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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1941
Page
8
A wartime note cites silk hose shortages as raw silk runs low due to imports from Japan. It mocks fashion panic, mentions Nylon as an alternative, and reflects on how gossip grows into tall tales across communities.
The piece notes private relief efforts in Stephany where the Friends Ambulance Unit, a 180 person group with two months training, repairs bomb damaged homes. It mentions poet George Herbert and actor William Parke, who died at sixty eight after years of stage work and a safety oven device. It also reports the death of Mrs James Story in Long Beach and praises Edith Shannon Glick for kindness.
Grinling Gibbons the renowned English carver, famed for his St Paul’s cathedral stalls, died in 1721. He spent his final seven years as master carver in wood to George I earning a shilling and sixpence daily as his salary.
A postcard mailed by a father from Battersea S W was delivered ten years later to J Hockley in New Maiden England. The item carries a date of January 3 1930, marking a long overdue correspondence.
The full dinner pail slogan backed McKinley in 1900 highlighting prosperity from his first term and appealing to labor voters.
George W. Sherman sues a long list of defendants and unknown claimants to assert ownership of described real estate in Washington County Iowa. The petition seeks quiet title in fee simple and removal of adverse claims, with judgment as prayed and all relief proper. Respondents are notified to appear by Sept 8 1941 or face default and judgment.
The Morris brothers Sherman, Arthur, and John lead a project to revive old-time farming at Morris Memorial Park 314 miles northeast of Stockport. An all-day event on Saturday August 2 will feature grain flailing, an ox-team and linchpin wagon display, and operating historic mills and water turbines as part of a broader historical exhibit.
Los Angeles selects Rosemary La Planche, 19, as California’s Miss America contestant for Atlantic City in September. Venice had already chosen a Miss California for 1941.
A Lexington woman accused of stealing a frock was discharged for want of evidence. The report claims she ate the dress along with beads and trimmings.
A pantry helper features a tea apron with two large pockets on its front for secure storage. The roomy units fit neatly for easy access when not in use.
The will of Edward B. McLean, former Washington newspaper publisher, leaves Rose Davies, sister of actress Marion Davies, a $300,000 bequest. It also leaves $5,000 to each of his three children.
Mrs. T. M. O Connor was surprised as family and friends gathered for a pot luck chicken dinner in Highland Center to celebrate her birthday. Dozens of relatives and neighbors from Riverside Ottumwa Washington and nearby towns attended and shared home made ice cream and refreshments. Threshing was nearly finished in area farms with local families visiting and helping.
An early report describes a complex oxygen pipe network for bomber aircraft with modular plug-in lines. The article notes innovations aimed at improving crew endurance and efficiency during long missions, highlighting system versatility and integration with existing aircraft systems.
About 6,000 people were arrested last year in Tom Japan for breaking price regulations fixed by the government. They were fined a total of 700000 dollars. The action reflects strict enforcement of pricing rules.
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