Tyrants Fail, Humble Serve Invites Inheritance of Earth
A reflective line contrasts tyrants with meek moral service claiming that the meek inherit the earth, citing Psalm 26:13 and a call to virtue as enduring truth through recorded history.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1945
Page
3
Rural reminiscences and postwar reflections in a 1940s letter
A column surveys postwar planning risks, rural social talk, and the War Labor Board era. It cites Charles Low Cloud’s Indiana reports, Sewell Avery’s clash with government, and Dies Committee prospects as a watchful civic panorama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewell Avery
Montgomery Ward
Army
Mr. Avery
John L. Lewis
Petrillo
War Labor Board
Indication of AVS upper body shape likened to beer keg
The remark notes the upper part of the AVS body resembles a beer keg. A quoted exchange adds a comment that the similarity is unfortunate and that the design serves a natural or utilitarian purpose for the user.
Witty Observations from the Press Column
The piece offers humorous quips on taxes liquor prices and scarcity, a jokey take on political terms and public life, plus lines about cuckoo clocks lawn mowers and gas in a breezy unsigned contribution by L. W. The tone mocks Washington antics and everyday quirks with pointed one liners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
L. W
Right Ide Sergeant Quote Sparks Military Detainee Debate
A wartime dialogue contrasts two soldiers on duty and sacrifice as the Buck Private retorts that forcing enemy soldiers to die is the soldier's duty, reflecting tensions over honor and obedience in combat ethics.
Dialogues on Ghosts and Hidden Eating Habits
A humorous exchange with Sambo and Rastus denying belief in ghosts. Harry and Jerry discuss Joe's apparent eating habits, noting unseen meals when unseen by others. The wit hinges on the paradox of seeing someone eat only when not watched.
Street Dialogue About a Quiet Night Encounter
Bill describes meeting his girl on the street last night and notes she never spoke. Will asks what he did, and Bill admits he never let on that he heard her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Cross Cut Saw Day Banter at Home
A terse home exchange features Bill claiming heavy work, Joe asking for meaning. Brown cautions about privacy and shutting shades after JT witnesses a kiss with his wife last night. Blue denies any joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Blue
Humstons Conclude Visit With Parents At Young America
Local note highlights Raymond Humston and wife visiting Young America for Christmas season. Numerous family gatherings and dinners across Keota, Mediapolis, Morning Sun, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and nearby towns are recorded, with extended relatives and friends attending celebrations and events through holiday week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humstons
Young America
Pleasant Christmas gathering at Humston residence
A neighborhood gathering at the Humston home turned into a farewell evening for Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Humston with music and singing. Attendees included the Masson, Luckenbill, Pringle, Phillips, Lloyd Humston, and Darlene Humston families, plus visitors from Ottumwa and Long Beach. The county home staff celebrated birthdays and staff at the county home hosted a dinner. The patients enjoyed Christmas and gratitude is expressed to those who helped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Rhodebeck
Mary Anne
Ottumwa
Eva Wooley
Raymond Humston
Masson
Luckenbill
Darlene Humston
George Masson
Lester Luckenbill
Grant Humston
Frank Pringle
Carl Phillips
Lloyd Humston
Dorothy Miller
Virgil Lewis
Long Beach
G. Bell
Wiedlein
Palmer
Together Again Brings Dunne and Boyer Back in Vermont Romance
Irene Dunne returns with Charles Boyer in Columbia Pictures Together Again a gay romantic comedy about a Vermont town mayor and a sculptor from the big city. Charles Coburn also features in the cast as the tale unfolds at the State Theatre this Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Dunne
Charles Boyer
Columbia Pictures
State Theatre
Dunne
Boyer
Powers
Charles Coburn
Vermont
Tyrone News Snippet Reports Local Visiting and Wedding
Cadet nurse Helen Sheetz of Ottumwa spent Christmas day to Wednesday night with home folks. Margary Van Sickle and Keith Dearing were married New Years day in Washington. Otto Sheetz and Eloise attended the reception at the bride's home. Violet Oswalt and Marjorie Crawford returned to school in Richland after vacation. Lyle Van Sickle returned to West Chester. Eloise dined with Mr and Mrs Bill Sheetz in Washington New Years evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Humston
Young America
Raymond
East
Humston
Chester
Lois
Darlene
Dorothy Miller
Wilton Junction
Lester Luckenbill
T. H. Luckenbill
Mediapolis
Victor Masson
Will Marie
Leo
Leonard
Jean Pringle
Charley Harris
Keota
Leland Pringle
Doris
Springville
Leland
Frank Pringle
Harold Humston
Oscar Kessel
Fairfield
Emma Humston
Ruth Atkinson
Cedar Rapids
Grant Humstons
George Jarrard
Wm. Darbyshire
Glen Thompson
Doyle Jarrard
Harley O'Loughlin
Anna
W. B. Rittenhouse
West Chester
Betty
Jack Simons
Moline
Homer Herron
Carl Phillips
J N. Phillips
Alice Hunter
T. W. Hunter
Mary Shields
Myron Lee
E. E. Neal
Claude Rhodebeck
Lu Rhodebeck
Betty Jo
Dale Kelley
Mary Jane
Lloyd Brown
Mr. Pleasant
Brown
Myrla Stephens
Lester Lueckenbill
Miss Stephens
Cedar Falls
Lloyd Alliman
Dolores
Roger
Otto Sheetz
Tyrone
Helen Sheetz
Ottumwa
Henry Dwikmeyer
Bill
Chicago
Charles Wilson
Washington
Waldo Miller
Milo Weaver
Margary van Sickle
Keith Dearing
Eloise
Violet Oswalt
Marjorie Crawford
Richland
Lyle van Sickle
Bill Sheetz
City Named for Queen Adelaide in South Australia
The capital of South Australia is named after Queen Adelaide, wife of King William IV of Britain, reflecting colonial naming traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
South Australia
William IV of
England
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