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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1934
Page
4
A Bible Thought urges deliverance from guilt citing Psalm 51 14 and promotes forgiving oneself to start each morning anew with hope and cheer. It reminds that everyone errs and emphasizes moving forward without dwelling on past failures.
Heywood Broun, a 1930 Socialist candidate for Congress in New York City, resigns from the Socialist party after long reflection. He and his wife announce they are breaking up after seventeen years, a sign of eccentric individuals failing to fit with others. Senator Borah is noted as a lone hand who struggles to push his ideas forward.
The piece argues that public libraries have borne the brunt of drastic budget cuts and deserve more credit for helping the community cope with low mood and economic hardship, urging attention to the underappreciated role of library services.
A county health bulletin by Dr. Steelsmith warns that measles remain highly infectious with long incubation and periodic epidemics every 3 to 4 years. It notes the disease’s respiratory spread, common complications, and that early bed rest and care can reduce severity and prevent complications.
A jumble of jokes and wry anecdotes from a newspaper humor page. The wit touches on marriages mustaches school tests and party gaffes with playful misreadings and mispronunciations.
Winners named Ed of Cedar Rapids for museum idea N S b of Wyman for a poem Rothschild for suggesting EF use as wall candlesticks. Whipsocks to be mailed soon and readers invited to submit better entries. Boy Scout movement referenced amid wartime line.
The piece argues libraries must share in budget cuts but retain vital roles. It notes crowded rooms for trade and vocational topics, with millions seeking jobs and four to five million new readers in four years. Reading sustains morale and faith in organized society.
Officials emphasize that every motor vehicle accident must be reported to the sheriff if a person is injured or property is damaged. Penalties include imprisonment up to five years or fines, with provisions defining who counts as an operator and detailing the reporting steps for damage to property.
Pleasant Hill residents share a Friday gathering at Bark Kepharts hosted by Mr. and Mrs Art Kephart and other local families. The item notes various visits among Miss Mable Telford, the Anderson family, the Scranton and Chatupa households, and other local residents.
The West Chester T A held a regular meeting at the school house on Tuesday evening to discuss wise home radio use with Mr Warnstaff Miss Sears and Miss Vera Wotl present. The Women’s Relief Corps contest winners were celebrated at a school girl party at Mrs Boyer’s home with dresses on display and entertainment.
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