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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1933
Page
4
Today's Bible Thought for Tuesday February 7 1935 urges readers to guard thoughts. It quotes Philippians 4 8 listing true honest just pure lovely of good report virtue and praise as guidance for mental focus. The devotional theme emphasizes virtuous thinking.
A warm rural letter from Ann to Em describes illness and daily chores. Ann reports middlin health with bronchitis and a tickling nose while Pa and Doc Bailey visit, plans a simple meal, chores like milking and feeding pigs, and asks Em to write back.
I Colthurst clips a Driver's Journal item arguing against receiverships for Washington National Bank. He cites high costs to depositors and counsel in liquidations and favors keeping the bank open as a going concern to protect debtors and depositors.
A Washington Citizen proposes a program to employ 300 idle workers by funding rock surface work on unsurfaced streets. The plan uses a city surplus fund, hires laborers at one dollar a day, and issues script money to circulate locally, aiming to reduce unemployment and boost commerce. The idea draws parallels to road surfacing and farm-to-market highways, urging practical action over charity.
The piece argues that Illinois differs from Iowa and defends attorneys against crude insinuations. Washington favoring the Waiver plan over receivership is seen as prudent and patriotic, benefiting the public and long term interests. Receivers are praised for lawfulness and decisive action to close distressed institutions and move on.
East Jackson on February 6 reports good church attendance at Lether Church and plans for Abraham Lincoln’s birthday program led by Floyd Letts. Be ginners Class contest for perfect attendance continues with two students Billy and Bobby Foster leading. Several students take tests while residents discuss rough roads and shopping. Community clubs host gatherings at Wolfe and Bell homes with pot luck suppers and social games.
The piece recounts General Booth sending a single word telegram Others to all Salvation Army posts. It includes a poem by C. D. Meigs praising self sacrifice for others. Elizabeth signs as the author.
A Washington gathering of local youths recounts high school memories and intimate moments. One pair held hands for ten miles believing they cued the lily palm of the girl between them. A youth mocked fashion hats calling them “the damnd est things” amid gossip and millinery talk.
Mike Logan wandered the business section in a heavy overcoat. He recalls reporting the first robin of the season and frets that it did not heed the Journal’s forecast, fearing the snowstorm caught it unprepared.
A nostalgic reflection on Christmas past filled with family warmth and children awaiting Santa. The speaker laments changing times bringing grief and aging, wishing for a brighter future and reunion not around a tree but at God’s white throne.
The State theatre presents Strange Interlude, MGM’s film version of O’Neill’s play. Norma Shearer and Clark Gable headline a story told through spoken dialogue and inner thought, offering a dramatic, psychological leveling and a striking screen experience.
A Tiffany Thayer based tale stars Irene Dunne in a Rap Radio Picture. The plot centers on a beautiful innocent woman whose mind control endangers twelve ex college girls. Supporting cast includes Myrna Loy Jill Esmond Kay Johnson Harriet Hagma and others with George Archibald directing.
A Canadian motorist struck a deer at 55 miles per hour. The animal kept ahead of the car and finally veered into the underbrush.
An odd fragment shows dialogue about marriage and commitment between Henry and a partner, noting a decade together and uncertainty about marriage. An optimistic comment from E. Z. Pickens contrasts with a low mood. A character named Kojo claims to stay awake indefinitely by mental focus.
Mrs. Clara Fisher leads with 13 chicks as spring work begins. Most residents butcher now. Carl Oldfield and Frank Stransky butchered recently. The Pilotburg S A S group met with Mrs. Carl D. Anderson. 13 attended due to bad roads. March meeting set with Mrs. Will Brown. Orva Scott sold hogs. Mrs. Clara Fisher aided Mrs. Albert Stransky with meat. Maple Crest Hatchery setting eggs. ninety workers dressing turkeys Friday. Will Brown repairs wells near Wellman. Mrs. Ralph Hamilton and others recovering from winter illness.
ENE SARAZEN questions enlarging the green cup from four and one half inches to eight inches while recovering in Santa Monica Hospital. The piece surveys support and opposition from notable golfers including Harry Vardon and Craig Wood, weighing effects on duffers versus scratch players.
A short, quirky scene shows Jimmy and Will arguing over a slice of cake at home. Their aunts and relatives observe politeness as they debate who should get the larger piece. Will ultimately takes the biggest slice amid playful bickering.
A scrambled OCR fragment discusses speech style, a toe injury, an objection to energy of experience, and references to graduation and a diploma. It mentions a cache and memory of worries from last year, with disjointed phrases about school and reminders of past concerns.
Aboard bill tale explains Bill selling a billboard to settle a board bill that bored Hill Bridget and others. After the sale the board bill no longer bored Hill, Bridget, Good evening, everybody.
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