withered corn tassels collapse heat scorches fields and streams run low. Observers note deeper wells and water scarcity in Crawfordsville with past drought memories echoing in 35 year old recollections.
A fragmentary report from West Branch notes a sign claiming the early home of French actress Sarah Bernhardt in the town. Local discussion questions the truth and cites encyclopedias placing her birth in Paris in 1844 to Jewish parents. The piece links the town’s lore with other local historic claims and mentions Kansas politics.
Dorothy Greiner mails a personal embarrassment about being laughed at and crying while father and uncle skinned rabbits. She recalls the moment, asks readers to judge her style, and notes she hopes to collect 50 cents from Washington Town readers who read her piece.
In Kansas the farm board battle exposes state issues amid low wheat prices. Governor Reed loses as supporters of the administration win, while ex soldiers Haucke and his Democratic rival gain ground. War veterans gain political voice, influencing pension legislation and national policy. The Farm Board’s idea is on trial, with voters deciding its fate and future support.
Report from Knoxville Express notes Tuesday night’s disturbance at the Grand theater in ville during a talkie program as an insect from Lowaham invaded the venue and disrupted patrons. Manager Hert Graham and audience members expelled the culprit with a flashlight aid. The item also discusses tariffs, Henry Ford plant expansions, and various energy ideas in a broad, speculative context. It mentions Jackie Coogan and Michael of Roumania in a brief entertainment aside.
A fragment from a language column discusses correct usage and pronunciation. It contrasts phrases like I feel very badly about it with proper forms. It defines misused terms and offers quick notes on spelling and word study for daily vocabulary.
The writer returns from a trip to Chicago and Davenport with humor about vacation fatigue and local scenes. They describe a lakefront day by Navy Pier, a playful dog and its master at the water, a crowd gathering like a Fall Festival, and a circus entourage passing by with handsome horses and a sidelong glance at clowns. The tone blends reminiscence with light anecdote.
West Chester area reports show crops damaged by heat despite showers. Mrs. P. F. Correspona and neighbors, including Lyle Smith of Sioux City, visit household relatives by Newton and Washington. Outdoor movies attract crowds as business leaders host events. Neighbors share visits, meals, and small gatherings at various local homes and restaurants throughout the week.
Keota prepares for the opening of a new 18 hole miniature golf course named Thay inature golf course. It is installed by Guy Tharp of Oklahoma and three assistants with Ella and Ma Marr owning and managing, featuring 150 watt lamps and themed greens including bridges houses loops and railroads. Opening hoped for Thursday or Friday. invitations issued for local wedding.
Aug. Helen can go past and there won t be anything better tonight. See you all tomorrow night. Now is a good time to send in those contributions you ve saved up. Place them in an envelope marked X.A. or By way, and mail to the Journal office.
Caldwell hosted a Friday evening at home while Mary Stiles cared for a new baby at Elmer Meciar’s home in Washington. Several families, including the Caldwells, Chalupas, and Sigaroose, visited scattered homes in Stockport and nearby areas on Sunday. The gathering featured tea cream and angel food cake served during the evening.
Fragmented notes show Davis and Frt M D Mecreedy and family attending a uniday school picnic. Mentions of Mr and Mrs Frank En tee visiting, Richard Mecreedy returning from Embree home with relatives, and several family names visiting Muscatine and Riverside areas. The text lists multiple relatives and neighbors visiting, with scattered references to Godlove Farrington Elizabeth Wallace and the Boyd, Nicholeon, Bruegge families.
Bethel residents recount a week of visits with University of Kansas figures, river fishing, and the annual ice cream supper at Walter Jarrard home. The threshing season continues with Willey Mille baling straw, local preparations for a parade, and various neighbors attending hospital and family gatherings. Transfers to Illinois and Michigan are noted, along with community visitors and local arrangements for decorating and hosting duties.
Correspondent reports Haskins events including a fair led by E J Pregate at MU Pleasant last Thursday. Mrs John Erickson of Burlington visited, Dale Ebner joined Thurs. D V B S picnic closed with a dinner. Children persevered through the course, walking miles for attendance. Sunday program praised. handwork exhibit noted. Hazel Booth visited, then returned to Dayport.
Keota notes list 1.0 C. F. officers for the current term with Harold Corell as Noble Grand and A. M. Miller as View Grand. Local residents including Mrs. Earl Wells, Mrs. Alice Wolfe, Daniel Wolfe, and Harriet Conklin visit relatives. Kathryn White arrives from travels. various townsfolk attend to business and family matters at homes of local families.
Mrs D C Rob Howe and Augusta Polirante families helped with threshing at Sam Stouffer’s home. Walter Wolfe drives a Chevrolet. Dee Engle and Alvin Stray’s daughter visited. Howard Mangold’s family joined Howard McAtin’s guests. Harlan Moore of Chicago works for Sam Stout. The Jungbluth boys help build a new nine hole golf course on the rock highway with help from locals including women and children, creating a busy neighborhood scene.
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