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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1941
Page
4
Five year old Mary praises her father as the smartest man in the world after recalling he seems to know answers before questions. The rural tone turns to a hinted suggestion about parental discipline and a critical, if vague, remark on Japan and the United States as a bad dream caused by mutual hate.
Old Man Winter bites with zero temps while a community confronts looming war. A Coffee Club debate over horse breeds reveals Thorobred's status. Citizens face global conflict with American resolve, blood tears and sweat, hoping sacrifices forge a stronger nation.
A wartime letter urges unwavering resolve to defeat Nazism, citing President Roosevelt and the need for sacrifices. The piece warns of rumors and foreign interference while stressing unity for a lasting victory. Included is a Seattle reader note about carrots and a humorous exchange on milk, signed Clara Scofield Patterson.
West Chester society items report Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thompson of Garden City Minnesota visiting Friday and Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Lindenmeyer. Thompson is the late Mrs. Thompson’s son and the Lindenmeyer grandchildren’s grandmother has visited here before. The couple are en route to San Diego for the winter. Emma Miller spent Saturday in Washington attending the Presbyterian church dinner and visiting friends. Fred Forinash spent last week with Ethel Nevin in Wellman. he and I. E. Coffey were dinner guests, and Mrs. Forinash returned with them.
When installing oak floors order delivery to the house several days before work begins. Open floorboard bales to allow dry air to reach the strips and reduce moisture content.
A collection of jokes and anecdotes features Uncle Joe and Wiggam, a bank heist tale with an ironic sign change, a quip about intelligence from father and son, a hotel fire tale with a panicked guest, and a bull pursuit gag where Pat repeatedly hides.
The Minneapolis Tribune notes inflation looms close and soon a person may feel financially rich yet emotionally drained, reflecting on the mismatch between rising prices and well being.
In a chaotic scene a bull charges and a worker shouts a frantic line about a bear in a hole. The office boy asks for tomorrow afternoon off to watch his grandmother's first parachute jump, and the employer grants leave.
A short reflective verse laments a rule that bans sweat and forces only perspiration. The speaker expresses frustration at constraints on effort and liberty in expression.
A devotional verse celebrates the daily value of morning gifts and the joy of living with work love prayer and service. The speaker looks back on friendship memories and nature while cherishing today and the promise of unseen days.
A cryptic line contrasts rolls and loaves with a satirical jab at Nazi baker imagery. The fragment hints at expanding bread offerings and a provocative wartime metaphor. The readable text lacks clear event details or identifiable persons.
Rath Packing Co reports net income of 2,726,549 for the year ended Nov 1, with per share earnings of 5.15. Sales reached 81,935,994, the highest in company history, despite a tax bill rise of about 350,900. The year saw a record number of animals slaughtered, according to president John W. Rath.
The piece argues that World War I ended and a new national armistice began after Japan's assault on the United States. Americans unite across parties to defend privileges and civilization, vowing to follow the President and resist enemy acts described as cowardly and barbarous.
A letter from Bob Shannon reports finishing training and a Stockton flight, with disappointment at not serving active duty. Local anecdotes recall Louis McFadden of the U S S Houston, childhood stories, and a wood pile mischief. The column mentions Vera Megowen, Deputy Sheriff Pat Shanley’s orange cake, decorations, and Christmas bridge prizes.
Army prize winning orange cake recipe shared after a cake contest won by Pat. Ingredients include shortening sugar eggs flour baking powder salt orange juice and water, plus an icing from egg yolk and citrus juices. The note mentions a surge of interest in sterling silver jewelry and a Chicago visit by Fault Engle and wife with praise for his Poetry magazine prize poem America 1941.
DESMOINES The civilian defense office orders a halt on local defense information. Rodney Q. Selby Iowa Industrial Defense commissioner says county councils must stop public notices that could aid the enemy including guarding bridges airports utilities and other strategic points.
Eldon M. Martin, Burlington general solicitor, told 200 shippers at the Central Western Shippers advisory board meeting that the war against Japan hinges on production, tied to long transportation distances. He said railroads must provide the ten miles of materials. John A. Reed praised the railroad system as better prepared than in the last war.
Mrs. Guy Cole and Mrs. Ray Cox co hosted the annual Christmas dinner of the H and H bridge club last evening. Guest Mrs. Pearl Clark attended. The three course meal followed a Christmas motif with poinsettia table decorations surrounding a light centerpiece.
Medical experts reiterate that both women and men possess the same number of ribs, totaling 12 pairs. The finding remains consistent across anatomical references and standard medical textbooks.
Among those killed in action in the Japanese attack on Oahu Hawaii were Sergt. James H. Derthick 22 of Ravenna Ohio in the army air corps and Private Robert Niedzwiecki 22 of Grand Rapids Michigan.
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