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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1931
Page
4
The Bible Thought emphasizes that joining with the living offers hope, citing Ecclesiastes 9 4 about a living log better than a dead lion. The devotional tone urges readers to seek life centered hope in faith and daily conduct.
The Highway Education Board in Washington closes a nationwide essay contest with 700000 student participants. The winning idea promotes quoting Life liberty and the pursuit of happiness from the Constitution as a reward for observing safety rules. The piece argues saved lives and urges rapid expansion of the safety campaign to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries.
A brief look at early and modern aviation milestones noting Orville Wright’s 1903 30 mph flight and Wilbur Wright’s altitude and nonstop records. It also mentions an Englishman’s 276 mph speed and Soucek’s 43,166 foot height, highlighting rapid progress in 20th century aviation.
Delegates from Europe Asia Africa the United States and Canada gather for the fourteenth triennial convention in Toronto. The piece praises temperance education as common sense and argues alcoholic drinks harm drinkers bystanders and society, urging action to stop beverage use for life liberty and happiness.
A reader in Keota Iowa writes about feeling well and recalls a past trip to Valley where white horses were said to be shedding feathers. The letter ends with friendly closing remarks and gratitude for responses.
The writer muses on future aviation records and Mars contact thirty years ahead. Piccard is cited for proving that artificial setups could permit war at extreme heights, then shifts to the moon and a lighthearted plan to converse with an imagined “old gent” there.
The writer reflects on early June weather and mood noting warmer nights and uncertain rain. A bite from an insect is mentioned and Louie Pacini returns with an ice cream wagon to the street, signaling a lively day.
A collage of quirky items and jokes from a newspaper page. Bits include grammar gaffes at exams, a marriage-license incident in Hartford, dog fight anecdotes, golf trivia, and roosters at a local event. Ends with friendly closing and a sign-off.
Correctionville News editor Carl Sturgis aged 40 died by a voluntary gunshot during June in Correctionville. His body was discovered in the city park by a caretaker. He left a widow and two sons. ill health was cited as the probable motive.
Judge William ss Kenyon assails upper society for defying prohibition laws in a home town address. He calls prohibition violation a form of great blackmail by organized crime and condemns society’s attitude toward crime. The gathering at the high school marked George E E Johnson’s homecoming with praise for his crime fighting efforts. A Hoover message was read urging public enforcement of laws. Gov Dan W Turner and Rep Fred C Gilchrist attended.
Lodges Washington Chapter No. 98 O E S regular meeting second Thursday monthly Ida McDaniel W M Ernestine Denison secretary Visiting members welcome Damascus Shrine No 10 W S of J regular meeting fourth Tuesday monthly at Masonic Temple Mrs Chica Spice W P Hazel Haven Worthy Scribe Washington Lodge No 26 AF & AM regular meeting first Friday monthly Harry C Ward W M A W Yard secretary Cyrus Chapter No 28 RA M regular meeting second Friday monthly J W Enslin HP A W Yard Secretary
Eastbound and westbound schedules list arrival and departure times for trains on the Golden State Limited Apache Local Passenger and freight services. Multiple agents including L Goodlander C B Q No 93 and J C McKay Avent Co. provide daily and Sunday exceptions with local and mixed trains and Southwest limited services.
Travers Lorrimer, a shell shocked heir, mistakes Mary Lou for Delight Harford, his betrothed. No Delight exists. they form a friendship and months pass with growing tension. A sapphire ring challenges the ruse at Christmas and Florida trips unfold before homeward calls. Mary Lou confronts a deception she cannot reveal.
The scene follows spring in a Westwood estate with Mary Lou, Lorrimer, and Jenny amid new horses, flying plans, and shifting romances. Mary Lou remains wary of her feelings as Larry headlines a town revival while Jenny negotiates manuscript work and independence. A sudden tumble tests nerves as everyone anticipates a troubled but hopeful future.
Jenny agrees to marry Larry after a firm pledge and playful press of time, amid plans of a writing career and a hoped life in Brooklyn Heights. She cries when confronted with his urgency, while he consoles her and recalls their past. The scene unfolds in the morning room after the engagement announcement.
Speakers included residents of Laurels Iowa and C A Rawson a Republican National Committeeman outlining party positions at a local gathering.
Glenn Miller president of the Iowa farmers union blames the Republican administration in Washington for rising Canadian tariff rates and warns of hardship for American farmers. Ida B. Wise Smith leads 22 members of the state WCTU delegation to the world convention in Toronto with Smith among the speakers.
Jolley of Cedar Rapids Mrs Ordelia George of Washington and Mrs M J G Philpot of Cedar Falls were in a car struck by a Wa bash freight train near hero.
The body of 64 year old George Armentrout was taken to his home in Eldon after he was killed yesterday in an incident reported from Albia. Local authorities investigated the fatal event and ensured next of kin were notified.
Walter Premer aged 72 died after falling from the back of a moving automobile in Mason City on June 3. He had caught a ride and sustained injuries that proved fatal.
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