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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1942
Page
12
A church bulletin quotes a Bible verse from first John to emphasize fellowship with the Father and Jesus Christ. The message asserts the witness of what has been seen and heard, inviting readers to join in the shared faith and community.
A reader notes Rev. H. E. Hooper argues sugar rationing links to wartime needs urging households to save sugar for military aims. The piece ties sugar to alcohol production and critiques brewer and distiller practices while discussing postwar capitalism and government intrusion into the economy.
The piece argues that public access to current reading matter at home would rise with rate changes and notes that newspapers receive government releases printed for public information. It questions restricting this publicity and suggests trimming government press-agentry to reduce postal deficits.
Nine Fairview Community club members met at Mrs. Mabel Monson’s home in Crawfordsville on June 29 amid mud and rain. Officers elected: President Gertrude Darbyshire, vice president Mabel Monson, secretary Myrtle Finke. Flower and gift committees named Jillian Maxwell and Nina Lowe. Refreshments by Myrtle Finke and Norma Monson. Social Hour host Mabel Monson with guest Mrs. Lyle Anwyl. luncheon served. Last meeting until September.
In 1855 small expeditions by U S marines hunted pirate hideouts along the Chinese coast. The effort aimed to disrupt coastal piracy and secure maritime routes.
A miscellany of quips and sketches recounts social scenes and sharp one liners. A Yale professor joke, a Supreme Court elder statesman moment, and a carol of humorous exchanges blend in a light column about everyday behavior and folly.
The White Shrine lineage in Washington Iowa began in 1919 when John Berianek of Cedar Rapids organized Damascus Shrine No. 10 in the Moose hall. Officers listed include Mrs Eva L Young as worthy high priestess and Ralph L Bunce as watchman of shepherds. The order later moved to the Masonic temple in 1925 and then to Sherman's funeral chapel before the current Masonic building. Mrs Rose Reid, a founder, was elected Worthy High Priestess, with a large banquet honoring her. The shrine supports humanitarian work for children and those in distress through a dedicated board and contributions.
Crawfordsville dated June 1 reports visitors for the Raymond family near Gladwin and that Rev. B R E Voss will move to Brighton to lead the Methodist church. Katherine Williams buys Voss property. The text lists roles for a wedding pageant with names including Leora Dodder Effie Schmitt Ella Cole Marjorie Schell and many attendants.
The Navajo club organized in 1903 with twenty members. Mrs. R. H. Walker is the only living charter member. Women meet in homes to weave baskets and entertain alphabetically. Needlework is the main pastime and charity work includes Red Cross and milk fund. New officers: Mrs. a Wsawe president, Mrs. D. N. Anwyl vice president, Mrs. F. L. Broadgate secretary treasurer, Mrs. A. W. Yard.
Elizabeth Sanders of Fort Madison visits with sisters at St Marys rectory while Mary Gregory and Mary Dominica return from teaching in Stuart Town. Donald Rada leaves Riverside for New Jersey after working at Wilkinson drug store. Kenneth Kern visits from Burlington government plant. Sister Mary Naomi of Muscatine visits St Marys Convent. she was former superior at St Marys for six years.
The Washington County Corn Hog Control association formed in 1934 with O C Patterson as chairman and later reorganized in 1936 under the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act as part of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration. The piece details officers, activities, and programs including conservation materials, commodity loans, and parity payments aimed at soil building and meeting government and export needs.
Gilbert Wenger son of Mr and Mrs Joe Wenger left for New York after a furlough. He earned a second lieutenant commission at Fort Knox on June 13 alongside 482 other soldiers who completed the officers candidate school. He was among three Iowa boys to move from enlisted ranks to officers in the Army Air Forces.
The British empire covers nearly a quarter of the globe's land area creating a vast network of colonies dominions and territories under crown rule.
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