Generosity Tested by Wealth and Need
A biblical proverb warns that niggardliness harms all, urging mercy toward the poor. It frames excess greed as more damaging to us than to those in want, calling aid a chance to respond with compassion.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1944
Page
3
Freedoms in danger from government overreach in wartime
A columnist warns that due process and the right to a jury trial are threatened by OPA and Wagner Act enforcement. He cites a Kansas filling station shutdown, labor hearings, and NLRB decisions as evidence that un-elected officials can deny court hearings. He contrasts with constitutional protections and notes shifting food demands amid war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Country
America
OPA
Kansas
Washington
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
Circuit Court of Appeals
Doctor Can't Open Infertile Bag During Confinement Joke
A doctor attending a confinement asks for tools one by one a corkscrew a screwdriver a chisel and a mallet. The puzzled husband asks if the delivery is a boy or girl. The doctor replies I don’t know yet it can’t get my infernal bag open.
Campus Capers in Young Ideas at Fox Theatre
Susan Peters and Elliott Reed plot to derail a marriage in MGM's Young Ideas a college comedy now playing at the Fox Theatre Mary Astor plays the mother and Herbert Marshall the step father with a comic uproar as Richard Carlson Alton Joslyn Dorothy Morris Frances Rafferty and others aid the scheme Peters has her first starring role after Random Harvest and Assignment in Brittany
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Peters
Elliott Reed
Mary Astor
Herbert Marshall
Fox Theatre
Miss Peterg
Brittany
Marshall
Richard Carlson
Elliott Reid
Alton Joslyn
Dorothy Morris
Frances Rafferty
Susan
Mink Goat Promises Spark Controversy in Family
A mother confronts her daughter over accepting gifts from a stranger. The daughter insists she understands the risk and claims the prize is a mink goat, highlighting a clash over trust and material promises.
Hollywood sandwich named after actor mocks deviled ham
An unnamed Hollywood restaurant creates a sandwich tribute to a local actor asking, “One of the restaurants here in Hollywood has named a sandwich after me.” Grits 3 adds “Deviled ham, en?” as a wry aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Plunkett Quips on Nomination Surprise
Conroy laughs at his surprise after the nomination as his acceptance speech nearly fell from his hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plunkett
Quackers and Milk Prompt a Teacher Question
A pupil Willie answers a riddle with humor, saying two ducks and a cow remind him of Quackers and milk, after a teacher asks what they symbolize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Laura’s marriage prospects and a lifelong single status
A fragment quotes a dialogue implying Laura has remained single because she never pleased anyone. The exchange hints at social pressures and personal judgment surrounding marriage choices in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Editor Delays Meeting Angers Frustrated Subscriber
The doorkeeper explains the editor is in conference with his staff and cannot see the visitor. The subscriber exclaims in disbelief, accusing the delay of deliberate newspaper production.
Court Adjourns As Lawyers Clash In Courtroom Outburst
Two lawyers argued loudly in court until the judge called for order. The dispute escalated with insults as the heated exchange disrupted the proceedings and adjournment followed.
Promoted Herbert for Hitting the Sergeant Court Martial
A comical account depicts a mother celebrating her son Herbert being promoted and branded as having earned a court-martial for an incident with a sergeant. The fragment suggests a satire on military discipline and recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
New Camouflage Basis Aims to Conceal War Objectives
In World War I artists enjoyed freedom to distort ships and gear for deception. In the present conflict the goal shifts toward near total concealment or toning down targets and creating dummy objectives to attract enemy fire away from real assets.
Turhan Bey Kisses Maria Montez In Alleged Historical Inaccuracy
The article notes Turhan Bey will kiss Maria Montez’s hand in Ali Baba and the Party Thieves at the State Theatre, despite a technical adviser stating Arabian slaves wouldn’t touch or kiss their mistress. Producer Paul Malvern says audiences will accept the gesture for drama and star appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turhan Bey
Maria Montez
Miss Montez
Bagdad
Turban Bey
Ali Baba
The
Forty Thieves
Jamiel Hassan
Turhan Rev
Paul Malvern
Turhan
Maria
East Highland Society Notes and Local Bets
East Highland residents report a new baby born to Mr and Mrs Guy Geret with grandmother Mrs Raymond Slaughter from Lone Tree helping care for the infant. The community records visits and family activities including a wedding and local errands among neighbors and kin.
