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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1941
Page
12
An editorial urges readers to understand and recite the Bill of Rights on December 15 marking the 150th anniversary of its adoption. It emphasizes freedoms of worship, speech, assembly, and press and contrasts U S rights with Nazi Germany as a learning aid for citizens.
The passage lists several amendments and freedoms from the U S Constitution followed by a biblical verse. It references rights such as free speech press and assembly, bearing arms due process speedy trials and juries, and protections against unreasonable searches and cruel punishments. The text ends with a religious verse about God’s treasures from Deuteronomy.
A Dallas News clipping comments on the likely long term occupancy by the Nazis, suggesting the internal situation supports a permanent occupation. The remark frames a grim geopolitical outlook with a sharp editorial sting.
News from Brighton reports Pearl Michaels oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Coffman died suddenly in Alhambra California after Thanksgiving. Her body to be brought home for interment. Also notes Cora Thompson and brother Orlan Gowey returning from California, and other local visits and social events.
Pleasant Hill residents recall a festive Santa perched on the Anderson home roof as Christmas displays brighten town while war news unsettles spirits. Community members attend social gatherings, birthday parties, and family visits in a long list of local names and places across Pleasant Hill.
Pine Brothers auto company gave each of its 30 Columbus Junction and Wapello employees a United States defense bond as a Christmas bonus. The firm also donated $5 per employee to the Louisa county Red Cross fund. The union report notes the death of Kirby Smith, formerly with Dunn and Northey garage in Clarence, Missouri. Mrs Ann Peters, long time resident, will celebrate her 85th birthday Sunday at her Columbus City home.
Six private planes at Roy C. Smith’s airport north of town on highway 76 are grounded while licenses are checked by the Civil Aeronautics Commission. Guards posted include Wayne Singleton for day patrol and Raymond Pine for night.
Kalona hosts a large gathering as 161 mothers and daughters attend the annual banquet in the school auditorium. The event featured a student style show, musical selections by a girls trio and solo performances, plus a magician act. Next year’s banquet committee was announced. In a separate note, the Christian church Women’s Missionary Society met with devotions, a lesson study, and several members present.
Gladioli should be planted from mid April to mid June. They perform well in beds or border clumps in sunny gardens. Use good garden soil, cultivate often, water generously, and apply liquid manure as buds form. Stake plants when they reach about one foot tall.
A concise overseas roundup presents the most important international items for American readers, emphasizing high interest events and notable developments across regions and markets.
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