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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1932
Page
4
A religious quotation from John 15 7 appears in the May 10 1932 issue urging readers to abide in Christ and let his words dwell in them as they ask in faith.
A wild night for a soul to go and seek a distant star. The poem speaks of a lone journey, fear and allure of Death, and a naked, bold plunge toward the windy sky as the traveler presses toward a distant goal.
Byron G. Allen campaign manager accuses Brookhart opponents of spreading false impressions about his stance on the Reconstruction Finance Corporation Act. Allen notes Brookhart sought to amend the bill for loans to closed banks and bank receivers, helped secure a 200 million loan provision, and joined the conference committee to push the House and Senate provisions into the final bill.
A Washington Iowa editor cites tax practice experience to compare Iowa and New York tax structureshall show New York broad tax base and equalized school aid while Iowa relies on real estate taxes. The author argues universal burden sharing across property and intangibles and urges revenue reforms.
A concise slate of misuses and mispronunciations focusing on CETIEN and OETEN terms. It flags that That heats all should be That is remarkable and notes Gala pronunciation as gay plus sofa style final a. It also warns about common misspellings such as Hawaii and Ob serve the ii.
The Journal holds a By the Way verse contest showing judges rivaling contributors and awarding Art Jones two lengths ahead. Honorable mentions list multiple writers with quips about the By-the-way and readers urged to visit the Journal office for a prize.
Albert B. Fall former interior secretary completed a near one year sentence for accepting a 100000 dollar bribe connected with naval oil leases. He traveled by ambulance from Santa Fe to the Doheny owned Tres Ritos ranch near Three Rivers New Mexico accompanied by his wife and two daughters and planned to move home to El Paso.
At the Rotary Club noon gathering, Junior College orators honored with Rotary awards delivered speeches. Ruth Cunningham spoke on The Crown of a Useful Life featuring Jane Addams, and Alice Shelangoski discussed Gods Chosen People with praise for Jewish contributions.
Work on Sunset Park’s new addition continues with a rock garden led by Mrs. A. E. Baldrige. The committee seeks ferns sedums iris dwarf flax and dwarf evergreens to lines rock walls and pool edge. People with such plants should notify Mrs. Baldrige. The expansion lies just north of the main park area with gradual development planned.
An eleven year old girl, bruised but alive, clutched her dog as rescuers uncovered her in the ruins of two hillside apartment houses in Lyons after a Sunday landslide. Seven bodies recovered. 25 missing. The disaster followed spring rain seeping into the hillsides.
The passage notes that Thomas A. Edison secured more than 900 patents in the United States over a span of forty years. It emphasizes his prolific contributions to invention and technological progress.
Clark Griffith backs free trade as Carl Reynolds leads the league with a .420 average. Reynolds powers Washington past Cleveland 3 0 with a seventh inning run and a decisive eighth inning homer. Brown stays undefeated as Ferrerl is touched for six. Reds beat Phillies 4 3 behind Lombardi Hafey and Gilbert stellar. Cardinals rally to nip Brooklyn 7 6 with Adams triple and Collins single. Braves avoid skid 6 5 over Pirates in twelve innings with Knothe key single.
Warner Bros brings The Expert to the Fox theater Wednesday and Thursday. Featuiring Charles Chic Sale in the title role with Dickie Moore as his on screen partner, the cast includes Lois Wilson Earle Foxe RalphHarolde Adrienne Dore May Boley Walter Catlett Noel Francis Elizabeth Patterson. The Ferber Kaufman story follows a meddlesome elder and his evolving bond with a boy and family in a drama blended with humor.
A striking talking picture titled The Wet Parade opens at the State theater with a strong cast and vivid plot. The romance centers on a realistic love story amid surfing modern events, blending tragedy and comedy to cover high and low life.
The Detroit News explains that ecards bought at the post office with stamps printed on them are postal cards, while unstamped cards from private firms with pictures are called post cards.
Mrs Clair Flynn hosted the South Side Country club at her Riverside home with ten members and eight guests for an afternoon of visiting and needlework followed by a two course luncheon. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Elmo Heitzman at the Mrs Mary Kern home in Riverside. Various local residents and visitors are noted visiting relatives and attending events, including spelling contestants and hospital updates on Mrs Alex Eman who is in critical condition.
Hugh W. Lundy of the Iowa Coal Institute lauds Gov Dan W Turner proclamation for Know Iowa Week May 8 to 14. He cites Iowa's natural beauty parks highways and strong livestock and farm output, urging civic boosting and fuller use of coal and other resources.
Blaine J. Holmes is a candidate for sheriff on the Republican ticket, subject to the will of the voters at the June primaries. The entry lists dates May 6 10 18 17 20 24 27 31 and June 4.
A Fairfield visitor spent Sunday with the Linsely family, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Linsely, staying at their home to enjoy the afternoon together.
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