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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1933
Page
4
The verse traces Avon Thomson’s loves from youth to old age. He cherishes many partners, never marrying, with affection lasting into his nineties, finally met by gout’s entanglement as years pass. His tale blends humor and aging with a playful count of romances.
More than a dozen major stage and radio stars will join a nationwide broadcast Sunday night August 27 at 8 45 p m central time to support General Hugh S Johnson and the Blue Eagle drive starting Monday August 28 General Johnson will issue marching orders to 1 500 000 volunteer workers Stars include Will Rogers Eddie Cantor Jack Pearl Bing Crosby Al Jolson Gracie Allen George Burns with songs by John Charles Thomas Kate Smith Ruth Etting Mine Martin bands of the Marines Army and Navy and orchestras under Walter Damrosch How ard Barlow Freddie Rich and others A Stirling NRA appeal will be delivered by Minnie Ernestine Schumann Heink.
In Oklahoma City Franky Million runs a daytime tire business and by night embroiders and trims hats. He sews clothing for his family and has a private sewing room set up for personal use, blending industry with a domestic hobby.
A defense of avoiding debasement of currency and preserving public confidence. The stance urges careful, fair changes to ensure currency stability and protect all classes from unfair effects, emphasizing messaging that maintains trust in the monetary system.
The piece argues that public trust sustains a vast money supply and bank deposits, stressing that stable promises and full faith in government obligations are essential. It critiques flexible, uncertain terms for bonds and underscores the need for fixed interest, clear maturities, and solid specie backing to preserve credit.
The Sac Sun reports an unemployed married man who quit after demanding a wage raise and pulled up his garden, suggesting questionable motives for aid. It cites 50 harvest loafers avoiding work and notes officials must separate the wheat from the chaff when distributing relief funds.
Ardith Larson spent Monday in Rock Island. Mr and Mrs John Alliman and son visited Milo Kempf home. Mr and Mrs Glen Kempf and daughter Marie and Joe Alliman visited. The Schiatzer and Johnson families spent Sunday at Tom Carris home near West Chester. Miss Wanda Seberg assists Mrs Florian Sandburg with house work. Mrs John Alvyine Sr and son Henry attend World's Fair in Chicago. Miss Hazel Kempf visited Inez Schlatter. Chris Graber and daughter of Wayland were Sunday dinner guests at Noah Richard home. Lyman Johnson Marie Velma attended Johnson reunion at Burlington. John Alvine Jr purchased a team from Magdefrau Bros Tuesday.
The statement argues both parents endure the struggle of raising many children, denying that either parent has the easier burden. It highlights equal parental hardship in family upbringing.
A nostalgic look at an old box used for a column with some material from past conductors. It includes light cartoonish exchanges such as a joke about marriage and money and a dance remark. The piece recalls antique phrases and brief quips between Uncle and Nephew.
The first prize goes to F. H. for a playful rhyme about roses and stars. Readers are invited to send name and address to receive an advance copy of By-Ways of 1933 when it prints.
A miscellany quotes figures including Harvard economist Thomas Nixon Carver on prosperity as a byproduct of ideal pursuit. The piece notes Alice Sweet Alice winning a second prize for a poem, offers playful lines about rhymes and manners, and laments baseball innings amid salary cuts.
A worried elder visits his physician and admits he talks to himself with moving lips. The doctor remains cheery and reassures him it is not serious. The exchange highlights the man’s self awareness and mild self mockery amidst his ailments.
Mr and Mrs J B Hoxworth and daughters Evelyn and Velda joined a Hoxworth reunion at Sunset park. Mr and Mrs Don Applegate and children also attended. Mr and Mrs Willi Longer with Hazel and Ruth attended a picnic hosted at James Longer's home.
An Iowa Washington County District Court notice shows petition by John P. Laney for administration of Edward A. Laney absentee estate. Hearing set October 18 1938 at 9 AM in Washington Court House with publication for eight weeks in Washington County Evening Journal and personal service to all listed heirs. Witness Edna Purvis clerk, J M Otto attorney.
Mr and Mrs Chas Schiebel and Richard attended a family reunion at Columbus Junction Sunday. Mrs Will Hutz and boys and Edwin Lukavsky spent the weekend at Edwin Lukavsky’s place. Mary returned with them for a visit at the Hutz home. Mr and Mrs Drvid Swanson were also mentioned.
Mrs. Louise Hicks of Des Moines fell in her basement and broke her right hip. The 85 year old crawled to a telephone to call her daughter Alice, then was taken to Methodist hospital where her hip was cast. The report extols the value of the telephone for emergencies.
Spent Sunday at Finks and Joe Klotz. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barnes called Sunday afternoon at Walter Longer’s. Chas Strohn and his Indiana brother visited in the evening. Otto and John Schiebel with families visited Chas Schiebel. W Longer and Elizabeth attended the Henderson and Wallingford reunion in Sunset Park Wednesday. Frank Longer and family return home after visiting relatives.
Mrs F P Stanton and her daughter Frances from near Sigourney spent Friday visiting Mrs H G Richardson.
Lutheran church sets Sunday school at 9:00 with Bible class for all ages and regular worship at 10:15 led by Pastor T. C. Meibohm. Miss Mary Louise Harwood departs for Wapello to teach this year. Rev. W. H. Parker will conduct Bethel Presbyterian services tomorrow morning. Miss Nell Samson visits Brighton with sister Mrs. Dave Kilgore and family.
Lucky Cavanaugh accepts a dangerous task after a tense call from Slug, a trusted ally, threatening Leni and forcing a hurried plan. Slug meets them outside Leni Luneska’s home as they prepare to vanish, while Hollywood’s bright chaos masks a perilous pursuit.
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