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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1940
Page
4
Daily reflection from December 16, 1940 discusses choosing wisdom over possessions. It cites Proverbs 3 13 14, noting happiness comes to those who find wisdom and understanding, valuing it above silver and gold.
The Knoxville Journal praises the Farm Bureau as a strong ally for farmers, noting it unites individuals to think, plan, and act together. It argues the organization facilitates fair consideration of viewpoints, promotes roads and legislation, and deserves farmer support at county, state, and national levels.
The Webster City Free Press Journal warns taxpayers must stay vigilant against rising public spending and tax gains. It credits the Iowa Taxpayers association for rallying public interest and warns against leaving action to others as the legislature prepares to convene in January.
A compiler of editorials from several papers weighs in on free expression during tense times. Opinions caution against totalitarian unity while stressing the need for open debate and national solidarity amid international crises.
The Cherokee Times notes taxes are rising at state and local levels, with state legislatures considering over 60 000 bills next year and at least 11 000 tax measures. Taxpayers once pressed for cuts, but better finances lessen protests while a reckoning looms.
Message quotes Matthew 5 7 blessing the merciful and promising they will obtain mercy.
A dark night scene shows a slow Scotch laborer answering a call for help and finding a minister fallen in a pit. He argues with the clergyman, claiming help should wait until after Wednesday night, delaying aid amid a tense exchange.
A collection of light jokes set in everyday scenes. Aunt Mary recounts walking the moors collecting golf balls while a bellboy and manager clash over whistling. A dental chair, a bricklayer’s method, and a biting brick joke play out alongside a driving instructor cue.
The recital by Mrs Edith M Shields pupils featured pieces like The Knight and the Lady The Spanish Whim and Evening Bells along with dances and sonatas by Grieg Burgmuller Moszkowski Bach and Beethoven performed by students such as Thompson Thompson Thompson Patterson Patterson Ramseyer Dunlap and Simpson among others.
The Past Matrons club elected officers at a Saturday afternoon meeting in the Masonic Temple. Mrs. Fred Bey was named president, Mrs. George McDaniel re elected vice president, and Mrs. Howard McBride became secretary treasurer. The group set meetings for the first Friday each month in the evening. Mrs. John McConahey and Mrs. McDaniel provided refreshments during the social hour. seven members attended.
The Knights Templar and their wives plan a potluck supper at 6 30 p m Friday before the regular meeting. Each couple should bring table service bread and butter sandwiches and a dish to pass. A grab bag and a small gift up to twenty five cents will be part of the event.
A comic slice shows a shopper fumbling through a long list of whimsical product names and misheard requests at a grocery counter. The dialogue traces casual banter with a judge and a college romance thread, ending in a humorous negotiation about curfews.
The Friendship club met Friday at Grace Shaw's home with seventeen members and two guests Mrs. M. A. Robeson and Mrs. James Brooks present. Christmas decorations and a gift exchange under a lighted tree set the scene. Mrs. Alvin Shaw and Mrs. Ed Davis led entertainment with guessing games. Refreshments were served.
The H S C club met Thursday at Mrs. Pearl Coon's home with fourteen members sharing Christmas gift wishes. They planned a December 28 Christmas party at Mrs. T M O'Connor's house for members and families, with a Christmas exchange. A luncheon followed, hosted by Mrs. Coon and assisted by several members. guests included Mrs. Salladay, Mrs. Salladay, Mrs. Soukup, Mrs. Wagner, and others. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Blanche Endicott's in January.
Several rural schools schedule Christmas programs in December with evening performances. Egypt School, Salem School, White Oak School, Highland Center School, Jackson Center School, No 7 School, Pleasant Ridge School host events with hot lunches and welcomes. Teachers listed include Louise Waterhouse Gladye Stalder Thelma Benson Davida Fisher Alice Wulf Ada Hahn Rosella Sheetz. Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting posted for December 9:30 a.m. at Mrs. Carris home. County home gifts drive noted for ALA members.
Edith Stutzman daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvin Stutzman Milford Nebraska and Orie Boese son of Mr and Mrs Harris Boese near Olds were married Thursday 5 pm at the Sugar Creek parsonage Wayland Their attendants were Ethel Roth and Harold Reschly After March 1 they will reside on a farm northeast of Crawfordsville Mrs Beese hosted a miscellaneous shower with about thirty guests and Christmas themed decorations and gifts were exchanged
December 16 birthday list includes Mrs. Harry Rimmerman W B Bond Verni Mangold Dr W L Alcorn E C Kicher of Washington D C Leo Palmer son of Mr and Mrs Palmer of Wee Chester and Eilen Marie Caldwell also honored. Dr and Mrs R C Keagy celebrate their wedding anniversary today.
A tea towel shower honored Mrs. George Zimmerman at the home of Mrs. Will Munro on Tuesday. Attendees included current and former White Way club members and neighbors. The guest of honor, first club president, received a tray from the club and gifts from Mrs. Ratston and others as music and conversation followed a two course luncheon.
Mrs Scott Wilcox hosted Unit 9-2 of the Methodist church for a cooperative lunch with eight members three guests and two children present. The holiday tables featured colored Christmas boxes as place favors and a Christmas tree delighted two girls Deb bie Brenneman and Martha Ann Kennedy.
The Rural Woman's club will gather Thursday afternoon at 1 for a program at Mrs. Lloyd Alliman's home. Members will answer roll call with a Christmas wish and exchange gifts during the afternoon.
In Des Moines the condition of Dr. D W Morehouse, president of Drake University, critically ill with pneumonia and heart ailment, showed quite an improvement Sunday per his physician. Oxygen was given when he seemed to sink and again at intervals Sunday.
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