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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1932
Page
7
Bible Thought for Wednesday May 11 1932 centers on a Psalm 64 verse urging prayer to hear God and preserve life while seeking refuge from wicked counsel. The meditation presents a quiet spiritual reflection rather than a news item.
Governor Dan Turner proclaims Know Towa Week May 7 to 14 with statewide awareness of Iowa’s highways lakes parks and farms. The Know Iowa Committee touts Iowa ranks in farm value and per capita wealth, noting extensive paved roads and rich agricultural output across numerous counties.
A compact daily credo listing ten affirmations to live by one day at a time. It urges choosing happiness, fitting to life’s conditions, caring for body and mind, strengthening soul, acting kindly, planning a hourly program, and embracing courage and faith.
The bulletin notes Iowa per capita wealth of 3062 with state factory output exceeding 745 million dollars and 450 million dollars invested in plants. It emphasizes abundant coal raw materials and strong transport as Iowa becomes a magnet for manufacturers. The Journal urges a timely legislative revision of antiquated tax laws to spark nationwide attention.
The piece notes lively Saturday night in Washington with neighbors greeting neighbors and groups gathering on the corner. It cites high activity for a town of its size and includes a playful bachelor definition about independence and opinions.
An open letter gently chides a nearby couple for a private moment in a car park. The note also recalls a parish vicar’s success in reconciling feuding women, and shares humorous poems and classroom snippets about manners and bread jokes reflecting local chatter.
Mrs. Smith denounces walking under ladders as superstition while Mrs. Wilson argues it is harmless. A third speaker claims crossing fingers and touching wood keep them safe, then turning three times after passing under a ladder. The exchange highlights differing beliefs about luck.
Tokyo reports the Japanese cabinet orders full evacuation of troops from Shanghai and surrounding areas to be completed in a month. The ninth division is recalled, while the fourteenth proceeds to northern Manchuria to assist in suppressing Chinese insurgents under the new Manchukuo regime.
Rex Hinson marked his sixth birthday with a Saturday party attended by fourteen friends. The day featured games, a peanut hunt, and pink yellow and green cake with caps and favors.
Lodges Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the Friday of each month with Glenn Mace W M and A W Yard secretary. Damascus Shrine No 10 W S of J sets meetings on the fourth Tuesday each month at the Masonic Temple rooms with Grace E Twinam W H P and J W Bidwell W Scribe listed.
A detailed railway schedule lists eastbound and westbound trains with daily patterns, passenger speeds, and freight services. It notes station calls at Washington and other towns, special stops for California passengers, county seats, and multiple branch services with agent at Goodlander.
Lily Lou Lansing gives up her operatic dream to marry Ken Sargent. The engagement ends in an annulment and she moves to New York to work as a pianist and helper for Mrs. Paula Manchester. Life as a servant and pupil collides with her hopes as she endures fatigue and emotional strain in a harsh debut with Maxine Rochon and Wanda Pillsbury.
Weekend visitors at the R W Hinson home included Mr and Mrs Jesse Berry and their baby Donnie with Mrs Berry s niece Ruth Sehater of Mediapolis. Theodore Wanerus left for Washington DC after attending his sister Bonnie Weidner s funeral. Miss Mildred Morgan attended a friend s funeral in Williamsburg. Mrs J F Kraemer and Gan Billy attended a Davenport reunion at the A J Hoffman home. Noel Carter of Kirksville Mo visited Sunday with Dr and Mrs H L Gordon. Miss Threse Kasowsky left for Detroit to resume work. Mrs Chapman of Wellman visiting daughter Mrs K A Horner. Tom McCarty of Sigourney attended the funeral of his sister in law Mrs Phil Parcell. Mr and Mrs BK Swank attended a Rebekahs card party in Washington. Nellie Gertz appeared in a recital at the Methodist church with pieces by Godard Sinding and Beethoven. Mothers Day observed at the Methodist church with solos and duets by local musicians and a bouquet presented to Mrs Christine Waitman age 91. Mrs BE Norris of Washington was noted in the final lines.
Duke spent the weekend at the Jeu venue, home court for the team, with a quiet showing as players regroup after a series of recent games.
Mercury tests by Mercury Government show that tiny amounts of base metals make mercury appear contaminated. The visible appearance of mercury serves as a sufficient indicator of base metal contamination in dental amalgams.
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