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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1932

Page

4

Bible Thought for Monday August 1082

A devotional note echoes Paul’s farewell for August Monday. It urges perfection unity comfort and peaceful living with God’s love and peace promised to believers.

Bethren

Sanctuary Poem of Strength and Mutual Support

A reflective verse by W. H. Gerry offers weariness transformed by shared courage and compassion. The speaker credits a companion with restoring strength, vision, and courage to face dawns anew, describing kindness as a sustaining touch and guidance as a listening, healing presence.

Scientists plan inching into the upper atmosphere for radio routes

An Associated Press dispatch quotes four English scientists aiming to count electrons in a thimble of air 130 miles above the North Pole. The paper questions how to obtain a thimble of air from such height while noting the goal to map the atmosphere for long-range radio traffic.

North Pole Associated Press

Solitude Urged by Lutheran Leader for Noble Challenge

Dr. Samuel Trexler, president of the United Lutheran Synod of New York, told a Montcalm summer school that our president needs solitude to handle great problems and big tasks. He urged that all men with large duties should seek quiet periods to think clearly amid busy times.

Samuel Trexler United Lutheran Synod of New York Montcalm

Hoover Nominated Again for Republican Presidential Candidacy

The text notes August 11 as the date a committee will inform President Hoover of his renomination by Republicans. It predicts his likely acceptance and hints at expected speeches. It discusses campaign prejudices and the central issue of jobs, with speculation on electoral strategy and a possible broadcast stunt.

Hoover Roosevelt

Roosevelt Sets November 11 Trial Day for Jimmy Walker

President Hoover distant from the stage while Governor Roosevelt fixes on November 11 as the day to bring city mayor Jimmy Walker before a public inquiry. The governor, already presiding in New York, hints at decisive action with high confidence.

Hoover Roosevelt New York Jimmy Walker New York City Jimmy

Democratic Advantages in the 1932 Presidential Campaign

The piece argues the Democratic party holds several edge factors in Hoover's successor race. It cites low mood favoring the in party, a surge of new voters reacting to prohibition tariffs and the call for change, and the appeal of Franklin D. Roosevelt from a key state with a famous name. The piece notes Republicans will push voters to weigh merits and possible backlash to perceived advantages.

Democratic Party Hoover Republican Party Prohibition Tarriff Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt United States

Statesman who will invent new taxes for others

Quote from Milwaukee Sentinel praising a great statesman expected to devise many taxes that will burden others, not the speaker. The remark critiques tax policy and fairness in fiscal leadership.

Milwaukee Sentinel

Monday Jibes and School of Hard Knocks Reference

A light column opening with Monday humor laments a misfired joke about a Model T Ford and jokes about chiggers. The piece playfully contrasts city life with local town chatter and hints at local columnist banter from Jimmy Wells and John Jackson.

Jimmy Wells John Jackson Hard Knocks

Satisfied Washington wife uncovers husband’s evenings

A Washington woman reveals she discovered her husband’s evenings by staying home one night. The town also carries humorous local notes about a calf missing for $5 reward, squirrels harming town, a bride’s misadventure with cooking, parasol memories, and a reflective line about early U S history.

Washington

Hints and Humorous Snippets from a Street Corner

A collection of wry notes and jokes from a city street as the editor signs off. The piece mocks doctors and ethics, mentions Hud son, and ends with a playful farewell about meeting readers on the street with a friendly greeting.

Nearby Maine Schoolhouse Stands As One Of Oldest

A Round Voad schoolhouse near Bristol Maine is about 105 years old. The Prence place near Yarmouth Massachusetts features a barn built with timber from local woodlands and tied to a legend about George Washington and chopping cherry trees.

Round Voad Bristol Maine Prence Place Yarmouth Mass George Washington

The Cruise Of The Jolly Pilgrim Episode 29

The narrative follows a drive from San Bernardino Valley to Pomona College in Claremont. It describes the campus, Old Baldy peak with the P, and a luncheon with Jerry Voorhees and Helen, noting conversations on Russia and Mussolini, then a stop at Mission Inn Riverside before a gas station joke about Lone Beach as the capital of Iowa.

West Journal San Bernadino Valley Pomona College Dave Clairemont San Bernadino Pomona Mt. San Antonio Occidental College Jerry Voorhees Helen Russia Jerry Mabel Mission Inn Riverside Iowa Lone Beach Towa

Pleasant Day at Pomona’s San Dimas School Tour

A Riverside evening column recalls visiting Pomona area’s Voorhees Boys School in San Dimas, viewing the Spanish styled campus, chapel, and free spirited routines. The piece also notes a stop at the Mission Inn with relics of El Camino Real and St. Francis shrine before continuing to San Diego.

