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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1931
Page
4
A 1931 Bible thought notes a call to reason with the Lord and quotes Isaiah 1 18 about sins becoming as white as snow through faith. The brief devotion presents a religious message for Friday July 31 1931.
A report from the Conference on Child Health and Protection in Washington notes 10 million of 45 million U.S. children are defective but remediable. County and school nurses, physicians, and public health programs push early life care to detect and treat hearing vision nose throat teeth and other defects to prevent lifelong handicaps and improve outcomes.
In a silent symposium piece the 9 year old author reflects on life as a finishing canter after a race ends. He notes that work continues while power to work remains and that living means ongoing function beyond the finish.
Emma Havel a nine year old in the ninth grade writes to the Evening Journal about a moment of embarrassment at school. After dismissal she mistakenly got into a stranger car thinking it was her own. She reflects on the mix up and expresses relief she was not stolen and invites readers to claim twenty five cents.
A commentary argues that correcting bodily imperfections in childhood is easy, but protection and healthy upbringing of children is essential as they grow. It emphasizes that conserving the next generation is among the most important public duties to ensure worthwhile future society.
The piece recalls prairie years when grasshoppers forced families to abandon fields and travel by wagon to Iowa and Illinois from Kansas. It notes a new looming invasion, but asserts science will curb a repeat of past devastation as western lands remained unsettled then.
The text highlights common mispronunciations for "Himalayan" and "Chloride" with guidance. It notes syllable emphasis in Himalayan as hi ma lay an and in chloride as klo rid, mentioning vowel sounds and unstressed syllables.
George McDaniel recalls a city park prank from ten years ago when children wore swimsuits and Ches Howard climbed a pole to taunt a fire hose operator who soaked him. The author shares nostalgia and hints another columnist errand about Lou Rich’s visit and a missing contribution from Clarence.
A jumble of quotes and quips from a newspaper page. items include Mildred Weston’s line about life imprisonment for a shooting, playful rants about Plymouth Rock and European finance, local gossip about Andy Cunningham at Scot Furniture Co, and playful banter about moonlight and school time.
Rev. Ermil B. Frye of Trinity Methodist Cedar Rapids will serve as platform manager at the Washington Chautauqua from August 12 to 19. He will also oversee morning Bible lectures and deliver two addresses on Sunday.
Reader opinions favoring or opposing a joint facility. Vernon Witting of Wittings Harness Shop supports maintaining the existing combined setup, while Harvey Coulter of Klan Clothing Company argues for separate facilities due to clashes between high school and junior college.
Burial services were conducted yesterday at the Ainsworth cemetery for infant Kermit James Koehler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Koehler. The body was taken from A Jones funeral home to Ainsworth where Rev. Frank McAllixver led the service.
In District Court of Washington County Iowa Miaintiff Temple seeks to quiet title to parcel described as west 33 feet of the west half of the northwest quarter of section 20 township 75 north range 8 west. The petition alleges owner in fee simple and disputes adverse claims by named defendants and unknown claimants. The filing asks to confirm and quiet title in the plaintiff and dismiss all adverse claims.
Monmouth college announces purchase of The Snilding, a landmark near campus, to house its appreciation of the fine arts department. The building, once owned by John B. Brown and later M. G. Soule, will house the growing library, exhibits, and class work spaces. An endowment of 200 000 dollars supports the arts program, which draws national attention.
In a petition filed in the district court of Washington County Iowa a plaintiff seeks an estate adverse claim and general equitable relief with a decree denying the defendant any right to the real estate. The case instructs that unless the defendant appears and defends by noon of the second day of the next term beginning September 13 1931 at the courthouse in Washington the default will be entered and judgment rendered. Attorneys Livingston and Fichner represent the plaintiff.
Mrs John M Godley reports social rounds in Haskins July 31 detailing Olive Moore being taken to Crawfordsville and staying for visits with Mrs Barthelow and son Chas before returning home. Others, including Mrs Leo Farrington with Jean and Jonald, visited Frank Embree and hosted meals with relatives.
The well known brand of motor oils will be sold wholesale to consumers starting August 1 from Dick's Battery and Electric Services on Gasoline Alley. Prices are 15 cents per quart, 55 cents per gallon, and 2.50 for five gallons. Also offered is car painting from August 1 to August 5, with prices 6.53 to 5. The text contains errors and garbled figures.
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