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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1932

Page

4

Taste and See Bible Thought Friday

The page presents a devotional caption for Friday March 25 1982 with the verse Psalm 34 5 inviting readers to trust in the Lord. It emphasizes faith and blessing for those who rely on divine guidance in daily life.

One Mighty Good Sign Bank Stability Returns

The piece notes four weeks of banking steadiness marking a return to normalcy since early 1929. It says banks have stopped collapsing and that while a strong upturn isn’t yet assured, gradual progress should improve confidence in business, society, industry, and politics. Market fluctuations are described as nerves rather than fundamentals.

Anonymous Broadside Attacks the Farm Board

A signed letter appears on three pages denouncing the Farm Board and its leaders Stone and Legge. The piece curses the board with vitriolic language while withholding the author’s identity. The writer hints at moral failure and criticizes price maintenance.

Farm Board Stone Exchairman Legge

Government tries to act amid public demand and discontent

The passage notes people demanded action and the government moved to do something. Despite efforts the result was dissatisfaction and many unsigned condemnations and idle charges against those trying to serve the country.

Born in a Log Cabin John N Garner rises from Texas to Speaker

The narrative traces John N Garner's origins from a Texas log cabin built by a pioneer widow to his Civil War service with Texas troops. It recalls his courtship era, early schooling, move to a better district, and his rise to a twenty nine year career in Congress culminating in the speakership.

John N. Garner House of Representatives Plains Texas Red River Tennessee John Garner Sarah Jane Guest Sarah Guest Sarah” Garner Indian Territory John Washington Father Chance Congress

Synonyms and common usage notes for instruction clarity

The list presents verbs for creation and discovery with guidance on wording. It cautions against contractions and suggests precise phrasing to avoid misstatement.

By The Way 3 Our snow drift and lighthearted notes

A humorous column recalls drivers stranded by four foot drifts on main highways and cars left overnight in snow. The piece includes quips about a hoarding campaign, a bill collector joke, and local anecdotes about a jailhouse thrift, a poet, and Joe Melinski's animal menagerie.

Mr and Mrs Ed Jackson Celebrate Fifty Years of Marriage

The Jacksons marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary on March 5 with many friends offering felicitations. Long active in community service, they are honored for their upbuilding efforts and wished many more happy years together.

Ed Jackson

Four Girls Teams Advance in Iowa State Tournament

Four girls basketball squads Parkersburg Mingo Centerville Newhall advanced to the state femin ine championship contention after opening round wins in Des Moines Iowa Audubon Cumberland and Seneca Grand Meadow were eliminated in first round action Centerville and Newhall faced each other in tonight's second round contest with Parkersburg slated to meet Mingo in a later game.

Des Moines Iowa Parkersburg Mingo Centerville Newhall Geneva Langerman Audubon Cumberland Grand Meadow

Drive on Hoarding Achieving Results in Money Circulation

The Federal Reserve Board reports seven straight weeks of declining money in circulation as the hoarding drive fades. Since Feb 10 the total drop reaches 151 million with 42 million cut in the week ending March 25, the largest single weekly decline. March 20 money in circulation stood at 5.48 billion, up 922 million from a year earlier.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Reserve Bank Credit Glass- Steagall

Opinion on Hack Wilson comeback with Brooklyn Robins

Readers weigh in on Hack Wilson possibly staging a comeback with the Brooklyn Robins this year. K. D. Melcher and L. B. Lupton offer differing views on Wilson and Hornsby as a leader and player.

Hack Wilson Brooklyn Robins

Funeral services for Mrs. Etta Rush in Ainsworth

Funeral services were held yesterday at the Methodist church in Ainsworth for Mrs. Etta Rush. The pastor Rev. HK J. Shook officiated with pallbearers Charles Stearns W. W. Moore E A House W H Keiper A B E Sands and J A Marsh. Interment followed in Ainsworth Cemetery.

Etta Rush Methodist Church Ainsworth HK. J. Shook Charles Stearns W. W. Moore E.A. House W. H Keiper A. BE. Sands J. A. Marsh Ainsworth Cemetery

First Meeting of Creditors for John M Clegg

In the Southern District of Iowa Davenport Division John M Clegg of Ainsworth Washington County is declared bankrupt on March 24 1932 The first meeting of creditors will be held April 4 1932 at 10:00 a m at the office of Referee T L Brookhart 115 East Washington Street Washington Iowa Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct other business as needed

John M. Clegg Ainsworth Washington East Washington Street Iowa T. L. Brookhart

Consolidation of Voting Precincts West Chester Franklin Center

Notice to residents of West Chester and Franklin Township that on March 7 1982 the Washington County Iowa Board of Supervisors and West Chester town council merged West Chester and Franklin Center precincts into a single Franklin Township precinct with polling in West Chester. Boundary aligns with Franklin Township. officers named certify the action.

West Chester Franklin Center Franklin Township Code of Iowa Board of Supervisors Washington County Franklin B. N. Jessen ED Kos RK. EB. Brown J. R. Griggs H. W. Luers Kk. C. Bauer A T. Augustine L. S. Hewitt Town of

Will Rogers Defends Babbitt in New Film

Will Rogers rallies to defend Babbitt in a new Fox Film production titled Business and Pleasure at the State Theater. Adapted from Booth Tarkington’s The Plutocrat, the film features Karl Tinker as a central figure, with Rogers delivering one of his most endearing talking performances.

Will Rogers Babbitt State Theater Booth Tarkington Fox Film Karl Tinker Rovers

Card of Thanks for Ella M. Sojka death

We wish to thank neighbors and friends for expressions of sympathy and gifts of flowers and kindness at the time of the death of Ella M. Sojka.

Ella M. Sojka

Funeral services for Ella May Sojka held Thursday

Funeral services for Ella May Sojka were conducted Thursday at the L. A. Jones funeral home by Rev. A. A. Vinz of the Baptist church. Pallbearers included George Horn, Arthur Horn, Ed Knotek, Roy Krotz, John Knotek and Edwin Kos. Burial followed at Riverside cemetery.

Miss Sojka Ella May Sojka L. A. Jones A. A. Vinz The Baptist Church George Arthur Horn Ed Knotek Roy Krotz Johun Knotek Edwin Kos Riverside Cemetery

Why Bran Is Good for Health in Kellogg’s All-Bran

Modern tests say ALL BRAN delivers two key benefits for constipation relief. It provides bulk to stimulate the intestines and vitamin B to tone the tract. The cereal forms a soft mass that aids waste elimination and, per experiments, adds iron comparable to beef liver by weight.

Allbran

Statue of Roger Williams Reimagined for Capitol Display

Rhode Island's statue of its founder was created from an ideal concept as no portrait exists. The artist fashioned a commemorative memorial suitable for national display in the Capitol based on imaginative interpretation.

Roger Williams Rhode Island

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