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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1932
Page
4
Today's Bible Thought for Monday December 19 1932 notes that if you abide in Jesus and His words in you you may ask what you will and it shall be done. The message centers on faith and divine provision referencing John 15 7.
A warning to guard against flu or grip epidemics cites past outbreaks and current cases in the east. It urges treating a cold as an illness, resting, staying clean, and applying basic health rules at once to prevent spread and promote quick recovery.
A weather focused warning urges careful driving this winter with icy roads foggy winds and treacherous brakes. Motorists are told to drive slowly maintain control and protect pedestrians especially youths hitching rides and coaster outings on slick streets.
The speaker notes growing public focus on taxation as a sign of progress and anticipates help from the new congress and local governments. They expect adjustments, reductions, spreads, and equalizations, with room for revision and new tax ideas while preserving essential services funded by taxes.
The piece argues many doctors propose varied cures for economic ills but nature ultimately heals. It suggests the best cure is to leave people alone to solve problems, as nature acts as the supreme healer and the active medical schools merely aid the process in the end.
Babson argues churches should not close but build spiritual resilience during fear epidemics. He contrasts reliance on money and stocks with self-control, unselfishness, faith, and courage, urging ministers to impart these virtues rather than seek bankers’ aid. He warns against drifting from moral steadiness as driving skills falter on a bad turn.
A columnist contrasts London silence at Armistice Day with American sites, condemns arms production and laboratory poison, and urges legislators to confront global war creation while noting private peace efforts and the futility of relying on government lip service.
A compact guide presents daily vocabulary guidance focusing on misused terms and pronunciation. It highlights phrases like ambitious for applause and explains common misspellings such as summarize with emphasis on the word decadence and the idea of decay.
The column kicks off with readers' items headed as contributors' day. A reader recalls a short-haired fox terrier on an ice bound sidewalk at ten degrees below zero and compares it to a cold oak floor at six in the morning.
Fragmentary handwritten note references the saying do unto you and a Bill of Havre. Sparse legible text does not reveal a clear event or context.
A juvenile speaker interrupts a poetic dialogue between a brother tree, stream, and bird asking why they talk or dream of vast goals. Alfred Kreymborg appears with a prompt directed at a person named Matilda and a request for more.
Kemer reports from Chicago that Ben Bernie and the Palace Theatre revue featured a lively program with many songs. He singles out The Old Fashioned Girl as the best number, noting its chorus line and the performers singing with the ensemble.
Ralph Junkin walked beside the library carrying a ten foot section of water piping. He explained he planned to take it inside to prevent damage from freezing temperatures, signaling cautious preparation as colder weather approaches.
A Hampton clipping recounts Rev. A. W. Henke, former pastor, who asked permission to gather corn for church decorations but was mistaken for a thief in a field. After he explained himself, the incident became a humorous local tale shared by Bobce Kurtz, recovered from a mislaid poem.
A casual note discusses BY-WAYS and a large stack of contributions awaiting work. It mentions tomorrow as contributors' day and invites readers to obtain a copy of BY-WAYS.
A collection of brief, quotable lines honoring local merchants and festive sentiments. The passages praise merchants for their service and sacrifice while weaving in holiday caroling wishes and moral maxims about kindness and reciprocity.
Lewis Wahl died at his Wellman home December 11 1932 after a six month illness and heart trouble He was 70 years 11 months and 22 days born near Wellman to C Wahl He married Bertha Bernard in 1882 two sons Glenn Kalona and Ned Wellman survive Three sisters Martha Gray Viola Lyons and Mary Leach and one brother Reuben Wahl preceded him in death He was a mounted mail carrier Route 4 for 21 years and held a government pension since 1926 He belonged to the Oddfellows and the rural mail cargo association and was a longtime member of Asbury Methodist church Prominent.
In memory of a beloved congregant, his friendly smile and hearty handshake greeted friends after services. He raised his boys alone with honor, leaving two manly sons. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:30 PM at the Methodist church led by Rev. T Kennedy. Music by a mixed quartet. Burial followed in Wellman cemetery.
On December 10 in Rock Island Iowa Wellman residents Mable Grace Winegarden and Zeno A Aller married in a ceremony at 3 pm They wore green and black trimmed attire The couple and wedding party visited a theater and enjoyed a wedding dinner before returning home Sunday Friends and relatives gathered at the Durst home for a Sunday dinner and conversations include Mrs T Keith Adams Mrs Lloyd Durst and Miss Dora Durst The Wellman Baptist Church news notes vesper services upcoming Christmas program Bible school and prayer meetings with emphasis on church attendance and spiritual renewal.
The Methodist church announces a Christmas cantata next Sunday evening and asks the community to attend despite cutting usual greetings for financial reasons. The pastors Dewey emphasize Christ’s love and goodwill, noting joy in spiritual treasure over gifts. L. Shames spent several days in Chicago on business.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Methodist church for Lewis Wahl. Attending from out of town were Glenn Wahl of Kalona and Francis Wahl, a nephew, from Clearfield, with Glenn being a son of the late Mr. Wahl. Dr Braden and family joined a medical society meeting in Washington.
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