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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1932
Page
4
A brief Bible Thought note for Monday March 14 1932 presents the paragraph Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God where by ye are sealed unto the day of redemption citing Eph 430. The item reflects a devotional scripture quotation typical of the era.
The Washington Junior College basketball team earns its second consecutive state championship, impressing with discipline and teamwork. Dean Mead Coach Freshwaters and the school celebrate a 22-1 season, praising the players' character and steady growth.
A local girl will win a free educational summer trip to Europe at no cost to her. She will travel as a guest of about thirty five to forty business institutions in Washington and Washington county. The voyage promises many educational advantages and a lifetime of broadening experiences.
The Des Moines Register reports a majority in its straw poll favoring a substitute for prohibition rather than its repeal. The piece notes strong opposition to the saloon, with social stigma lingering on saloon keepers, and cites a growing sentiment that real reform may emerge only through formal ballots as millions of new U. S. citizens arrive.
A preacher argues against liquor legalization, recalling saloon days and warning that legal beer and wine would not solve bootlegging or drunkenness. He cautions readers about misguided hopes of jobs and tax cuts from alcohol sales and urges adherence to prohibition to protect families and society. The piece links past alcohol harms to present temptations and rural bootlegging realities.
Bishop W N Ainsworth argues that the South supports prohibition and resists bootlegger pressure. He recalls saloons as corrupt centers that dominated politics and deplores efforts by political leaders to weaken liquor laws. He warns church and state must not surrender gains from the temperance struggle.
Daily vocabulary snippet with usage tips on imputed and imputable terms, pronunciation guidance for demonstratives, common misspellings like mahogany, and a word study motto. Includes examples linking words to misuses and encourages expanding vocabulary by learning one word daily.
The LRO invites readers to finish a two line poem with lines three and four rhyming respectively with daffodils and spring. The contest runs until March 26 and the best completed poem wins a valuable prize.
A noisy woman and a reticent man spark playful contrast in a column about frugality and marriage. The piece riffs on domestic roles and thrift, using pointed quips to probe common assumptions.
Two fishermen forget bait and find a huge snake with a frog in its mouth. They take the frog to use as bait then feed liquor to the snake, which later reappears with another frog in its mouth. The tale ends with a humorous exchange about age and tradition.
The term risque derives from the French risque as past participle of risquer meaning hazardous or risky. Its figurative sense now refers to verging on impropriety or indecency and is the current common usage.
Marie Dressler delivers a masterful portrayal in Emma at the State Theater. Frances Marion’s screenplay adapts Min and Bill style drama into a family saga about a millionaire, his housekeeper, and a resulting will contest ending in a murder trial. Richard Cromwell, Jean Hersholt, Myrna Loy, and others provide strong support.
Mrs Hattie Darling 71 of La Porte City former Columbus Junction resident died after six months illness. Born 1861 in St John Michigan she married Homer C Darling in 1890. he was killed in 1891. Survived by daughter Effie Scorey two sisters Irene Lyle and Mrs Henry Brokaw. funeral in La Porte City. The column also notes local social events and county notices.
Keota March 14 Citizens Caucus at the town hall nominated town officers for the March 28 election. Mayor B B Brown led sessions with E J Ramsey elected chairman. The slate includes Mayor Brown and three councilmen plus Stoutner as treasurer Arnold as assessor Schrackengast. Keota chamber holds March 8 meeting electing Helsehher as president Amsberry Marsh Stoutner secretary. balance in treasury reported.
Three photos by Lyle Snyder and Mary Briley show the Congress hotel blaze Friday morning. Thick smoke obscured much of the front of the building for hours, making detail hard to capture.
Mrs. Edward Bushek hosted the Fortnightly club with guests Mrs. G. H. Norgang and Mrs. Dorothy Fitzsimmons, featuring needlework and luncheon. The Senior Needle club met at Mrs. Fannie Buchwater’s with twelve ladies. The PTAs announce a March 14 meeting at the public school with program notes and a social gym session.
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