Lowan Mission Inn St. Francis el Camino Real King’s Highway San Diego Old Baldy Jerry Voorhees M. IL Rod

District Attorney Praises Star Face Film

Burton Witts of Los Angeles writes to Howard Hughes praising Scarface for its portrayal of gangsterism and its social message. He commends Paul Muni and the cast and endorses the editor's warnings against glamorizing criminals in the film.

Burton Witts Los Angeles Ioward Hughes Hughes Paul Muni Searface

Getting Us Tangled

A Washington Star quotation notes confusion between silence and money in finances and public life. The piece highlights Uncle Eben’s broadcasted words on economic behavior and political rhetoric. It suggests public discourse struggles with clarity amid financial influences.

Uncle Eben Washington Star

Auction results mix in Columbus Junction land sale

The Joint Stock Land Bank of Burlington rejected bids on the Francis H Johnston and Jacob L Shellabarger farms, with a $20.50 bid on Jasper Hall farm accepted. Bank officials suggested raising Shellabarger bid to over 7500 to target 31 per acre. More auctions planned in the area as residents attend events and visit kin.

Columbus Junction Joint Stock Land Bank of Burlington Hugh Pretz Francis H. Johnston P. Ffshenson B. H. Shearer Jacob L. Shellabarger Jasper Hall Land Bank BR. O. Newell Mt. Pleasant Helen Sparrow Lomax Doris Sparrow William Rahmiller Red Oak Karen Soderstrom Moline E. EB. Griffith Axel Soderstrom Lutheran Hospital Soderstrom Theresa Wilson W. R. Lytle Blair Columbus Ohio Vis

Local car dealers share opinions on makes and value

Oral Sweet-Dealer touts Studebaker and Rockne as long standing value. L. W. Like promotes Plymouth economy and smoothness. Tucker and Eicher Chevrolet highlight speed and nationwide service. Mangold Garage backs Essex and Hudson as popular choices. Glenn Mace Ford emphasizes Ford popularity and service. W. J. Keifer Pontiac and Buick praise Pontiac popularity and Buick loyalty.

Oral Sweet Studebaker and Rockne Glenn Mace Ford Garage W. J. Keifer Pontiac Buick

Columbus City Resident Dead

David Charles Green 71 was found dead in his bed at the home of his daughter near Columbus City. A retired farmer born January 31, 1861, he leaves six children, three brothers and three sisters, with funeral services expected Wednesday at the United Presbyterian church in Columbus City.

David Green Daughter Columbus Junction David Charles Green James S. Jones Columbus City Mr. Green Telford Tenn Tirty Dora Beach John C. Jones Cotter William Co Zad Albia Howard Noah Muscatine Alex J. M Charles Mollie McCracken Telford Tenn Danield Browning Jacob Hall Winfield United Presbyterian Church Ramedale Columbus City Cemetery

Local Social Roundup Highlights Area Visits and Moves

Residents from Columbus City Monmouth and surrounding towns are noted visiting relatives and friends across Iowa and nearby states. Miss Ellen Willits and Mrs Joan Willits of Grand Rapids join local families. several residents relocate or travel for work and family events. The week also features church society activities and fairs at Mt Pleasant.

Iting J. S. Blair Joan Willits Ellen Willits Grand Rapids, Mich Jay Felgar J. L. Stratton Columbus City Rock Island W. S. Tannery West Libby F. A. Lewis Oakdale Jay Borow Allerton J. J. Jenkins Carl Parker F. L. Darrow Hazel Garrett Bancroft Wis Ramsdale Monmouth C. FE. Lambert Mt. Pleasant Robert Moore South Hill Clair Roth Aledo Roth Harold Paxton Boston Mass Bd. Paxton Nall Ark Charles Paxton Women's Missionay Society of The United Presbyterian Church of Young Ladies’ Missionary Society

Typhoid Fever Again Prevails Says Health Department

Des Moines reports a seasonal rise in typhoid cases with 16 cases in August from 14 counties this month, nine more than July 1931. No local outbreak. spread via contaminated food milk water or hands. Isolate patients vaccinate caregivers and practice hygiene to prevent infection.

Des Moines Towa State Department of Health

Thursday Afternoon Activities at Columbus Park

Mrs J Carson Duncan led devotionals and Mrs William Gilkey directed the study period at Columbus Chautauqua Park. Miss Fay Hanft goes to Oskaloosa to work at the cafe owned by G Neiswanger. Visitors include Mrs Burdette Lewis and son Richard from Bellwood Tl and Billy Lewis from Granville C visiting Dr S J Lewis.

Columbus Cchautauqua Park J. Carson Duncan William Gilkey Fay Hanft Oskaloosa G. Neiswanger Burdette Lewis Richard Bellwood Billy Lewis Granville, C S. J. Lewis Ruth McCartt Trenton J . Milan Philip Crail Cincinnati Ohio William Shoop Lone Beach Calif Green Mound

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