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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1941

Page

4

Sinners Sowing Iniquity Reap Calamity Prov 22:8

Bible Thought for Tuesday August 12 1941 reflects on sin as harming the sinner first and foremost. The meditation cites Proverbs 22 8 about sowing iniquity and reaping calamity.

Socialized Medicine debated by Rotary speaker Dr Boice

Rotary club members urged printing Dr C A Boice's August talk on Socialized Medicine. He contrasts state controlled care with U S practice, highlights progress in medicine, cites costs and welfare issues, and warns against blanket compulsory insurance as harming patient physician relations and care quality.

Rotary Club C. A. Boice United States Iowa Ilinois J. Ham Lewis Senate Germany Dortmund Munich Ruhr Hitler Alabama Mississippi Louisiana

Local Recital Ends With Cakes and Questions

The lengthy recital ends as ice cream and cake are served and a teacher bids the students farewell. A child brings her little brother, while another boy comments on his father’s habit of saying being busy. Humorous exchanges and a church whisper about a troubled relationship add light, everyday detail.

Tne Astre Bobby

Plans for Kalona Homecoming Aug. 14 details

Kalona plans for the ninth annual Homecoming Thursday Aug. 14 begin at 10 with prize money totaling 100 dollars awarded every 15 minutes. Entertainment includes aerial acts roller skating magic and the Kalona band with talks by Lt Governor Hickenlooper and Rep T E Martin at 2 45. An evening Lovas band dance closes the day.

D. Hender Kalona Hickenlooper T. E. Martin Iowa City Lovas Band J. F. O'Laughlin Canada Minneapolis Frank Hamilton Marie Herner Mercy Hospital H. V. Beck Riegard Harriet Maxwell Tom Sparks Oklahoma S. C. Ware John Adams Ware EF. H. Reif H. V. Snodgrass Reif Mainton Colo Richard Charles Snoggrass Estes Park Ford T. V. Knerr Kalona Red Cross Methodist Sunday School C. E. Hillis Iowa Baptist Assembly Iowa Falls Missionary Society of the Christian Church R. H. Peterseim A. W. Britton

Soldiers get properly fitting shoes across eras

The Mason City Globe-Gazette notes efforts to provide soldiers with properly fitting footwear both in World War I and today. The piece reflects on the ongoing supply challenges and the emphasis on comfort and effectiveness for service members.

Mason City Globe- Gazette

Traveling man must change twice before reaching New York

In a brief exchange from the Christian Science Monitor a ticket seller questions the passenger as she explains she has only one traveling suit. The remark underscores travel constraints and social propriety during the journey.

New York Christian Science Monitor

Phone Call Inquiries About Fidelity Insurance For Spouse

On a recorded phone call a caller asks if the Fidelity Insurance Company is reachable by phone and seeks to arrange fidelity insurance for her husband. The respondent confirms the company identity and asks how they can help.

The Fidelity Insurance Company Ima

Indian proverb on soil loss and white man impact

A clipped note from Ponca City presents a stark scene of degraded land with gullied fields and a dilapidated dwelling. An Indian narrator contrasts traditional Buffalo country living with white man farming and dismisses relief and work, stressing grass preservation and avoidance of waste.

Ben Dawson Ponca City

Where Lies Freedom program and social hour notes

The program Where Lies Freedom was held with attendees including Mrs. J. S. Miehan Mrs. W. H. Knotts Mrs. P. D. Yoder Mrs. Ivan Alt and Jerry Mrs. Frank Fry Mrs. R. S. Fry Mrs. J. Strickter Alice Kempf Mary Hofer Mrs. A. W. Britton and the hostess who served refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Strickler and daughter Marilyn and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Guengerich are vacationing at Clear Lakes this week.

Freedom J. S. Miehan W. H. Knotts P. D. Yoder Ivan Alt and Jerry Frank Fry R. S. Fry J. Strickter Alice Kempf Mary Hofer A. W. Britton Lowell Strickler Marilyn Jack Guengerich Clear Laks

Three Boys Leave Riverside To Work In Harvest Fields

Riverside notes report Melvin Dunn Donald Hotka and Francis Brophy traveled to North Dakota seeking harvest work. The column details visits by former residents including William Hopkins and family and trips by Cline relatives and others to see kin and celebrate birthdays. Local social notes cover extended family visits across Iowa Minnesota Illinois and California with mentions of attending a state Legion auxiliary convention and returning travelers.

Riverside Melvin Dunn Donald Hotka Francis Brophy North Dakota William A. Hopkins Watsonville Calif Fred Harriet) Durst San Francisco Ed (Louette) Nohrden Palo Alto Bertie Shelladay F. A. Kinney Iowa City Hopkins FS. McGee J. Knox Cline Estherville Hill Eric Peterson Evelyn Peterson Evelyn Grandpa Grandma Cline W. C. Leeney Chicago Bireline Knittel Anna Bouquot Henry Bouquot

Spoon Fish Story World record claimed for spoon fishing

Durban South Africa angler H Robson landed a 700 pound silver gray shark after a five hour battle in what is believed to be a spoon fishing world record.

Durban South Africa H. Robson

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