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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1942
Page
4
A collage of thoughts on solstice science, Father and Mother’s Day musings, political observations on John Ford in Iowa, and letters from soldiers. The piece riffs on daily life, travel, free speech, and wartime humor with stray poems and jokes from readers.
The Washington Y M C A has run as a community servant for 17 years with daily meetings and extensive war activities programs. A 15 member board directs the association with Leigh W Soule as general secretary, and a staff including John Harp and Ira Morrison. The Y coordinates club work, physical activities, education, social events, and religious counseling for men and boys, working closely with schools and churches and emphasizing rural representation and international understanding.
Alaska's salmon output is valued at 35 million dollars each year, reflecting a robust fishery sector. The figure underscores the state's leading role in wild salmon production and export activity.
On June 19 1942 the Washington County Iowa Board of Supervisors authorized the chairman to sign a contract with Concrete Materials and Construction Company of Cedar Rapids Iowa. The meeting dated Friday June 19 1942 had all members present and included a recess until reconvened. H P Wilson chaired the board with Stan Kiesey as clerk.
Rosario is a busy river port 200 miles northwest of Buenos Aires on the Parana river. It is inland reach for ocean going steam ships with grain elevators on steep bluffs and long chutes to the water. The city anchors a rich wheat country with deep black soil and also hosts vast stock yards and packing plants earning the nickname Chicago of Argentine.
In a tense theater moment a child asks why a woman does not strike back at her abuser, prompting reflections on violence, defense, and emotional impact amid the unfolding scene.
The Cologne Cathedral took 610 years to finish, with the foundation laid in 1270 and completion achieved in 1880, reflecting a remarkable medieval to modern era construction arc.
The first Baptist church of Washington Iowa organized October 2 1841 with members Calvin Craven Isaac Arnold Samuel Kite and their spouses Elder Hezekiah Johnson aided the formation The church marked its centennial last October with an address by Dr Frank Anderson and a centennial sermon by Rev Milan Thompson The church now led by Rev Alfred Trenerry has about 25 pastors served including long tenures by D I Coon and Arthur Vinz.
The Wolfe families express sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of sympathy during their bereavement. Leo Vera and Ruth Wolfe, Louis Wolfe and family, William Marie and Bernard Wolfe and families extend thanks.
An electric Baker automobile built in 1909 remains peppy and drives Hervey Burnham from his Essex station and back. The old charger and gleam show the vehicle’s enduring performance on local roads.
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