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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1941
Page
3
Winter doldrums lift with self help and warning on roads
A column urges readers to beat January blues by reading worthy books and writing neglected friends. It notes six automobile deaths in Washington County last year, compares trends to prior years, and warns drivers to anticipate the worst on the road. It calls for safer driving and hopes for a year with no fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
If We Are Kind to Those We Know
The author urges small acts of kindness to lonely people and those facing misfortune. Small thoughtful gestures can brighten days and lift winter doldrums, helping individuals become better people.
Past Matrons Club Holds January Meeting at Masonic Temple
The Past Matrons club met last evening in the Masonic Temple with five members present. After the regular business session the group spent the rest of the evening playing cards, and refreshments were served by Mrs. Howard McPride and Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Howard McPride
Rotary
Roths Honored with Canned Fruit Shower at Wayland Home
Fred Bey and sixty neighbors gathered at the Everette Roth residence two miles east of Wayland on Wednesday evening to honor Mr. and Mrs. Roth with a canned fruit and grocery shower. Attendees included the Boshart, Rinher, Wenger, Graber, and Wyse families along with several other local residents. Refreshments were served at the close of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette Roth
Wayland
Flen Boshart
Arnold Rinner
Ralph Wenger
Henry Graber
P. P. Wenger
Florence
Seth Roth
P. J. Roth
Orville and Allen
Leonard Wyse
Max
Emery Wigsti
Albert M Huff Camp No 26 Meeting Announcement
The annual meeting of Albert M Huff Camp No 26 is scheduled at North Side cafe at noon on Tuesday January 7. Election of officers will be held. Jas Baird, Adj. 277t7
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert M. Huff
North Side Cafe
Jas. Baird
Adj
Men and Women Roles in Love and Marriage
A satirical piece divides men into husbands bachelors and widowers and mocks gender dynamics. It lampoons marriage as a social art while listing patterns of behavior and expectations for both sexes with sharp humor.
Viewing Tactics Promote Space in Tiny Rooms
An exchange from Die Grune Post notes a house owner guiding visitors to the telephone booth first to influence perception. The agent questions the tactic while the owner asserts the rooms appear larger with the booth present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Die Greune Post
Problem of Etiquette in the Woods Misstep
A man and his wife hiking in the woods realize they are lost and humorously wish Emily Post were with them. The husband muses that they took the wrong path, highlighting a lighthearted etiquette-themed misstep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Post
Christmas Vacation at the Y Notes from wy M C A
Weekly YMCA notes report busy Christmas vacation activities with ping pong checkers basketball swimming and craft projects. Clinton won last Saturday’s swimming meet and Washington swimmers impressed. Goshen College gospel group visited. Rotary heard talks and the Y Men’s Club met. New Year open house drew 1225 attendees, with Merle Booth starting at the Y. Church league volleyball and basketball games set for upcoming dates. Farm Bureau held a three township meeting Friday evening.
Y W C A Visit Highlights Local IndustryTours
The Y W C A ladies used the gym and ping-pong tables Friday afternoon. Twenty five younger boys toured three Washington industries led by Red Little. Iowa Southern Utilities guided the group to the light plant and McCleery plant provided pictures and factory tours. Washington Dairy offered milk during visits. The Y expresses gratitude for the hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.W.C.A
Washington
Red Little
Iowa Southern Utilities
McCleery
Washington Dairy
Dr Fred Eastwood Leads Washington Y Swimming Program
One of the outstanding Y members, Dr. Fred Eastwood, pastor of the Presbyterian church, chairs the aquatic program since the Y building in Washington opened. He has guided swim instruction, helped recruit youths, and his two sons are life-savers. Washington’s pool ranks high in state meets and boasts strong instruction and competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Eastwood
Presbyterian Church
Eastwood
Washington
John Coulter
Howard Little
Quinns welcome newborn son before Christmas
Xenia notes a son born to Mr. and Mrs James Quinn shortly before Christmas. Mrs. Quinn and infant Robert Carl stay with her parents Dr. and Mrs. Carl Heise in Missouri Valley. Several local families and relatives appear in visits and updates including Mercy Hospital Iowa City patient Sister Martha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Stephens
Xenia
James Quinn
Quinn
Robert Carl
Carl Heise
Missouri Valley
Mr. Quinn
Anna Martin
Margery
Gene Stephens
Jesse Pearson
Mary Jane
Barbara Stephens
Grandma Stephens
Martha
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Harry Kilgores
John Squire
Russell Goodin
Washington
Claude Kilgore
William
Christmas Dinners and Home Visits Span Holidays
Families and friends gathered across multiple households for Christmas dinners and visits. Guests included Des Moines and Davenport travelers, county health staff, and service members in Chicago, with extended kin from Columbus Junction Mediapolis Wapello and Flint Michigan joining in holiday meals and vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Smith
James Smith
Ramone Smith
Clodeen
Columbus Junction
Gerald Smith
Mediapolis
Hilton Pretz
Wapello
Rhoda Pretz
Clair Edmondson
Chicago
Dewey Stephens
Sam Stephens
John Freeland
Georgia Reaney
Norma Clegg
Acel Jeffrey
N. J Walker
Ainsworth
Ella Crawford
Mary Ellen
Lily Wallace
Julia Wood
Davenport
Lara Bridges
Quasqueton
Bridges
Richland
Loren Fleig
Lyle Torrance
Roy Woods
Clark Woods
Frank Swank
Garry
Wagenknechts
Rudolfs
Zieglowskys
Anna Wagenknecht
Fred Wagenknecht
Flint
Mich
Henry Wagenknecht, Jr
Illinois
Florence Baird
Waterloo
Geo. Lord
George Baird
Coal: A purchase which goes not only to the buyer but to the cellar
A short item notes how coal purchases extend beyond the buyer to storage and cellar use, reflecting household energy needs and supply practices of the period. The piece highlights the practical reach of coal buying into home heating and spare stock in the cellar.
Mae Campbell Guests and Holiday Gatherings in Newton
Snowball Iowa notes list Mae Campbell of Newton as guest of relatives and longtime gatherings. Mr and Mrs Harry Maxwell and Wayne Zeck hosted a waffle supper with Don Maxwell and Mae Campbell among attendees. Other families visited, children returned home for Christmas, and Ruth Jarrard moved to Des Moines for a new job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Campbell
Harry Maxwell
Don Maxwell
Mae Campbell
Newton
Wayne Zeck
Clarence Jackson
Harlan Cloughlin
Dennis
Don
Fred Radda
Rock Island
Mr. Radda
Carl Jarrard
Maxine
Feirfield
Stanley
Ardith
Herman Luers
West Chester
George Genkinger
Herbert Frost
Walter Stuart
Glen
Keith Genkinger
Keith
Santa Claus
Helen
Detroit
Clarence Johnson
Will McBeth
New Pipe and Torch Marketed For Easy Smoking Cues
A pipe with a side thermometer signals ideal smoking heat, showing the bowl temperature. A new hand torch with a glowing luminous top, visible in darkness even without light, is also on sale.
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