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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1943
Page
3
A quoted exhortation on living righteously and eternal life through knowledge of God and Jesus Christ, citing John 17 3. The message emphasizes resisting evil thoughts and pursuing spiritual truth.
Lieutenant Colonel W. G. Eldridge, on leave in Burlington, discusses a shift from noise to efficient management in the army. He explains how personnel officers sort soldiers by talents, assign tasks, and track histories to place men in roles like mechanics, Greek speakers, or teachers. He notes farm boys excel in leadership and emphasizes morale gains from matching skills to duties.
A poem describes a cheerful man who rarely complains, sees good in others, and helps people. His optimistic outlook and confidence brighten gloomy days and make friendships worthwhile. A reader recalls a pleasant army captain stationed locally who shared his kindness.
A man answers a question about his repeated absences for family duties by stating he plans to marry. The exchange mentions seeing his wife off, a mother-in-law's funeral, a daughter's illness, and a son's christening, culminating in the declaration of his marriage intent.
A bystander asked an officer what sparked a brutal altercation between two men. The officer explained they argued over the type of peace settlement to make after the war.
An elderly traveler claims only holy water from Lourdes in a bottle, but customs rule it whiskey. The altercation ends with a flippant remark and a pun about miracles. The page also jokes about marriage and governance.
The Crawfordsville group gathered at the church with 20 ladies and two children present after muddy roads prevented a home gathering. Mrs. F. J. Maxwell led devotions. program leader was Mrs. Merle Twinam who spoke on Spiritual Horizons Pentecost with segments on How the Holy Spirit Comes The Promise of the Holy Spirit The Power of the Holy Spirit Today.
The Presbyterian Women Missionary Society met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. N. J. Lease leading. Activities included readings on the Philippines and West India, prayers, and a list of mission topics while members read articles and hymns. A farewell party for Rev. and Mrs. Lester H. Bill was held Friday night, with Rev. and Mrs. H. N. Poston and Rev. and Mrs. R. M. McCracken in attendance, gifts given, games played, and light refreshments served. William Edgar has gone to
A teacher tests a girl with a pun about Noah's Ark and Joan of Arc. The girl responds that Noah's Ark was made of wood and Joan of Arc was maid of Orleans, delivering a playful wordplay.
The piece recalls Walter Brennan winning three Oscars before Lana Turner era shifts his film image. It notes his early roles and awards for Swedish Swean Bostron, Uncle Peter, and Judge Bean, and contrasts pre and post Lana turns in Slightly Dangerous at State Theatre. It highlights his privacy at home in San Fernando Valley and a life on an Oregon ranch with family and humor.
In Oregon he rode fifty miles of fence on a high ranch then rode into town. An old timer calls him a disreputable old sheep herder, revealing Brennan's long history before fame.
Ruth Foster, county extension home economist, warns Washington County homemakers that rising demands on time require planning. She advises prioritizing tasks, preparing children to help, and adjusting to farming needs so essential food production and family care continue despite interruptions.
Funeral services for Mrs Mert King were held Saturday afternoon at Sherman’s funeral home with Rev. Ivan Riess presiding. Members of the Women’s Relief Corps and the Women’s Council of the Church of Christ attended in groups. Pallbearers included C. W. Tucker L. E. Dunlap Orville Caldwell Max Marble Fred Bourgeois and Glen Hilden. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.
Funeral services for Ross Pence were held yesterday afternoon at Sherman's funeral home with Rev. W. J. Stevens and Rev. Ivan Riess in charge. Pallbearers included W. M. Darbyshire, David Livingston, Henry Schantz, Orville Caldwell, Frank Chilcote and Ray Page. Interment followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.
An estimate places annual losses from moth damage at more than 200 million dollars. Experts warn the figure could rise with expanding crops and storage facilities.
WAAC recruiters renew vigorous efforts to recruit an all Iowa company by month end. Lt. Marcia T. Marple reports increasing inquiries, aims for 125 to 150 enlistments with representation from every Iowa county, with sworn in June 39 in Des Moines in the governor’s presence.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jean Acheson were held at Sherman’s funeral home with Rev. George Kerr officiating and music by Carolyn Hamilton and Mrs. Hugh McCleery. The Daughters of the American Revolution attended en masse. Pallbearers included J. R. Bell, M. C. DeLong, S. W. Livingston, John A. Stewart, Everett Stewart, and A. L. Duensing. Burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
The article explains that bread mold stems from tiny fungal spores in the air and notes that sanitation measures like air conditioning and UV lamp treatment in bakeries cannot completely prevent mold, and mold does not develop in bread after baking.
Peru is developing a quinine industry with about 750000 cinchona trees planted under a government program. A factory in Peru is now producing quinine sulphate for export and domestic use.
Brazil extends a rail fuel line using eucalyptus trees. About 21 million trees supply the line and the fiber supports base paper experiments.
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