Honesty and integrity under pressure in a changing America
A 1941 reflection notes a crisis of character as old American virtues waver amid debt, credit, and a new culture of entitlement. It cites a Washington preacher’s critique, contrasts church membership with credit honesty, and warns of looming wartime economic strain and subsidized housing temptations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Chapin
Washington
Erilea
Mr. Chapman
Chapman
Dad
Louisville
United States
Atlanta
Best Bet Magistrate Clerk Exchange Over Fine
A comic exchange at the magistrate's court features a debtor blaming his wife for spending funds on a hat and a judge replying with a quip about a relative's thirty days, illustrating light courtroom humor.
From the Field to the Heart: A Humble Day in Service
A sergeant directs a raw recruit in a repair task ending with praise for good work despite no extra pay. The scene shifts to family talk about engagement, secrecy, and a humorous exchange about lakes in Canada. The blend includes reflections on kindness, memory, and simple wisdom.
Ainsworth School Girls Aid Red Cross With Clothes
The advanced Home Economics class of 16 girls at Ainsworth High School made 12 dresses, four dress and pantie sets, a boy's suit, a flannel bathrobe, a slip, and five extra panties for needy children ages two to 14. Materials were donated with some sewing help from Mrs. Emily Brown and Mrs. Irene Burmeister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Norris
Ainsworth
Ainsworth High School
Red Cross
Emily Brown
Irene Burmeister
Ruth Powers
Lorene Anderson
Shirley Herr
Helen Pearson
Mable Thoma
Marion Stephens
Alma O'Conner
Chrrene Eamondson
George Carson
R. KE. Graham
Patsy
Oskaloosa
W. C. White
Mary Chihak
Bill
Chicago
Chihak
Howard Hatch
Delmar Sands
Central City
The Absent-Minded Professor and Daydreams
A humorous montage of casual miscommunications and odd moments. A coal man, a flaming cat, and a sleepy couple set the scene for light exchanges. A youngster asks for a dime, trading it for a joke about the ice man.
White home social notes from Iowa and nearby towns
Joyce Butterworth and Mary Crawford return to college work in Iowa City after spring vacation. Dorothy Pearson and Dave Fishel left Libertyville for studies in Iowa City. The Thoma family and Mrs. Fullerton visited in Barville with Paul Spence family. Ronald Moore and baby return from Chicago. Elizabeth Hawkins travels to Oklahoma to visit Olive. G F Trotter visits Masonic Home Bettendorf. Carl Lay leaves Iowa City for Longworth Colorado. Ginkins family and Beverly host in Silvis. Ralph Schulty Elizabeth Schulty Claire Neff family visit Donald Smiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Moore
Baby
Chicago
Elizabeth Hawkins
Oklahoma
Olive
G. F. Trotter
T. J. Easter
Bettendorf
Ainsworth
Colorado
Carl Lay
Iowa
Westbound Washington Lodge meeting and transit notices
Regular meeting of Westbound Washington Lodge No. 26 A M meets first Friday each month. Lee Holland W M and A W Yard secretary listed. Transit notes describe westbound and eastbound stops and daily passenger schedules including Mo 2 Local, California passengers, and Golden State Limited with stop details and departure around 9:55 a m from Knoxville branch No 430 on Sundays excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge No
A. M
Lee Holland
W. M
A. W. Yard
Golden State Limited
Californian
Washington
California
Knoxville
Unday
North Prairie Flower notes Easter gatherings
North Prairie Flower item dated April 18 reports Mr. and Mrs. O P Schulty hosting relatives for Easter Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Chas Schulty, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schulty, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wiles and a son, Mr. and Mrs. Cecile Amlong and family, Joe, Juanita and Alicia Haller, and Walter Jackson. Wayne Duwn sheared sheep for the Young brothers, Donald Smith and John Young, on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. James Chorpen ing enjoyed a cooperative dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Smith
North Prairie Flower
O. P. Schulty
Chas. Schulty
Harold Schulty
Bill Wiles
Cecile Amlong
Joe
Juanita
Alicia Haller
Walter Jackson
Wayne Duwn
Young Brothers
Donald Smith
John Young
James Chorpening
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the Evening Journal
the Home Daily Newspaper
Oh Bask Trate Amante
Wyvuuryy Elder, Shannon
Marion Avenue
United Press
Lews
National Advertising Representative
Daily Press Association, Des Mebtear
Matt
America
Atlantic News-Telegraph
Britain
Europe
Waukee
Dixie Dugan
WIE
Miss Dugan
Crooks
Byq Mevoy
Stpiebel
Doggie Biscuit Company
Fashion Club News D'x1é
Marcella LE Brini
Bradley Illinois
McNaught Symicate, Inc
We Snappie Dogg Biscuit Co
AE AY
Sayy
Louisville Courier-Journal
Canada
Helen
Lillian
Margaret
Ade
Connecticut
Georgia
Maine
South Dakota
Palooka
Old Man
Boston
Darling
Johnnie
Mother
Father
Longworth
Colo
Lee Ginkins
Beverly
Jim Ginkens
Silves
Ginkens
Harry Anderson
Ralph Schulty
Elizabeth Schulty
Claire Neff
Donald Smiths
L. Goodlander
Ewe Ewweee
Oo. B
C. F. Anderson
Kansas City-Davenport
W. CC
BELL
Burlington
Omaha
Waituntina
Washington Ta
Bua
Candy Kitchen
North Side Square
AL Cantons Agead
Washington Dairy
Journal
Official
Washington Directory
Optometrists
Co. S. Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
East Side Square
John C. Owen
Stan Klesey
R. R. Noonan
W. P. Rawn
Stephen B. Jones
Harriet Coulter
Harold Putnam
Marion
George County
Lester B. Krabill
Chiropractors
DR. Chas, C. Brown
Court House
Washington Independent School District
B. A. Ralaton
Ameee Harland W. Mead
W. A. Erbe
Ethel McCreedy
Harry Bowlea School Board
Richard A. Stewart
Ralph W. Thompson
Harry Ramseyer
A. E. Atchison
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
Charlotte Baldrige
Theodore B. Bailey
Attorney At Law Loan & Trust
Ss. W. Livingston
West Main St
Lloyd Lytle
W. H. Fulton
E. F. Mack
Henry Bailey Light Plant
P. L. Jordan George Baker
Mark Pratt
H. H. Reister
A. L. Griffith
D. C. Barrett Park
Martian &. Bailey
Frank B. Miller
J. B. Lemmon
W. B. Dupuis
o. F_ Roller
R. F. McFarlane
Clarence Jacnba
Harry Montgomery
A. C. Peterson
S. Second Ava
George F. Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
Jones Funeral Home
Fast Main St
Sherman
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