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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1944
Page
5
A biblical reflection cites Galatians warning against vanity in calendar observances while urging daily readiness to welcome Christ. The note emphasizes living rightly and recalls concern for the labor invested in others' spiritual growth.
A Washington County bond drive nears its $1,080,000 target with half the goal reached. The piece urges immediate bond subscriptions, reflects on government ownership and labor rights, condemns Japanese atrocities coverage, and cites Mother Shipton’s prophecies as a historical aside.
The Knoxville Journal notes the new federal income tax return blank is wildly intricate and perplexing. The Webster City Freeman Journal quotes Frederic J. Haskin saying the U S has more laws than any country and unrest in peacetime leads to higher violations and lower conviction rates here.
A humorous dictionary style listing defines terms from courtship to cynic with playful reversals. Entries include Cupid, cynic, dachshund, divorce, druggist and dramatic critic as wits and descriptions by RU.
A courtroom snippet shows defense counsel ask about the exact time when the complainant was nine and in bed. The complainant retorts that the client took his watch. A street car conductor questions a regular passenger about getting home, noting an evening incident where the two were alone on the car.
A sequence of brief jokes covers chicken versus cake etiquette, gender dynamics, dog obedience, married life, workplace bigotry, spelling debates, and a grandparent’s age. Each vignette centers on everyday misunderstandings and social quirks drawn in a light, period tone.
Xenia notes report Pvt Dallas Swisher of Ft Logan arriving on furlough to his parents home and Pvt Norman Woods promoted to corporal on New Year’s Day. The column notes visitors and moves, plus the death of Mrs W A Walker and sympathy to the Lord family.
Bride asks a bridesmaid if she appeared nervous during the rites. The bridesmaid replies she did not look anxious once Jack declared I do, signaling a calm moment in the wedding.
Residents and relatives spread through Cedar Rapids Waterloo Davenport and Washington with visits to family friends and neighbors. Notable mentions include Florence Baird Maison in Waterloo returning to Water loo, E C Gentzler from Columbus Junction visiting with sisters, Julia Woods from Davenport at Koy Woods home, and gatherings around Wagenknecht Dunbar and Edmonds households. The Ladies Aid served an eighth sale at Ed Coltons with strong turnout and a binder sold for 300.
Mrs Leon ard Strohm Peggy and Tommy helped her sister Mrs Al Redeker with meat Tuesday of last week. J R McCreedy and Ross drove to Iowa City on business. Lois Godlove White returned to visit her mother. Mr and Mrs Bradford of Missouri visited from Wednesday to Saturday with Noel family. Estalene joined them for a Mo visit. M T Coon and friends attended Round Grove potluck. Coon Godlove and White shopped locally.
AINSWORTH Feb 3 The W S C S general meeting at the Methodist parsonage installed new officers for the coming year. Pres Mrs Mary Lord. vice pres Mrs Mildred Stephens. recording secretary Mrs Jean Jeffreys. corresponding secretary Mrs Irene Thompson. treasurer Mrs Myrtle Thoma. secretary of missions Mrs Madge Frame. sec of local work Grace Stone. sec of student work Mrs Audra Pearson. sec of children's work Mrs Eva Blankenhorn. sec of supplies Mrs Mae Carson. sec of literature Mrs E K Annas. sec of spiritual life Mrs Eva Clegg. Not all were present. Mr and Mrs Lee Norris hosted a 500 club, with Mrs Everette Shearer as guest. three tables played and Mrs Floyd Hamill won.
A one course luncheon was served at the close of the evening following the high score prize event.
The term frigate derives from the French fregate and the Italian fre gata, origins still unsolved by lexicographers. Both forms historically applied to fighting ships of less than the line, or secondary vessels.
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