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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1943

Page

5

Proverbs Verse Cited On Pride Offense

A religious quotation from Proverbs 16 5 warns that everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord.

Political clock nerves and a swim push in war time

A 1944 era column muses on rationing, public duty, and swimming education. It cites warning about gun clock fatigue, urges widespread swimming lessons, and notes Republican gains in 1942 elections while warning against one party rule and the need for balanced politics to curb abuses.

Roosevelt Republican National Committee Washington, D. C U. S Midwest America

Proud of My Nephews Poem Honors War-Time Family

A fragment of a handwritten poem by Mrs Karl Limerman praises five nephews serving in the military. It mentions Wayne Jr Dick Don Ret Johnny and Billy with notes on Marines barracks and war work. The piece closes with the author’s wish for the war to end and her own hard labor at home.

Wilbur Miller Karl Limerman Wayne, Jr Don Jefferson Barracks Johnny Billy

Halo Too Tight and Golfing Cleric Jest

A Cleveland golfing clergyman recounts being beaten by a parishioner older than him. The opponent offers a quip about winning at the finish, with the preacher replying that even then it will be the parishioner’s hole. The doctor jokes the halo is the man’s real problem.

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Donat Returns in The Young Mr Pitt at State Theatre

Robert Donat, star of Good bye Mr Chips and The 39 Steps, makes a timely comeback in The Young Mr Pitt now playing at the State Theatre through Thursday. Donat’s return follows his Academy Award win and is paired with a strong supporting cast in a film about Pitt the Younger.

Mr. Chips the Citadel Mr. Pitt State Theatre Donat Mr Chips Pitt the Younger

The Nation’s Call and a Boy Prime Minister

A reflective piece links wartime duty to the life of a young leader who at 24 answered the national call. It notes his sacrifice, cites the era’s turbulence, and mentions Robert Morley Phyllis Calvert and John Mills in supporting roles for Donat.

Pitts Robert Morley Phyllis Calvert John Mills Donat

Bermuda Paw-Paw Used As Vegetable And Dessert

The tropical paw-paw is a common Bermuda tree whose fruit serves as both a vegetable and a dessert. It highlights the fruit’s versatile use in local cuisine.

Bermuda

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