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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
6
In this Bible Thought for July 1 and 8 1940 the writer foresees Roosevelt as Democratic nominee. It argues the 1930s New Deal vs conservative governance will define the campaign with Roosevelt’s “draft” for a third term shaping politics. It notes Farley powerless to halt the machine and praises one man power at Chicago.
The convention ended in a surge of Roosevelt sentiment seen as sincere by many but criticized as political deception. Roosevelt is hailed as popular and the logical candidate who can test his government theories in November in a clear cut race.
An American aboard a British ship in Bombay recounts a 4th of July night when British passengers demanded drinks from the Yank. He notes the war ended Britain’s burden of governing America, a joking reflection on past allied days and future tempers.
A Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune summary notes a press release from a major car maker showing a nationwide move away from black to brighter colors. Data indicate black share fell from 86 percent to 39.9 percent this year, with Pacific coast least fond of black and New York Atlantic markets showing higher interest in dark hues.
A jumbled Washington D C column blends jokes about public eateries and pie making with a lawyer’s first case, a fisherman's lie, a night club joke, and a punchline about a farmer Big Ole quitting after sheep and calf losses. The piece mixes humor and rural dialect in a collage of quips.
In Lexington on July 18 farm crews plowed and thresh oats as second crop alfalfa is stored. A vacation Bible school closing program featured demonstrations and handwork displays led by Rev Pennington and helpers. Teachers later treated pupils to lunch and a surprise food shower for Rev Pennington.
A haughty Senior scolds a Freshman who cut in on a dance. He explains he is paying college costs with tips from a five dollar bill. The column adds a joke about naming babies, recalling Arkansas parents crowning their fifth child with the names Hints and twins named Post and Script.
Bishop home in Washington Sunday afternoon aids with care for a new daughter. Wade Gardner recovers from a month long mumps siege and is up most of the time. Lexington Circle met Wednesday with a potluck dinner and quilting as the day’s diversion. Various visits and weekend stays noted at Gates, Weldin, and Miller households near Leslie Gates and Lake McBride.
Joen and Caroline Van Gundy of Peoria visit the James Baird home in Verdi as Mr and Mrs Stanley Baird host relatives during a Sunday gathering.
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