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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1931
Page
4
Bible Thought quotes Isaiah 55 7 and emphasizes mercy for the wicked who forsake their ways and the righteous who change their thoughts. The message urges turning to the Lord to receive abundant pardon and mercy.
A poem reflectively celebrates enduring marriage with lines about growing old together. It mentions Dr. S. P. Telford Bailey Building and vows shared through long years, facing possible death yet cherishing companionship and mutual support in old age.
The author urges preparation for a harsh winter with widespread unemployment and destitution. Emphasizes local and state aid over federal borrowing, critiques war-era spending, and notes Hoover and Congress will shape relief efforts, urging communal action and fiscal caution.
In discussing motor car accidents the piece assigns blame to two main parties the pedestrian and the taxi driver. It argues pedestrians often violate common sense rules of crossing and visibility while drivers share responsibility for cautious behavior and adherence to safety rules.
A lighthearted item notes Donna Mae Davidson felt embarrassed by a prank played by her father who kept fifty cents while Donna Mae received none, described as a mean trick.
A report argues common pleasure drivers cause more accidents than taxi drivers or pedestrians. It criticizes aggressive motorists who crowd the road and blame others after crashes, noting a commission’s finding that ordinary drivers bear higher accident rates.
Farmers voice mounting protest as tax burdens grow with declining incomes. Kansas counties vote to cut posts while groups threaten to refuse half their taxes. Missouri governor prompts taxpayers to resist new levies through group influence. Washington approves cuts for private sector, while government salaries persist.
In the Republican context of Iowa’s redistricting the old first district remains largely intact for political aims. Voters and observers favor W F Kopp who has represented the district since 1921 and is deemed likely to run again to succeed himself. Supporters stress his record and readiness for broader state and world issues.
A compact English lesson notes two vocabulary items implicit and levity, with usage hints and common mispronunciations. It contrasts synonyms for furnish and provide with implicit faith and suggests a daily word learning practice.
The Washington social season opens with a series of parties and light humor. An exchange at a gathering features a husband claiming his wife is homely, a joke about golf costs, and a barber lesson from World War I troops. Observations note fall housecleaning and light quips about city life and colleagues.
The verses reflect on summer picnics and nature while noting dislike for poison oaks and mosquito bites. Sherry Ted Pratt has taken up golf and jokes that the game was invented by someone seeking another worry.
A misread letter to O J Squizz of the Squizz Silver Polish Company prompts a comic chain of corrections and gibes. The writer complains of inferior polish, mocks the addressee, and vows to return the shipment while lampooning others with slang and satirical asides.
Samuel L. Jacobs, born 1863 in Malden Illinois, died after a four week illness. His body was taken to his brother's home for funeral services and burial after living fifteen years there.
Archie Hamilton aged 51 of Muscatine formerly of Columbus Junction died Tuesday after a heart illness. He is survived by brother Jerome of Muscatine and two sisters in Peoria.
Funeral services for 77 year old John Blattner, a former Washington county resident, were to be held at Valley church west of town with burial in Oak Ridge cemetery. He died Tuesday in Wellington Kansas at his sister Mrs H F Harbaughs home after visiting here in March. He was born in Dutch Creek township to George and Christine Mayer Blattner. All of his father’s family are deceased except Mrs Harbaugh.
Mrs Kate Heyde died Wednesday evening at her daughter Mrs Minnie Manns home five miles southeast of Brighton after seven weeks of declining health. Born in 1865 she came to Iowa as a child and lived in the Brighton area her entire life. Her husband preceded her in death. Survived by daughters Mrs Minnie Mann and Mrs Clara Shepher sons Will and Walter all of Brighton and other relatives. Funeral and burial held in Brighton.
Funeral services were held for George Berkshire 73 who died Monday at his daughter Ora Morse’s home near Cotter. Burial followed in Columbus City cemetery. He lived mostly on local farms. He is survived by three daughters Ora Morse Davenport Paxton and Mrs Earl Swailes and three sons Clifford Earl and Gay Berkshire and fourteen grandchildren. His wife Jane Medley died in 1915.
