Bible Thought for Tuesday January 24 1933
A compact devotional note presents Philippians 2 4 as guidance for living. The message urges considering the needs of others and not focusing solely on personal concerns.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1933
Page
4
A compact devotional note presents Philippians 2 4 as guidance for living. The message urges considering the needs of others and not focusing solely on personal concerns.
Mrs. Charles McCleary spoke at the Presbyterian church on a Sunday, reflecting thirty years of Africa mission work. She described progress from German and French colonial eras to independence, the uplift of native women, and the strong impact of missionary efforts on society and Christian citizenship. Margaret Cowden, stationed in Persia, recently returned on furlough.
A compendium of famous judgments on liquor from ancient to modern sources. From Egypt and Solomon to Buddha Xenophon Chaucer Shakespeare Lincoln Gladstone and Cardinal Gibbons the passages warn of alcohol’s perils and moral decline.
The Washington National Bank stockholders as of January 1 1932 are listed with holdings. Cashier W L Graves confirms no transfers since the date and the list is declared true and correct though long. The document includes many individual names with varying shares and notes the total significant quantity.
The By The Way column invites readers to submit a fifty word piece on My Favorite Poem and Why with a one pound candy prize. It notes the contest closes in a week and laments spring fever and playful verses about everyday life including poems about pipes and pennies.
A playful dialogue unfolds with lines about love and worthiness. A joke asks who Nero was and contrasts him with Zero, hinting at rival perceptions and witty banter over a supper table.
Patrons including Mike Logan spotted the year’s first robin on Sunday afternoon along South Second Avenue. The note asks who saw the first robin last year.
A brief dialogue fragment shows a son inquiring if his grandfather was well to do and the father answering that he was not. The exchange hints at family history and social status in a historical setting.
Tyrone rural school reports nearly full attendance this six weeks with Ellen Crawford achieving perfect attendance last year. A community Christmas program featured older girls, a spelling contest, and gifts from Santa. Visitors included Kenneth Coble and others. a noon dismissal followed a funeral. Students advance in spelling tests and declamatory readings as staff note progress and a broken leg incident.
A Sherman Bros and J B Lemmon advertise BU KETS as a bladder physic that cleanses impurities and acids, reducing nightly waking and burning. They promise money back after four days if not relieved and claim improved sleep and well being.
Correspondent reports the icemen guard the door and keep wraps off the floor and overshoes mud free to maintain a cleaner school room. Little Jay Boyd Logan improves slowly from bronchial pneumonia at seven months old. Hogs hauled to Washington. Kuhns ill with colds and flu. Dust storm sighted with light rain. windshields wiped in Chicago. windows and buildings mud noted on west and south sides. Clark Wagner overhauled Howard McAtlins car. Summer meat being butchered with Howard and Floyd Wagner helping.
Transylvania, once part of Hungary until 1918, is now officially named Ardeal. The change marks a shift in regional identity with long standing ethnic and national implications.
Heavyweight plans surface as Sharkey defends next June likely against Schaaf or Carnera while Schmeling and Baer pursue a Dempsey promoted bout. Garden promoters feud with Dempsey sparks bids. Schaaf, Carnera, and Buckley tied into possible Sharkey clash. If Schaaf faces Carnera, Buckley may remain manager, with a Sharkey bout possible.
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