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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1940
Page
3
The piece notes Congressman Thomas B. Martin urging strong national defense in the House. It recalls months of inaction by the Foreign Affairs Committee, the May crisis, and a surge for 50,000 troops plus higher taxes as Europe war pressures grew, described with period editorial vigor.
The 1940 National Defense Revenue Bill sped through Congress in a day raising the debt limit by 4 billion and authorizing 1.604 billion yearly for five years for defense. Critics note non defense spending shifts mask deficits while defense build up lags. The piece credits training pilots and questions sales of war gear abroad, but praises American resolve amid looming global danger.
Notice to legal holders of bonds secured by trust deed on Perry Iowa lots in Block 33 that redemption is being called. Details on the applicable lot numbers and town inclusion are referenced but not fully shown. Interested parties should monitor official notices for dates and procedures.
Pursuant to the 1930 Indenture of Trust Elinor W Gates and Arthur D Gates convey real estate and all outstanding bonds will be redeemed with accrued interest on September 1 1940. Payment to Sam T Donahey successor in trust to Washington Loan & Trust Co at its Washington Iowa office. Dated Des Moines Iowa June 18 1940. Edward A Ross is the signer.
Japan has no state religion and tolerates all faiths. Shintoism comprises 13 sects and Buddhism 12. The nation counts 110,582 Shinto shrines, 106,518 Buddhist temples, and 2,013 Christian churches. The Roman Catholics maintain an archbishop and three suffragan bishops.
Overheard reflections and sketches of newspaper staffers as a crowd, cops and firemen move through crowded events. A running parade of characters named Burns Goodwin Morgan and others, all dismissed as simply “one of them newspaper guys” in a city scene.
The article notes educators consider using film to teach Europe’s changing map, highlighting press portraits and a shift in how history may be presented.
A quirky exchange notes bedtimes before sunrise and a playful doubt about mind reading. One speaker questions why the other reads a hand instead of thoughts.
Fragments from a wartime classroom and household scene. A teacher quizzes on milk measures while a youngster jokes about pints and squirts. A husband complains of a dangerous chauffeur and a wife urges mercy with a smile.
A nostalgic verse from E. L. expresses longing for a loved one. Images of moonlight, summer air, blossoms, and a dimpled smile accompany hopes for a future meeting. The speaker recalls past visits, pines for reunion, and imagines the joyful moment when the Dearie returns on a train.
A brief note records a conversation about a fine sunrise observed this morning and asks if the other person also saw it. The exchange is concise and centers on shared morning light.
Eddie Cantor, returning to the screen in The Story of Forty Little Mothers, touts babies as the simple recipe for a happy marriage. He cites long marriages among Hollywood couples and says parenthood reduces divorce risk, while noting he aims to show Cantor the man, not just the clown, in his new film role.
Mr and Mrs A S Farmer of Wayland celebrated their fifty year marriage with a cooperative picnic dinner at their home. About fifty five relatives and friends attended, with three large wedding cakes from Lee Keobel Eva Fattig and Elma Shafer as centerpieces. Mr Farmer is 76 and a lifelong Wayland resident, Mrs Farmer born in Indiana and now 68. They wed in Washington on July 4 1890 and were joined by many relatives and friends who called during the afternoon and stayed for refreshments.
Crawfordsville reports the White Cloud Social Club met Tuesday with ten members and one guest Mrs. Levi Simmons. Mrs. Frank Gault led entertainment with quiz contests. Misses Mabel and Nellie Anderson to host September. A family picnic was planned for August. Guests visited Granville and Lucille Love at a welcoming charivari for their return from a honeymoon. about 180 attended.
Independent club members and families enjoyed a cooperative chicken buffet on the No Thompson home lawn southeast of town. Children Margaret Brown Betty Bob Joyce Logan and Deborah Breneman recited and sang after the meal. James, assisted by Mrs Thompson, led further entertainment for about forty guests including Clarence Logan Stella Logan and Ramsey family guests.
Emma Cook of Nelsonville Ohio Mrs Ruth Wenger Mrs Barbara Widmer Mrs Emma Nicola Mr and Mrs Emil Steie and Mrs Anna Kerrall of Wayland are listed in a community notice or social item. The text reads as a roster of individuals associated with a local event or observance.
Dr. D. E. Beaman addressing the American Pressive Chiropractic Association in Los Angeles told housewives how to avoid health ills tied to their duties. He advocated rest, five small meals daily, and batching dishwashing into one session.
Lola Ramge daughter of Mr and Mrs Tony Meath of Brighton and John E Moxley of St Louis Mo were married yesterday at 3 30 pm in the Methodist parsonage Brighton Rev E S Hebner officiated the single ring ceremony Their attendant was Lee Emry of Brighton They left for Des Moines then will reside in St Louis Mrs Ramge a 1937 West Chester High School graduate and a Davenport course graduate was a stenographer at the American Pearl Button Co Mr Moxley a 1933 New Hartford High School graduate works at the Ford plant in St Louis
Solon G. Hayes of Oakland California, age 19, was sentenced to 60 days in jail after admitting he stuck pins in people for pleasure, telling Judge Chris B. Fox that he found the act "very foneay."
A fashion feature highlights mid-summer hats with a wide choice of styles and materials. Roth Margit from Budapest designs a striped chiffon turban. Lucille Ball models a golden straw saucer chapeau. Anne Shirley wears royal blue felt with a bumper brim. Dorothy Lovett showcases a golden-brown Milan hat with a sweeping brim.
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