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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1941
Page
6
A psychologist reports that in divorce cases both sexes tend to side with the husband. He attributes this to men sticking together and women hoping to gain from their own sex, noting exceptions but a years long survey shows this pattern more often.
A long tribute notes Dr C A Boice of Washington County for founding the first county funded hospital and building a strong health unit. It recalls his tireless work with Dr Dc W Stewart and the push for federal funds and Rockefeller support. The piece highlights a tuberculosis clinic maternal health unit and a sanitary engineer improving the local milk supply.
Dr. Boice's long effort to expand the county hospital appears to advance via state legislation. A surplus maintenance fund supports an addition without new votes as Des Moines lawmakers, Rep. Everett Stewart and Sen. A Claire Dewey, push the bill. The measure passes both houses and awaits the governor's signature. Dr. Boice, author of a county medical history, is praised for public health service.
Sunday marked by a golden wedding on Coppock Highway as neighbors praise Mr and Mrs John Davidson. Friends recall Timothy Crimmins history over a fine dinner. News comes of the death of Alva Been Blossom after long illness. Nineteenth Century Club notes a bonnet mix up at a post event gathering.
Vi tamin Bl shows new vigor to plants according to tests conducted at California Institute of Technology. Researchers report increased growth and vitality in treated specimens with observed improvements in leaf color and stem strength.
In Des Moines on April 3 Senator Clyde L. Her ring backs cutting real estate and attorney fees from 6 percent to 3 percent to recover public sales tax. He and Representatives Martin and Gillette press reforms while a powerful lobby fights the bill. The measure targets a tax leak estimated at over a million dollars with a plan on land procurement and title work fees.
A brief feature highlights community leaders in Iowa aiding neighbors. The piece profiles local volunteers and organizations working to support residents, with emphasis on civic duty and service.
The text suggests a cautious approach to reaching overhead as a stretching exercise, comparing it to a housewife dusting and hanging curtains. It warns against performing the movement too suddenly to avoid strain.
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