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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1943
Page
4
A brief reflection on the Golden Rule from Matthew 7 12 notes its instruction to treat others as one wishes to be treated. The excerpt emphasizes practical ethics guiding personal behavior in everyday life.
A collage of wartime commentary discusses U S industry under private enterprise, Latin American aid, and public concerns on war needs. It contrasts Russia praising American output with notes on nursery rhymes as cultural relics and critiques of the Latin America aid program and its funding, followed by miscellaneous civic letters and opinions.
The text muses on December license plate security and suggesting a Christmas gift of a new registration certificate. It also discusses noisy children, Dutch wooden shoes, civility, and a witty anecdote about a Chicago woman shooting her husband over mud, ending with a quip about doctors and providence.
WAYLAND December 16. Mrs Lyle Zehr was hostess to the Progress club Friday evening. The gathering featured humorous quips and reflections shared by members as part of the club’s thought for today program.
Mrs John A. Babcock and daughter travel from San Diego to visit relatives in Chicago for Christmas. Eastwood family headlines include Cowardas Eastwood’s medical graduation and plans to move to Detroit with his wife working in a hospital. Garbage disposal worries trigger city officials to seek a solution. Tulip planting delayed by weather as flowers face a late season. Mrs John Shalla and Mrs Emma Bopp host a pre Christmas dinner for fifteen.
December session opened with scripture roll call and thanks from members who received Christmas boxes. A Home Made cookies box for Rest Haven, a paper on A W F Ireland, Christmas story, and a National Federated magazine item followed. Social hour featured refreshments and a birthday party for Gene Lattening with cake and gifts.
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