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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1941
Page
8
Dennis Morgan performs two Strauss songs in Warner Bros Kisses For Breakfast at the Fox Theatre through Tuesday. He selected the melodies and wrote the lyrics, though the film is not a musical comedy. Morgan plays a gay young man with amnesia who woos and marries women, with Shirley Ross and Jane Wyatt as love interests.
Ginger Rogers stars as a naive telephone operator who must choose among three suitors George Murphy Alan Marshal and Burgess Meredith in a gay romantic comedy at the State through Wednesday. The film features witty dialogue bright scenes and a twist ending.
A giraffe can fold its tongue to the width of a half inch to probe among thorny branches. It nimbly selects small leaves from the African thorn tree, avoiding painful contact with the sharp spines.
The Royal Air Force ferry command announces the deaths of Arthur Purvis director general of the British purchasing commission in the U. S. and 21 others in a ferry airplane accident in the United Kingdom. Among the pilots killed is Capt. Joseph Mackey a well known U. S. flyer.
President Roosevelt nominates Solicitor General Robert Biddle as attorney general to replace Robert Jackson who joined the Supreme Court. The 55 year old Philadelphia lawyer has served as acting AG since July 1. Biddle’s ancestor Edmund Randolph was the first attorney general.
The 1936 will of S. B. Sands is filed for probate in Washington County District Court. A hearing to prove the will is set for 9:00 A.M. September 1, 1941 at the Washington Court House before the district court or clerk, with interested persons required to appear and show cause why the instrument should not be admitted as the deceased’s last will and testament.
In the Louisiana campaign Troop D chronicles moving orders and bivouac life as they endure heat, mosquitoes, and limited quinine. The log notes brief rest periods, supply train challenges, and praise from a regular army officer for field tactics and camouflage during the initial maneuvers.
Karl W. Thalhammer, 60, a Los Angeles photographer, filed suit to annul his marriage to 16 year old Esther Schliesser. He alleges she and her parents forced the union on July 20 by accusing him of an illicit affair, and says he married to protect his business from scandal.
Seven men left Washington by bus for Fort Des Moines to fill the county August quota for the selective service army. Four were volunteers, with two others delaying or later-drawn, and one underage. A seventh man, John Allen Stephens, was sent from Washington to Wayne county to meet Wayne’s quota. A crowd saw them off at the bus station.
Scientists note the sun is cooling steadily yet pose no immediate concern, predicting it will continue to emit light for millions of years more. The statement frames the long term stability of stellar output despite gradual cooling.
Kenneth Freeman will head the education department at Washington junior college replacing Harry Bowles. Freeman, a Northeast State Teachers College alumnus, studied at the University of Missouri and last year led Columbia elementary schools. The program offers Education I and III focused on teaching orientation and rural school management with observation and county cooperation to qualify for a first grade county certificate.
Kalona Iowa August 25 The general conference of Mennonite churchs will be held northwest of Kalona this week with an estimated 4000 to 5000 delegates and friends expected. The event takes place in a large tent at Lower Deer Creek Mennonite church hosted by Five Churches East Union West Five Churches West Union Iowa City Lower Deer Creek and Wellman. Delegates come from across the United States with many from Pennsylvania Kansas Nebraska Oregon Michigan Indiana Illinois and Iowa. Missionaries from India South America Africa and Canada are also expected to attend.
Acting Secretary of War Robert Patterson reduced to three years the 10 years and nine months sentence given by a court martial to Private John Habinyak, a selectee, for insubordination at Fort Bragg. If his conduct stays good, he will be released in 30 months, with the dishonorable discharge suspended until release. The move allows potential restoration to duty if behavior merits clemency.
In Miami Florida sunstroke remains uncommon as the city enjoys abundant sunshine most days. Medical officials note the condition is unusual despite hot seasons and advise hydration and sun protection measures.
The Longest Street in World known as Waling Street links London to Liverpool in England. Built by the Romans it remains heavily trafficked today comparable to major American thoroughfares.
Rubio town reports a weekend quarterly meeting at the Quaker church. Local notes include sickness of Mrs Ralph Nordyke, visits by Mrs Vera Bond to Keota, lamb deliveries by Clarence Lynn and Raymond Steinbeck, attendance at Eldon and Oskaloosa meetings, a 1.5 inch Sunday rainfall, and Art and John Luithly painting their house.
District No 4 notes a family reunion on Sunday with Lt Leroy McGraw Ruth McGraw and others in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Weddings and visits are listed including James Brooks Kadlee McCartney wedding and several calls at McGraw and Washington area homes.
Harold and Mrs Marvin Warnock celebrate marriage dating back to June. Independent chal Wednesday afternoon near Mrs Nelson Thompson. Parachute sighting reported Wednesday morning though no one observed it later. Mr and Mrs Carl Re took Mrs R A Logan of home near Hedrick Wednesday. Robert McLaughlin left Wednesday evening for Des Moines to enter his pigs in the state fair. Mr and Mrs Wilber Harte spent Wednesday at the Schnieder home. Mrs Etta Swift visiting four weeks in Rock Island. Mrs Marvin Warnock met Wednesday morning at Hal McConnell home. Mr and Mrs Bill Crayne Eddie visiting Mrs H B A D2 and family near Roseville Thursday.
Dayton Grove August 8 Robert Stephens is having a new barn built on his farm. Work from Harper is doing the work. Bob and Don Mayer return to Chicago Wednesday after visiting their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs William Embree Mrs A B Knotts visited Tuesday afternoon with Mrs J B Moore. Mrs Sadie Moore returns home Saturday after visiting two relatives in Rock Island. Fern Carr has spent time at the parental William Goer home from work in Washington. Marie Stewart and Hur Phillips returned home after a week's vacation trip in Chicago. Mr and Mrs Ted Angern and two daughters return home from a vacation in Michigan and visit relatives in Chicago.
Akron’s Claude Smo 14 wins the eighth annual All American and Ince national Soap Box Derby in Akron. He defeats 116 entrants from the United States Canada Mexico and Alaska and is congratulated by his parents Mr and Mrs George Smith.
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