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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1931
Page
3
Hazel Samering reports a pumpkin crop attacked by a disease on her father’s farm. The reader note suggests treatment and field observations as a local health anecdote. A playful entry ends with a child’s remark about a pumpkin having chicken pox.
Bible Thought for Saturday January 17 1931 cites Proverbs 2:32 on atrocity and righteousness. The brief meditation contrasts forward actions deemed abominable with the Lord and the secrecy granted to the righteous, inviting reflection on moral conduct and divine favor.
The funeral of J. E. Ream in the Masonic temple is described as epochal in local Masonic history. The service, led by Rev. Henke with Masonic burial by T. J. Brookhart, honored a man deeply involved in the temple project and his broader building enterprise.
Dr J A McCombe evangelist spoke briefly at the conservation dinner at the Y Thursday evening. He noted he and his eleven siblings grew up in Ireland on an eight and one calf acre tract of land with parents who lived there.
The essay argues that a few fertile states could feed the world under intensive cultivation, criticizes reclaiming lowlands, and urges returning to natural soil and water management. It warns against unscientific tampering, advocates slowing stream flow, storing surface water, and restoring nature to preserve resources for future generations.
Daily lesson notes discuss common misuses and mispronunciations. It addresses words like often misused often misspelled indigenous and mispronounced forms. It suggests learning one new word daily and hints at thematic phrases about fire and heat.
A jumble of humorous lines and social bits appears from Mayo’s Bakery in Guilty or not guilty style banter. The column riffs on local characters, playful quips about news noses, parade toy vendors, and a math tease about growing nails, ending with a fragmented tale of a party and refreshments.
Mrs. J B Deat entertained Valley Ladies Aid with fourteen members and guests at an all day quilting gathering. Harmony Club luncheon at Mrs Donald McLaughlin's with a Lincoln paper and music followed. The Methodist Ladies held an afternoon event with evangelist Mrs Clase. Westchester M R Church young married class hosted a country home gathering with plans for a new Comrades name. Community notices mention a Heaths and Wilsons visiting, Rebekah Lodge draping in memory of Nannie Buckley, and various church societies planning future all day meetings and social hours.
World War draft records show Texas men averaged the tallest among U S states while Rhode Island men were the shortest. The data highlights regional height differences across the nation and notes Texas lead in average height among draftees.
Washington Junior College defeated Ottumwa in a rough game with no first quarter field goals. Washington built a 24 to 6 lead by halftime and maintained control in the second half. Ottumwa veterans Nelson Lyman and Shea, once Ottumwa high stars, struggled, though they and teammates can play better basketball on another night.
Registration for the second semester is under way at Washington junior college this week, with several new students expected. Dean Mead notes added registrations will likely come early next week as interest in the go to college movement grows statewide. Prominent figures urge college attendance to seize upcoming opportunities and emphasize benefits of small colleges for close student-faculty interaction.
Miss Ann Knottnerus hosted a social gathering for a group of young people at her Soma Tast evening. The event featured card games and a pleasant time overall, ending with a dinner at 8:30.
Mrs Carey Low visited James Long Thursday while men attended the Hens Roan sale near Ainsworth. Delbert Maxwell logged timber near Henry Underwood's place. Gale and Guy Hesseltine hauled wood home from the week. Washington resident W R Brown called Wednesday. George Berkshire of near Cotter visiting Bart Berkshire. Mrs Lester Orr and Mrs Donnard Smith spent Thursday with Mrs Bart Berkshire. Lattimer Davis and family shopped in Washington Thursday. Delbert Maxwell on sick list but improving. Muriel Witting visited Washington Wednesday. Claud McCoy attended Singmasters sale near Keota listing several horses.
Hith PT AL schedules a Tuesday 7 48 pm meeting at the Jr High. The Jr High band under Milburn McKay will give its first public appearance of the year.
President Calvin Coolidge delivers a speech stressing patriotic duty under current conditions. He emphasizes national unity and responsible citizen action to support government and public welfare.
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