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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1932

Page

4

Boast Not of Tomorrow Verse for January 19 1982

Bible Thought for Tuesday January 19 1982 emphasizes humility with Proverbs 27:1 warning against boasting of tomorrow and warning that a day may bring unforeseen events.

Inventions Shape A Café Table With Hidden Dinner Elevator

A city in the east experiences a new self serving café table. Diners place orders via a slot and meals are delivered by a dumb waiter through the table center. The device promises secrecy and no tips, though traditional service remains valued.

The Bullet That Traced a Crime from a Lost Revolver

A man who once owned a revolver missing for years fired a bullet into the ground on New Year’s Eve. Officers found and tested the bullet, linking it to a Jersey City murder from the same weapon. Though the revolver was never recovered it led to a conviction via the single bullet’s evidence.

Jersey City

Banks in Davenport Offer Reward for Gossip Claims

Davenport banks denounce false rumors spread by careless talkers. On Sunday B J Palmer warned listeners of gossip dangers. The banks announce a $1000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of those spreading rumors about them.

Davenport B. J. Palmer

Davenport Banks Warn Against Malicious Bank Rumors

Davenport banks announce a $1,000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of anyone circulating false statements about banks. The release cites Iowa Code Section 9283 c-4 and vows strict enforcement against acts harming banks or financial institutions.

Davenport Banks Davenport Iowa

Daily English Lesson On Mispronunciations And Word Study

A compact primer reviews common mispronunciations and misspellings such as de-toor and tete-a-tete. It stresses accent on the final syllable, notes frequent errors, and offers a daily word study with Bodav's example fluctuating.

Bodav

Unseasonably Warm Winter Affects Minkery and Public Notes

A warm winter disrupts mink farming with lighter fur coats. Contributors to the column are urged not to be discouraged if their submissions aren’t used, as some repeats appear and others may not fit. A Washington woman slipped on ice and her hand struck her husband on the nose, causing a bleed.

Washington

Buttermilk Versus All Other Drinks Comic Verse

In a light weekly quip a reader offers a humorous contrast of drinks from buttermilk to champagne and coffee. The verse surveys tastes and mocks stronger liquors, ending with a rural joke about courting and a gent’s grandpa reminiscence as rain drums the window.

How to Read the Journal in Classic Style

A fragmented page features a humorous quip about prayers and a campus scene with Dr. S B Harding pushing a baby carriage. It comments on reading order from front page to later pages and playfully notes a family member seeking the Palooka and Pythe.

S. B. Harding Indiana University Harding George McDaniels Hogs Winstop Dayzit Dae Palooka Pythe

University of Iowa to Begin Educational TV Station

Iowa City engineers start building the first university operated television station to work with WSUI. The station will use up to 100 watts on 2000 to 2100 kilocycles and begin experimental broadcasts by late February, with Purdue the only other university with a similar permit at the time.

Iowa City Iowa University of Iowa Engineers WSUI Potter James L. Potter Federal Radio Commission Por Purdue

Church School And Service Highlight Local Faith Day

The church held a morning Sunday school session at 9 36 led by Mrs Harold Booth with special solo Roy Finch and talks by William Jones on Youth Views God and Verna Palmer on God Views Youth. The 10 15 service featured a sermon If We Are Wise and anthem Thy Sheltering Arms by the choir directed by K D Melcher. The Tri Epworth League met in the chapel with Ruth Marie Morrison leading and Miss Mathilda Berg speaking on China. The Methodist Men's club organized and led the 7 30 evening service with Dr A W Clow presiding and memories of Galilee sung by a male quartet. A-W Clow discussed Why a Men's Club and W C Hedres presented Our Objectives with Dr Wit zigman The pastor view point. Supt J H Peet led prayer and read scripture. Organ pieces were provided by Miss Mary Hunter.

Harold Booth Roy Finch William Jones Verna Palmer Thy Shelter K. D. Melcher Jesus Lewis Warren K. E. Vine Epworth League Ruth Marie Morrison Mathilda Berg China Methodist Men's Club A. W. Clow K. F E. Vine W. C. Hedres

December Motor Car Sales Rise, Polk Reports Increase

Detroit January 10 The automotive industry reports a genuine uptick in December sales. Rk L Polk reports passenger car registrations at 76 700 for December up from 75 829 in November. Truck sales reached 12 700, down from prior years and 17.8 percent below November.

Detroit Automotive Industry of America Rk. L. Polk Company United States Polk Company

El Coyote Bargains and Betrayals on the Border

Ted Radcliffe's drive through the desert saves his friend Bob Harkness shot and wounded by El Coyote. Major Blount and Morales loom over the border conflict as Ann Reed aids the bandit in Mendoza's revelry. Ted seeks help but faces a lone fight and a perilous future.

Paco Morales Peons Mexico el Coyote Morales U. S Major Blount Ted Radcliffe Adela Jito Ward Ted Bob Harkness Bob Mendoza’s Ann Reed Ann Antonio Ortega Ortega Don Bob Radcliffe Verdi Mendoza's Peti Sesior Mendoza Ele Cantadora

Wrigley Ill in Phoenix Forces Rest for Weeks

William Wrigley Jr a billionaire chewing gum maker and sportsman is ordered to rest for several weeks after an acute indigestion attack. Doctors say he is not critically ill and remains at his home near the Arizona Biltmore with strict quiet.

William Wrigley Phoenix Ariz Wrigley R. A Kirkman Arizona Biltmore Kirkman Los Angeles

Kalona Teams Win Double Header In Local Basketball Action

Kalona high school topped Richland 22 to 17 in a Friday night game while the Kalona junior high defeated University Juniors from Jews City 12 to 9. A music program from WSUL Iowa City will follow next Thursday evening between 8:30 and 9 p.m.

Kalona Richland Jews City WSUL Iowa City Frank Pribylen

Used Car Becomes Dog House in Auburn

George Williams of Auburn Maine repurposes a discarded automobile as a home for his dog Prince. The dog sleeps on the rear seat and eats on the front seat, giving the old car a second life.

Kennet Auburn George Williams Prince

World athletes train for Third Olympic Winter Games

Athletes from around the world gather in Lake Placid for the Third Olympic Winter Games set for February 4 to 12. Rinks ski jumps and toboggans see heavy daily use as competitors prepare.

Lake Placid

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