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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1944
Page
5
A Bible verse passage emphasizes salvation through one name, stating there is no other under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. The citation is Acts 4 12 highlighting exclusive salvation through Jesus Christ.
A editorial urges expanding work lists for local projects to avoid fatigue among organizers and an inside clique. It notes aging leaders in government and business and advocates inviting more citizens, citing farm labor shortages and the need for production drive in wartime Iowa.
A Washington County boy sends a poem about WWI Kaiser Bill and the Devil on a telephone. The verse tale mocks German actions, cites Wilson’s plea to slow submarine warfare, and ends with a minister’s remark about a proud rooster as a son enters the ministry.
A German held territory tale recounts a Yank condemned to die who, when asked for a final remark, simply says No, haven’t. The scene recalls a drilling sergeant yelling at an awkward recruit to stop saying Sorry, my dear as a crowd shivers at the incident.
The narrative describes a repeated rope breaking incident with a passenger, followed by the Yank’s escalating impatience. On the third try, when asked to speak, he declares he has something to say, delivering a blunt retort in playful fashion.
The article explains grommets stop control cables from ripping metal or fabric surfaces of airplanes, mirroring how grommet reinforcements protect loose leaf notebook paper.
Dairy products including milk butter cheese and ice cream generate five billion dollars yearly. Every one of every one families in the United States relies on milk for a livelihood.
Non war news items were given by ten Braden club members to answer roll call when Mrs Richard Stephens hosted at the Marcel meeting. Two visitors Mrs Avis Kipp and Mrs Paul Martin attended. Meeting led by president Mrs Elmer Mason approved monthly Red Cross contributions and collecting empty spools for veterans hospitals. Mrs Kipp welcomed as a new member. A Farm Bureau meeting at Crawfordsville school on March 22 was announced. A social hour followed with gifts for bride Mrs Martin. Refreshments by Mrs Stephens and Mrs Pauls grove. Next meeting set for April 5 with Mrs Elsie Atkinson.
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