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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1941
Page
4
A series of reader reflections and column excerpts discuss war impact on civilians and soldiers, from Pearl Harbor losses to home front routines, labor, alcohol policy debates, and wartime Los Angeles life. The pieces mix personal notes, local observations, and calls for patience as the nation mobilizes.
Mrs James Schmoeller hosted a courtesy for Mrs Charles Long Jr of Des Moines who is visiting. Guests played bingo at three tables with prizes for each bingo and gifts placed near a lighted Christmas tree. Only out of town guest was Mrs Lowell Dodds of Wellman. Refreshments followed Christmas decor.
A Friday evening box supper and social will follow a school program at Red Brick school. Women are asked to bring boxes. Martha Wylie, teacher.
A 12-year-old from Flushing New York named Joseph Reid asked to join the navy as a cabin boy with his mother’s consent. Rear Admiral Adolphus Andrews, commander of the Third Naval District, replied that he is too young but praised the boy’s American spirit.
One week before the war with Japan began John Tee-Van of the Bronx zoo sailed from Manila with two baby giant pandas. The vessel was due in the United States around Christmas. The pandas are a gift from Mme Chiang Kai-shek, wife of the Chinese leader, who is American-educated.
The family cow of Policeman Ben Krupp in Santa Cruz California was killed after an autopsy revealed excess iron. The stomach contained bailing wire rusty nails bolts and other hardware indicating ingestion of foreign objects.
Australia uses rabbit skins to support its war economy as the United States buys large quantities for military felt hats. This trade strengthens Australia’s dollar exchange credit and economic resilience during the conflict.
In the Stewart-Smith stairway the so called Trap pings belong to the Tom Duncan baby and the buggy sits idle due to no room in their stairway. A Washington family enjoys a holiday as chickenpox travels, while Mrs. W. L. Alcorn anticipates New Year visits from old classmates. A Y’s Men Christmas party gathers families and a large tree for both the Y and YW events. Santa kisses children and women at a local party. Mrs. Lillian Iverton Trower, now in Galveston, works on a hotel switchboard and reports weight gain and a moving update.
The Navy Department announced relaxed enlistment standards for the regular Navy and Naval Reserve. Varicose veins and hydrocele may be corrected after arrival at training stations, hernia accepted with IQ 75 or higher, and corrections for seasonal hay fever nasal deformities under way. Rejected applicants urged to reapply promptly. those admitted with defects will be hospitalized and treated at training stations.
The Pythian Sisters held a regular meeting at the hall with good attendance. Mrs. William Matucha Mrs. Clayton Bear and Mrs. Russell were named to the refreshment committee for the January 6 meeting when officers for the new year will be installed.
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