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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1941

Page

3

Duchess Remodeled and Windsor rumors spark community chatter

The Orlando Morning Sentinel notes chatter about the Duchess of Windsor with humorous critique of her look and status. It covers social club events, including Ainsworth Washington club memorial meeting, and a busy Saturday at the Y with 4H groups, couples night, and local visits by Leigh and Eunice Soule.

Morehous California 4H Club Leigh Eunice Soule Mr. Soule The

Kitty Foyle Striking Drama Stars Ginger Rogers

Ginger Rogers leads in Kitty Foyle the striking drama of a Working Girl with a stream of consciousness style. The Philadelphia born heroine faces romance social pressure career setbacks and a vital choice between Wyn and Mark Eisen as her baby is born and dies. The film features Dennis Morgan and James Craig in key roles with Eduardo Ciannelli and others in supporting parts.

Kitty Foyle Ginger Rogers Christopher Morley Philadelphia Kitty Wyn Strafford New York Wyn Mark Eisen South America Wyne Miss Rogers Dennis Morgan James Craig

Perfume by Order from Louis XVI Invitations

A corner note on formal dinner invitations from Louis XVI era France indicates a specific perfume to be used by guests. The short cultural detail reflects a practice when baths were scarce and personal scent signified etiquette at elite gatherings.

France

Heating by circulating steam in building walls and floors

A historical note explains that ancient Romans heated interiors by warming walls and floors. Modern homes use the same principle with hot water or steam circulating through coils embedded in ceilings floors or walls.

Boy’s Snack Refusal Sparks Witty Parable

Gordon Dean Meeker, two year old, true to family rule on meals, resists sweet treats before dinner. When offered popcorn, he firmly declines while requesting taters instead. Edith Meeker remarks humorously that age dictates bedtimes and questions parental limits.

Gordon Dean Meeker Edith Meeker Gordon

The Value of Authenticity Over Appearance

The author argues that people waste time shaping appearances rather than being true to themselves. A sincere self leads to genuine appeal for others and greater self satisfaction.

Two kinds of education and self work

The quotation stresses two education forms for every man: external instruction and self directed learning. It argues the latter is more valuable because individuals must work things out and conquer challenges on their own.

Saving the Hat and Homey Jokes Parade in Verse

A collage of comic exchanges and vignettes about hats money love and temptation. Characters include Liza Mandy Donald Alec and a housewife and tramp trading quips about rain money bank and affection. The page blends humor with social scenes and practical worries.

Making and Maintaining Friendships Through Life

The text reflects on the need to form new friendships while holding on to old ones. It notes that friends disappear over time and, without filling vacancies, one may end up alone. It emphasizes constant repair and care to maintain relationships throughout aging.

Sage Sayings From The Press Toronto Daily Star

A compact look at notable aphorisms and quotable lines gathered from Toronto Daily Star pages. The items reflect midcentury editorial wit and observation across culture politics and daily life.

Complex Iowa quiet title suit over Washington County lands

In Washington County District Court, numerous plaintiffs seek to quiet and confirm fee simple title to large tracts of real estate. The action names many defendants and unknown claimants, claiming errors in the record title created adverse interests and requesting foreclosure of those claims. The petition requests legal and equitable relief to establish plaintiffs as sole owners and bar all others from asserting rights to the described properties. Readers are directed to the petition for full details and to appear by a specified deadline.

William W. Wells Rebecka Wells Rebeckah A. Wells William Me. Abraham William M. Abraham Nancy Abraham Wm. M. Abrham Wm. M. Abraham J. M. Sanders Josiah ‘. Sanders Joseph M. Sanders Adelaide Sanders W. M. Abraham Rebecca Abraham James Williamson Nancy A. Williamson Nancy Ann Williamson Mississippi and Missouri Railroad Company Aday Scofield Sarah Ann Scofield Sarah Ann Williamson Joseph Williamson John Williamson Wm. J. Williamson Rebeca Pringle Susana F&f. Crouch FR. Crouch Susanah E. Crouch M. M. Crouch Prucilla Cunningham Ae. & Cunningham D. W. Cunningham David Cunningham Wm. Pringle Marilla Rosebrough Marilla Roseborough Marilla Rosebourough Catharine Snodgrass Catharine KB. Snodgrass Catherine Ellen Snodgrass Wm. G. Snodgrass William G. Snodgrass William J. Williamson W. I. Williamson Mary V. Williamson William I. Williamson William Beams Mahala Beams Wm. Beams H. Singmaster J. Singmaster Washington County Iowa Iown Auditor The County Recorder Stange District Court of Nathan Baker Thomas Baker John Lyon Alexander Les John E. Martin Alex Lee Rosanna I. Lee John E. Malin Jeremia W. Malin Jermia W .Malin Fanny Ritchey Wesley Ritchey Lydia A. Ritchey Caroline M. Ritchey Edwin M. Ritchey Thomas Ritchey Nathan Littler Jacob Kopp Jacob F. Kopp Lydia Abigail Kopp Jesse Ashby Fanny Ashby Caroline Mary E. McLaughlin Wm. McGaughy William Wilson, Jr Lorena McFarland Jackson Roberts Wm. Wilson, Jr J. B. Randle Winfield Smouse Washington Loan & Building Association J. C. Boiece Frank W. Roberts Mary FE. Randle John B. MacConahey Margaret Lyon East Washington Washington Clerk

District Court Term Begins March 10 1941 in Washington IA

The second day of the March 1941 term of the District Court will commence March 10 1941 at the Court House in Washington City Washington County Iowa. A default may be entered and judgment rendered if not obeyed. Carlton C Wilson attorney for plaintiffs 29014M Jan 2027 Peb 3 10

District Court Court House Washington Washington County Iowa Carlton C. Wilson

District Court Convening March 1941 in Washington Iowa

Notice states the second day of March opens the 1941 term of the District Court in Washington County Iowa with a March 10 session. If defendants fail to respond a default will be entered and judgment rendered as prayed in the plaintiffs petition. Attorney T S Brookhart represents plaintiffs. Dates Jan 20 27 Feb 3 10 indicate publication window.

District Court Court House Washington Washington County Iowa T. S. Brookhart

Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Support

We thank our neighbors and friends for kindness and words of sympathy in our time of sorrow. From Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Kelly and family, Mr. and Mrs. James Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Woodruff and family, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Boehme and son, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Grimes, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. James Delp.

C. BE. Kelly James Dixon Dennis Woodruff Chas. Boehme Louis Grimes Owen Kelly James Delp

Seaplane Stolen From Milwaukee Seadrome

Police in Milwaukee hunt for a $3500 seaplane stolen from a Lake Michigan seadrome and for the person or persons who flew it away.

Milwaukee Lake Michigan

Colon Health Book Offer From McCleary Clinic

Suffering readers urged to write for a free 122 page book on stomach and gastro intestinal troubles including diagrams charts and X ray pictures of rectal and colon conditions. The McCleary Clinic offers mild corrective treatments and a reference list of former patients nationwide from United States and Canada.

McCleary Clinic United States Cnada Elms Blvd Excelsior Springs

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