Bible Thought Tuesday February 23 1932
The Lord is near to those with a broken heart and saves the contrite in spirit. Psalm 34:18 offers a comforting verse for readers seeking solace and faith amid hardship.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1932
Page
4
Straw Votes Grow On Wet and Dry Issue Across Nation
The Des Moines Register Literary Digest and Pathfinder back straw polls showing a wet majority as debate over liquor and prohibition continues. An ex-restaurant keeper recalls the pre Prohibition era with tales of drunken patrons, fights, and chaotic restaurant life, highlighting social costs of liquor freely available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Des Moines Register
Literary Digest
Pathfinder
Postal Department
Democratic nomination prospects shift across the scene
The article surveys potential 1930s Democratic candidates for president, noting Roosevelt, Baker, Garner, Hearst, Ritchey, Murray, Smith, and McAdoo as evolving booms. It cautions that some booms fade and a dark horse could emerge if preconvention campaigning misses the mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
New York
Baker
League of Nations
Garner
Texas
William Randolph Hearst
Gov
Ritchey
Maryland
Murray
Oklahoma
al Smith
William Gibbs McAdoo
Wilson
McAdoo
Dark Horse
Owner recalls Prohibition era business hardships and decline
Gola H. Roberts, manager of Roberts Lunch in Ft. Scott Kansas, describes tough competition from saloons and free lunch promos, selling out and moving to Kansas where Prohibition was enforced. He notes laws reduced crime and created a safer town, while calling drunken customers a difficult burden for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gela H. Roberts
Ft. Scott
Kansas
Daily English Word Study Note Drawn From Lessons
A fragment list discusses vocabulary goals and examples for words MULTIPLICITY PRESAGE ILLATIVE and notes common mispronunciations and misspellings for terms such as Alumni Chauffeur and related guidance about usage and accent. The text emphasizes daily practice to grow vocabulary through single word focus.
Bareness at the square after tree removal prompts debate
Letters cite pavement on one side and buildings on the other raising water concerns for the lone tree. A Rotary Club program features a Little George Washington playset and reflections on colonial worries. The Keota Eagle notes names, a Methodist dinner dispute, and a joke about Whangpoo slang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
The Tail of a Brave Dog and a Fire Rescue
In a lively debate about courtesy and parenting, Col Wilson challenges the critics. A tall tale ends with the retriever Smith saving a child from a burning home, then sacrificing himself to save others and his owner jokes about fire insurance.
The Modern Home And A Few Contributions Please
The excerpt comments on spendthrift habits and public finance while critiquing leadership and self reliance. It ridicules excuses for waste and urges prudent money use, warning that those who borrow now face scarcity when needing funds later. It ends with a quip about a one armed driver and a demand for contributions.
Cosson Announces Run Against Brookhart for Senate
Des Moines attorney George Cosson declared his candidacy for U S Senate in June aiming at Brookhart. Cosson attacked Brookhart over R F C bills war debts moratorium and tariff policy while pledging budget balance tax relief and a policy of debt adjustment to foster trade and armament reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Facces
Smith W. Brookhart
George Cosson
Brookhart
U. S
Cosson
Senator Brookhart
Louis H. Cook
State
William Galloway
Waterloo
I. . Bickelberg
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Germany
Hoover
McKinley
Group Adopts Constitution for Interchurch Youth Council
A Sunday night meeting at United Presbyterian church adopted a constitution for the interchurch youth group and began the new year’s work. Ernest Simpson led the session as president, with Sherm Watson presenting the constitution and Wilma Walker serving as secretary treasurer. The council includes members from Presbyterian United Presbyterian Methodist Christian and Baptist churches. Dr Witzigman spoke on Things Worth While and musical numbers were performed by Ernest Simpson, Eva Diller, Mary Pauls, Wilma Palmer, and Helen Coffey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Interchurch Organization
