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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1941
Page
8
A Mt Pleasant music contest recap describes weeks of practice by contestants who memorize pieces and endure early travel to perform before judges. The piece lasts five minutes, a whistle signals time, and winners receive public recognition while others await future chances. Various local residents are noted visiting and spending time with family during Easter week.
President Roosevelt announces a U S Danish agreement to defend Greenland, a Danish colony about 1000 miles northeast of Maine, as Nazi planes extend to the island. The map marks Greenland's position relative to North America and Europe. the coast section shown is rugged and barren.
Sunday with his wife and her folks Mr and Mrs Lloyd Prior and sons were Sunday supper guests at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Frany Prior near Columbus City Mr and Mrs Ernest Eisele went to Conesville Sunday to visit at the Jason Wolford home In the afternoon Mrs Wolford Jerry and Jacky accompanied them to call at the Ed Wolford home north of Conesville Mrs S K Orris and daughters Mae and Dorothy visited with Mrs Paul D Howell near Columbus City Tuesday afternoon
District No 4 chronicles visits and family news. James Brooks spent weekend in Wausau Wisconsin with Carl Rothlisberger and family. Updates include Carl and Barbara healthy and C J thriving. Several local residents hosted dinners and visited relatives across Des Moines Iowa City Brigh ton and other nearby places.
Des Moines Mrs. George B. Hippee 76 died at home in Greenwood apartments after a four year-old broken hip injury. Widow of George B. Hippee builder and former president of the street car company and old Iowa Loan & Trust Co. bank, she was born January 6, 1865, at the Polk home and had been an invalid since the fall.
Doreen Roads is introduced as Bondi Beach beauty queen from Sydney Australia. She has copper hair brown eyes and measures five feet four inches tall weighing 108 pounds. The description emphasizes her appearance for a broader audience.
Y M C A notes recount a busy week with a district swim meet at Cedar Rapids, seven boys in seven events, state meet at Iowa City, plus softball, gym workouts, and a kite contest. Beans and bread served at a noon bean feed, plus later swimming and a treasure hunt. The piece also praises Red Little, Coach Kos ter, and the Y M C A alumni dinner, union services, and community welfare efforts.
Foster Bickel has been an active member since the organization's founding. He served on the board that perfected the Y and is a past president.
The Board met as required with KE F Bauer TH P Wilson and Ned Morrow present. Minutes from March 28 and April 1 and 1941 were read and approved. The remainder of the day covered miscellaneous business. Chairman E F Baupr and Clerk Stan Kiesey signed.
The Strawberry Blonde opens Sunday at the State Theatre a Warner Bros comedy with James Cagney Olivia de Havilland Rita Hayworth and Jack Carson. Cagney stars as a turn‑of‑the‑century scoundrel who elopes with the heroine while de Havilland and Hayworth provide romantic intrigue in this festive romp.
Director Raoul Walsh, known for Them Drive By Night and High Sierra, delivers a fast paced action tone in a comedy. Olivia stars in a story set in an era where a mug is for shaving and a racket is a tennis term, with Heinz Roemheld providing period music that echoes Father’s songs.
The Aldrich Family comedy Life With Henry opens Sunday at the Pox Theatre. Jackie Cooper stars as Henry Aldrich in the original story by Clifford Goldsmith and Don Harman, featuring Henry's misadventures at home Centerville and in Chicago as he seeks a chance to win a trip to Alaska by earning $100 with character letters.
Henry faces a small obstacle of a $100 but overcomes it through letters as the film introduces his family circle in Star Town. Hedda Hopper portrays his mother, Fred Niblo Sr directs, Kay Stewart appears as his sister, Josephine Whittell aunt, Etta McDaniel laundress, Leila Ernat debuts as Henrys girlfriend, and Eddie Pracken plays Dizzy.
In Franklin District on a Saturday luncheon at the Presbyterian church attendees praised the event. Mr Shannon Mrs Elder Miss Meek and Miss Holland were highlighted as entertaining guests. Several local families shared Sunday visits and dinners in Keota and at Marion Sheetz and Gretter household.
Aldine Stewart of Keota attended a Sunday event at the Henry Sie with Mr and Mrs Harold Foie and family of Pilot Grove. Mr and Mrs Frank Kies and family were guests at Gail Kies home Sunday.
Mrs. Hazel Moorhead and Mrs. Rose Moorhead hosted a Wednesday study gathering at the Moorhead residence with all but one member present. The topic focused on Amery worship with Davidson and Maurine Orris leading. Roll call cited Bible verses and Mrs. Davidson gave a history of Baster while Mrs. Orris read a magazine article. Mrs. Dwight Brown sang Ninety and Nine. Hosts, aided by Lillian Moorhead, served refreshments.
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