Man's Wisdom Folly
The Lord bringeth the counsel of the wise to naught as human wisdom proves folly. A devotional note reflects on divine guidance over human plans.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1933
Page
4
Amee Hutton Divorce Case Stirrs Publicity Spark
The article reports on actress Amee Simple McPherson Hut ton facing divorce from her third husband David Hutton, an evangelist singer. Hutton alleges mental cruelty and seeks more public prominence, while claiming Amee aimed to separate him from Angelus Temple management in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amee
McPherson Hutton
David Hutton
The Balance of Capital Punishment in Civilized Society
A Kansas bank cashier kills two bandits in defense of himself and his wife while the state dispatches criminals by hanging electrocution or gas. The piece argues both acts aim to protect the innocent, but questions the justice and humanity of capital punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Putman
Bank Robbery Ended as Two Bandits Die in Cashier Showdown
A Kansas bank incident on Memorial Day led to a cashier shooting two bandits, part of a larger gang of eleven inmates who escaped from the penitentiary. Five suspects remain at large, but the two killed will not threaten civilians again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Penitentiary
Roy Uo
Right of Way for Pedestrians at Intersections
Pedestrians crossing at intersections have right of way when signals favor their passage and drivers must yield until foot traffic finishes. The reminder cites a Pennsylvania decision and recalls a quatrain about John Ray struck while asserting this right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
John Ray
Farley Reveals Frank Policy on Federal Appointments
The article outlines James A. Farley’s method for federal staffing under Roosevelt. He argues merit and loyalty determine who gets exempt-list jobs, with Democrats prioritized for qualified posts, and warns against poor appointments as a long term burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Farley
Roosevelt
Current American Magazine
Weather and headlines stir public mood on seasons
The piece notes how California papers favor dramatic weather stories about the east, from blizzards to heat waves. It suggests a hot spell would push a lake project toward closure, contrasting weather narratives with political debates.
Kittenballers Hall of Fame Night Sparks Local League
Rath carried on from McAvoy with a hook slide. Umpire Putman and a catcher draw chatter as Lee Allbaugh and Ted Pratt manage the teams. Red Norton and Pat McGill provide comic adlibs while Johnny Barko’s tobacco mouth draws comment. Meredith Chance fields well for the Easy Aces, and three cross–banded batters highlight the finale. New faces include Felix Dougal Owen Snyder Small and Sayre joining the Easy Aces and Orioles lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Small
Easy
Felix Dougal
Si Owen
Paul Snyder
The
Little Demons
Easy Aces
Pat McGill
Sayre
Orioles
Crone
Crovery
Oriole Battery
Moonlit Indian Rove Garden Preface in Iowa Field
A visually striking garden scene near North Iowa features a carefully planned arrangement of bean poles forming a wreath like shape. The moonlit display highlights a decorative and impressive landscape element.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Iowa
Tomorrow and Beyond in a World of Quiet Acts
A mosaic of sayings and reflections on kindness duty and memory. It contrasts a devoted helper who dies before his deeds are seen with scattered aphorisms from Emerson Ovid Bacon and La Rochefoucauld. The piece closes with a casual “See you tomorrow.”
Local Social News and Visits From Des Moines to Brighton
Miss Retha Johnson returns home after visiting Des Moines. Mr and Mrs L B Hanan and sons Rodney and Keith were Sunday guests at the H Kyle home east of Brighton. Miss Wilma Johnson of Pleasant Plain visits grandparents Mr and Mrs L H Johnson. Mr and Mrs James Morgan are mentioned in the social notes.
New Ocean Liner Has 3800 Telephones On Board
The Washington of United States Line launches a liner with 3800 telephones aboard. Handsets appear in every cabin class stateroom and in officers rooms and public areas. Upon docking in New York, 12 shore lines will connect for instant calls to any U S location or abroad. The value of the telephone is greater than the cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
New York
Martinsburg Visitors and Threshing Activity Highlight Weekend
The report notes Martinsburg residents visited relatives over the weekend including Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Morgan. Carl Kyle of Pleasant Plain stayed several days with the L. Bo Hanan family. John Richard Morgan visited his uncle Raymond Balderson in Belmond. Threshing began in full swing with two machines moving to Rubio on Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
Carl Kyle
Pleasant Plain
Hollywood Night Gala Sparks Leni Lun eska Entrance
In an open air theater forecourt, radio announcers hype the stars as Sybil Hall and Leni Luneska arrive amid floodlights and velvet crowds. Lucky Cavanaugh and Karl Kruger thread through the scene as tensions rise over Kruger’s pleas and Luneska’s guarded responses.
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Sybil Hall
Miss Hall
Hollywood
Leni Luneska
Announcer
Tom Mulrooney
Lucky Cavanaugh
Caliente
Europe
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