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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1944
Page
4
A 1944 note reflects on biblical teaching urging progress and moral ascent. It contrasts ancient wisdom with present effort, urging readers to rise upward rather than remain stagnant in life. The reflection cites Matthew 6 23 as part of the guidance.
Postmaster M C Delong outlines mailing rules for Christmas parcels to overseas armed forces. Parcel weight limit five pounds, length 15 inches, girth 36 inches, address requirements, and a two week window Sept 15 to Oct 15 1944. Prohibits perishable or dangerous items and sets one parcel per sender per recipient per week.
William J. Hargest describes buzz bombs as aircraft sized devices seen in England. He notes their 600 foot flight height with high speed sound, possible jet propulsion, radio control at takeoff, varied construction from aluminum to carbon steel, and erratic descent patterns when motors fail.
The Rossville Press notes a humorous tale of Uncle Willie a small businessman who sold out a business venture and reinvested in a skunk farm. He allegedly quips that the government should keep its nose out of his business.
A young lady teacher in the Sunday School gave a talk on thankfulness. She illustrated by asking Johnny about his father, a deacon, who says a meal prayer. The punch line: the father tells the kids to go slow on the butter because it’s 50 cents a pound. A joke about generals and doctors follows.
A quarrel between a henpecked husband and his wife erupts as she growls at him for listening in. A diner joke follows with the waiter boasting they serve anyone, inviting seating.
A father reacts to Mary reporting Sue walking with a new evening dress on her arm. He laments that styles have reached the street, prompting a shocked exchange about propriety and modern fashion.
Counsel asks a woman witness questions while she replies that she has a six year old boy at home. The exchange underscores her parental concern amid questioning.
In Des Moines on August 3, major party figures gathered in St. Louis for presidential conferences signaling reliance on organization in the 1940s era. The piece notes Democratic and Republican contrasts, wartime ballot tactics, and debates over AAA appointments including Laurel Dietrich, amid court nominating chatter for Iowa’s Supreme Court.
Crawfordsville Aug 3 Mrs Doll Swartz invited young people to meet with local legal and civic figures at a park supper. Attys J A Graham Ed Hall bach Clinton William R Hart Iowa City and former Supreme Court Justices John W Anderson Sioux City John K intzinger Dubuque W H Hamilton Sigourney and ex Assistant Atty Gen Tf J Mahoney Boone discussed politics and local affairs. A social program followed with Mrs G W Wallace and daughter visiting Olive Moore. Fredrick Westbrook and Jim Young reported a fishing trip near Lone Tree. Mildred Whiting and Lenore Kath visited the Whiting home with family ties to Washington and Riverside.
A young hillbilly faces a medical test for army entry. The doctor quips about adenoids and constricted arteries while the recruit replies with humorous mishearing. The exchange ends with the doctor declaring the man enlisted, in a light wartime humor style.
When twisted into rope abaca fiber shows maximum resistance to water and salt with tremendous strength and resiliency. It is the only reliable towing rope for ships.
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