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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1945
Page
4
A fragmentary biblical reflection notes Judas in Matthew 26 15 about betraying Jesus for thirty pieces of silver and warns against engaging in immoral double dealing. The text mocks dabbling in vice and highlights the cost of betrayal.
A column blends wartime policy debates with critical takes on education and health. It notes Germany’s terms debate, questions soft peace, reports 1943 military rejections due to mental and physical defects, and cites Doctor Boice on early health training and 18-year-old conscription concerns.
A collection of humorous snippets and quips from Irvin S. Cobb Dorothy Parker and others. Jokes touch on Hollywood gossip, quirky juvenile wisdom, marital ironies, Fort Lewis anecdotes and a Western Union love tale. Contributor J. B.
Dialogue between Sonny and Vin shows a light hearted moment as Sonny seeks help from Vin about a problem and Vin apologizes. Sonny reassures him and notes that other parents are not involved in the issue.
A 40-foot flag pole toppled during a training exercise. The colonel notes a sergeant and four squads of ten men each must devise a plan to erect the pole again. The dialogue hints at a military field procedure challenge.
The Iowa State Printing Board will meet in Des Moines on February 6 1945 to receive bids on 1946 Code of Iowa dissertations abstracts and references Vol IV a study manual issues Concerning the Secondary School Curriculum and other printing plus 25000 lbs water marked Iowa Bond paper bids open at 4 pm local time. The board may reject any or all bids and interested parties should address 58 W Needham superintendent of printing State House Des Moines Iowa.
Store cake batter in greased and floured tins covered with wax paper and refrigerate up to a week. Tie with wax paper and rubber bands when needed. To bake, return to room temperature 25 to 45 minutes, depending on batter thickness, then bake.
Universal's The Merry Monahans arrives at the State Theatre on Thursday starring Donald O Connor Peggy Ryan Jack Quaki and Ann Blyth The film weaves a vaudeville family saga with twenty songs and a hopeful quest for fame as Oakie rebuilds his life after being left by his wife and the family threads unite to form the merry trio
Mr and Mrs R E McFarland and daughter Mrs Blaine Hawkins return from Pekin Illinois after the death of Mrs Mec Farland's sister Dr F M Mahin returns home from Burlington where he served as a doctor in the hospital and will rest at home until improved Mrs Delores Hazelett of Des Moines visits friends
Mr. and Mrs. O R Thomas hosted the Supper club in Ainsworth with guests Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lambert and their baby from Winfield. After supper the group played bridge at three tables with Orrie O Connor and Mrs Eva Blankenhorn winning high scores. Next host is Mr. and Mrs. J D Rabenold.
In seating or rising from the table do so from the left of your chair. Use the right hand to pull out the chair then step forward to seat yourself and push the chair in. Sit erect with feet flat or crossed and keep arms off the table while removing napkin to wipe hands and placing it in lap.
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