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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1931
Page
4
A devotional excerpt reflects John the Baptist’s prophecy of one mightier and a Christmas poem about awaiting gifts. The Bible passage from Mark 1 7 8 is quoted. The verse contrasts baptism with water and the coming Holy Ghost. The verse frames themes of anticipation and spiritual transformation.
The piece notes an unusually wet open winter in Iowa with frequent rain and atypical warmth in past decades. It recalls a 1970s winter that warmed unusually, followed by wild weather swings and a Crooked Creek picnic in February. The column underscores how atypical conditions have become a norm while clinging to traditional Christmas expectations.
The piece toys with seasonal vibes by imagining Santa in the south side of the equator. It notes summer heat during Christmas and suggests Santa wearing a linen duster and carrying gifts in big pockets while driving a Model T Ford.
The article extols Christmas as a time of character building and divine origin. It highlights how Sunday school and choir programs inspire warmth in even the hardest hearts and offer rebirth for families and individuals during festive celebrations.
A reflective medley on Russia's atheistic stance and the absence of a world beyond, contrasting with Christmas cheer. The speaker extols Santa Claus as a harmless figure who brings joy to children, suggesting imagination and visions arise from playful belief.
A year end column blends humor and reflections on 1931 as a rough but instructive year. Christmas cheer, a fund for Jim Pennell, and light sketches of local life, humor, and small anecdotes highlight the season with practical jokes, courtesy awards, and cheerful blessings amid hardship.
A compact guidance item identifying common errors in English usage. It highlights phrases to avoid such as I propose sending my children away and explains proper wording to express intent. The note also covers pronunciation tips for amperage and spelling guidance for Pompeii.
Wellman Methodist church Sunday School presents the Christmas pageant Lasting Glory Thursday night at 7 30 with a committee led by Mrs Keith Adams and music directed by Mrs L C Miller. The program lists solos recitations songs a pageant prologue and a cast of children and young people with Santa and treats at the tree.
In Des Moines a Sunday Christmas service at Westminister United Presbyterian Church ended with burglars using sledge hammers and chisels to break into the church vault and steal the Sunday collection, expected to be several hundred dollars. The incident followed a holiday service featuring prayer and sacred music.
The article previews a talk by Iva Hang, a famed speak easy explorer, describing creatures like the plizzy squeef twiss wurffle yawk and others seen by readers. It also mentions recent basketball games with Quincy Business College and Parsons College and notes Charlie Speer of the South Side Meat Market once played for both teams. There is still time to register in on the event.
Des Moines report says Governor Dan W. Turner remained away from duties after an acute attack of colitis. His condition is described as not serious and he is under medical care in Des Moines.
A Burlington report notes another successful kidnapping in the midwest. The latest victim, like others, paid money without calling the police, choosing safety over resistance.
The Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church on East Second St. will hold its first service in the remodeled church on Christmas Day at 6:30 am. Pastor Meibohm will deliver the Christmas message from Luke 2, with carols, solos by Mrs. Goeske, and organ selections. The piece emphasizes remembering the Christ child amid holiday bustle.
Local boy Jackie Clan, age six, fell through honeycombed ice on the Nishnabotna River while playing with brothers Jan and Lloyd Dean. He disappeared after drowning as authorities warn of dangerous ice conditions along the bank near Atlantic. A separate report describes an alleged kidnapping claim from Fred G. Webster that was not reported to police.
In Hamburg a hunting accident yesterday killed Leonard Allen. He died in a local hospital from a wound caused accidentally by John Hastings, with whom Allen was hunting.
A documentary about George Washington will be distributed to Iowa high schools via the University of Iowa extension division starting next month. Dr Bruce Mahan notes the film, prepared by the George Washington bicentennial commission, marks the president’s 200th birth anniversary and includes Mount Vernon views and scenes from Independence Hall and Kenmore.
Richard Henderson died Sunday morning at his son James Henderson's home after a Saturday stroke. The funeral was held today in Wyman from his residence.
Mrs. Richard Johnson notes uncertain Christmas plans with dinner possibly out of town. A basketball game in Crawfordsville Friday night drew Dewey Davis Homer Davis and Edward Humphreys, with events postponed due to bad roads.
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