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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1944
Page
4
A compact note cites James 4 6 warning that God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble. It reflects on humility over boasting and the value of modesty among clever people. The quoted verse frames virtue as grace given to the humble and not to the self important.
A 1944 column reflects on war sacrifices and the home front. It contrasts returning soldiers with eight million who cannot, warns against socialist taxation, and envisions postwar farm progress and better living. It notes WPA's nine- plus year costs and questions value, calling for policy honesty and restraint.
A man seeks gas stove priority citing wife’s illness and wood stove burden. Another appeal requests expedited fuel oil delivery due to low blood pressure and high ceilings.
A playful arithmetic puzzle instructs you to double your house number add 5 multiply by 50 add your age add 365 subtract 615. The final two digits equal your age and the preceding digits form your house number.
A humorous exchange centers on a tramp asking for money. When asked to work, he explains he is going through the alphabet and has not yet reached W. The motherly figure questions the need to beg versus work.
A parent introduces himself to Miss Smith at a school meeting, declaring happiness about meeting her and noting he is the father of twins expected next September.
A witty exchange features an actor noting he has received letters from ladies in nearly every place he has performed. A rival jokes about landladies as the source of the letters.
A rustic exchange unfolds with flirtatious tension between a farmer, a hired man, and a couple named Susie and Bill. The dialogue hints at gossip about a courtship, a porch romance, and a dance setting, reflecting rural social life.
A witty note on money luck and securities contrasts cash with comfort and dreams. It riffs that wealth buys little security, dreams require wakefulness, and happiness stems from disposition more than income.
The Fairview Community club met in Crawfordsville on Friday afternoon at the new home of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar who had moved to Washington last spring. Attendees included Mrs. J. C. Rhea, Mrs. Clarence Lowe, Mrs. Dale Darbyshire, Mrs. John R. Williams, Mrs. Lisle Maxwell, Mrs. Wm Folgar Jr., and daughters. Mrs. Mary Lord assisted with entertainment and refreshments. The Clover Leaf 4-H Girls club met with Joan Maxwell. Ruth Foster attended, a custard and oatmeal cookie demonstration was given, light refreshments were served, and Miss Foster and Joan Maxwell plan to attend the State convention at Ames this week.
The passage warns wool blankets cannot endure heat above 100 degrees Fahrenheit and should avoid harsh soaps and wringing. Hot water makes wool fibers shrink and stiff, while soaps with high alkali content harden fibers and can destroy the material.
Anne Shirley, Hollywood star, plans at least two months of rest after finishing her current assignment. The actress, who began her screen career 22 years ago as a child, was stricken last week while working in the film Fare Well, My Lovely.
Mrs. W. H. Sheets and grandson Billy Sheets of Perry Oklahoma visited Wednesday and Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Hering. Barbara Jean and Luella Rathmell visiting Mrs Roy Taus at Pleasant Plain. Viola Hering with Audrey Coates near Ainsworth. Veda Twinam and sister Mrs Harry Kempffer with two children from Ontario Canada visited parents and Merle Twinam. Mrs S J Cocklin of St Paul Minnesota visiting relatives. Mrs G W Birch returns to Des Moines after visiting her brother F E Young. Shaffer family and Donald Despain from Washington moved into the former FE F Riley house. men work on railroad section. Delegates at republican county convention in Washington: J C Huston T H Huston Clarence Fulton M W White Mrs Rose Moorhead. not all could attend. Dr E F Kimmelshue of Morning Sun preached at United Presbyterian Church preparing for communion. Mrs Kimmelshue accompanied him. he is Stated Supply at Morning Sun.
A hand duster or sprayer provides effective control of insects and plant diseases for home gardens. For large gardens, power equipment becomes economical. choose models with extension and angle nozzles to reach leaf undersides where pests feed.
In Palermo the Teatrino dei Piccoli presents centuries old puppet drama handed down through generations. Charlemagne and the Twelve Paladins has toured as a yearlong serial in the Sicilian metro. In Naples and Milan similar puppet serials draw crowds and applause.
The king cobra averages 18 feet in length and ranks as the largest venomous snake. It inhabits southern Asia.
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