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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1932
Page
6
Memorial Day on May 30th is observed in forty two states and all U S territories. The day honors honored dead who served the country, originally set for Civil War graves and now commemorating heroes from the Spanish American and World Wars. In the former Confederacy, May 30 remains a day of national remembrance for all brave.
A speaker urges unity on May 30 to honor the dead who served under the flag. He stresses liberty, sacrifice, and national destiny, calling for monuments and a renewed pledge that the fallen did not die in vain as the nation advances toward a higher future.
The Keota Eagle notes disclosures by the senate about Wall Street’s 1929 actions. It credits Brookhart with prescient criticisms while criticizing his limited legislative accomplishments due to lack of cooperation. The piece argues even his foes must concede he spoke truthfully about Wall Street.
Brighton townships and Iowa candidates are urged to win votes by promising to halve department expenses. The piece argues voters back any candidate who promises big cost cuts, encapsulated in the slogan Let Charity Begin at Home. It notes the crowded field of candidates this year and the public confusion over whom to support. A Columbus Gazette observation links rising drunken driving accidents to prohibition debates.
The Keota Eagle warns that gangsters bootleggers and kidnapers threaten the nation. It argues only Italy and Russia deter crime with secret police while America risks needing vigilante committees if law and order fail to improve.
A Knoxville Journal report quotes advocates promising lower taxes and tax equalization. They claim this year's legislature will not refuse to bow to a vigilant citizenry. Local governments are urged to cut expenditures and tax levies to reduce overall government costs.
A warning for parents emphasizes cemetery safety as children often climb monuments. Loose or toppled stones can cause fatal accidents, with incidents already occurring in Iowa and other states. Parents are urged to supervise children closely during cemetery trips.
The piece treats commencement as the start of personal responsibility after high school. It argues graduation ends play and growth, and decisions about the future rest with the graduate. Ambition and integrity determine whether education leads to real worthwhile achievement.
The Knoxville Journal notes the biennial guessing match of the primary election is ten days away and questions voter knowledge of district and state candidates. It estimates the election will cost about $600,000 for little justified result, echoing a call in classified ads.
In New Haven on Sunday families gathered for meals and visits at the Merle Statler home. Mrs. Marion Smith attended the Glen Hesseltine funeral with others. Several residents visited relatives and shopped, including Shirley Jean Pringle and Ruth, as well as Miss Ethel Hotle and Verna Mangold.
Ald Smith received their eighth grade diploma Friday night at the school commencement.
Kalona residents hear of a Decoration day program to be held Sunday May 29 at Sharon Hill cemetery beginning at 10 30 a m. The band American Legion and Boy Scouts will meet at the park and march to the cemetery where Rev Ward of Cedar Rapids will give a short address. Other local notes include visits and travels of several Kalona residents and relatives to nearby towns and states.
A promotional note praises Crisco for pie making, highlighting a Golden Grapefruit Pie with a golden meringue top and tangy filling. It urges surprising a husband with the dish and notes Crisco pie crust as digestible.
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