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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1932

Page

3

Rescue of 34 Sailors From Disabled Collier H F De Bardeleben

In a dramatic Atlantic sea rescue 34 crewmen from the rudderless Collier H F De Bardeleben were saved after two days and nights of peril. The liner Laganbank maneuvered through 60 hours of gale and drift to transfer the exhausted men while the Adriatic and Ossepee monitored from nearby. The De Bardeleben drifted 420 miles southeast of Nantucket lightship before rescue. The rescued men head to Boston aboard the Laganbank as the Adriatic continues to New York for passengers and mail.

Boston Atlantic H. F. de Bardeleben Laganbank Nantucket New York Europe

Hollywood’s.Gable narrates late career rise and stage drift

Clark Gable reflects on a surprising comeback from gangster roles to romantic leads and a minister part in Polly of the Circus. He recalls years of stage work, initial rejections as an extra, and the pressure on stars to sustain box office success at the State theater.

Hollywood Clark Gables Gable Pictures Gangster Pictures John Gilbert Audia Marion Davies Polly Circus

Kruschen Salt Ad Promises Fat Loss and Sleep Help

Mrs. Ethel Smith of Norwich Connecticut claims a 16 pound loss after using Kruschen Salts for four weeks. The testimonial states improved sleep on night duties and ongoing fat reduction, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Lemmon's Pharmacy or any drugstore carries the product for a few cents per bottle.

Ethel Smith Norwich Conn Lemmon's Phar- Macey Amer Fro

Congregational Dinner at Bethel Church Held

Bethel Presbyterian church members held their annual congregational meeting on Wednesday March 9 at the church. A noon pot luck dinner preceded an afternoon election of officers. About thirty five adults and children attended despite cold snowy weather. Re elected were former officers. The report lists Geo Reed as president and Revered W H Parker leading devotions. The Sunday school officers include Mrs Floyd Letts superintendent and Ernest Gideon treasurer. Dinner committee chair Mrs Floyd Letts with additional volunteers.

Bethel Presbyterian Church Geo. Reed Boyd Foster George Reed W. H. Parker

Southeast Division of State Teachers Meets at Ottumwa

Ottumwa hosts the Southeast Division of the Iowa State Teachers Association on March 1 and April 1. County rural schools close April 1 for the county institute. Notable speakers include Charles W. Flint and EK Steiner, with Gordon Laing and Bess Goodykoontz also expected. Welch Imperial Singers perform Thursday evening. R F Hannum chairs sessions. officers include J H Peet, E B Lynch, F W Douma, H W Banze, and Margaret Kemble.

Ottumwa INS Iowa State Teachers’ Association Wapello County Charles W. Flint Syracuse University EK. A. Steiner Grinnell College Gordon J. Laing University of Chicago Bess Goodykoontz Washington D. C Welch Imperial Singers R. F. Hannum J. H. Peet Washington E. 2B. Lynch Sigourney F. W. Douma H W. W. Banze Davenport Margaret Kemble Muscatine

Unemployment Not a Major Worry for Iowa Student

Ames Iowa March 10 Dwight Booth a sophomore in animal husbandry at Iowa State College is not worried by unemployment while balancing a 1.8 hour course load. He works at the Baptist student center for room and is head dish washer at the Cozy Nook sandwich shop. Booth, son of Mr and Mrs M Booth of Washington, graduated from Washington High School. He was active in 4 H club work and earned trophies for judging. He placed among the top ten in the freshman judging contest last year and hopes to join the judging team next year. He aims to pursue farm work after college.

Ames Iowa Dwight Booth Iowa State College Dwight Baptist Cozy Nook M. &. Booth Washington Washington High School

May Invade Bunco Games by Police

Chicago authorities plan to raid quiet bunco games among neighborhood housewives after Commissioner James T. Allman stated the gatherings are often tied to gambling. He said players cannot pay for entry and promoters cannot offer cash prizes.

Chicago James T. Allman

Cruelty Charges in Separate Maintenance Suit

Marian C. Ross accuses her husband Sam C. Ross of cruelty in a separate maintenance case. The court, presided by Judge Daniel P. Trude, ruled on the matter after details of the mother-in-law joining meals at their apartment were discussed.

Chicago Marian C. Ross Sam C. Ross Daniel P. Trude

Jesus Comforts Disciples with Promise of Heavenly Home

Lesson from John 14 1 18 outlines Jesus plans and home in heaven The Comforter the Holy Spirit will aid believers and Jesus will return to guide and gather the faithful The discourse emphasizes trust in Christ as the way truth and life and the assurance of divine presence through obedience and faith

Jesus Heaven God Christ Jesus Christ Jesus Christ Heavenly Home John Joe

Faith in Jesus can do anything says John Eliot

The quote attributed to John Eliot proclaims that prayers and pains guided by faith in Christ can accomplish all things. It emphasizes spiritual effort and reliance on Jesus for strength and healing.

Jesus Christ John Eliot

Cruel Proximity Allegations Highlight Case Narrative

A court filing asserts that keeping the plaintiff near her mother in law constitutes cruelty. The brief explains this claim as the central basis for the alleged mistreatment and outlines the inferential reasoning behind the accusation.

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