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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1940
Page
4
A Des Moines column reflects on rising above trivial disputes and cites a framed motto urging focus on higher concerns. It notes small irritants can escalate into feuds, warns about Nazi plans and German dominance, and argues excessive taxation harms revenue and employment.
The piece asserts Americans must maintain a rapid defense buildup begun six months ago, with camps expanding since last September, housing and basic weapons ready for new troops, heavier arms lagging, and industry and labor cooperating. Naval construction continues, though more yards are needed. The author urges steady tempo to ensure policy reflects American choice.
The piece notes Italy’s faltering morale and strategic strains as Britain tightens control in the Mediterranean. It adds Hitler’s forces spread thin for police duties in occupied lands, and cites a local Illinois town rejecting a high school bond despite intent. A wry editorial tone flags widespread reluctance to pay for what one wants.
A readable guest column presents viewpoints by VPP TAsaN and Zirik. The piece offers commentary shaped by their perspectives and aims to provoke thought on current topics.
A collection of light, dated humor including speedometer jokes about car noises and gears, a sister can opener quip, a guard humor with the Star Spangled Banner, a drunken wreck scene with a Shell sign, waitress and diner quips, a late story about Little Mary Jane, a radio liar contest, Billy the Kid trivia, a car question about a murderer, and a farmer’s stock line about plant names and insect killers.
A message from Ham Fisher expressing unbounded gratitude to Brig Generals Olmstead and Williford Colonels Magruder Clewell Gillett le Haskell Shell Layng Majors Donaghue Perkins Woldyke Heinsiger Capts Prescott Thompson Blesser Lieuts Stroh Evans and all the enlisted at Dix Monmouth Waterhall for their swell assistance.
A compact quip notes a man who shares all his troubles becomes a cone of yours, attributed to the Phoenix Republic. The line reflects a tongue in cheek take on empathy and ownership of woes.
Ruth Norris reports Ainsworth notes 34 students achieved 93 percent or higher, and 90 percent or higher in department. Seniors Edith Jolly Martha McGinnis Mildred Pressly Virginia Wylie. sophomores none. freshmen Arthur Youngs. eighth graders Beverly Butterworth Lois Vearson Tracy Norris Julia Mae Koehler Gerard Megechelsen. seventh Shirley Simkins Kathleen Smith George Colthurst. sixth Betty Werr Bonnie Bartz Virginia Meyer Margaret Pfeiffer. fifth Betty Joan Koehler Kermit Jenkins James Telford Carl Roberts Edward Zeiglowsky. fourth Owen White Quentin Jenkins Louis Nordyke Phyllis Simkins. first Susan Genkinger Judy Qoninn Merle Simkins Jane Wood Dale Roberts. Those with no absences or tardies six weeks: Seniors Virginia Miller Virginia Wylie. juniors Martha Davis Lois Fitzgerald Hazel Hunt John Koehler Lucille Telford. sophomores Meataleen Brad.
The article lists numerous names by class standing from first through eighth, including many local students such as Maylene Arthur Eve lyn Bartz Helen Bartz Larry Genkinger Lois Gesling Judy Quinn Merle Simkins and George Simpson, noting a wide spread of ownership across schools.
Miss Lou Augustine returns from a seven week stay at the Roger Leedy home in Selma. The report notes accompanying relatives gathering for a turkey dinner at Eddyville and mentions Mrs. George H. Shahan staying with her son Paul Shahan in Albia.
Dr and Mrs Dean Niffenegger of Whiting Town spent Thanksgiving day at the home of Dean's parents Dr and Mrs C Niffenegger. Guests included Mr and Mrs Keith Stewart Peggy Richard and Mrs Ivan Niffenegger. Ivan and son Gail shared a large turkey but Gail had a cold and remained at home.
The preliminary declamatory contest at Ainsworth Thursday evening featured two schools Ainsworth and Sharon Center Judges from Columbus Junction awarded prizes in four divisions Oratorical Evelyn Powers Sharon Center first Armaments for Peace Gene Marner Sharon Center second Honey Rene Chapman Sharon Center first Antonio Opens His Eyes Helen Pearson second The Boy Who Wanted to be Spanked Mary Ellouise Gardner first Sisterly Sparring Aliee Winborn Sharon Center second winners advance to the next contest.
Glen Collins of Anchorage reported finding a warm water pool in the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes last March. He swam despite air temperatures near zero as he explored the volcanic valley.
Louisville census supervisor W Q Hall recalls a caller who admitted aging herself by two years. Hall adds he once told a caller he claims to be 43 while actually 45, joking that he is in the same boat.
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