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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1941

Page

4

Tomorrow's Evening Journal Special by University Journalists

The regular Journal staff credits tomorrow's issue to a group of journalism students from the State University of Iowa who spent a week preparing the special. The piece praises their dedication, notes the plant’s quiet setup in the basement “bomb shelter,” and reflects on journalism as a meaningful future field amid changes in the newspaper industry.

Department of Journalism State University of Iowa Evening Journal Washington Mrs. Journal Reader Rome Berlin London Moscow D. C

East Sunset social notes update from Washington area

East Sunset reports a busy week with ill health in the McCarter household in Washington and visitors at the Warren Bishop and Williams homes. Local families including Littrells Armacost Wells Taylor and Ferguson joined Sunday gatherings. several couples attended weddings and daily calls from Columbus Junction Keota Ainsworth and Dublin were noted.

Clarence Hering East Sunset Elmer McCarter Donald McCarter Elmer Washington Harold Littrell Lissa Armacost Warren Sam Stites Keota Earl Ferguson Velma McGuire Russel Williams Williams H. E. McGuire Glen Wayland Paul D. Howell Columbus Junction Orris Joe Schlatter Ralph Melville East Charlie Martin Ainsworth Jake Sommer Dublin

Orphan Girl Toyed By Onions And Motor Cars In Gag Anecdotes

A column of lighthearted quips recalls a heart day episode where a girl orphan child is described as “Mama gone to play cards.” It adds anecdotes about onions in a garden outdoing neighbors, a motor car purchase after a phone call, and a dentist patient joke. Humorous vignettes close with a fragment about Jerry.

Ralph McCreedy Kay Rita R. M. Boileau Mr. Boileau Johnny

Allies Lose Rally Speech by Lindbergh in Chicago Arena

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh told a Chicago Arena audience that the war was lost by the Allies even before it was declared and warned that collapse of the British empire would be a world tragedy. He said the United States can defend itself and the America First Committee sponsored the rally opposing U.S. participation abroad.

Chicago Charles A. Lindbergh Germany

Press Portraits Washington Lodge Regular Meeting

Washington Lodge No. 26 AF and AM holds a regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. Lee Holland serves as Worshipful Master and A W Yard is the secretary.

Washington Lodge No A. M Lee Holland W. M A. W. Yard

Westbound and Eastbound Train Schedules and Bus Routes

A patchwork of railway timetables shows Westbound No. 8 Golden State Limited and various locals, crosses and branch services with departure times from multiple stations. Burlington Trailways lists eastbound and local routes from Washington with multiple buses and a note on ticket purchases.

Golden State Limited Californian Lee Washington California Knoxville Burlington Trailways

Ten Meet Johnson Home hosts tea and luncheon

Ainsworth April 25 The rry Ten club held their regular meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Johnson. Four tables of pinechie played with Ray Lambert and Mrs Violet Lambert winning high scores. Kenneth Ornduff and Mrs Kilgore won consolation prizes. The hostess served a one course luncheon. Next meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Claude Kilgore. Kensington Club met with Mrs Rose Fitz.

Ainsworth Rry Ten Club Pat Johnson Ray Lambert Violet Lambert Kenneth Ornduff

Flower Exchange and Luncheon at Ida Hunt Home

A social gathering at Ida Hunt's home saw most members present except two. Afternoon activities included needlework and a flower exchange during the business meeting. Mrs. Fitzgerald hosted a one course luncheon assisted by her daughters Mrs. Grace Stewart of Washington and Mrs. Ben Fitzgerald.

Gerald Fitzgerald Grace Stewart Washington Ben Fitzgerald Ida Hunt

Bell Won Claim as First Inventor of Telephone

The Supreme Court in 1888 affirmed Alexander Graham Bell as the first inventor of the telephone, countering ongoing disputes about the invention's origin. The ruling established Bell's primacy amid competing claims and long-standing controversy.

Bell Alexander Graham Bell Supreme Court

Rainbow film on puddle shows ultrathin oil layer

A rain puddle reveals a rainbow tinted film of oil less than a millionth of an inch thick. The optical sheen highlights surface tension and tiny oil traces left by passing traffic.

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