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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1940
Page
3
George E. Sokolsky shares his journey from immigrant slums to Russia and back to America, arguing that freedom of speech and minimal state power are essential. He warns that dictatorships and concentrated power threaten liberty, urging continued dedication to a capitalistic constitutional America.
Richmond express reports on July 19 as Mr and Mrs Orval Meyers and their children visited Tuesday evening at the Fred Shalla home. Also noted is a visit by Mr and Mrs Harry Horsowsky and daughter on Sunday.
Community gossip records visits across Riverside and Kalona with the Shalla and Sharp families. Several callers gather at Joe Heigman and Fred Shalla homes while a threshing meeting occurs at Clem Shalla’s residence. Mercy Hospital care noted for Mrs. Dan Bopp and Wellman visitors report.
Voters reportedly defeated a proposition to build a municipal light and power plant costing 550000 funded by revenue bonds. Mayor J B Henderson reported an unofficial tally of 1928 no and 1231 yes. The defeat mirrors an earlier April vote on the same issue.
Mrs. Bob Noonan reports trouble getting Bob Jr to practice music. He cites peer pressure from Dick Dodder as a reason not to. Bob Sr. replies that the Dodder boys are not perfect, comparing them to Roosevelt and the Democrats.
The magistrate asks a defiant Pat if guilt exists while Pat concedes the aim is to determine the truth. The exchange centers on whether the accused must disclose the requested information to establish guilt or innocence.
A jumble of witty lines features a tourist changing a tire remarking on life's costs in isolated parts a Pullman passenger questioning brushing off a scene a California Cub Oldtimer quip about a woman's best years and a jab about Pullman etiquette in morning washrooms.
Joan Crawford stars as Susan in the filmization of Susan and God directed by George Cukor. Fredric March co-stars as her husband Barrie in a comedy about a social gadfly who pursues a new fad, causing havoc in friends’ lives and her own. The cast includes Rita Hayworth, Bruce Cabot, Ruth Gordon, and more.
A 19th century observer notes dramatic shifts in height and health in modern Americans. He credits scientists improving nutrition through vitamin-focused diet research, with widespread access to these standards boosting longevity, bone, teeth, and overall health compared to the past.
In a tense domestic moment a wife demands to see a letter her husband has opened. He turns pale upon reading it and finally yields, saying the note is from her milliner. The fragment suggests suspicion and a confrontation over infidelity.
William Martin Jr of the New York Stock Exchange estimates the war cost at 331.6 million pounds. He claims this amount could fund $2,500 homes for every family in several nations, build vast libraries and universities, and support 125,000 teachers and nurses while leaving enough to purchase much of the wealth in France and Belgium.
Sunday evening park services led by the City Ministerial Association draw growing interest. Rotary had an interesting noon meeting with good attendance. Fifty six boys attended Monday swimming classes with many others using the pool. The church softball league second game was played Tuesday evening at Stewart school with a good crowd.
A shopper asks for seeds and guarantees on trees. The clerk replies affirmatively and provides a packet, assuring tall sturdy trunks. The exchange ends with the customer seeking further assurances about growth and strength.
After the game the managers gathered at the Y to finalize the season schedule. The meeting aimed to align dates venues and travel plans for upcoming matches.
Kurt Hess nephew of Joe Falk disappeared one sock after a swim as the YMCA organized a search party. Lockers and dressing rooms were checked for clues.
A sock was found by Kurt tucked between his shirt and trousers as he inspected the area. Rural ladies chorus rehearsed in the community room, YMCA house committee discussed pool improvements, Festiorn committee met in the boys’ lobby, and a large crowd of older boys and young men gathered at the pool as warm weather lingered. The YMCA board elder J. M. Bratten, longtime building inspector, provides valued guidance and knowledge of the construction.
Fire responders race to Westchester scene when Ola Brumback’s car bursts into flames near a garage. The car is moved to the garage for repairs as neighbors assist and officials handle the incident.
Glad Miast and a long list of neighbors plan trips and visits including Mr and Mrs Howard Miller A T Augustine Mrs Dave Miller and Mrs Mary Mast of Crawfordsville Jason Grinstead returns to Gary Ind after visiting Dora Grinstead and James Grigsas family Glen Booten spends two weeks at Moulton to run a store while parents vacation Ola Brumback heads to Kalamazoo to visit her son Clair Walters Ruth Smith from Des Moines visits Paul Shahan's family over the weekend Alice Dancer from Samoaans stays with Dorothy Ferguson Wanda Smith of Brighton visits Jean Luers Oral Walters and daughters return from Maxwell Neb where they stayed with sister Merle Lafever and family Daniel Lafever and wife join them. he plans to seek work in Davenport Patty Hotle spends weekend with Ladora Redlinger and attends Sunset Park picnic The W C T U meets with Mrs Lon Bauer family hosts Sunday dinner at Earle Libe home Dale Moody and Sherry Kay visit H O Mangold Mrs Dee Engle and Lewis Ritz dine with A K E Strum family.
Lewis Ritz of Cawker City Kansas spent several days visiting his sister Mrs Dee Engle and family in Dublin. Nona Tinnes Dick and Jimmie Sheetz of Marshalltown are on vacation at the Nick Tinnes home. Mrs C M Corpman visited several days at the Jake Soeth out home. Mr and Mrs Floyd Banka...
Knoxv ille resident Hal Malone sues for 40 185 dollars claiming permanent injuries after stepping through a manhole at a Sinclair oil station operated by Lloyd Woods in Knoxville.
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