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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1932
Page
4
Today’s Bible Thought for December 15 1932 presents a verse from 1 Thessalonians 4 3 4 urging readers not to defraud their brothers and to follow God’s will by avoiding deceit. The message emphasizes integrity and fair conduct in daily life.
A Chicago bomber, who confessed to bombing a grocery store and meat market, is released after the judge cites a technicality. The offender walks free as prosecutors lack sufficient evidence for conviction, prompting criticism of legal procedure and calls for reform.
A column complains that fame has inflated Walter Lippman and cites his criticism of the American Consul at Berlin over Einstein’s visa. It notes Secretary Stimson’s defense, argues Lippman oversteps, and warns against inflating infallibility while lamenting the press’s anti US tone. The piece mocks Lippman’s sharp remarks and questions motives behind Berlin reporting.
A correspondent writes from Rouen about the ancient city with a 120000 population. Narrow streets and crowded scenes are noted as the writer recalls a visit to the site of Joan of Arc’s execution and observes local attitudes toward poverty and wine.
The writer visits medieval cathedrals with stained glass and ancient architecture, notes the Roman amphitheatre ruin, and recalls Joan of Arc’s imprisonment site. He compares France and England with the United States, comments on buses, prices, honesty, and wine culture, and recalls a family foot warmer memory. The letter concludes with plans for Paris.
A bulletin analogy compares national fire losses to annual U S waste of life and property. It argues fires burn across the year, destroying factories homes farms and public buildings while raising taxes and unemployment. The piece calls for awareness of fire's cumulative devastation.
A compact language note explains common usage errors and mispronunciations. It introduces TODAYs word STUPENDOUS with definitions and examples, citing a quotation from Pope to illustrate the idea of a single impressive whole.
A jumble of quotes and skits from a column crowd expects readers to buy BY-WAYS books and share wry lines. The piece mentions Doc Lee Merritt Gliger and others, jokes about eliminating technicalities, and a humorous poet segment.
Reading fragments show a mix of quotes and dialogue about steering life, family health, a desperate plea to a doctor, and a humorous luncheon club observation in Washington. The piece weaves proverbs, Southern dialect, and social satire in a newspaper card style.
The piece marks the start of the second quarter century of Christmas seals in the United States and stresses seals funding nursing services clinics and case finding surveys. It notes TB deaths exceed auto deaths last year and targets ages 15 to 45 with camps preventive health education and shelter for affected children. It calls for increased voluntary funding as budgets shrink and urges the public to buy seals to build a defense against TB.
Des Moines officials report inspectors and agents gathered 418074.39 during the first 11 months of the year. The total includes 213074.45 from owners without licenses and 299144.11 in penalties, according to Willem Stevens, superintendent.
Hanley Marionettes performed for school audiences with Adventures in Toyland and A Problem in Arithmetic as part of the lyceum program. A later show, likely a January play for students and public evening, is planned.
More than 1.40 percent of asteroids have been discovered. These tiny planets range in diameter from 480 miles to three miles or less. Most have been named and catalogued.
Frankel's in Des Moines promoted a Free Shopping Event inspired by Klein Klothine Kompany of Washington. A Frankel's representative contacted Klein's for details and arranged a broadcast campaign and newspaper notices. The event ran on November 9 with refunds for purchases made that day. it closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Cecil Kern, 32, pleaded guilty to conspiring to rob Citizens State Savings Bank at Cincinnati Iowa last May and received a three year sentence from Judge Elmer K. Daugherty. Testimony came from Louis Wolk, already serving a life term, as Frank Weining died by suicide during capture. Lew Small faces the same conspiracy charge.
A mysterious caller on the line demanded copies of BY-WAYS to seven names and addresses and promised to pay for them when he visits. The voice, calling from the iy -theeway Sanctum, abruptly hung up after issuing the instruction and a brief sign off about a Literary Sup.
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