Highest Rock devotion from Psalm dates May 25 1931
Today's Bible Thought presents a Monday meditation from Psalm 61 verses 1 and 2. It proclaims a cry to God from the ends of the earth for guidance to the rock that is higher than the speaker.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1931
Page
4
Enduring depression talk and Bishop Cannon remarks
A historical column notes how farm prices plunge echo past depressions and speculates on when relief might come. It includes remarks by Jamieson of Washington on Bishop Cannon, praising his political stand and critiquing partisan attacks.
Ramseyer Defends Tariff Fairness Amid Global Duties
Congressman Ramseyer cites comparative tariff rates to argue the United States offers broad free import access. He notes France England Belgium and Germany tax both ways, asserting America admits a higher share of imports free than any other major nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramseyer
France
England
Belgium
Germany
No Extra Session View by Public Opinion
The piece argues President Hoover will not call an extra congressional session now and expects little new in the upcoming congress. It notes the 1932 campaign shaping the next session and mocks congressional bickering while urging no immediate session to avoid discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Congress
Sticks
Congressional
Local figure Woo Jamieson rises after landmark primary win
Community remembers former congressman Woo Jamieson who rose to prominence after defeating the late Hepburn in a notable electoral race about twenty five years ago. The obituary or tribute notes Col Hepburn as a key local figure in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woo Jamieson
Jamiesun
ul _Hepburn
Col. Hepburn
Embarrassing Moments From a Family Letter
A lighthearted letter recounts a nephew named Guy Hovse who, as a child, mistook cherry tree leaves for apples, prompting a family laugh. Helen Hoyle shares the tale in a local editor’s page, noting fond memories and playful misunderstandings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Hovse
Falk
Helen Hoyle
Polite lunch talks split Democrats on Hoover support
A Washington letter recalls a seven Democrat lunch group from diverse states who split on backing Hoover in 1922. Col Patrick Callahan of Louisville notes Irish Catholic voters may oppose Smith, while Irish Catholic sentiment could shift if Smith is avoided. Callahan cites improving sales at Louisville varnish firm and wage restorations as signs of a potential economic upturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbie
Hoover
Col
Patrick UH
Callahan
Louisville
Smith
Daily English Lesson Notes on Pronunciation and Spelling
A fragmentary lesson notes on mispronunciation and misspelling of Latent ought and emphasize pronouncing a as in tate. It contrasts sew and sow with definitions and hints at increasing vocabulary by mastering one word daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivent
City Beautiful movement gains early momentum in town
The piece urges cooperation to improve the city quickly. It cites cluttered roofs and deplorable alleys near the square as easy targets for improvement, noting even a few minutes of effort could transform surroundings. A senior's farewell remark concludes the column with a light joke about gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
City Building
Town Hall
Slan
Itation House
Witty fragments and sharp jabs fill a local column
A miscellaneous page of quirky quotes and satirical lines targets roadwise drivers and town life. It mocks bureaucratic talk, legal penalties, and civic vanity while inviting readers to submit jokes and deserve a lighthearted, one-track mind view of the community.
Camp bel parents of baby girl in unconventional tone
Mr and Mrs Humpy Camp bel welcome a baby girl described with playful humor as a new arrival. The notice notes Humpy as the often quoted breeze setter and hints at news to come in the next few days with warmth and curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humpy" Campbel
Humpy
Joan
Boosters Defeat Brighton Team In Tight 8–6 Win
The Boosters overcame Brighton with an 8 to 6 victory at Lide Park. Kiesey pitched well in late innings but Brighton’s 16 hits went for naught as Washington capitalized on errors in the eighth and ninth. The win extends theBoosters’ hot streak to five games atop the league ahead of next Sunday’s clash with Winfield at Libe’s Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lide Park
Brighton Sluggers
Kiesey
Washington
Brehton
Boosters
Winfield
Libe’s Park
McAvoy
Ke Tallon
D. Kiesey
Fees
Jacobs
Ae Millet
Sehulty
Volger
Johnson
Innines
Brighton
Edmondson
Hayes
Horton
Grant
Hagens
Sehulty Beauchamp
Jassog
Memorial Service Praised and Rock Dedication Noted
Mrs. Walter Conner and Dr. W. J. Masson comment on a memorial service that drew a large crowd. They praise the ceremony and the rock dedication, and thank the donors for the stone and cemetery space with a nicely arranged tablet inscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PP. i. Ntter
Os’ Copath
Walter Conner
Altho
Keota High School Activities Highlight State Meet Entries
Keota High School students earned state meet entries in Iowa City and Chicago. Helen Kirkpatrick and Robert McNarlene qualified in English subjects. Keota placed in the state track meet in Ames with Richard Bott and Chester Pence earning points for a fourth-place finish. The senior class play What Anne Brought Home showcased the student drama troupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Larce
Keota High School
Iowa City
Helen Kirkpatrick
C. D. Kirkpatrick
Robert McNarlen
Lou McNarien
Jenglish
Robert McNarleen
cAate
Ames
Richard Bott
Chester Pence
Sphomore
Chicago
Roy
Pence
H. D. Corel
Moser
Anne
Glepy Simith
Richard Blagast
Richard Bot
Edward Lodwig
Ilo Shaffer
Harriet Tines
Wlatine Ivelan
Ruth Dickens
Allen Padmaer
Lester Pence
Herbert Medorald
Everett Dillon
Keota Alumni Hold Annual Banquet and Meetings
Keota alumni gathered Friday evening in the school gym for the annual banquet closing commencement week. The Class of 1931 served as honored guests with twelve seniors at a central table. A three course meal, radio program style program, and various readings followed. Officers for the coming year were elected and distantly present attendees sent greetings from several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Clentdenning
Grace
H. D Williams
Harriet Tinnes
Edward A. Kreger
France
United States Army
Kreger
Keota
Clara Stewart McNurlen
Umiatella
Florida
William Fitwilliams
Washington
W. C C. Richardson
Theresa Coffman Schreckengast
Treasuer
Edith Holmes
Mable Stevenson Morris
Bernice Bower Moser
Ruby Hulse Helscher
Pearl Diverbliss Morris
Lester Smith
J. W. Helscher
Jennie McLoud Robinson
Rhea Palmer
Marjori Russell
Jean Stephen Carris
Oscar Axthelm
Ruth Pulver
John Shatter
Theresa Coffman Schrechengast
Earth and Moon Relative Sizes and Mass
The earth's axis length is about 7 900 miles while the moon's diameter is 2 160 miles. The earth's surface is roughly 13 percent larger than the moon's and its volume about 50 times greater. Due to higher density the earth contains about 81 times as much matter as the moon.
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