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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1930
Page
4
A small devotional note cites Titus urging grace that brings salvation and living upright in anticipation of Christ's glorious appearing. It blends a dated scripture excerpt with admonitions to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts as believers look for the blessed hope.
Governor Roosevelt of New York backs repeal of the 18th Amendment and states rights in liquor control. The piece argues the saloon will return under any system, asserts alcohol damages the human body and economy, and calls for prohibition as the nation’s greatest blessing to prevent automobile fatalities from drink.
A letter from John Wagner of Washington Iowa shares a childhood mishap about shaving accidentally, being tossed from a cow, and a sister’s teasing remark. He notes the shame and humor, claiming it as his most embarrassing moment at age twelve.
A compact guide highlights common errors in English usage and pronunciation. It contrasts correct forms like taller than he with taller than him and explains mispronunciation and misspelling of words such as oath sole and volume. The piece invites readers to learn one word at a time through brief examples and notes on extemporaneous speech.
In Dayton Grove on September 11 Mrs. J B Moore hosted and visiting relatives included Dred Leet a student nurse at Washington County Hospital who spent Saturday and Sunday at her parents home. Earl Wymore and family were guests of Mrs Ott and daughter Caldona at Keots. Mrs Wymore Mrs Corey Mrs Knotts visited Iru Moore Tuesday afternoon. The sewing circle meeting will be held Friday at the home of Mrs Motlett. Bruce Moore and John Corey took their daughter to an eye specialist at the University of Iowa City Thursday. Mrs Nicholson now at Nicholson home and mother of Mrs Moore and Mrs Nicholson has been ill for several days. Mrs Walker returned Sunday from a visit with her daughter near Washington.
A string of social visits and family gatherings is reported across Washington and nearby. many households hosted relatives and friends including the Jol Schumacher Muscat family and the Robertson families from Fairfield and Washington. Attendees shared dinners and attended events such as a Tuesday ice cream social, with several residents traveling to Shellsburg and Columbus Junction for extended weekend visits.
Miss Faith Dunbar reports from Indian Creek as families visit relatives over the weekend. The Farrier reunion gathered locals to set park, with L. C. Dunbar of Brighton present, while Will Dunbar and Carl Corman hosted gatherings. Vera Farrier and Dora Dunbar began high school, Frances McKinney and Richard visit relatives, and Rich helps Ed Stout with housework as Finley Garrett works for Taylor Stout.
Announcement for Unit 5 of the Ladies Aid MB church scheduling a Friday afternoon gathering at 1103 East Washington Street with Mrs Joe Wolfe hosting and noting a future meeting at Ruth Longer’s home on Saturday September 17803 H.
A chatty humor column recaps reader contributions and quirky notes. It riffs on names, school life, and multicultural greetings, ending with a call for more submissions and playful banter about teachers and daily antics.
MadisonWisconsin readers urged to form a weekly contributors pool with a Monday schedule. The note mentions Sunset park Saturday Sunday school with grades and junior classes led by Nelle Tripp and Mrs Oscar George, inviting mothers to bring dishes. University of Wisconsin scholars urge reevaluation of youth counseling methods.
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