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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1932
Page
4
A brief scripture quotation from Romans 10 9 declares that belief in the risen Jesus leads to salvation. The excerpt emphasizes confession of faith as the path to salvation.
The piece discusses possible early extra sessions after Roosevelt's inauguration on March 4 and examines how prohibition and other issues might move to the regular session. It envisions a Democratic majority, freer action, and the aim to push constructive legislation despite global and domestic challenges.
A columnist questions the accuracy of Walter Lippmann’s push for immediate beer legalization, arguing it would misread pre prohibition drinking habits and asking whether saloons previously fostered temperance or vice. London dispatch notes travel observations and contrasts US and UK conditions, with comments on taxes, transport, and social life.
A By The Way snippet recounts a football play where a fake kick leads to a final score of Nebraska 14 Iowa 13, with questions about legality. It also includes a deer hunter anecdote and notes on an annual By-Ways book release and Christmas gift idea.
A reader corrects quotation of Don Marquis verses and questions memory. The text notes a College Cardinal office, editor Bill Shannon, and Dean Mead rejecting a feature on Cocoa-nut Culture. References to Drake Harvard Columbia papers and past editor firings appear as nostalgia and critique.
A colored man named Sam Jones faces felony charges in Dawson City with the judge offering a lawyer. Jones declines, saying he will rely on the court’s ignorance. The piece also includes stray notes about a closing column and out-of-town leader Weil.
Chicago December program notes Henry A Wallace Iowa farm editor proposed tariff reform to aid agriculture lowering excessive industrial tariffs and fostering reciprocal measures. Other honors include Sam H. Thompson receiving the federation’s distinguished service award and Nassau County New York boasting the highest farmer enrollment at 81.17 percent.
The Wellman Asbury Methodist Church choir will perform The Light Eternal cantata on Sunday night December 18 at eight o clock. The program features solos and choral pieces by Ward Miller Milo Sorden Jeanne Melintosh Wilma McIntosh and others with a full Ladies Chorus and multiple voice parts. Public invited.
OF PALOOKA FORGET IT by HAM FISHER Elmer E. Yoder Mrs Oren Dus In Mildred Foster Ada V Pik Ruth MecLeran Cordelie H Brad en Ruth Wehrle Charlotte Bid well Bass-Max Duskin L C Mid ler Elmer Yoder Francis Coffey Accompanist Betty Gardner Director Mary Elouise sorden Bring this along for your pro gram lives there They are expected home the last of this week Mr and Mrs Harley Rhea were callers Monday afternoon at the Sands home FE H Riley purchased a mate hoe from Rey Whiteman Monday.
Crawfordsville R 1 and 2 reports weekend visits as Mr. and Mrs. Joe Schlatter and family joined the Bert Hesseltine household. Farrel Young sold hogs to Mike Miller at Olds with Dave Seehants delivering them. Mrs. Farrel Young improves from illness. Joe Schlatter and family visited Frank Sands in Sabbath hours. Mrs. F H Riley shopped in Washington while Ida Wooley and Wilma traveled to Rhoades Iowa to visit relatives.
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