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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1941
Page
4
In a biblical scene Samuel pours oil on Saul’s head and proclaims Jehovah has anointed him prince over Israel’s inheritance, signaling leadership and divine selection. The moment emphasizes destiny and regal succession as described in 1 Samuel chapter 10.
In wartime Washington the Red Cross seeks a $50 million relief fund to aid bombed civilians and training. Readers are urged to prepare for air raids with rules to darken homes, store water, and appoint wardens, while water shortages and Collier's military progress are noted. Supreme Court actions on unions are criticized by The New York Times.
West Chester updates show Mrs. Florence Stearns of Ainsworth visiting Mrs. Emma Miller for a few days. A. T. Augustine was in Centerville on business Tuesday. Mrs. Abbie Boyer travels to Rock Island to winter with the Lyle Smith household, where Mr. and Mrs. Smith arrived Friday to escort her home.
Des Moines public schools will start a modified military training program next semester. Superintendent N. D. McCombs said government officials will not staff a formal unit, so the district will implement in-house military emphasis within physical education. The focus remains on physical fitness with students practicing military commands in gymnasiums.
A reader-supplied strip shows a teacher asking why no one works when they are absent. Pupil replies it’s due to rubber heels. The piece includes a thanks note from Pulaski Virginia firemen and a mother’s humorous inquiry about hiring a mower.
Two workers converse about a large parcel. One reveals his plan to make a pie since his missus is away, while the other questions the length of the pie. The parcel turns out to contain rhubarb and sparks a light exchange.
A compact verse sketch shows a weary hobo craving tobacco over rations. A passing stranger gives him a quarter and a cigarette, illustrating a daily cycle of need and mercy. The piece, titled Hairbreadth Harry King of the Bums, reflects urban hardship and social sympathy.
A fragmentary item chains odd quotes and figures from a newspaper page. The piece mentions St Louis Star Times, a character named Hairbreadth Harry, and a Journal office visit with claims of stolen cards. The tone mixes political phrases and humorous anecdotes about errant cards.
Mr and Mrs John Roth of Noble marked their 55th wedding anniversary on Tuesday December 16 with dinner guests including Mr and Mrs John Roth and son Mrs Emma Roth Emery Wenger and family Vernon Wyse and family Mr and Mrs Stickley and family from Oregon. Additional notes mention local church events and community updates. The J R Kauffman family hosted Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Joe Schlatter and Mrs Effie Sharp of Washington. Elmer Freyenberger and wife moved to a new home in Noble.
Robert Montgomery excels in light comedy in Unfinished Business at the State Theatre with Irene Dunne through Wednesday. The film blends humor with emotional moments, showing Montgomery’s range from dramatic roles in The Big House to Night Must Fall.
The article discusses timing as crucial for performers in dramatic and comedic roles. Montgomery cites the ease of handling difficult characters like Danny in Night Must Fall and notes Unfinished Business features a playboy who discovers his wife loves his brother. It also previews the western epic Badlands of Dakota starring Robert Stack and Ann Rutherford with a large supporting cast and vivid frontier setup.
Wellman Garden club sponsors a contest for the most attractively decorated home within five miles of Wellman with prizes donated by the Wellman Community club. Other local notes include enlistee Robert Bidwell in the Navy and community events from Wellman and surrounding areas.
The Home Art club met at Mrs. Herman Luers home for a Christmas party and elected officers with Mrs. Homer Hotle becoming president. Members shared Sunshine sister gifts and revealed sister names while Mrs. Keith Statler assisted with lunch service. The WSC S met at the Methodist church with Mrs. W B Rittenhouse leading.
Riverside the Catholic Order of Foresters held a joint party with the Women s Catholic Order of Foresters including their husbands and wives at the Forester hall About 40 attended the potluck supper and social hour with members from both groups partaking together.
The following stores will close at 6 00 P M Christmas Eve Montgomery Ward Co J C Penney Spurgeons McLelans Rothschilds K M Bridges Co Rockwoods to observe the holiday.
An evening event at St. Mary's parish featured singing and euchre games. Paul Rotenburger won high score honors while James and Walter Shebeck received the consolation award. Attendees included Rt. Rev. Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier and Rev. J. J. Fath along with many local couples and families.
Columbus high and junior high schools will present The Nativity a Christmas carol service in the auditorium at 5 oclock Sunday evening directed by Mrs Genevieve Feddersen music supervisor Pianists are Maxine Blank horn Effie Kelly ushers include Joan Huber Barbara McKee Betty Cassabaum and Elizabeth Utter Jean Huben directs the tableaux Clement Cecil Merle Blieu handle lighting advanced home economies class runs costumes
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