The 87 year old Harry Brinton who died at his son’s Stuart home was brought to Brighton for funeral services at the Methodist church. He had lived in Stuart and Des Moines since 1874 and was the eldest of eleven children of Edward S. and Hannah M. Brinton. His first wife Jane Haifley died in 1872 and he wed Margaret Ann Haifley in 1877, leaving six children. Surviving siblings in the Brighton area include Anson, Mart, Ban, Mrs. Mary Day and Mrs. Sarah Craig.
Funeral services for George H Simmering who died Thursday afternoon from infantile paralysis will be private Sunday at L. W. Jones funeral home. He was 2% years old, a son of John and Tena Simmering, two miles northeast of Washington. Survived by parents, three brothers John Jr Ed and Joe all of Washington county and two sisters Anna Coffman of West Chester and Tena Marshall of Brighton. He aided the family dairy farm and was the youngest in the family.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Ray Kallous of Richmond on Tuesday August 25. Mr and Mrs F M Swisher of Brighton announce the birth of a six and a half pound son to Mr and Mrs Mac Swisher of Chicago.
Mr and Mrs Rudy Wagonknecht of the Xenia community announce the birth of a daughter Ruth Iris at Washington County Hospital. The birth adds a new member to the Wagonknecht family with relatives celebrating the arrival.
Barbara Stanwyck appears Monday through Wednesday in The Miracle Woman, Columbia's new special picture at the State Theater. The drama is billed as a major showcase for the actress with a powerful performance, while the note ends with a clipped signature about crooks and lunch.
A playful nocturnal note laments the weather while bidding good night with light humor and a wry, ongoing pun on weather terms. The tone is casual and humorous, reflecting a breezy mood as the day ends.
The humorous review highlights Wheeler and Woolsey in Caught Plastered a lighthearted film about a romance between a miracle woman and a blind boy with recovery. Woolsey’s antics and Dororthy Lee’s added charm promise steady laughs for Thursday to Saturday showings.
A melodrama stars Clive Brook Marjorie Ram beau Peggy Shannon with a plot of a man’s betrayal and a daughter’s danger driving his moral awakening. The Fox shows travel intrigue with hotel escapades and a Peoria buyer, followed by Traveling Husbands with Evelyn Brent and others, then Ken Maynard in The Arizona Terror featuring Tarzen the insured horse.
Barbara Stanwyck stars in The Miracle Woman adapted from Meehan and Riskin in a Frank Capra production. The drama follows a girl’s descent and redemption through a devoted lover whose faith and sacrifice drive the climactic blaze and emotional payoff.
A tense melodrama unfolds as Silence reaches a dramatic climax. Star lineup Clive Brook Marjorie Rambeau and Peggy Shan interact in a compelling human story, with showings Monday and Tuesday at the Fox Theater.
About 1000 Jasper county farmers gathered in Newton to back a plan to raise corn prices. They urge Governor Turner to proclaim a price scale of 60 cents on the farm until Jan 1, 65 cents until Mar 1, and 70 cents thereafter, and to convene a special legislative session for a debt moratorium. They plan a delegation to the state capitol and seek broad farmer support.
In this film Brook portrays a deeply human lead supported by two attractive actresses. He navigates adventures trials and disillusionments before making a supreme sacrifice to defend his daughter’s reputation. Pegey Shannon debuts new flare delivering two distinct roles wife and daughter with strong talent.
United Press reports a planned Hook Mountain boat picnic for the William Banks association an African American Democratic group devolved into a riot as funds ran short with $500 unpaid to boat owners. In Chicago a wife seeks divorce after accusing George Osborn of overtime deception and extramarital meetings.
Dr Thurman ie, a Indiana University professor addressing teachers, said spinach is not necessary for health and that tub baths are only social necessities. The remarks were reported from South Bend Indiana.
Attendance of 5000 was expected today at the West Side Calf and Colt club third annual celebration. Livestock exhibits and entertainment attracted nearly 5000 dollars at opening day.
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