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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1940
Page
4
Progress in American recovery and banking stability 1939
The text reflects a postwar confidence in economic recovery. It notes a solid banking system underpinned by value backed assets, a drift toward conservatism, and public disfavor of strikes. It credits common sense over political formulas for progress despite ongoing world unrest.
War readiness and hope for 1940 progress
The article urges preparedness for expanded demand in wartime and warns against diminished exports and unsettled credits. It argues such conditions can lay groundwork for greater progress after peace, expressing cautious optimism for 1940 per the Pella Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
What Makes Jobs In Industry Depend On Capital
An American Iron and Steel Institute estimate shows that steel industry jobs require about 10 000 dollars of initial investment per employee. Major costs include 7 300 dollars for real estate and equipment, 1 300 dollars for inventories and supplies, and 900 dollars for working capital. Capital providers are ordinary savers rather than bloated plutocrats, according to the Detroit Free Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Iron and Steel Institute
Detroit
Free Presa
What Difference Does It Make RFC Losses Exposed
Enid Oklahoma readers are urged to note that on February 8 1938 the Reconstruction Finance Corporation charged off 2691000000 in assets as worthless. The piece accuses Washington of concealing losses from bank depositors during the 1980s crisis and questions why the president did not denounce profligate RFC loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Washington
RFC
New Deal
Enid
Okla
Local Happenings and In Memoriam Note
Martha Crone leaves for Ottumwa to resume school duties after ten days at home. Various social visits and gatherings occur among town residents including showers and goose dinners. In memoriam for Mrs. Margaret Coon recalls two years since her passing with family memories shared by her daughter Mrs. John Rath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Meridith
Martha Crone
Ottumwa
H. M. Crone
Duane Hazen
Rodney Arnold
Addison Murphy
Klnood Miser
Rock Island
Paul Long
Richmond
Bernadette Te Bockhorst
Leo Pross
Margaret Coon
J. W. Coon
Highland Township
Heart’s Assignment Readies 1500 Gallons Daily
The article notes the heart handles about 1,500 gallons of blood each day, detailing the organ’s tireless circulation and its role in sustaining body functions.
Rex Frank’s Grinnell Trip Ends With Car Gasoline Glitches
Totley’s column profiles Rex Frank manager of Rod-Air Footwear who spent eight hours from 5 a m to 1 p m returning from a New Year’s vacation at Grinnell. His car’s gasoline line clogged at least forty times on the trip and he nearly froze during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Totley
Rex Frank
Rod-Air Footwear
Grinnell
Rex
Roads of Laughter and Loss in a Schoolyard Tale
A terse vignette blends schoolyard mischief with a grave roadside marker for Motorist Harry White. A School Inspector questions moral rites as a pupil answers about birthday celebrations. The speaker recalls roads of laughter, love, and parting, ending with a wistful pursuit of the heart.
Machines as Friends: Cars Boost Productivity and Jobs
The article argues machines, especially in the auto industry, create more work overall. It notes 25 million cars registered in the U S and estimates machines displaced two million workers but added three million through faster, better production and lower prices.
Wealthy motorist confronts gas station stall owner
A Mississippi traveler stops at a gas station where the attendant chides him to push for gas. The exchange ends with the customer remarking on effort and a judge remarking on a guilty verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Iiere
Fifth Avenue Girl shows Ginger Rogers reforming pampered mansion
In this RKO comedy drama Ginger Rogers plays an unemployed working girl who reforms a millionaire household on Fifth Avenue. Gregory La Cava directs from Allan Scott script with Walter Connolly Verree Teasdale James Edison Tim Holt Kathryn Adams and Franklin Pangborn in supporting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Rogers
Gregory la Cava
Allan Scott
Walter Connolly
Verree Teasdale
James Edison
Tim Holt
Kathryn Adams
Franklin Pangborn
Cafe Hostess opens at State Fox Theatre in expose
Preston Foster and Ann Dvorak star in Columbia's Cafe Hostess a sensational expose of the clip joint racket at the Fox Theatre through Thursday directed by Sidney Salkow The film traces the life of the percentage girls in shady nightclubs and the men behind the racket with Wynne Gibson Peggy Shannon Bradley Page and Arthur Loft in supporting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Foster
Ann Dvorak
Columbia
Fox Theatre
Sidney Salkow
Wynne Gibson
Peggy Shannon
Bradley Page
Arthur Loft
Hedda Hopper Stars in Universal Farce Laugh It Off
Hedda Hopper appears in the Universal farce Laugh It Off at the Fox Theatre with Constance Moore and Johnny Downs. The zestful musical romance features lively dance revues four new songs and a strong cast including Marjorie Rambeau Cecil Cunningham Janet Beech er Tom Dugan and Edgar Kennedy directed by Albert Rogell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedda Hopper
