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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1941
Page
4
A devotional note for Wednesday August 20 1941 encourages readers to accept punishment and intelligent criticism as a path to profit and growth. The piece stresses humility, self examination, and the spiritual benefit of correction.
The piece argues living costs may rise while living standards fall as prices climb. It blames production costs and wages, notes industry resists price hikes, and urges not to blame local merchants. Also comments on wartime news handling and public policy disagreements.
The text contrasts Adolf Hitler with mothers who grieve for sons lost to Nazi sacrifice, warning that the world will not sympathize. It then shifts to a brisk appraisal of American service stations, noting attendants’ promptness and courtesy and their readiness to provide road information without hesitation.
In Wellman on August 19 a marriage report lists Harley Davisson of Wellman and Juanita Gilland of Burlington as wed in a single ring ceremony at the Burlington Christian church parsonage on June 29. Davisson works at Rock Island Arsenal. Gilland is a former nurse at Washington County Hospital. They plan to reside in Davenport.
A collage of brief joke lines and quips about politics, society, and daily life. Bits include a banker and vice president joke, a cavalry to air force transfer anecdote, a tea time remark, a toe and heel pun, a Dorothy pregnancy gag, a dress compliment at teas, and a traffic officer punchline.
The Toronto Star lauds the dramatic film for its authentic mood and sharp character touches. James Stephenson and Geraldine Fitzgerald deliver standout performances amid strong supporting roles.
Wallace Beery stars in Barnacle Bill a waterfront comedy with Marjorie Main. Beery woos while caring for a young girl and works aboard a tuna boat, tangling with a refrigerator-boat owner over price fixing. A comic chase with Onnie Gilchrist features a lively duel reenacting rural rivalry.
Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Ferguson express gratitude to neighbors and friends for their thoughtfulness during the time of their accident, acknowledging help and kind wishes.
The text explains that low body calcium lowers phosphorus and that milk, cheese, and eggs are high in both minerals. It notes these elements work closely in the body and should receive considerable attention in diet planning.
The article emphasizes building strong bones and teeth for growing children and maintaining body health for adults. It highlights nutrition and daily habits to prevent rickets, noting that proper care supports skeletal development and overall wellbeing.
Descendants of the late Mr and Mrs August Wehmeyer held their annual reunion at Columbus Chautauqua park club house with 80 in attendance. Officers elected include Earl Eversmeyer president, Jessie Wehmeyer vice president, and Victor Kasten secretary and treasurer. The 1942 reunion will be held.
The Dallmeyer families hosted the Iowa Electric cottage while Mrs Arthur Crumley of Letts was elected secretary. Mr and Mrs Low Dallmeyer of Columbus Juneties will arrange the 1942 reunion at the same place the third Sunday in August.
A columnist argues that women who have raised children are the finest teachers, reflecting a view that maternal experience qualifies them to educate others, sparking debate among readers and educators.
Five veteran actors headline Warner Bros. Shining Victory now at Fox through Thursday. Don Ald Crisp began in film with The French Maid in 1909, Montague Love acted first in 1914 in Suicide Club, Vera Lewis and Leo White also star as bit players with Charlie Chaplin ties, tracing long careers in silent cinema.
An Irish Bethlehem Steel employee is discharged by letter to avoid quarrel. Pat returns to work five days later, claiming he read the letter and understood both inside and outside messages. The joke ends with the boss asking about the letter and Pat replying with humor about being fired and returning.
A fragmentary list names McIntosh and many married women including Mrs L FE Binwell Sophia Longwell Mrs Carl T Anderson Mrs Loren Robinson Maxine Gillespie Mrs Calvin Iffith Mrs Glenn Smith Mrs Russell Winegarden Mrs Henry Foster Mrs L C Swain Jessie Potlander Mrs Lowell Dodds Mrs Weldon Miller Martha God love Margaret Furman Helen Anderson Mrs Leo Gislain Mrs Donald Bidwell.
An authority contends that women are as cool as men in emergencies. He notes men may stay cooler at the instant of disaster, but once the initial excitement passes, women and men show equal composure.
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