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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1932
Page
4
A religious exhortation urges spiritual members to restore someone overtaken in fault with meekness while self-examining lest they too be tempted. The verse from Galatians 6 1 underscores humility and careful judgment within the community.
A prairie reader argues for peace between nations and fair treatment for all, stresses respect for rights of foreigners including Japanese in the U S and calls for continued friendship with China while hoping for an end to hostilities. The piece emphasizes mutual respect, cautious diplomacy, and hope that shooting will stop soon.
Tuesday feature note invites all ages to see Trader Horn at the Fox with proceeds benefiting the unemployment fund. A playful quiz asks how many waffles twenty boys could eat, aligning with a Sunday School waffle party hosted by Griffith and his class.
A light hearted call to join the Pollyanna Club with comic. The author offers two or three tips to beat low mood and notes the cash register pressure during good business. The narrator praises an old car and the usefulness of a ventilated shoe while musing on public perception.
Chicago reminiscence recounts Michael Brady 84 recalling Lincoln's 1860 Republican convention at the Wigwam. He describes muddy streets near Lake and Market, native incursions, water gathering, and a torchlight parade. Brady notes life around La Salle and Grand avenues and his late civic work.
A morning prayer in which George Washington gives thanks for safety through the night and asks divine guidance. He prays for fear of God, service, obedience to commandments, preservation of rulers, blessing for the land, comfort for the afflicted, deliverance for the captive, healing for the sick, and guidance for the day.
A brief guide highlighting common misuse and mispelling patterns. It contrasts forms like isn’t it funny with alternatives such as odd unusual or peculiar and notes spelling concerns for museum and observe with s as z in certain contexts.
A humorous anecdote recalls Mr X famed for opposing the middle man. He hurries to town as a neighbor asks about the rush and he replies his wife is sick and he is going for the undertaker.
A verse diary laments the town clock’s lies and longing for a livelier timepiece. A wandering minstrel sings of Yankee Doodle amid the frosty scene while humorous quips from a captioned comic strip follow the mood with playful exchanges about cats babies and deficits.
The Washington Cafe seeks a mustache cup to serve a certain young gentleman who frequents the cafe. They have not found any for sale downtown and request volunteers to loan or sell one as a Christmas or valentine gift.
A carving over the main doorway of UCLA’s biology building displays the Faraday quote Nothing is too wonderful to be true. The inscription emphasizes wonder at scientific discovery in the university setting.
In Washington County Iowa the District Court fixed March 15 1982 at 2:00 PM for a hearing on Phoebe White’s petition to administer the estate of absentee Alice Moore Williams who left her residence over seven years ago. The petition lists heirs Phoebe White Dora Henderson John Frantz B L Frantz Arthur Frantz and Georgia Shaffer and notes a $769.99 fund plus personal effects. If not defended by March 15 1952 the court will grant relief as prayed.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Minerva Smith were held Saturday afternoon at 1 30 at L A Jones funeral home with Rev H W Gordon of Keota in charge. Pallbearers included Howard Shaffer Clarence Shaffer Roy Wells Ed Wells and Clayton Skinner. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
Funeral services for George Fairchild were held Saturday afternoon at three o'clock at the L. A. Jones funeral home conducted by Rev. A. A. Vinz. Pallbearers were Gerald Edwards George Pratt Richard Pratt Walter Wells Floyd Tucker and Roy Finch. Burial was in Em
Twenty five passengers were severely injured and rushed to hospitals in commandeered private cars, police cars, and ambulances after a crowded street car collided with a truck in Chicago early today. A score of other passengers were shaken and bruised.
Eight-year-old actor Jackie Cooper, praised for his emotional acting and vivid imagination, defies the prodigy label while enjoying the life of a child star. He returns to Paramount's Sooky, now showing at the State theater, and finds fun in riding, trains, pets, clubs, and a playful studio routine.
Metro-Goldwyn Mayer presents Trader Horn at the Fox theatre this week. The film adds romance and adventure set in a primeval jungle with vivid rites, wild animal battles, and a dramatic performance by Harry Carey as Trader Horn.
Gene Tucker's squad won the eighth grade basketball tournament at the Y finishing with 3 wins from 3. They beat Glider's 91 to 7 last Wednesday as Frances Mangold's team held two wins and Ray Palmer's team one. Ward School beat Heights 25 to ? in the grade school match at the Y with two more Friday games to come.
Duncan Renaldo stars as Peru and Nina T. the Golden Haired White Goddess leads in a temple sequence. Olive Golden and Mutia appear in the cast with Wina Booth delivering dramatic heroine work in this adventurous pageant.
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