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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1932
Page
4
Four Things a Man Must Learn to Do
Poem-like reflection by David Grayson offering four virtues for a true record: think clearly love others act with honest motives and trust in God. It contrasts disciplined rural life with schooling and notes patience and perseverance arise from country life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Heaven
David Grayson
Legion Safety Campaign gains momentum in Iowa
The American Legion state program reports gains in highway safety with a goal to reduce auto deaths in Iowa. A Legion financed school safety course will debut next fall led by Ames psychology professor Dr. Lauer, praised by the National Safety Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Iowa
Legion
Lauer
Ames
National Safety Council
Legion Safety
Flattery and Daily Bits from a Schoolroom Scene
A collage of light anecdotes shows students observing human nature. The piece notes flattery as a route to pleasing a girl and touches on everyday humor about spinach, candy, and a church scene where Janet asks about why people kneel to pray. The tone imitates a candid, informal column.
Night Court and Misleading Lady In The Spotlight
Ralph Pratt reviews Night Court with a new talking edition using a moving crane camera for closeups in courtroom scenes. He notes the film balances drama, laughs and romance with Edmund Lowe Claudette Colbert and a strong supporting cast. The piece also highlights Lena Rivers adaptation and Buck Jones western South of the Rio Grande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. van Dyke
Joose
Edmund Lowe
Claudette Colbert
Stuart Erwin
George Meeker
Selena Boyle
Robert
Rio Grande
Buck Jones
When Times Were Good and Now Times Are Hard
The speaker recalls earning eight dollars daily in better times and spending evenings carefree. Now with only odd jobs available he spends evenings at home, admitting greater contentment with quiet life than past spree. A line about longevity from The London Spectator echoes mind speaking aloud. A joke exchange ends with a parent’s surprise at a suitor proposing to his daughter.
Dr Joy's Hum Or Not A Dear By The Way
A playful verse about Joyce style humor and reactions to hot writings. Contains lines of introspection and a plea for faith and calm guidance. The piece echoes a lighthearted newspaper column style with humorous asides and a prayer segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oh Joy
No Inquest Planned in Ida Wallace Death
Des Moines authorities said no inquest will be held over the death of Ida Wallace 51 of Hamilton Iowa. She died after a car driven by her son Irvin collided with a car driven by Vera G Mattice 37 of Fort Dodge. Wallace was thrown from the car and died in a police ambulance en route to a hospital. Eight others in the two cars were uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
Ida Wallace
Hamilton
Iowa
Irvin
Vera G. Mattice
Fort Dodge
Melinskie’s Onion Joins Local Post Office Lawn Record
A peculiar growth on the post office lawn, described as Melinskie’s Best good for Hal ifatosis, sparked a lighthearted local joke as a miscreant attempted to mock the scene. The odd item drew attention amid poetic language about the future and love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Melinskie
Melinskie
Delegates Convene At 21st General Federation Convention
In Seattle on June 11 delegates to the 21st biennial General Federation of Women’s Clubs gather for business sessions. National President Mrs John F Sippel opens with colonial days program and reception. Discussions focus on national reports, wet and dry issues, and municipal state and federal economy affecting schools and children. A homemaker’s exposition is set for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Insj
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
John F. Sippel
Baltimore
Fern Leaf Rebekahs Attend District 92 Convention in Washington
Members of Fern Leaf chapter Rebekahs listed for the District No. 92 convention in Washington include Mrs George Workman and several couples led by Mr and Mrs Fred Hahn. Milo Ingram and bride Beatrice Koile of Oelwein wed in Galena Illinois on June 3. Mrs W H Cress and daughter Shirley Anne visit Sumner. Hubert Quinn seeks Navy enlistment in Burlington. John Heuter of Dubuque visited the Schnoebelen home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Leaf Chapter
Rebekahs
Washington
George Workman
Fred Hahn
John H. Younkin
Allan
L. R. Bates
C. W. Ingram
Jms
J. L. Meeks
J. M. Soukup
Frank Prymek
George Kos
Elizabeth Florange
George Younkin
G. W. Godlove
Milo Ingram
Bride
Beatrice Koile
Oelwein
Iowa
Galena
Ilinois
W. H. Cress
Shirley Anne
Sumner
Town
C. E. Aubrey
Hubert Quinn
J. B. Quinn
W U. S. Navy
Burlington
John Heuter
Dubuque
W. F. Schnoebelen
Wrong Slant on Life Ends with an Exclamation Point
The Toledo Blade notes a twist on life’s framing with youth vocal exuberance and age wary inquiry. The piece contrasts how younger generations express themselves and how older generations pose questions.
Joyce gang leader jailed in Ottumwa murder case
Albert Lea Minn June 11 INS Lawrence Bud Joyce strong arm organizer of Des Moines liquor ring was jailed here charged with the murder of Edna Maude Shaw Ottumwa last February. He was arrested after appearing at a hospital for wounds believed from a high speed auto crash that killed one man and injured another. Two other men indicted in the Shaw slaying. names not released. Miss Shaw was shot during a raid on her brother in law’s home seeking 5000 reportedly hidden there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lea
Minn
Lawrence
Bud) Joyce
Des Moines
Edna Maude Shaw
Ottumwa
Northwood
Shaw
Miss Shaw
Gerald Randol
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