Constance Moore
Johnny Downs
Universal
Fox Theatre
Marjorie Rambeau
Cecil Cunningham
Janet Beecher
Tom Dugan
Edgar Kennedy
Albert Rogell
Quieting Title Sought in Washington County Real Estate Case
In District Court of Washington County Iowa plaintiff W R Sechantz seeks to quiet title to property described as the southeast quarter of section 35 township 74 north range 7 west of the St P M The petition alleges errors in record title and adverse claims by many named defendants and unknown claimants The court is asked to confirm ownership in fee simple and bar all adverse claims with a decree The January 1940 term convenes January 15 1940 at the Washington County Courthouse Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Leeper
Henry W. Starr
Scharlott Leeper
Charlott Leeper
Charlote Leeper
Robert H. Leeper
Susanah Leeper
James C. Green
Charlot Leeper
Susana Leeper
James Green
James C. Gren
Joseph M. Green
Charlotte Leeper
Wm. F. Leeper
W. F. Leeper
Wayland State Bank of
Wayland
Lows
Wayland Savings Bank
Iowa
Washington County
St. P. M
District Court
City of
Washington
Ss. W. Livingston
zhstaMec
Indian Creek Club Holds Annual New Year's Dinner
The Indian Creek club in Sandy Hook held its annual New Year's dinner on Sunday. Members gathered to share food and fellowship to start the new year together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Hook
Indian Creek Club
Snowball Social Notes From Local Family Gatherings
Snowball column records multiple social visits and events. Jane Campbell and family joined a potluck at the Linger Sons er club. Duane Griggs did chores for Orville Griggs who broke bones in his foot. Various dinner gatherings and visits are noted among local residents plus holiday exchanges and church meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snowball
Jane
Harry Campbell
Linger Sonser Club
K. C. Hair
Duane Griggs
Orville Griggs
Orville
Carl Jarrard
Pleasant
Duane
Armour Griggs
Armour
Clayde Knupp
Knupp
Alpha Batterson
Wanda
Dale
Junior
Elmer Batterson
Glen Fuhr
Walter Kyle
Charley Palmer
United Presbyterian Church
Val Fuhr
Milton Norton
Phyllis
Stockport
Glen Fuhr Nome
Holmes Family Visits Mrs B A Holmes Journal Note
W Holmes family visited Mrs B A Holmes with relatives including Holmes mother ill for two months. Invited guests from Kinross Minnesota Sioux Rapids and other towns joined in the gathering at the Milton Maas home. The group included Mr and Mrs W C Holmes and daughter Margaret and dinner was shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Maas
W. C. Holmes
Margaret
Mr. Holmes
Henry Rustbolt
Kinross
Clifford Holmes
Minnesota
Milton Maas
EE. H. Holmes
Sioux Rapids
Clifford
Harold Godwin
Florence
BE. J Holmes
B. A Holmes
Maas and Weemer families visit Mrs Holmes in Sunday gathering
The report lists numerous family members and friends visiting Mrs B A Holmes, including Mr and Mrs Milton Maas, Mr and Mrs Jimmie Weemer of Gibser, Ivan Maas, Ida Cavander, and others. Residents travel to Milwaukee and Chicago, with a New Year visit noted and a charivari for newlyweds. A brook of social calls and community events fills the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Maas
Herman Weemer
Jimmie Weemer
Gibser
Allice Maas
Ivan
Ida Cavander
B. A. Holmes
W. C. Holmes
Margaret
Milwaukee
Wis
Mr. Holmes
Jim O'Loughlin
Kalona
Washington County Hospital
B. J. Holmes
Holmes
Allison Maas
Meredith Maas
Junior
Donald
Reta
Ida Cavender
Riverside
O. L. Greee
Wellman
Albert Maas
Wessley Lourey
Charles
Eleanor
Billy
Wauette Maas
Helen Jackebesuck
Chicago
Henry Brinning
Winfield
Helen Jackebeusek
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Donald Kerr
Powersville
Hazen
City
Mame T. Brock
Floyd Murphy
Davenport
John Rath
Joe Palooka
Jimmy
Ham Fisher
Don
Sarge
Ashton
Harry White
George Washington
United States
FT Know
Eveready
Norton
Ginger Rogers
W. R. Sechantz
Abiel L. Cummings
A. L. Cummings
Martha McGatlin
Abial L. Cummings
William L. Cummings
Susannah Cummings
Uriah Cummings
Sarah J. Cummings
William T. Cummings
Sarah Isabella Cummings
Martha dx McAtlin
Issabelea Cummings
Mary J. McAllin
Wm. T. Cummings
Susana Cummings
Uriah T. Cummings
Isabelea Cummings
Lovejoy Cummings
William Cummings
Sarah Isabell Cummings
W. C
Henry Amblr
Richard Ambler
Henry
M. T. Cummings
M. J. Cummings
Burlington & Western Railway Company
Mary J. Cummings
J. S. Cameron
J. 8. Cameron
John 8. Camron
John $S. Camron
G. G. Neff
Sarah Neff
W. C Cummings
Susanah
Isabell Cummings
Robert HH. Leeper
Susannah Leeper
Isabella Reed
Isabell Reed
Geo. Leslie
Jackson Roberts
E. C. Noble
Lyman Cook
James C. Peasley
fTrustees
J. C. Peasley
Bonam Martin
D. W. Tucker
Taylor Stout
Daryl Tucker
Illeah Farrier
Roy Hesseltine
Hap Guy
Dan Guy
H. W. Mineart
Carl Jarvis
Gordon Campbell
Hen
Margaret Hesseltine
Alice Dunbar
Elmina Williams
Harold Swick
Harry Hamilton
Lloyd Ferns
Myron Burroughs
Mable Johnson
Albert Dusek
SAGE
LeCocq
Tacoma Ledger
Dixie Dugan
Striebel & Mevoy
Washington Dairy
John Shebeck
W. Holmes
Or.p
Ora Stump
Billy Maas
Ames
Newt Benson
Fostoria Glass
Westphal the Jeweler
Cote
Harry
Journal Building
Washington, Lowa
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