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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1941
Page
4
Bible Thought for Monday January 6 1941 quotes Ezekiel 39 27 about God gathering the people from enemies lands and sanctifying them in the sight of many friends.
Washington marks a notable church milestone as two ministers Rev. George Kerr of United Presbyterian and Rev. Alfred Trenerry of the Baptist begin public ministry on the same day. Both hailed from distant states and are expected to influence the community beyond their congregations.
The United Presbyterian and Baptist churches in Washington share a centennial milestone this year, both organized in 1841, two years after the first house. The Journal expresses positive relations with new pastors Kerr and Trenerry and hopes for continued good will, noting churches and the newspaper share a common civic cause.
BRIGHTON Jan 4 visits by William Brinton and Marion Brinton of Kansas City to grandmother Mrs Addie Brinton. Mary Maxine Tracy plans a winter stay with uncle J B Brier in Fresno. C V Robison named recreational director replacing Kenneth Grant who left for Washington.
To the many readers of the Evening Journal who remembered me with pretty cards, good letters and flowers I am grateful. Each day I opened them with pleasure, and my heart is full of gratitude and goodwill. I wish each a Happy New Year. Mrs. R. S. White, Crawfordsville.
The Titanic tragedy raised global awareness of ice hazards and led to the establishment of the international ice patrol to monitor sea lanes and prevent future disasters.
A quirky list by Philip Weintraub presents humorous coinages and notes on life. It includes terms like Heontomy and Horse Sense and a mock draft reflection, plus a catalog of dependents and a short observation about reading pace.
Some of the luminous paint now produced carries a guaranteed life of eight years.
An unusual five acre farm on Manhattan Island, New York, is valued at four hundred thousand dollars.
A quote from the Weather Bureau in Washington cites a tornado wind estimate near 500 miles per hour. The brief item appears in a luncheon toast honoring the press and the dissemination of news, highlighting the role of the ladies and the media.
A column of quips includes a joke about fire and water with firewater as the pun and a line about Will Rogers resisting the use of ain’t. It closes with a playful take on Einstein and his wife Neinstein Theory in response to movie offers.
A humorous exchange features a history teacher and a student named Charles debating the location of Solomon's Temple. Charles deflects with a pun about it being on the side of his head, followed by a continuation credit to J, CC, B.
A farmer jokes that trees bend because they are full of green apples, while a summer boarder asks why. A La Bruyere quote follows about incivility arising from vanity, ignorance of duty, laziness, stupidity, distraction, contempt, and jealousy.
Insightful aphorism noting that time yields vary by effort and use. It contrasts a man who extracts only a week from a month with another who gains a full month from a week, highlighting efficiency and perspective.
Mrs. R. S. White has come home from Mercy Hospital in Iowa City after several weeks of care. She is slowly improving and will need rest. Her daughter Mrs. Coal Dutro of Davenport is staying with her. Nearby friends expressed thanks for kindness shown to Mrs. White during her hospitalization. Also noted are visits by Mrs. Doll Swartz to Winfield and Mrs. C B Martin of Cedar Falls and Mrs. Marlon Olds of Davenport staying with Mrs. Cara Lease and other relatives.
Daytime visits include Ernest Crawford and wife in Washington while John Flading and two daughters plus Marie Stewart visited Cedar Rapids. Martha Stephens returns home from Iowa City hospital. Sadie Moore visited Rock Island with family. Charlie Stewart and daughter Marie joined Glen Karryn family for Sunday. So and Sew Club hosts all day Jan 9 with Merle McDowell. Journal theater tickets acknowledged.
The on call public health nurse responds to births at homes when arrangements are made with the physician in charge. In 1939 she aided in 118 deliveries and 1940 is expected to match that number. Nurses provide pre and postnatal care and teach family health, proving essential during labor and delivery. Alma E. Hartz leads maternal and child health nursing.
Funeral services for Mrs. Charles Corette were held Saturday afternoon at the United Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. George Kerr with pallbearers Homer Elmer Everette Vincent Warren Carris and Burl Leland Pringle. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery.
Colon disorders linked to chronic ailments like piles fistula constipation and GI troubles. Common symptoms include headaches dizziness nausea abdominal pain and backache. The McCleary Clinic offers a free 122 page book with diagrams charts and X rays by request to HE 2505 Elms Blvd Excelsior Springs Mo.
Timetables list westbound and eastbound rail lines with regular stops, departures, and exceptions. Local buses connect to Chicago and Omaha routes with noted departure times and ticketing guidance from agents including L Goodlander and C F Anderson.
Seventy eight percent favor conscription in the survey while about eighty percent say they should be exempt. The results indicate broad support for mandatory service but strong exemptions among respondents.
M. Huff Camp No. 26 will hold at North Side cafe at noon Tuesday January 7. Election of officers to be held. Jas Baird is Adj. 27717. The annual meeting of it.
Private funeral services for Charles Blair were conducted at Sherman’s funeral home under the care of Dr. F W Eastwood of the Presbyterian church. Burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery with pallbearers C C Wilson B L Lytle Rds Patterson O K Clapper Ray Cox and T B Brown named.
An OCR fragment states a remedy claim for cold symptoms using 666 liquid or tablets and 666 salve or nose drops. It notes relief typically on the first day, credited to AdY, with no verifiable context or source details.
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