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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1933
Page
4
A devotional verse echoes Psalm 71 3 urging God as a strong habitation and rock where believers may continually resort for protection and salvation. The message links divine strength to daily refuge and safety.
A hungry man stands at the door as the speaker contemplates charity. The speaker declines to dine until sharing food and warmth, then gives away part of the loaf and finds renewed warmth for others and themselves as he helps the stranger depart.
A depositors committee urges reopening the Washington National Bank under a waiver plan to protect deposits and borrowers. They warn a receivership would permanently close the bank and impose heavy costs on stockholders, risking 40 to 50 percent noncollectable assessments and asset depreciation. The piece stresses community harm from bank closures and urges public support for a solvent, temporary aid plan.
The editorial urges depositors and borrowers to unite behind a waiver plan to resume bank operations. It argues 40 percent of deposits would be paid with 2 percent interest while 60 percent is held in trust to protect all, with full distribution as liquidity allows. The piece stresses the need for swift action to safeguard the community and promises 100 percent protection if hopeful conditions continue.
A collection of Calvin Coolidge quotes compiled by the Associated Press shows his views on faith, government, law, education, enforcement versus observance, party loyalties, and leadership. The sayings reveal a pragmatic, rights and virtue oriented approach favoring minimal rash experiments and national self-help.
A reader recalls a Sunday night crime that killed two dogs, one tied in its yard. The letter condemns animal cruelty, urges citizens to hunt the criminal, and cites a Texas House speaker on cruelty laws.
Dear patrons the contest ends Wednesday night with time to enter. Fifty words on My Favorite Poem and Why are requested and the poem should be enclosed if possible. Open to all entrants prize a one pound box of candy.
Sammy Gregory from West Chester Iowa notes the poem's moral endorses mildness with firm rights. He praises its message that people should be easy to get along with yet stand up for their rights, even when life goes wrong.
John and Joan discuss a missing message ending with good night in St Tay Stories. The line shares a Betty sentiment about the road to success being open to all but many expect to arrive without effort.
A nostalgic speaker recalls a beloved poem that aches with personal memory and longing. The verse contrasts solitude with memories of shared moments, rain, light, and subtle sensory details that revive past joys.
In a heated exchange Ab asserts to Mr Erastus Pinkley that he was sold a gaited speckled horse. Pinkley confirms Ab’s claim, describing the animal as variegated and noting the sale details as recounted.
A judge and officer recount a tense courtroom moment as a witness struggles to answer. The old Negro witness mumbles he cannot speak clearly while the lawyer argues about knowing the truth. The police officer recalls telling the accused he was not fit to be among decent people.
A reflection on clouds covering the sun and a storm passing, leaving flowers bowed yet hopeful. The speaker notes a liking for rainbows as the universe darkens and hearts seek uplift, ending with a note of waiting for brighter times.
A lengthy application form at the Columbia Broadcasting System collects extensive personal data from applicants. The questionnaire asks for information ranging from weight to other biographical details, reflecting a broad screening process used in hiring.
A playful personal note describes a contest closing at midnight on Wednesday inviting poems with a fifty word why and a box prize. The writer mentions a hobby and praises Billy Cox for making difficult jigsaw puzzles while sharing casual remarks about height weight eyes and a truthful inquiry.
Riverside residents gathered Monday evening to honor Mr. and Mrs. Joseph V. Beranek on their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a card party. They will host an oyster supper next Saturday. The note of local social life continues with Five Hundred games hosted by Gladys Page and Royal Neighbor lodge officers installed at Odd Fellow hall. The Young Ladies Bridge Club met at Miss Joan Rinehart’s, while St. Mary’s school boys beat Muscatine boosters in a tied contest. Visitors included Miss Dorothy Young and Miss Zelda Shebek amid a flurry of community events.
Wayne and Glenn will manage the farm as changes unfold. Mae Krebs visits her mother near Riverside while Dewey's cafe staffer plans a week off. Steele and Davidson families relocate within Iowa City area, with Hahn and Veggy households also moving. Additional visits and travels round Cedar Rapids and Julesburg.
Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at the family residence in Ainsworth by Rev A McBlain of Danville and Rev E J Shook of Ainsworth. Music by a quartet of Mrs Linnie Van Horn Mrs Sam Stephens Everette Shearer and Will Moore. Pallbearers were Will Emyle Wilson Welliver Lyle Robertson Alva Sands FE W Hawes and Harry Kilgore. Burial was not specified in the provided text.
Funeral services for Edna Bernice Raiburn aged one were held yesterday afternoon at L A Jones funeral home under Rev A A Vinz. Entombment followed in Woodlawn cemetery.
A question prompts parents to learn if their children will be granted access to the World's Fair. Officials explain admission policies and possible programs for youth attendees.
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