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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1933

Page

4

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.

Thirty Years in Africa Pioneer Missionary's Freely Recited Life

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.

Africa Charles McCleary Presbyterian Church Elat West Africa Mrs. McCleary Washington Margaret Cowden Persia

The Verdict of the Ages on Intemperanceaversions in Ancient Texts

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.

Solomon Buddha Xenophon Pliny the Elder Chaucer Shakespeare Abraham Jancoln Iaquor Gladstone Cardinal Gibbons

List of Washington National Bank stockholders

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.

Washington National Bank Journal W. L. Graves Ckeetsiese I. Poo W. S. Avers M. W. Bailey Ieee Barbie Mindhaee Teidle.c J. E. Bovee Breitenbach SEO SOONG Joe Link John H. Steck Anna Cora Teller Maes Chas Phomias W. D. Townaley J. Wilson F. L. Wilson Ak Sd Sea Tyrer Eee L. Stewart OSE Etk Nietanbe Rouge Bs GOW Ccc Ewecchiesbenc Naitheine Séueb Nice Corrett C. C. Cunningham Jr Dempeery Diminnatiin Orville Elder W. F. Fleming Benalinaen Tigi Elizabeth Harwood E. F. Kollesick F. R. Manthe Katherine Manthe H. H. McCleery IR. E. Shannon J. FF G. M. Stewart W. P. Wells

Contests and Spring Fever in By The Way Column

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.

Whimsical Exchange About Proposals and Names

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.

Nero Bill

First Robin Seen by Patrons on South Second Avenue

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.

Yessir Mike Logan South Second Avenue

Son asks about father wealth in old dialogue

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 News Highlights Attentive Students

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.

Ellen Crawford Ardith Tines Dorothy Sheetz Walter Sheets Ardith Santa Claus Kenneth Gladys June Sheets Rosemond Redlinger Lloyd Darby Kenneth Coble Richland Ardith ‘Tinnes Max Baumgartner Harold Derby Glenn Baumgartner Ralph Derby Maurice Tinnes Leland Helen Allen and Gailen Bobby Dorothy Lenninger Caroline Sheets Burrell Sheets Hether Lenninger Helen Sheetz Allen Pol

Buckets bladder physic promotes relief and sleep

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.

Sherman Bros J. B. Lemmon Pagent

Washington R Icemen Guard Our School Cleanliness Notice

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.

Glenn Beenblossom John Work Washington Marcus Kuhns Kansas Chicago Clark Wagner Howard McAtlins Howard Floyd Wagner

Territory’s New Name Transylvania History

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.

Transylvania Hungary Ardeal

Heavyweight title chaos to unfold in coming year

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.

Jack Sharkey Schaaf Madison Square Garden Max Schmeling Max Baer Garden Jack Dempsey Dempsey Schmeling Baer Jack the Garden Sharkey Sharkey-Schaaf Ernie S¢Mina Features Eradicate, Inc

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