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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1941
Page
3
A 1941 Bible Thought column notes Hebrews 12 6 on loving discipline. It recounts a Fairfield Washington pep rally and reflects on substitute editorial writers in journalism school and community business goodwill in Washington.
About 35 Farm Bureau members used the community room Friday evening and praised the building. Two weeks of school break ended Saturday with 150 to 200 boys at the Y daily. Rotary met Monday and advances on the Institute of International Understanding were discussed. A Burlington Methodist group used the Y Monday afternoon for a meeting.
A dated advertisment touts 666 liquid or tablet cold remedies with salve or nose drops that allegedly relieve cold symptoms within one day. The ad emphasizes rapid action and calls attention to over the counter products.
The Baptist minister and family attended a Y reception Monday evening while the Y's Men and Interchurch basketball league hosted programs and games Tuesday. Washington Merchants beat Fairfield in a close Wednesday matchup, Cloud Willits starred for the Methodist church in the volleyball league, and a United Presbyterian class joined a Y class party Friday as the YY pool gains use after heating improvements.
Leo Hoover heads the volleyball committee and promotes inter church leagues with forty players. He participates in the Gold Medal basketball committee, aids the membership drive, and supports youth programs. His son Tommy will join the Y with swimming lessons planned next spring.
An Ottawa era essay notes how Quebecs eastern townships resemble England in orchard country and English appearance, while most residents are French speaking revealing a Norman contrast with the lower Quebec regions.
To tighten a sewing machine belt remove it and soak in cold water for ten minutes. Remove and dry in the sun or a warm dry place until completely dry. The belt will be like a new one.
Randolph Kelsey reports hundreds of night-crawlers found in his California yard during warm New Year’s Eve rain. The surface activity suggests worms emerging before winter deepens.
Clarence Phillips survived a rollover near Morning Sun when a twelve ton coal truck slid onto the shoulder and burst into flames. He crawled free just as the cab pins trapped him and escaped seconds before the blaze engulfed the vehicle.
A close reading defines the model driver as alert, obedient to traffic laws, and free of alcohol. It emphasizes driving with attention to other motorists pedestrians and school zones and notes common accident causes and the value of unselfish behavior to prevent deaths.
The narrator discusses buyers seeking definite delivery times and the pressure on sellers to meet promises. With wartime demands, factories run at capacity, causing delays. The story argues that while buyers want reliability, sympathy is needed for sellers under strained conditions.
In March 1941 term the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company files a petition in the District Court of Washington County Iowa claiming full title to the southwest quarter and northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section 33 township 76 north range 7 west. The defendants include listed individuals and unknown heirs devisees and legatees and unknown spouses. The notice directs these parties to respond.
A dialogue shows Joe asking to book a dentist appointment and Bill reporting the doctor is unavailable. A commentary claims modern girls are neither as pink nor as punk as painted and notes neither disguise is attractive, though the remark remains indirect.
The filing seeks to establish title to ship 76 North Range 7 West of the Fifth P M in Washington County Iowa and to bar all adverse claims. It warns defendants to appear by noon March 2 1941 term otherwise default and decree as prayed. Also includes railroad timetable notices and lodge meeting reminder.
A Richland Clarion editor denounces Count Felix von Luckner as a threat and urges his prohibition from American soil. The Columbus Junction Gazette argues the United States must become an ark of democracy, balancing defense with moral principles and faith in humanity.
Mrs. Lee Colton came home from the University hospital in Iowa City after treatment. The report notes her sister Mrs. Mary Butcher, 75, of Iowa City, suffered a paralysis attack and was admitted to the same hospital. Local clubs met and welcomed members with various hostesses and installations noted.
An improbable guest enters an elite club and, at dinner, ties a serviette around his neck. The headwaiter asks whether he prefers a haircut or a shave as the situation is addressed.
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