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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1941
Page
4
Daily Thought from June 23, 1941 centers on the question what lack I yet in following Jesus. The reflection notes the young man asking about deeds and Jesus response, emphasizing love for humanity as the essential missing element.
A humorous rundown traces phrases like through thick and thin from 1359, three’s a crowd from 1430, steal one’s thunder from 1709, and many others, then shifts to a pamphlet promising to use doughnut lore for fundraising. The piece critiques propaganda and government publicity during the war era.
The article notes a shift from traditional agencies to offices such as OPM OGR OPACS OEM OCD and references the National Defense Mediation Board NDMB after the downfall of the NDAC It also includes a light anecdote about two friends puzzled by a passerby and a mistaken sister relation.
A pilot recounts a late afternoon flight at seven thousand feet over Ohio towns along the winding river. Circling the landscape the four cylinder plane traces highways and cornfields, then dives through a towering cloud and emerges into mist before a quiet, low engine glide to a small airport.
The city of Biggs Colorado sees half its population head to the hills at the opening of the deer season. Hunters are limited to two deer per year, ensuring the town returns to normal economic activity without disruption.
An excess of salt in the body triggers thirst as the natural salt balance is upset. The body signals the need for water to restore proper balance and hydration.
Brighton June 21 Supt H C Messer will teach three education classes at Parsons College for the remainder of the summer session replacing Dr Hancock who is leaving for another position. Local notes recount vacations visits and Whoopee Day events with crowds and multiple families noted.
A visit to Mrs. Myrtle McCleery reveals memories of Africa and the couple's brief marriage aboard, including a drum signal from the coast. Social events include a miscellaneous shower for Josephine McElhinney Joiner, updates on hollyhocks and tulips, and a minor car collision with no serious injuries.
Dayton Grove June 21 report notes a large quarry crew at Mrs Knott s farm on Mond with several families living in trailer houses. Braumer of Grand Rin and Edwards of A mosa work at the rock quarry and board with Mr and Mrs J B Moore. The ice cream social by So and Sew club was postponed to Thursday evening at the Leets residence. Mrs Knotts visited Mrs Moore Wednesday morning while Dorothy Wilburn of Journey visited Mary Stephens this week.
The largest collection of Japan dwarf trees in the United States is said to belong to Toichi Domo, located in Hayward California near Oakland.
In early Nineteenth century Philadelphia the robin pie was a delicacy sold at the bird market. Robins brought as a brace or by the dozen and sold for 30 cents to 80 cents and up to $1.50 to households within miles.
The will of Andrew Carnegie left an annuity of ten thousand dollars to the late Chief Justice William Howard Taft as a token of personal friendship.
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