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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1932

Page

4

Today’s Bible Thought Thursday July 14 1932

A devotional note presents Isaiah 43 2 about God’s protection through waters rivers and fire. The short meditation emphasizes faith during trials and God’s steadfast presence for believers.

Milk replaces beer in Chicago Tribune plant says Norton

Rev William B Norton former religious editor of the Chicago Tribune cites a transformation in the plant after prohibition. He recalls linotype workers leaving for saloons before prohibition and returning with beer bottles, while after prohibition milk became the beverage with sixty bottles counted on each floor landing and an ice box for cooling.

William B. Norton Chicago Tribune Mr. Norton Tribune Norton Linotype Chicago

Hoover Earnest Effort Praised in Editorial View

The New York Times editorial lauds President Hoover for three years of strenuous labor under strain. It notes Hoover’s energy knowledge and planning as he bears duties and guides the nation toward recovery. The piece compares opinions across party lines and predicts future admiration for Hoover’s presidency.

The New York Times Hoover

Where There Is No Vision The People Perish

Rev. Gill Robb Wilson argues that the American republic’s founding rested on informed citizenry. He laments growing disengagement and bureaucratic influence eroding liberty and the nation’s political philosophy.

Gill Robb Wilson Secur

Stand Up to Be Counted for American Manhood

The speaker defends military readiness and police power as essential to national honor. He rebuts pacifist rhetoric, values self defense, and urges training American men to uphold the standards of their forefathers, embracing vigorous patriotism and loyalty.

American Legion

W C T U Notes at Seattle Convention Preview

County publicity director outlines the 58th annual National W C T U convention in Seattle August 12 to 17. The program will shape party platforms, while the group maintains its temperance stance and pushes education, total abstinence, and anti liquor campaigns. Victoria Booth Demarest will headline a service and participate daily.

Seattle Ella A. Boole Sweden British Isles England Canada Victoria Booth Demarest William and Catherine Booth Salvation Army

Prevention vs Restoration in Public Health Bulletin

A health bulletin emphasizes preserving health over curing illness. It urges physical and dental exams for early disease detection, vaccination against smallpox, and preventing diphtheria and whooping cough to avoid lasting damage. It stresses sane living, proper diet, exercise, sleep, and avoiding excessive worry to protect health.

Iowa

Daily English Word Lessons and Pronunciation Tips

A compact feature listing common misuses and mispronunciations. It highlights heritage as what is inherited with an example about a life of love, and notes pronunciation details for galosh exquis ite and rhubarb.

God's Fireworks and a Child's Quiet Wonder

A three year old, Jerry Gardner, ponders God's fireworks one cloudy evening, sparking thoughts on innocence and perception. A mix of children's tales and light local humor follows, including a fable about the old black hen and a quip on fashion and weather.

Jerry Gardner Wade Gardner Chas. Schmoeller

Indians Rise to Second in American League Standings

Cleveland Indians surge into second place in the American League by beating the Athletics 7 to 5 for a fourth straight win. Lefty Grove suffered a second humbling in a week as Cissell drove in two runs in the tenth. Simmons and Babe Ruth homered in other games as standings shift across the league.

New York Grove Athletics Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Indians Athletic Cissell Hildrebrand Cleveland Simmons al Simmons A’s Jimmy Foxx Babe Ruth Land of the Missing Homer George Pipgras Yankees St. Louis Brownies Frank Crosetti Coast Beauty White Sox Senators Washington Whitney Phillies Cinecy Reds Giants St. Louis Paul Derringer New York Giants Walker Cardinals Whitehill Detroit Porcelains Rosten

Fence Notice Warns Off Trespassers With Dogs And Gun

A farm notice warns trespassers to stay off property, threatening enforcement by two guard dogs and a shot gun. The owner expresses frustration with the ongoing harassment and describes precautions as necessary to protect the land.

A Matter of Taste Pinch Bitter

A brief cartoonish exchange questions taste and intelligence with a pun about a jackass. The piece ends with the caption Pinch Bitter and references a light editorial mood amid a day of digging.

Hoover to be notified of GOP nomination at White House

Rep Snell of New York says the official notification to President Hoover of his Republican nomination may occur at the White House between August 5 and 10. Snell, as permanent chairman, will formally notify Hoover, with the ceremony possibly on the White House lawn in the afternoon or inside at night.

Washington Hoover White House Rep. Snell New York Snell

Notice to Contractors for Washington High Gym Floor Bid

The Board of Education of the Washington Independent School District Iowa will accept bids for a new gymnasium floor at 5 P M July 22 1932 in the Secretary's office Bailey Building Washington Iowa. Bids must use the standard form and follow plans by architect Benj H Sadler Cedar Rapids Iowa. copies available from Secretary R W Thompson. A 5 percent certified check payable to R W Thompson Secretary Board of Education must accompany each bid. If the awardee fails to sign within ten days the check is forfeited as liquidated damages. bid bonds not accepted. The board may waive defects and reject any bids. Done by order July 14 1932 R W Thompson Secretary. July 1421

Board of Education Independent School District of Washington Washington County Iowa High Schoo Bailey Washington Iowa Benj. H Sadler Cedar Rapids R. W. Thompson Iow

Weather Pointers From Des Moines Doctors

Des Moines doctors advise in hot weather to sleep eight hours, stay calm, avoid quarrels, wear loose clothing, eat and drink moderately, skip ice cold and alcoholic beverages, rest when possible, and close the house before the sun rises. They urge pleasant demeanor and avoiding heat debates.

Des Moines Iowa

Cantor Stars in Palmy Days at State Theater This Week

Eddie Cantor headlines Palmy Days a new screen vehicle produced by Samuel Goldwyn shown at the State theater from Thursday to Saturday. The film features Cantor with Morrie Ruskind and David Freedman in a buoyant story with a large chorus of beauty contestants and a standout swimming pool sequence designed by Willy Pogany. Olive Hatch Georgia Coleman and Dorothy Poynton headline the aquatic trio. Barbara Weeks appears as Cantor’s ally alongside Charlotte Greenwood.

Eddie Cantor Samuel Goldwyn State Theater Cantor Morrie Ruskind David Freedman Willy Pogany Olive Hatch Southern California Georgia Coleman Dorothy Poynton Miss Coleman Barbara Weeks Charlotte Greenwood

Haskins News Record Of Community Visits And Health

Harleys Kennedy and mother of Washington visited the Keating home in Haskins on Sunday. Several families gathered for visits including Bruegge in Washington and Cherwinkers in Buffalo. Tim Cherwinker is improving and painting his residence. Farmers report busy harvest as grain remains twisted in some fields. Mrs. Fanny Edwards shows slow recovery from illness.

Haskins Harleys Kennedy Washington Keating Tillie Bruegge Evelyn Ruby Mary Weber Billy Ber Brogees Fisher Near West Chester Ray James Allen Ane Ray Greene Columbus Junction Jim Cherwinker Ben Bruegge John J. H. Bemis Herman Bruegge Buffal Tim Cherwinker Mathers Street Fanny Edwards

Marriages Rise in Audubon County Amid Law Change

Audubon County shows a 306 percent jump in marriages in 1931 from 1930, with 47 ceremonies last year versus 39 in 1930. The five day marriage law took effect that year, affecting Iowa counties differently.

Audubon Iowa Audubon County

The Cruise Of The Jolly Pilgrim Episode 8 Nebraska to Colorado

Journal notes from a westbound ride across Nebraska and into Colorado. The crew describes plains scenery, dust storms, a stormy sky, and road hazards, plus a 35 cent steak in Sterling and a Salvation Army band. They reflect on westward life and the thrill of imagined adventure.

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