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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1931
Page
3
A daily Bible Thought highlights the verse Thou shalt increase my greatness and comfort me on every side from Psalm Teme. The note emphasizes divine support and encouragement for readers facing challenges.
Jackie Coogan, once a child star, now stars as the lead in Tom Sawyer at the Fox theater. The piece praises talkies and the era’s motion picture advances, noting local theaters under Ralph Pratt presenting fine pictures and urging audiences to see this classic adaptation.
Journal publishes a double spread of life stories of local business people to foster better acquaintance among residents. The feature aims to highlight individual stories and promote community ties while noted for keeping Washington ahead among state cities.
A girl writes from West Chester Iowa describing an embarrassing moment at school. She thought she brushed with toothpaste but used Skin Balm intended for shaving. The incident sparked laughter and a humorous misunderstanding. The letter ends with the signer Thelma Benson RK Ai 2 noting her age.
A reprint of a 1909 Tribune editorial argues alcohol harms society and individuals. It cites costs to the state, addiction risks, and health dangers from beer to strong spirits, urging abstinence and noting the negative social impact.
A long, humorous plea for a contributor's day appears with scattered letters and jokes from readers. It echoes editorials and names writers like Edgar A. Guest, includes anecdotes about reporters and city life, and closes with a Washington Iowa imprint from June 12, 1931.
Rev. A. M. Futterer, 60, claimed a 20 hour sermon endurance record at his church, aiming to break 12 hours 10 minutes held by Rev Gyom Brown. He spoke on The Bible from cover to cover and Palestine speaks in 1950, avoiding solid food and drinking water only sparingly.
A flash of lightning struck near a 200 strong crowd at the municipal airport in Kansas City killing two men and injuring a third. Victims named were Anthony Venleziano of Chicago and K K Magnard of Minneapolis. Robert Jones of Kansas City, Kan., was treated for injuries.
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