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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1931
Page
4
A Bible Thought reflecting Luke 2 51 52 shows Jesus returning to Nazareth obeying his earthly guardians and growing in wisdom stature and favor with God and people as Mary treasured these sayings in her heart.
August A Busch, president of Anheuser Busch Co, argues for resuming four per cent beer as national beverage to aid employment and public welfare while noting the company will operate legally. He cites economic and social figures and references Roosevelt Jane Addams and Harvard economist Carver in urging temperance through lawful business revival.
Dr F W Eastwood spoke at the Presbyterian church on Youth in Revolt using Job 32 20. He argued that modern youth are in revolt and cited Elihu as a challenger to Job in a practical defense of boys and girls today.
Morning Sun resident Junior McGinnis writes in asking if his story is worth a half dollar. The town readers are urged to visit and collect the cash, signaling a friendly community prompt for reader participation.
The speaker cites Elihu’s stand that youth speak to refresh and urge reflection on God’s will. He argues affliction disciplines and that God’s plans are inscrutable yet show love and mercy. Youth revolt is seen as a hopeful force shaping the next generation under divine guidance.
Poem urges the human race to sail unafraid through time and place. It envisions divine purpose and inner unfoldment, angels guiding destiny, and the ultimate goal of universal brotherhood beyond earthly bounds. It mentions God forging humanity, anchors of hope, and knowledge reigning.
A compact excerpt lists usage notes for words like visual ize and errant with guidance on preferred phrases and common mispronunciations. It emphasizes avoiding gendered phrases and encourages daily vocabulary growth through repeated use of selected terms.
An Illinois man was arrested for petty burglary and arraigned. After a court trial the judge offered a chance to speak. He quipped about being identified by a man who hid under bed clothes, and was granted a new trial and released.
The piece notes a carnival mood with playful quips about a mosquito flying fourteen hours and jokes about a summer drive through the countryside. It mentions farmers hoping for warm weather to spur corn growth and a reference to local observers Andy Augustine and Rush Helwick noting promising fields while hoping hail and storms stay away until harvest.
A woman visited a Washington garage to charge her husband’s car repair bill to an account he did not have. The mechanic alerted the manager Hank, and the bill was charged. A golfer’s wife mentioned he had caddied for his father, prompting a joke about recognition.
A collage of verses praising work from Berton Braley and light humor notes. It cites labor pride from selling bonds to building homes and daily tasks, plus a circus visit by Mrs Hoover and grandchildren.
Crawfordsville June 9 The union service of the Daily Vacation Bible School featured a full program from processional to Benediction. Activities included memory verses, temperance songs, and a craft exhibit. awards honored perfect attendance and memory work. Attendance totaled 47 in primary and 41 in junior departments with many from participating churches.
Travers Lorrimer believes he married Delight Harford during the war in England but no trace of her exists. His wife Mrs. Lorrimer arranges Mary Lou Thurston to impersonate Delight. Mary Lou falls for Travers while hiding the ruse until reporter Larry Mitchell locates the real Delight in a revue.
Mrs. Lorrimer and Dr Mathews debate Travers's hidden past while Mary Lou faces fear of exposure. Larry advocates caution as Margaret weighs the risk of a discovered marriage and the fate of Travers and Mary Lou. Opening night party at Jenny Wynne reveals fragile alliances and unresolved truths.
Mrs H H McCoy announces the marriage of daughter Elizabeth Irene to De Merle A Smith on Sunday June 7 in Kansas City. Dr Smith will live in Los Angeles where he is an interne in a hospital. Mrs Mary McCoy is the grandmother. Rev F Wenger and Mrs Wenger visited Mt Pleasant on Monday.
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