Interchurch Council
Ace
United Presbyterian Church
Ernest Simpson
Sherm Watson
Wilma Walker
D.C. Fulton
Wilma Palmer
Helen Coffey
Funeral services held for Mrs John Altenhoffen
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Hebner home by Dr PF Cc Witzigman of the Methodist Church. Pallbearers included Lloyd Morrison Ralph Shannon Harold Reynolds Tom lerdo Dr C F Boller and Dr R H Dean. Burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Altenhoffen
Charles Hebner
PF. Cc. Witzigman
The
Methodist Church
Lloyd Morrison
Ralph Shannon
Harold Reynolds
Tom Lerdo
C. F. Boller
R. H. Dean
Elm Grove Cemetery
Funeral for Lucio Reyes Held at Be Jones Home
Funeral services for Lucio Reyes were conducted Saturday at Be Jones Funeral Home with Father Meinhart of Lone Tree and Father Joseph O'Donnell of Washington presiding. Interment followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucio Reyes
Be Jones Funeral Home
Father Meinhart
Lone Tree
Joseph O'Donnell
Washington
Elm Grove Cemetery
Sheriff's Sale of H M Rabbenold Property in Washington Iowa
Writ of General Execution directs public sale of H M Rabbenold assets in Highland Township Washington County Iowa on Tuesday February 23 1932 from 1 36 p m. Items include cows calves pigs corn hay horses farm machinery a 1929 Chevrolet coach and other farm goods. Sale held at Rabbenold residence under Sheriff R H McCarthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Washington County
Ilowa
H. M. Rabeneld
H M. Rabenold
Highland Township
Haskins
Iowa
Co Or
Jack
Deering
McCormick
John Deere
International
Moline
Fordson Tractor & P Ow
Hart
Reid
Chevrolet
H. M. Rabbenold
A. Andrew
Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank
Washington
R. H. McCarthy
Aris fashion on screen in She Wanted a Millionaire
Feminine fans can see the latest aris costumes worn by Joan Bennett in the Fox romance She Wanted a Millionaire opening Wednesday at the State theater. The gowns range from factory-day denim looks to coronation ball attire, including sport ensembles swimsuits frocks and evening gowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aris
Joan Bennett
Fox
State Theater
Miss Bennett
Atlantic City
Midw erek Lenten Service at Trinity Lutheran Church
The third Lenten sermon in the series on Christ's Seven Words from the cross will be preached at Trinity Ev Lutheran Church tomorrow evening. The talk centers on the Fourth Commandment honoring parents and its link to living a long life, urging Christian home nurture and obedience to law. It notes Jesus fulfilled all commandments and cared for his mother during the crucifixion as a model for families. Visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Ev
Peope
Jesus
Earth
Calvary
John
Lent Service Invitation At Home With Us
Strangers are invited to make themselves at home during these Lenten services led by Pastor T. C. Meibohm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Meibohm
Woodchopping and visits mark East Highland notes
In East Highland correspondent notes Lewis Moberly and Matt Nanly chopped wood for Bruce Marshall. Frank Skala sawed for multiple residents on various days. Neighbors gathered Saturday at Frank Kalas. Mrs. Henry Owen is poorly. J. W. Coon, Jesse Coon moving, pastor Jalem Rethel visited, and a Ladies Aid shower for Mrs. Walter Owen occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Highland
Lewis Moberly
Matt Nanly
Bruce Marshall
Frank Skala
J. W. Co
Johnny Quinn
Frank Pandril
Jo Florang
Frank *Kalas
Henry Owen
Jesse Coon
J. W. Coon
Jalem Rethel
Lewis Coon
Robert Owen
Henry
H. T. Owens
Ladies Aid
Walter Owen
Moberly
Lewis
Washington
Pearl
Coon
Mike Murdock
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Roberts Lunch
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Keota Eagle
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Sherife's Sale
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Una Merkel
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Ther Guardsvmian
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Fox Theater
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West Main Street
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