Fountain of Praise Opens With Psalm Verse
A religious note presents Psalm 51 verse about open lips and praise not sacrifice. It urges personal devotion and worship as the true expression of faith.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1933
Page
4
Miss Ida Harmon Remembered as North Side Friendly Businesswoman
A tribute to Miss Ida Harmon a long time North Side storekeeper beloved for kindness forgiveness and community service. The piece recalls her decades of work with sisters and helpers serving schoolchildren and families selling books maps and supplies. It ends with a wish to reunite in a brighter afterlife and finds comfort in memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon
Miss Harmon
Shell
Bank Holiday Extended to two more weeks
The Washington National Bank holiday is extended two weeks as depositors and officers pursue an agreement plan to reopen the bank. Headquarters workers press on to avoid a receiver and safeguard depositors stockholders and the community amid slow progress with some holdouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington National Bank
Washington's Birthday Note on a Founding Father
The piece reflects on George Washington on his birthday, noting the repeated stories about him as the father of his country, first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of the people. It hints at the difficulty of presenting new insights about his legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
George Washington Would Be A Democrat Or Republican
A reflective piece contemplates George Washington as founder of republican government and wonders what he would think of modern America. It asserts Washington embodied the era and cautions against projecting today’s politics onto his legacy, noting his era's conditions and achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
South America
Washington
Debating Socialism Words Stir Public Fears
A columnist notes that Americans instinctively reject the term socialism and other labels. The piece argues government controls since the Civil War, from income tax to anti trust laws and utilities, reflect socialist ideas and that party lines blur on such measures.
A Forty Second Cousin Bob Hunts for Work
A light verse notes Bob, a distant cousin who previously cursed when unemployed. He keeps a cheerful outlook and now pursues steady work, while William Owen remains mentioned in the stanza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Owen
Don Paul Reveals Favorite Real Home Made Baked Beans
The note hints at Don Paul’s favorite dish and his playful remark about his wife knowing the recipe. It suggests a social column snippet about the town’s leading citizens and their gustatory tastes, preserving a light, confidential tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Paul
Don
Who Will Be Our Next President A Loveland View
A Colorado reader joins the Washington Journal exchange with reflections on the 1929 Hoover inauguration and presidential succession. The letter recalls ceremonies at the Capitol, the swearings in of Curtis Dawes Kellogg and Taft’s role, and contemplates a 1933 shift to January 20 for inaugurations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Zeck
West
Loveland
Colorado
Pres. Hoover
Pres. Curtis
Washington, D. C
States
Canada
Washington, D .C
Sec.of State
Pres
Coolidge
W. P Dawes
Curtis
Sec. of
Kellogg
Dawes
Charles Curtis
Senate
Capitol
Hoover
Taft
Inness
Roosevelt
Garner
High School String Quartet Delights Y M C A Club
Tuesday evening four young ladies in red formed the high school string quartet and performed for the Y's Men’s club. Helen Melinskie led the first violin with clear melodies while the others blended harmony. Mozart's Cham pagner Arie drew particular praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School
Y's
Helen Melinskie
Betty Jones
Sarah Marie Davis
Edna Mayo
Mozart
Beering Up After 19 Years Roiling Iowa Politics
Des Moines recalls a 19 year halt in beer policy as the wet and dry factions mobilize. Senator Matt Cooney introduces a bill favoring licensing fees on distributors while 3.2 beer tax revenue is championed to ease state finances. Prohibition advocates plan a long fight with national and local leaders rallying in opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Ottumwa
Oskaloosa
Mississippi River
Sioux City
Matt Cooney
Ida B. Wise Smith
B. E. Ewing
Anti-Saloon League
Senate
The Grandmas of Today
The London paper profiles seven grandmothers and their modern pursuits from buying frocks to driving a two seat sports car. One campaigns for politics, another attends a matinee, and others shop for radio tubes or ride to a tea dansant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paria
Int Midlands
Number
Jackson Two 4H Club Organizes At Jackson Township
Following a seven o clock pot luck supper at Homer Birney home Tuesday evening a 4 H club organization was perfected for Jackson township and neighboring townships. Officers elected include Stanley Foster president Doyle Gerard vice president James Birney secretary Lloyd Marek treasurer Carl Rothlisberger historian and Everett Stewart local club leader. Plans call for an all county 4H party in March and regular meetings on the first Tuesday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Ney
Stanley Foster
Doyle Gerard
James Birney
Lloyd Marek
Carl Rothlisberger
Everett Stewart
College Musicians Broadcast March 14
Announcement that junior college musicians will broadcast from WSUI Iowa City on March 14 from 9 10 p m. Performers include the junior college chorus girls trio vocal soloists and a piano soloist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSUI
Iowa City
Junior College
Funeral services for Mrs Jenni Tillotson in Louisa county
Private funeral held at home 319 South Avenue C Friday at 1 30 in charge of Dr F W Eastwood of the Presbyterian church. Interment in Oakland cemetery near Cairo in Louisa county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Tillotson
South Avenue C
F. W. Eastwood
The
Presbyterian Church
Oakland Cemetery
Cairo
Louisa County
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