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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1931
Page
4
A devotional note cites Proverbs 24 17 urging restraint in response to an enemy’s misfortune. It emphasizes steady faith, humility, and timeless moral reflection rather than triumphalism. The brief reflection invites mindful response to others' setbacks.
The Y M C A reports closing 1930 without debt for the first time, with a modest treasury. Activities across all departments were active, daily use of community rooms and facilities, and fundraising for 1931 is progressing stronger than before. The Y and YW canvasses rely on public support to redecorate interiors and fund improvements, while emphasizing youth guidance and a better community environment through sports, counseling, and moral development.
John Thatcher recounts an embarrassing moment at his aunt's near MU Pleasant when his cousin's ticves tore a hole in his pants. Laughter followed as he rode home and waited by a gas tank under the seat, sitting on the running board until reentering the car.
A compact note discusses correctly using fewer than and fewer, noting common errors with numbers. It cites mispronunciation and misused terms, and introduces today s word study with a playful example about a showy gewgaw and pennies sense of value. It reads like a busy classroom tip sheet from a local paper.
A surreal collage of stray observations and snippets about pranks, social manners, and philosophical musings. The piece moves through anecdotes of a young bowler on a boulevard, a curt officer, discussions of wealth and love, and a chorus of idle street voices. It asks readers to keep suggesting ideas as a band of directors lags on decisions.
The Crawfordsville Masonic Lodge No 45 held its officer installation on Tuesday evening. Present were members of Ainsworth lodge and many local families. Officers named included Wm Hens, Blair Spencer, Wm Chide Husto, Stites secretary, Dr J Lease treasurer, W T Smith, S Dr Bart Monson, J D 8 S Smith, 8 S HB Graham Latimer, Davis Tyler, Fran wult chaplain, CC Moorhead marshal. Refreshments followed. Local residents note Mrs Florence Kong recovering from surgery in Burlington hospital and church members attended a young people service in Washington Tuesday night.
Geneve Orendorff and Alvin Boshart of Washington were married on January 1 1931 at the bride’s aunt s home in Wayland Iowa in a ceremony attended by sixty guests. The couple will live on a farm west of Wayland after a two course dinner and pink and white decor.
General Frank T. Hines announced an investigation into charges by Dr. Wallace J. Cannon led to disciplinary action against certain U S Veterans Bureau officials for irregularities. The probe targets Bureau personnel connected to veterans affairs administration and Bishop James Cannon Jr.’s family.
A short musing asserts that true happiness comes from inner contentment rather than material wealth. Even the wealthy and prosperous find fulfillment in simple satisfaction, not in figures or possessions.
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