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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1932
Page
4
A Biblical verse from Psalm 36 7 8 is quoted praising God loving kindness and refuge under his wings. The text emphasizes deep trust in divine protection and satisfaction from the abundance of God's house with streams of pleasure.
A whimsical tale describes Miss Beam O Light arriving from Arcturus to preside at the World’s Fair opening in Chicago in 1933. The column notes the vast distance, a decades long journey, and the ceremonial role she will play despite speculation of rival Beams.
The Beam OLight family from Arcturus will be invited to assist in starting events at Chicago's World Fair marking the first time the group is asked to help in the city. Home talent has previously handled most starting duties in Chicago.
Evangeline Booth argues that despite high auto fatalities and murders in the United States, the national death rate at 11.4 per 1 000 is lower than Britain 12 8 France 16 5 and Italy 15 7, highlighting relative safety amid crime.
A New York Times writer argues the fall election will show how Americans vote for prosperity or mood. The piece notes whether Hoover is re elected or defeated, it signals faith in democracy and the nation amid crop tied fortunes and public mood.
Lesson notes define common misspellings with examples and a vocabulary goal. It explains judgment spelling rules and offers synonyms for abundance while highlighting a misused term exub erance and urges daily word mastery.
Two incidents on icy East Washington streets reveal dangers as a prominent businessman slips and mutters, and a resident struggles to access a rutted garage. Two playful dogs skid as one leader spins, both failing to regain traction on the slick surface.
A 1932 letter page mixes jokes and quotes about memory aging and deathbed witticisms. It cites depressions of 1837 1848 and later years, plus a plane passenger joke about two rides. The writer reflects on Shakespeare Chesterfield and a wisecrack about the world as a stage.
Official notice from the Iowa Southern Utilities Company requests a franchise to erect poles wires towers and other fixtures for lighting power and heating. Hearing set for February 9 1932 in Des Moines with written objections due five days prior.
In a Verdi border camp Major Blount plans a dramatic reveal to identify El Coyote. Morales Jito and a trusting lieutenant lure American rancher Don Bob and Ted Radcliffe into the tent for a pivotal night. A trap or truth awaits as threats loom and loyalties blur.
A large Riverside crowd attended Friday evenings installation of officers for the Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges at the I O O F hall. District installing officers RE Swank and Mrs Edna Ruebsam led the ceremonies and a reception followed with dancing by the Kallaus orchestra. Officers installed included Noble Grand Della Workman and Vic tor Burich among many others, along with St Marys Holy Name and Rosary Society officer elections and a church card social planned for January 18 at St Marys hall.
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