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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
4
Merle Thorpe discusses fears of wartime power grabs and the risk to civil liberties. He argues for strong, independent Congress, lawful leadership, and responsive deeds to unite America in a national wartime mobilization.
A collage of kitchen sink humor and social quirks highlights a stereotyped profile of a wife with faulted habits and endless domestic trials. Jokes contrast marital tensions with punchy one liners about daily life and shopkeeper wit.
A June 5 1941 column urges Fortnightly Club to elevate its Garden Department flower show to a town wide event with broad community support. It notes male interest comes with hands-on exhibits and compares alarm clocks to time awareness and work motivation. It also reflects on shifting international friendships and changing leaders over a decade.
Aviation gasoline is now produced from certain crude oils obtained in India and Burma. The Burma oils are rich in constituents suitable for direct production. India and Burma combined rank thirteenth among oil producing countries.
In a brief exchange, Fisher indicates he may not be fully prepared now, with Mike echoing cautious optimism about readiness. The remarks suggest ongoing evaluation as preparations continue.
In Pleasant Plain Riverside couple Cleo Kron and Leona Kurtz married at St. Joseph's Church on May 27. Rev Paul Wietzstein officiated with Bertha Kurtz as bridesmaid and Metus Kron as best man. The bride wore a white net dress and carried pink and white carnations.
The bride attended Washington Junior College and taught near Riverside, later employed at Davenport. The groom, a St. Mary’s High School Riverside graduate, served four years in the U S Navy. After a brief honeymoon they will reside in Washington where he is employed.
Between 1906 and 1910 Picasso and Braque developed cubism while studying still lifes of bowls fruit bottles glasses and musical instruments. Braque first used nails and tinted paper. Picasso added wood and tangible objects blending sculpture with painting.
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