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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1932
Page
4
The page quotes Psalm 23 affirming faith in divine guidance and protection. The excerpt emphasizes the Lord as shepherd who provides and leads through life toward dwelling in His house forever. No additional context or accompanying article text is present.
A reflective poem urges perseverance through darkness. The speaker counsels loved ones to wait for divine guidance as despair looms, promising a heavenly lamp will light the path when the time is right. The author recalls personal long nights endured and faith rewarded by a star rising.
June 6th marks the next Monday for our primary election and citizens are urged to vote. The piece stresses studying the tickets, using judgement, and voting for every office with emphasis on key positions that affect governance. It urges voters to cast one decisive vote and participate in regulating government.
William Holmes McGuffey receives belated recognition with a Miami University museum memorial by Lorado Taft. The display features a bust overlooking children with a McGuffey reader, while Mark Sullivan cites 70 to 80 million copies sold.
The county faces a dispute over bonded debt with two figures $74,000 and $1,064,000 cited by Jessen and Whitaker. The correct total reflects a $1,000,000 bond issue for primary road work now funded from state primary road funds via automobile licenses gas tax and federal aid. A state payment of $10,000 reduced the balance to $990,000, explaining the discrepancy.
A Kansas story reports ten Wichita clerks were given ten dollars each and told to spend 50 cents or less, then continue buying anything offered until the money ran out. They returned 94.60 of 100, suggesting many clerks miss sales opportunities by waiting for customers to drive the sale.
The Department of Agriculture in Washington estimates the U S wheat crop for the year will be about 700 million bushels by late April. Winter wheat is pegged at 458 million, spring wheat forecast adds 242 million, indicating a 150 million bushel drop from 1931. The lighter harvest is expected to improve prices.
Patrolman Leo Chappins stopped to tie a shoelace during rounds on his boat when his pistol fell from the holster and fired. No further details were provided in the fragment.
A discharged serviceman recalls being shot and the shattering impact on his left foot, describing injuries and ongoing effects following the incident.
A reflective column on voting duty and civic interest lists candidates, election rituals, and reader anecdotes. It includes satire about candidates, a classroom poem about the boy who didn't pass, a note on bets at the counter, and a query about jobs for new graduates.
Crawfordsville June 4 The weather dampened plans but seventy three alumni attended the high school banquet at the schoolhouse. Reception by Vernon Florence White Mina McCleary Myrtle Orris Robert Hanna and John White followed by a memory laden display of class pictures and color themed décor.
A community meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening at the Knights of Pythias hall. Residents are invited to discuss local concerns and upcoming events.
The Business and Professional Women's club plans dinner at Mrs. Orville Elder's home at 6 15. Members must notify Mary Briley about excuses or guests by 7 PM Monday. Ride-arrangements will meet at the YMCA at 6 15. The Linger Longer club hosts a potluck dinner with Mrs. Harry Campbell on June 5 with one dish per person. The Merry Makers club meets with Mrs. Orva Scott on Wednesday June 8.
The Prairie Flower Mission Circle will meet at the church Thursday afternoon June 9. Hos tess committee members include Mrs J F Rittenhouse and Mrs Chas Ashby. Program committee members are Mrs Clayton Bear and Mrs Frank Leeper.
A quotation reflecting on how forefathers valued solitude and its spiritual uses, conveying a historic perspective on individual reflection and cultural restraint.
Destructive crickets are not clothing eaters but field insects that feed on plant matter. They enter homes mainly for warmth and may eat fabrics if other food is scarce.
Lou Gehrig matches a 38 year old major league mark by hitting four consecutive homers as the New York Yankees crush the Philadelphia Athletics 20 to 13 at Shibe Park. Babe Ruth Tony Lazzeri Earl Combs contribute others as 31 players see action and the Yanks sweep the series.
In the Journal a cordial invitation introduces Herman A Koenig as a Republican candidate for Washington County Supervisor for the 1934 term, subject to June 6 party action. He appeals for voter support, notes his real estate and personal property taxes, and promises to work for better political, social, and economic conditions.
Candidate messages announce runs for county treasurer in Washington County. Statements urge Republican primary votes on dates in June. Names include Marion S. George and J W Bill Cox with contact hints.
Blaine J Holmes announces candidacy for sheriff on the Republican ticket subject to voter will in the June primaries. Dates listed May and June indicate campaign periods and primary timing.
Pittsburgh overcame the Cubs 6 to 5 with Tony Piet delivering a fourth hit including an eleventh inning homer. Goose Goslin homered for the Browns in a 2 to 1 win over Vic Frasier White Sox while Wes Ferrell pitched Cleveland to a 3 1 victory over Detroit. Cleveland also won the nightcap 10 to 7, passing the Athletics into second division as Boston neared the Cubs in the standings with a 6 5 win over Brooklyn and Hack Wilson homered for Brooklyn. Other games were washed out.
The notice lists Sunday school at 9 55 A M and evening preaching at 7 30 P M led by Pastor Rev C E Spears with Christian Endeavor activities in the afternoon.
Among 8,000 rare fish at the New York City aquarium, several six inch man eater of the tropics specimens are piranhas. The exhibit underscores the exotic collection and aquatic predators on view.
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