Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1933

Page

4

Mercy Assured in Proverbs Verse Reflects on Confession

A religious note cites Proverbs 28 13 warning that hidden sins fail to prosper while confession and repentance invite mercy, urging readers to acknowledge faults to receive grace.

Memorial Day Would Be Favorite Wish Of Fallen Soldiers

The speaker reflects that if fallen soldiers could speak they would thank being remembered on Memorial Day and also value the day for a rare chance for workers to enjoy extra hours of play and wholesome entertainment.

Memorial Day Reflections and Chicago Century of Progress Exposition

A contemplative piece on Memorial Day urging reverence while acknowledging personal wishes for joy in remembrance. It notes New York funerals and contrasts with war victims, then reviews the Chicago Century of Progress Exposition, praising private non profit management, private funding, and the Dawes family leadership.

New York City Chicago Roosevelt Rufus C. Dawes Charles G. Dawes Dawes Charles G Rufus

Rising optimism amid bank freezes and recovery talk

The piece notes improving business despite four billion dollars tied in closed banks. It predicts an upturn could accelerate if resources were released and mentions public fears over emergency powers and inflation. It also includes quips about a neighbor’s chickens and radio stars as light relief.

Iowa

Joe Palooka Over Training

A humorous piece by Ham Fisher contrasts comic strip hero Joe Palooka's boxing regimen with domestic chores. It notes the choir is missing a sister, Sundays spent at repair work, and reflections on changing manners since 1882. It ends with a housewife lemonade mix up and a neighborly misdelivery.

Adorable offers glamorous cast and musical backing

The film stars Miss Gaynor supported by C. Aubrey Smith and Herbert Mundin with Blanche Friderici and Esther Muir in a large cast. Garat is highlighted in a domestic US release with a soundtrack by Werner Heymann and songs by Whitin and George Marion Jr. The story follows a star seeking a soldier of the guard with dramatic singing and dancing moments.

Miss Gaynor America Gaynor Garat C. Aubrey Smith Herbert Mundin Blanche Friderici Stuart Holmes Albert Conti Ferdinand Schumann-Heink Esther Muir Hans von Mowardowski Peter Duray Barbara Leonard Sterling Holloway Joe Caits Werner Richard Heymann Richard A. Whiting George Marion, Jr

Wise trainer Advice on Winning Starts Fast

A veteran coach counsels racers to secure an early lead and improve position thereafter. The remark highlights decisive early speed as key to success in pursuit events.

Flintlock Found Near Bear Lake with Bartlett 1836mark

A nearly century old flintlock from a wugzle loading gun was found by Claire Asperline while plowing near the site of the old American Fur Trading post by Bear Lake in Lake Wilson Minn. The lock bore maker Bartlett 1836. In Eureka Springs Ark a robin at a basement window pecked at its reflection until a paper blocked the view.

Lake Wilson Minn Claire Asperline Bear Lake Eureka Springs Ark J. KE. Stebbins

William H Shuman Obituary Notice

Family notes William H Shuman died peacefully citing faith and eternal rest. They describe burial at the Keota Cemetery and honor his memory with prayers for his peace in the afterlife. The tribute expresses love and trust in his soul's journey to the Savior.

William H. Shuman Keota

Adorable Gaynor Garat Film Opens at State Theater

The Vox production Adorable stars Janet Gaynor and Henry Garat and opens today at the State theater. Advertised as a standout motion picture of its era, it marks the first American film to claim a certain distinction in romance with music.

Vox Janet Gaynor Henry Garat State Theater

Seagulls Save Mormons from Grasshopper Horde Monument Tells Tale

In Salt Lake City a seagull monument on the Mormon tabernacle grounds honors the birds that saved crops from a grasshopper swarm. The four sided base recounts self sufficiency, famine threat, and harvest after the gulls arrived to feed.

Salt Lake City Utah Great Salt Lake Mormon Tabernacle Grounds

Huerta Conspired With Germans to Invade This Country

El Paso report describes Victoriano Huerta, deposed Mexican president, allegedly plotting a German backed invasion with Captain Franz Rintelen. The story cites Rintelen’s book The Dark Invader and notes death rumors while detailing claimed German funds and ammunition for a Huerta revolt.

EL Paso Texas Victoriano Huerta Mexico United States Huerta Franz Rintelen New York City Germany Rintelen New York Tom Lea

Classified Ac Appeared and Monument Erected

A classified notice indicates a donation or payment led to the appearance of a monument. The item credits a donor and confirms the commemoration location and purpose. The brief item notes community recognition and a formal unveiling or dedication event.

Engaged in Love and Trouble in Bill's Jail Ordeal

Joan Hastings seventeen loves Bill Martin a garage worker while her aunts plan to send her away to school. After learning Bill faces jail for a whiskey-running setup, Joan scrambles to raise bail money from her ticket to Philadelphia. She vows to help him despite family skepticism as the tale continues.

Joan Hastings Bill Martin Joan Bill Rose Garden Dolores Gerwin Eunice Miss van Fleet Bergoni Milt Rosalie Ruby Precious Billie Mrs. Martin Miss van Fleets Heeley Evvie Babe Philadelphia Belle Veronica

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Evening Journal Washington County Elder, Shannon & CO Bruce Cowden Publishers News By the Way Delbert Bailey Delbert Arcturus Mr. Longfellow Joe Palooka Ham Fisher Sister Longfellow Washington Bob Joe Joe Paldova Miss Howe Her Pullman Burlington J.C. Menay Ticket Avoont Hazel Livingston
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication