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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1931

Page

4

Bible Thought Excerpt on Creation and World

The line proclaims that God created the earth by His power and established the world by His wisdom. It reflects a devotional tone, emphasizing divine sovereignty over creation and order.

The Christ Across the World, Yet Undenied

A poetic meditation on Christ’s presence everywhere from country towns to ships at sea. The speaker declares Jesus visits every place, breaks barriers of creed, and offers perfect love, despite betrayals by friends and dogmas. He is the Master of the centuries who cannot be denied.

Empire

Studies in Humanities Funded by Global Research Grants

James E. Clark notes a council of learned societies awarded fifty scholars $66,000 for humanities study with projects abroad. Topics include Roman pavements, Anglo Saxon riddles, medieval Rhenish city economies, Greek theatre sites, and medieval epithalamia manuscripts. He urges focus on U S research with direct societal benefit, such as American street conditions.

James E. Clark Bankers Journal Council of Learned Societies Italy England France United States

Embarrassing Moment Recounts Teenage Sunday School Tale

Wayne Meeks recalls a Sunday when he bragged of a new teacher Mrs Hoover and his mother joked about President Hoover's wife. The eight year old describes the embarrassment and his teacher’s response, ending with a sincere sign off.

Wayne Meeks Mrs. Hoover President Hoover

Riddles of Life and Culture in American Civilization

The author argues that living audiences in modern American theatres shape individual minds and future society more than ancient or medieval studies. He laments destructive forces in America and urges national intellects to study current cultural influences rather than the past.

Red Army sizes beyond half a million says War Dept plan

The Mid West Review notes Russia's Red Army exceeds 500000 and contrasts with France. It cites U S War Department plans for instant mobilization of 4000000 in war. The Federal Council of Churches protests war prep as undermining security. It argues future fighting is aerial and the army serves internal control.

France War Department Federal Council of Churches Council Moscow Great Red Army

Daily English Lessons and Common Usage Notes

A compact guide on mispronouncing Homeopath and the Latin phrase Note Bene. It highlights pronunciation rules for o and e vowels, accen ts, and stresses the correct forms of words like transpired and complete. Includes synonyms for timid and fearful as a reference.

Nonsense and Whimsy from a City Column

A collage of humorous asides and light anecdotes includes jokes about planning ahead, Amazons, a Siamese twin tale, halitosis, and halting wisdom. It notes the Klondike gold discovery anniversary and reflects on human tendencies and humor in daily life.

Klondike Alaska

Evening miscellany of jokes and wry observations end of day note

A column of light humor and aphorisms on life and luck. The piece recalls misread rhetoric about war and happiness, a country chicken tale with a city man, a robbing incident of Sidney Smith, wordplay about a long U S history postcard, and a closing nudge to help at home followed by a Page three tease.

Olds Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

Olds residents share visits to Washington D C and Fairfield, a birthday party for Lillian Anderson, Chautauqua attendance, an ice cream supper, and continued free picture shows. The state fair baby contest features Nancy Ann Brown as Olds representative. A western trip by the Van Winkles concludes with Montana and Yellowstone stops.

Helen Baker Ainsworth R. 3 Chautauqua Washington Olds Huston Muscatine Nancy Ann James F. Brown Hugo Astberg Dubuque Ostberg

Merrimac Social News Detail in Amrine Correspondent

Lester Kienti painted the new granary and corn crib built this summer. Mr and Mrs Dave Baldosier and Mr and Mrs Johnnie Baldosier visited A N Amrine and family. Arthur Norton and baby spent time with Harry Rekel family. Des Van Winkle visited O N Amrine and Mrs Carl Amrine. Lester Kientz family attended the Burlington Fair. Ida McKune of Granity was mentioned.

Washington Henry County A. N. Amrine Howard Burger Junior Robert Kientz Johnnie Baldosier Chris Pohrens Dora Shuppy Doss van Winkle Chris Pohren Fairfeld Glen Shafer Roy Duttweiler Maggie Burger Dave Paul Earl Smith Harry Anderson L. LaMotte Waldo George Ackey Arthur van Winkle Roy Eshelman Lois Merrimac Lester Kienti Dave Baldosier Arthur Norton Baby Harry Rekel Des van Winkle O N. Amrine Carl Amrine Lester Kientz Burlington Fair Ida McKune Granity

Havre Social Club Ice Cream Social Draws Crowd

Havre Aug 18 The Havre Social Club and families held an ice cream social on the Archie Cannon lawn despite cold evening. A large crowd enjoyed abundant homemade ice cream and cake before departing late, thanking Mr and Mrs Cannon for hospitality.

Havre Archie Cannon Cvol Cannon Frank Moore Lee Hunt Hazel Ainsworth Henry Hunt Homer Hunt Dale Darbdyshire Iowa City Earl Kephart Bertha Beatrice Howard Baker

Community Guest Visits and Weekend Gatherings in Washington Area

Helen Bishop returned home from Fremont Iowa after a week with Miss Helen Titterington. Numerous visits and Sunday dinners mark a busy weekend as families from Washington and surrounding towns hosted relatives and friends including the Zieglowsky, Westen, Gamble, Frey, and McCall households. Chatauqua attendees and a new Navre school foundation prep highlight local activity.

Helen Bishop Fremont Iowa Helen Titterington Geo. Westen Stanley Brook Arthur Eden John Westen Will Miller Hotle Ethel Earyl Will Edgar, Jr Howard Baker Henry Jugenheimer O!' le Clair Elmer Mason Mrs. Mason Henry Jugenheimer Loonie Jugenheimer Washington Mike Koehler Henry Koehler Ainsworth Jake Weerman Howard McBrid Will McBride Frank Moore Lawrence Charles Barthelow Lesle Herring Iowa City Florence Carr Town City A. B. Carr Will Knott Azuba Park J. W. Park Ellwood New Joe Klopfenstein Martin Westen Illinois Fred Zeiglowsky John Simmering Edna Everette Walter Westen Albert Zieglowsky Harry McConnell John Gamble Mary Gamble Otto F. Frey and Sons S. C. Wittmer Henry and Bernice Zieglowsky Carl Zieglowsky Edna Westen Willis Virgil Dwight Wittmer J.T. Wenger Minnie Arnold Carr, Jr Homer Kephart Main Creek Bryan Swift Howard Witting Swift Claud McCall Dale Darbyshire Carl Schneider Omer McCall Marie Zieglowsky Chatauqua Navre John Zieglowsky

Notice Proposal for Erection of Schoolhouse Palestine Iowa

Proposals for building a schoolhouse in the Palestine School District English River Township Washington County Iowa are invited. Bids received by 8:00 p m August 26 1931. Plans and specifications available at the district office. The board may reject any or all bids. Henry C Kiefer secretary Riverside Iowa August 15 1931.

Palestine English River Township Washington County Iowa Henry C. Kiefer Riverside

Sweden Granted First Place for Radio Reception Conditions

Sweden is reported to have the best atmospheric conditions for radio reception, earning top standing in a global assessment. Researchers highlight stable ionospheric properties and minimal interference as key factors.

Sweden

Bigger One There Isn’t Much Difference Between Fools

Quotations aside the remark notes little gap between old and young fools, with age bringing only more practice. It presents a wry reflection on folly and experience without asserting a specific event or source.

Taleda Binde

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