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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1941
Page
4
A reflection on wartime morale and logistics notes that modern weapons demand equipment, but American troops stay battle ready through superior nutrition. It compares World War II era Army meals to Civil War rations, highlighting four and a half million daily meals served in varied conditions and the impact of sustenance on fighting strength.
The column weighs Hess as a potential go between for peace talks involving Hitler Churchill and Roosevelt. It cites Hess's English skills and possible radio guidance, plus links to Hoare Laval appeasement and Franco, while noting rumors of U.S. isolationist pledges and Vatican influence, ending with Hess possibly in Berlin.
Success is easier attained than maintained. The phrase hints at a proverb or motto about steady effort and consistency in achievement.
A concise aphorism stating that personal happiness cannot be achieved by harming others. The quote emphasizes inner well being over causing distress to people around you.
In a bewildering christening moment the priest asks for traditional names. The father, in a daze, blurts Steak and Kidney. The mother corrects with Kate and Sidney. The scene captures a humorous misstep at a family ceremony.
A packed hall bursts with satire and stubborn miscommunication as a world famous explorer’s lecture on a wandering Wanderer figure meets theatrics. Quips about loans credit and manners punctuate the crowd with playful exchanges and a cautious mayor.
A curious collection of garbled test answers features a blizzard inside a hen a roaming equator described as a menagerie lion and other playful misunderstandings. The spoof responses reveal kids mixing science with whimsy and misinterpretation.
Serial queen Frances Gifford, once studying law, makes her first real claim to fame in Jungle Girl. The new serial airs every Wednesday and Thursday at the Fox Theatre, billed as the first serial queen to captivate the public since Pearl White.
Rough but vivid sketch of Lloyd Nolan from Stanford flunk to sea adventures to stage, film and television stardom. The piece traces his early misstep on the dean’s list to sailing around the world, a failed film, theater work on Cape Cod, a hit stage run, and finally Hollywood success in Michael Shayne, Private Detective at the Fox Theatre with a notable supporting cast.
Dr. H. O. Allen of Idaho Falls called on Mrs. BE Spessard and other friends here recently after attending a class reunion in Iowa City. Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Thoma left for Council Bluffs for Orville to attend grand lodge school. Mrs. John Nye returns from a visit with relatives in Loda Illinois.
A claim that tea brews faster in Denver than Atlantic City due to water boiling at a lower temperature with altitude. The rule cited states the boiling point drops one degree Fahrenheit every 550 feet above sea level, implying quicker extraction in higher elevations.
The county recalls Ralph Livingston a sixty six year old man cherished by family and community. He died at University Hospital Iowa City after an eight week illness including X ray treatment and pleurisy. Friends describe his kindness humor and dedication to youth and church. He left enduring memories from a life of service and a preferred trip to Civil War battlefields.
A humorist exchange unfolds between an elderly woman and an elevator operator. The woman ponders weariness from elevator duty and quips about the motion and stopping, eliciting a brisk, playful back and forth.
Walnut residents mention visits from Peoria guests and relatives. Several families hosted dinners and gatherings at the Lyle Wilson, Charles McKay, and Kurtz homes. Community members include Emma Miller, Sevilla Jean Nelson, and Betty Leet with various local chores and farm help noted.
The Valley Ladies Aid met with Mrs Carl Mayer Wednesday afternoon with 15 members and guests. They sewed for the Red Cross and shared household hints during roll call. An ice cream and strawberry social was planned for Tuesday evening June 10 at the Valley church.
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