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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1941
Page
4
A religious meditation cites Isaiah 5:26 about God’s will prevailing and a distant ensign raised to summon nations. The verse foresees swift, purposeful gathering and recognition of divine sovereignty.
A local member argues that Senator Wheeler overestimates wartime deaths but warns against granting broader powers to the president. The American Legion favors preparedness, cautions against hysteria, and urges powers only for actual war, noting veterans' grim WWI experiences and avoiding Hitler tactics.
Wellman cooperative creamery held its annual meeting January 20 with over 200 patrons and wives attending a free lunch by the Franklin Ladies Aid. A. W. Rudnick of Iowa State College stressed cream quality to boost butter scores and demand. The annual report listed 711 798 lbs of butter produced in 1940, up 100 000 lbs yearly for three years.
Ainsworth chapter 92 OES installed officers Tuesday evening led by Installing Matron Mrs. Eva Blankenhorn and Installing Marshall Mrs. Edith Richard. A program followed with solos, piano duet, musical reading, and a group sing.
A mixed page of medical musings on the circulatory system and lungs, jokes about anatomy, and brief anecdotes. Includes a quip about a deacon, Irish jokes about burial at sea, a comic exchange in a chapel, and a juror’s attempt to dodge jury duty.
Old Washington Post quip on Roosevelt lasting long enough for everyone to pronounce his name as a running joke about a prolonged presidency and national familiarity with the leader.
Cotter school teachers Mary Alice Hunting and Verla Maurer have moved into the Glen McGuire home where out of town teachers are now lodging. Others mentioned include Mrs. Louis Earnest suffering neuralgia and families connected to Dan Peters. Westminster Guild notes cover a meeting at Mrs. Russell Jones home with talks on Stewardship and Move On youth. plans include an Oyster Stew at the church on January 28 and a church repair fund contribution of 46 dollars.
A Texas resident recounts growing a pumpkin so large his wife used half as a cradle, while a Chicago man notes a recent incident of two full grown policemen found asleep on a beat.
Esther Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Martin, will wed Gray Meredith in California. A Saturday afternoon shower at Mrs. John Martin’s home featured gifts, games, and advice for the bride-to-be.
The Perry Daily Chief editor ponders a hypothetical sit down among Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini and Joseph Stalin in a locked room to weigh possible outcomes and strategies. The fragment suggests a speculative discussion of power dynamics and fate among the trio.
An Atlantic News Telegraph editorial defends a large defense program noting 554 dollars spent per second with borrowings of 292 dollars per second and 262 dollars per second to be taxed. The piece argues for greater power despite the cost in a world hungry for power.
Broiler racks in stoves should be washed frequently with hot soapy water and thoroughly dried before replacing. This guidance mirrors care practices for other cooking utensils to maintain hygiene and safety in the kitchen.
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