Weekend Visits and Local Notices Near Lone Tree
Nery at Cosgrove and Hester Mincer visited with Verlee Buline near Lone Tree. Mrs. Arthur Horn spent Monday with her sister, Mrs. Guy Gerot, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dvorsky and Rose Mary called on Frank Mincers Thursday forenoon. Richard Gerot visits his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Jerot. Ed Schlapkohl and Helen and Ramona Marshall spent Sunday at James Swailes. Sympathy extended to James Birka’s relatives. Orville Hill and son Donald hauled hay the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nery
Cosgrove
Hester Mincer
Verlee Buline
Lone Tree
Arthur Horn
Guy Gerot
Paul Dvorsky
Rose Mary
Frank
James Birka
Orville Hill
Donald
McClelland Dinner Honors Three Sons At Brighton Home
Brighton residents attend a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank McClelland with their three sons as guests. Nearby families and friends, including Des Moines and Wellston connections, plus community notices about sales, farm bureau, and local club meetings are reported from Brighton and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Edna S. Crile
Frank McClelland
Eugene McClelland
Des Moines
Keith McClelland
Beverly
Wellston
C. P. O. Marion McClelland
McClelland
Philadelphia
Horace Edwards
Sheldon
Wis
I. F. Kraemer
Edwards
Washington
E. A. Horner
Leonard Hoskins
West of Pleasant Plain
David Wentworth
Ft Knox
Harry Wentworth
Wentworth
Hal Figgins
Della Neville
Richland
C. W. Long
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Club
C. A. Bleese
Tony Meath
Clara McClintie
Earl Hopkins
Brighton Commercial Elub
Brighton Study Club Members Attend Federated Clubs Meeting
Members of the Brighton Study club attended the county Federated clubs meeting in Washington along with Mesdames Wilbur Day L E White L E McAfee Henry Lechner Ross Day H C Stouse and Hubert Kasowski. Mrs McAfee reported on the club and Mrs Day sang a solo. W S White of Davenport visited his sister Mrs James Long and Mr Long. The W S C S of the Methodist church served lunch at the Stout sale, clearing over 75 dollars. Mrs Keith Willis, home from Leesville Louisiana with her husband Cpl Willis, arrived Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
James Long
Long
The
Methodist Church
Keith Willis
Cpl. Willis
Leesville
Honor Lt. D James and M James Entertained at Duncan Home
In Columbus Junction on April 21 Mr and Mrs H M Duncan entertained relatives in honor of Lieut Donald R James US Army Air Corps stationed at Kingman Arizona and Margaret James SK 3e Waves Arlington Va Both visited their parents Mr and Mrs B S James Earlier this week Today's Club met with Mrs Margaret Robertson hosting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
H. M. Duncan
Donald R. James
U. S. Army Air Corps
Kingman, Ariz
Margaret James
SK 3-E
the Waves
Arlington
D. James
Turkey The Old and The New Paper Read by Orr
Miss Helen Orr delivered a daytime evening talk on Turkey The Old and The New. She compared historical and modern aspects of the country and presented observations from her study and travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Orr
Bender Fractures Forearm While Working on Farm
Kalona report notes Ira Bender fractured both bones in his forearm at Clifford Small farm. Jim Melcher has returned to base after furlough at his parents home. Doris Levy of Pennsylvania visited her parents. Earnest Felske returns from Iowa City hospital for a few days before further treatment. Donald Dickle sustained a severe arm sprain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Schmitters
Kalona
Ira Bender
Clifford Small
Pfe
Jim Melcher
Lester Melcher
Doris Levy
Pennsylvania
Mose Levy
Earnest Felske
Iowa City
Donald Dickle
Dan Dickle
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Raymond Slaughter
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Robert Flan
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Iowa Wesleyan College
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H. Duncan Home
Margaret Robertson
Lemmon
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