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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1940
Page
6
A wartime exhortation argues that modern war is a clash of moral forces between national loyalty and greed driven treachery. It cites Hitler Mussolini Stalin and Scandinavian defeats as examples, urging individuals to uphold Christian ethics to preserve civilization.
Louis J. Nence argues that greed and treachery threaten nations more than foes. He cites Finland's wartime resolve as a model, calling for a peacetime mobilization of faith, moral principles, and civic duty to sustain government and deter future war.
Wayland June 22 report shows Amasa Miller family picking 30 plus gallons of strawberries and 14 more gallons from neighbors. The Miller group canned 10 pints with help from others. Ruth Coleman marries Milton Pickard at Cedar Rapids June 8 and will live south of Mt. Pleasant. Community members clean Mennonite church. Bible school happenings and visitors from Kansas City to Cedar Falls. Upcoming Brown Swiss Dairy show in Sigourney on June 29. various visits and Father’s Day gatherings noted.
Mrs. Ella Crawford entertained the Happy Hour club at her As a social afternoon Progressive rook was played and a one course luncheon served with help from Mrs. Mae Jeffrey The June 22 event included plans for a July Fourth picnic by club members and a social hour followed.
In Columbus Junction on June 21 Mrs Estella Coffin and Miss Pearle Harrison hosted a Presbyterian church calendar gathering at the Coffin home with nineteen attendees. Other social events included Miss Marvella Duscan luncheon for Mrs Paul McLean and a Whatsoever society program at the Methodist church. Various families visit relatives and a bridge luncheon honors Miss Martha Peters on her upcoming wedding.
The system initially placed stations 25 miles apart with riders covering three stations or about 75 miles per day. Later, intermediate points were added to the network.
The United States Bureau of Home Economics reports that farm families allocate a smaller portion of their living expenses to clothing compared with urban households, reflecting differing budget priorities between rural and city residents.
In East Sunset on Father's Day June 21 Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fulton and children joined others for family meals at local homes. Several households hosted relatives and friends attending church events, birthday celebrations, and community gatherings. Additional notes mention visits, picnics, and local outings among residents of East Sunset and nearby towns.
Leo Carson, returning from two years in the navy, spends a few days with his parents east of Ainsworth. He heads to Pensacola for nine months of aerial photography training, then six months in Washington, DC. He recently photographed a Hawaii volcano eruption from 16,000 feet. The article also notes visitors and locals in the area.
In 1900 only Ethiopia and Liberia had fewer cars per person than the United States, with about one automobile for every 12 000 inhabitants.
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