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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1941
Page
3
Today's Bible Thought quotes Matthew 5 13 to remind readers that salt without savor is worthless and fit only for casting out and trampling. It emphasizes the responsibility of believers to preserve and season the world.
In a Lenten meditation, Samuel B. Pettengill argues liberty rests on divine rights beyond Caesar and urges Americans to defend the constitutional order. He cites Jefferson, sacred rights, and the fragile balance of democracy, warning that freedom may perish abroad if not preserved at home.
Kensington club met for roll call with household hints and an afternoon of needlework and social time. Mt Pleasant events included Roy L. Smith speaking, the M E Church Women’s Service with devotional and heritage program, and a Friendship class potluck with games and socializing.
A system resembling capitalism existed in the Roman Empire 2,000 years ago, while the start of modern capitalism is traced to the eleventh century.
In 1826 a dangerous elephant at a London menagerie required 180 musket balls to be killed. The event highlights the peril and the era’s heavy firearm use in animal control.
A boy's fear of marriage emerges after Sunday school introduces Eve's origin. He eats supper then suffers a stomach ache making his worried mother ask questions as the family notices a new tenant hammering a nail for a mirror. A neighbor asks to use the same nail, prompting comic tension.
A woman tells an insurance collector she cannot pay the fire policy. She argues to charge the premium now and deduct the house fire loss from what she owes later. The anecdote is recounted by a colleague to illustrate stories heard during premium collections.
The author and his wife resolved their family dispute after an argument. Once quiet returned, the author commented the episode resembled a chapter from a novel, while the wife quipped it would probably be one for a novel due to his habit of drawing material from real life.
A youthful graduate mocks an old farmer over cultivation methods claiming poor apple yield. The farmer replies it is a pear tree, revealing misperception. A tourist in a drought troubled region chats with an old settler at a filling station about rain, expressing concern for his son.
A couple dined at a rural inn and then toured the surrounding countryside. They marveled at the county scenery with the girl exclaiming at the wonderful gorge as their car passed a steep gorge and precipice.
Summary of exemptions including proceeds from life insurance on death of insured, amounts received under life or endowment contracts, annuities with tax-free portions, gifts and inheritances, government and local bonds, workers compensation, veteran pensions, housing for ministers, alimony, and separation allowances. Also notes taxable excess and annuity rules as of 1940.
A driver recalls a dinner as merely fair with fried chicken. A downtown clerk complains about boarding house meals saying the second helping has been hard to eat for three days.
A Scotchman and his wife walk from their farm to the county fair. The wife carries a heavy lunch basket while inside the gates the husband offers to take the basket to prevent them from getting separated in the crowd.
The great instructor claims bridge has taught women concentration and self control and improved their mathematical sense. He notes benefits beyond the game, while a playful aside hints it also aids in opening tin cans for the little wife.
Renewal of articles for Carris Manufacturing Company of Washington Iowa confirms stock at twenty thousand dollars with two hundred shares and a five member board. It sets business scope including design manufacture and sale of machinery and patents and notes the renewal date and term to October 30 1960 with ownership protections and meeting rules. The notice is dated February 1941 and signed by Secretary L D Carris.
Ten members and guests attended the Phalanx Friday meeting as the fourth couples night draws 20 participants. Two more Saturday evenings are planned tonight and next Saturday. Rotary marked a birthday. James Landview High seniors visited the Y. Leslie Dunlap spoke for Y's Men on selective service. Hi V attendees rose to 45 as students worked on projects and basketball followed. The Camera club gathered in the boys' lobby and the Presbyterian Ladies served a dinner to the Chamber of Commerce.
Jack Snodgrass spoke as Quincy Y faces Washington Y in a dual meet this afternoon. West Chester Crawfordsville Sharon Center and Millersburg enter the Gold Medal basketball tournament with a drawing set for next Friday. United Presbyterian leads round two of the church league with finals next Tuesday and Wednesday while Methodists top the volleyball standings with finals next Thursday. A Dutch lunch for league members is planned Thursday at 9 PM in the community room. Girls and boys use the Y ping pong tables after school most days.
Joe Duca serves on the boys work committee and directs swimming and gym activities in the Washington Y. He has led programs in the secretary’s absence, assists in the playground program, and helps run the gold medal tournament committee. His son Jerry will join the Y soon, and the Y praises his outstanding youth contributions.
A tip describes a homemade solution using one pound of lead arsenate dry powder mixed with 30 gallons of water to kill morning glory and trumpet vine. It warns to avoid contact with other plants as they may be killed too.
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