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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1944

Page

3

Psalm 118 24 Happiness Day Reminder

Do not repeat the past. Seek happiness today with a small, memorable joy as the verse from Psalm 118 24 proclaims this is the day Jehovah hath made and we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Chicago

War talk and weather mix in midwest convention notes

Colonel John G. Salsman describes a massive Chicago area plant built in under two years with 80 acres under one roof, 14 cafeterias and space for 14,000 cars, plus precise parts made with 77 operations and 800 inspections. He links skilled work to wartime victory and notes peace questions about economic neighborliness. A snow storm in Chicago disrupts travel and fashion. Local editorials urge tax time effort and caution.

John G. Salsman Army Air Forces Chicago

Embarrassing Workplace Moment and Quick Jokes

A Washington store assistant manager earns sympathy after being seated at the boss's desk with feet on the chair when a district superintendent enters. The excerpt then delivers a string of light quips and anecdotes on manners, fate, and misfortune, including a lawyer calling a long case a brief and a dealer shifting overdrafts.

Washington

Destroyer opens at Fox Theatre with Robinson and Chapman

A stirring sea drama centers on Edward G. Robinson as Boley a tough naval veteran who loves his ship John Paul Jones and pushes for perfection. Marguerite Chapman Glenn Ford and Edgar Buchanan star in this high spirited tale of loyalty, conflict, and brave sailors aboard the new warship.

Fox Theatre Edward G. Robinson Marguerite Chapman Glenn Ford Edgar Buchanan Boley Seven Seas Mary John Paul Jones L Beley Jonesy New Navy Regis Toomey

Jonesy Romance On The High Seas In Pacific Fleet Tale

The film follows Captain Boley and his crew aboard the Jonesy as they triumph through peril and battles in the Pacific. Mickey Donohue falls for Mary, facing light obstacles that supply romance but few serious hurdles. The story blends action with light romantic touches as the ship proves itself worthy of its legacy.

Mickey Donohue Glenn Ford Boley Mary

Thousands Cheer brings comedy drama and song to State Theatre

MGM's vibrant Technicolor musical Thousands Cheer features Gene Kelly Kathryn Grayson John Roles Mary Astor and Jose Iturbi with guest appearances by Joan Crawford Eleanor Powell Red Skelton Mickey Rooney and Lucille Ball. The film follows an army colonel's daughter who falls for a private while lavish production numbers showcase operatic arias ballads and fashion by Irene.

Gene Kelly Kathryn Grayson John Roles Mary Astor Jose Iturbi Jocy Garlane Eleanor Powell Red Skelton Mickey Rooney Virginia O’brien Ann Sothern Lucille Ball Irene Kathryn Hollywood al Ebtvant Doushboy

Notable Quote on Pleasure of Giving by Dumas

A succinct reflection from Dumas on the joy found in giving, emphasizing the satisfaction derived from the act itself rather than from receiving. The line captures a charitable ethos and a literary stance on benevolence.

Iturbi Stars In Film With Garland USO Camp Number

Iturbi appears as himself in the film featuring tune filled scenes and orchestral numbers. Mary Astor and John Boles join as Kathryn's mother and her army colonel father. Judy Garland performs a peppery boogie woogie number with Iturbi at the piano in a standout USO camp sequence.

Iturbi Mary Astor Kathryn John Boles Judy Garland Kurbi

Limestone and rock phosphate reduce early wheat phosphorus

Applying limestone and rock phosphate together before wheat can lower phosphorus availability for the first crop. The depressant lasts two or three years or until the limestone dissolves in the soil.

Kansas Settlement and Territorial Milestones

Kansas first settled in 1827 and grew from a territory including part of Colorado in 1854. It was admitted to the Union on January 29, 1861.

Kansas Colorado

Rats Access Grain Hidden in Farm Feed Areas

A farm report notes rats likely source hundreds of pounds of feed from poultry house hoppers hogpen storage or the dairy barn feed alley box, while avoiding grain storage rooms.

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