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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1932
Page
5
The Trinity Lutheran church invites visitors to hear a sermon on the Fourth Word from the Cross at 8 o clock tomorrow night, led by Pastor T C Melbohm. The message reflects on Jesus’ cry and the meaning of the forsaken moment and invites all to join in worship.
A quote contemplates national happiness versus material wealth comparing the United States with Spain. The remark notes that despite abundance, true happiness may be lacking in wealthier nations.
In Bethel on February 1 the Bethel Missionary U S will be entertained at the Davis Sisters home. Mrs W H Parker visits Illinois and is due back Monday. Various local families visit relatives, a church social Friday night is planned, and a bake sale by the Bethel Missionary society is set for Saturday in Washington. Many residents report illness and ongoing farm concerns about payments and taxes.
Mary Kennedy a poor stenographer seeks independence after her mother's death. Buck Landers a wealthy promoter pressures an engagement while Steve Moore a college graduate grows close. Mary faces a dangerous choice between landers wealth and a mounting attraction to Steve as the dilemma deepens.
Kalona February 24 The Ideal O. FS. chapter held a stated meeting Tuesday evening with members including Elsie Miller Martha Teets Helen Hochstaller Florence Feldman and Celeste Hasly serving refreshments in observance of Washingtons birthday. Mrs M B Ehrenfelt and family visited the Fred Small home in Richmond while Mrs Richard Shettler recovers from pneumonia and Mrs Charles Shaffer improves. T J Lahey and C L Lahey with son from Washington visited relatives in Wellman Chaney Hershberger and family move today to the Niffenegger farm northeast.
Lodges Washington Lodge No. 26 regular monthly meetings on the first Friday. Damascus Shrine No. of Washington regular meeting on the fourth Tuesday at Mason Temple rooms. Officers include Glenn Mace W M A Yard Secretary Grace Hawinam W H Po Havel Haven W Scribe.
Eastbound and westbound train schedules list arrival and departure times, service notes, and agent at Knoxville branch. It includes Golden State limits Apache California stops and local passenger and freight trains with daily and Sunday exceptions.
Wayland correspondent reports on community happenings including births deaths and illnesses. James Todd named new boy at Bernard Bates home while Joseph Richenberger dies at Mt Pleasant aged 44. Various local names appear with church events school activities and farm moves. Private funeral held for Richenberger. Millicent Tsehantz ill with intestinal issues. Epworth League rally attendees listed. residents moving to Piltgerald and Ainge farms. Dorcas meeting at Mennonite church. school declamation contest results in Winfield.
Shanghai dispatch details near miss as mines explode close to Japanese ships Idzuma and Houston in Whangpoo area. Reports describe Chinese and American observers fearing further mine threats and potential escalation around Shanghai Linho and the Yangtze river with Japanese troop movements and a controversial Kellogg pact context.
Wayland lost both games at Crawfordsville on Wednesday evening. The boys fell 2 to 16 and the girls were defeated 23 to 36.
The river packet Robert E. Lee, built by Capt John W Cannon, measured 300 feet long with 44 foot beam and 10 foot hold. It housed two engines with a 10 foot piston stroke and 40 inch bore, eight boilers, and side wheels 38 feet in diameter with buckets 16 14 feet long.
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