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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1940
Page
4
A Bible Thought from April 20 1940 urges readers to sign a will to direct estate division and spare heirs from court battles. The piece notes the ease of arranging a will with an attorney and warns that neglect leads to costly disputes and changing fortunes.
The piece notes Cordell Hull, seen as a likely Democratic candidate, declares no office seeks, which could clear the field for a stronger race. It discusses his potential to bridge New Deal and conservative wings while reflecting on leadership and public courage in Washington County. It ends with editorials from Greenfield Free Press and Mason City Gazette on leaders and politics.
Senator Arthur Capper voices horror at the growing war trade with foreign nations. He urges continued arms embargo, extending it to the Orient and covering war materials to curb peace-time trade profits.
Local notices list attendances at funerals and visits among residents. Names include Lea Swartzentruber Nancy Swartzentruber Joe Zook J M Rich Edith Wayne Rich Nancy Kauffman John Conrad Ployd Layne Rome Fairfield Raymond Nicholson Lizzie Richard Mary Wyse Lizzie Richard Wilma Weston Glen Shoemaker Willis Wittmer Virgil Wittmer Carol Benson and area families. Several hospital and care updates noted including Leonard Leichty and Mrs Shantz.
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