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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1943
Page
3
Free Press Roots and Wartime Thoughts in 1940s Voice
A reflective column recalls General MacArthur as a wartime symbol and debates a 1940s move to protect soldier voting rights. It notes Nazi trials in Soviet territory, praises Zenger’s free press legacy, and argues for preserving free speech and press against centralized power.
Mixed World War II notices and civic concerns
A compilation notes light wartime asides and policy urges from multiple papers. It cites scarce gasoline, inflation remedies, education, and public spending, plus college staff debates and a humorous aside about aging. It ends with a local anecdote about gos sip chatter and a missing neighbor.
Office Grouch remarks on Washington girls and daily life
The Office Grouch quips that Washington girls are prettier than they look, living costs remain high yet worthwhile, radio keeps people at home, and a mix of humorous anecdotes follows about marriage, manners, a cashier aiming for 400, and a child’s elephant sighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tourist alarmed by baby over swift stream incident
A tourist witnessed a baby perched on a stump over a fast flowing stream while older boys lingered nearby. The boys claimed the baby could not fall in after they allegedly nailed his shirt tail to the stump.
Gold to Rescue of U S It Has Been Said
The famed California gold rush of 1849 helped the United States endure the Civil War's economic strain by fueling wartime finances and supporting national growth through mineral wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
United States
Quiet Title Action In Washington Court
In Washington County Iowa plaintiffs Reid and Reid sue Jonathan Wilson and others to quiet title to Lots 10 and 11 in Block 3 Wilsons Addition Washington Iowa. The petition seeks fee simple ownership and removal of adverse claims by unknown claimants. Defendants must appear January 25 1944. otherwise default and decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Wilson
Jonathan H. Wilson
Alice Wilson
Johnathan H. Wilson
J. N. McKelvy
John M. MccKelvy
Eliza McKelvy
James Wylie
John Knox McKelvy
John D. Atherton
James Wylie McKelvy
James W. McKelvy
John K. MecKelvy
Annie J. Atherton
Washington County
Iowa
Wilson
South
Washington
District Court
Above Suspicion thrills with Crawford and MacMurray
Joan Crawford and Fred MacMurray star as an Oxford professor and his wife on a dangerous mission for the British Foreign Office. The thriller follows a route from Paris through southern Germany just before World War II, directed by Richard Thorpe with a noted cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Crawford
Fred MacMurray
State Theatre
Oxford
Foreign Office
Paris
Germany
Richard Thorpe
Conrad Veidt
Basil Rathbone
Felix Bressart
Reginald Owen
Richard Ainley
Bruce Lester
Miss Crawford
MacMurray
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
New Concentroscope Captures Jam Session In Powers Girl
A new camera device called the concentroscope blends sight and sound for an orchestral jam session. Benny Goodman and his swing band perform The One o Clock Jump, photographed in a single take without camera movement. Cameraman Stanley Cortez envisions wide uses for recording large musical groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Fox
Benny Goodman
Stanley Cortez
Goodman
Cortez
Social Hour Club Christmas Party Hosted in Crawfordsville
Mrs. R. J. Williams hosted the Social Hour club for a Christmas gathering on Wednesday evening with most members in attendance. A lighted tree stood on the porch and Santa Claus greeted guests at the door. Santa left clever hints on gifts describing the givers followed by a one course luncheon served in the dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
R. J. Williams
Santa Claus
Santa
Lee Lease
Women’s Missionary Society Holds Knoxville Meeting
The United Presbyterian church group met at Mrs. Maude Lease’s home with good attendance. Devotions led by Mrs. R. M. McCracken covered topics on literacy and missions as members sewed for the Veterans hospital before canceling future meetings due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johny White
Women's Missionary Society of the
United Presbyterian Church
Maude Lease
R. M. McCracken
Lizzie Wooley
South Sudan
Alice Davidson
Frank Maxwell
Missionary School
Flo Clark
The
Presbyterian Society
Community Club Christmas Supper at Schoolhouse
The Wy man Community club held its annual Christmas supper and party at the schoolhouse on the evening of December 15. Despite sickness keeping several families away, attendance was strong, the supper abundant, and the room festive with a decorated table and a Christmas tree. Guests sang carols, high school girls performed two numbers, and a gift exchange plus social time followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Wyman Community Club
We Want More Cows Phrase Explained in Sanskrit
The noted saying claims that in Sanskrit the word for war translates to we want more cows. This presentation frames a linguistic curiosity about ancient language usage.
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