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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1941

Page

6

Ravenna's Sam Donovan Courting Theresa Redmond

Sam Donovan pursues Theresa Redmond amid town gossip in Ravenna, where Theresa's fear of Nadine, Sam's headstrong daughter, complicates a potential marriage. A large dinner tests family tensions until Bonnie's innocent plea for a mother sways Theresa to accept the family role.

Donovan Theresa Redmond Ravenna Sam Theresa Philadelphia Nadine Sam Donovan Bonnie Miss Redmond Liam Individu

Sneeze by Stroboscope Studied by Scientists

Researchers using high speed stroboscopic photography from MIT track sneeze droplets. Dr Harold Edgerton's method captures 36,000 flashes per minute showing droplets expelled at high speed and evaporation dynamics. Prof Marshall Jennison leads the study noting mouth spray at sneeze peak and nasal droplets are fewer.

Harold Edgerton Massachusetts Institute of Technology Edgerton Marshall W. Jennison Department of Biology and Public Health Jennison

Cotter School Notes Highlight Local Achievements and Enrollments

Cotter School notes record nonabsent and nondelinquent students over six weeks, honor roll names, and enrollment rising to 80 in grades and 42 in high school. The column covers plays, county tournament results, upcoming sectional tournament, and assorted junior high to primary class updates with multiple student names and moves.

Cotter Clyde McBride Ellen Hays Charlotte Hays Edrth Hays Roberta Hauenstein Agnes Duncan Doris White Ira Rees Margaret Orr Arnold Smith Cleo Orris Barbara Jones Josephine Fuller Mary Louise Dunsmore Jack Duncan Jean Jones Edith Hays Mildred Orr Clara McGuire Columbus Hien Orville Wyman Sophie Sandyville Columbus Junction Robertson Owens Blue Devils Olds McBride Thomas Dick Edwards Junior Edwards Wayland Crawfordsville Yarmouth Kalona Ainsworth Ellen Washington Clyde Junior High News Ruth Hartsock Florence Rowland Donna Boyd Rhea Wehr Ronald Skubal Maxine Wehr Evelyn Vacha Lavon Gardner Bobby Crooks Keith Peters Kenneth Dunsmore Edward Fuller Bill Jones Raymond Eastin Wapello School Jia Bride Annabelle Rowland Dorothy Ann Hedger Keith Duncan Raymond Hendrickson Donald Orris Russell Dunsmore Silly Joe Podwil Josephine Owens Marian Jones Leona Stapp Alvin Wehr Russell Elgandwards

REA Loan Approved for More Electric Lines at Junction

A March report from Columbus Junction notes a new REA loan approved to expand electric lines in Louisa County. The article also lists community visits and local movements, including residents moving to Fredonia and families visiting relatives in Burlington and Peoria. It touches on persons traveling to Ft Sill and Chicago, with brief notes on illness and home improvement. Napolean's 1870 Sedan defeat is mentioned alongside WWII references, but the main item is the REA loan approval for electric line expansion in Junction.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Louisa County Purlington Lawrence Tisor Robert Menney, Jr Burlington E. P. Shetlabarger S. L. Olson Peoria Carlton Russell Ft. Sill Okla Capt Russell

Summers Getting Hotter Claims Weather Bureau

Weather bureau statistics show the average summer temperature rising by at least three degrees over the past two decades. The bureau notes it cannot yet explain the cause, while stating many days have been scorching.

Claims Weather Bureau Dad Granddad Weather Bureau Bureau

How President Resigns

A president or vice president may resign by a written statement to the Secretary of State under a 1792 federal law. No president has resigned. only Vice President John C. Calhoun did in 1832 to become a senator from South Carolina.

United States Department of State John C. Calhoun South Carolina

Sizing Rugs for Prolonged Rug Life

The University of Nebraska extension service advises resizing rugs to restore shape. Clean thoroughly by shampooing, dry, then lay nap side down and apply glue solution. Use one part glue to eight parts water, avoid seepage on light rugs, and let dry 24 hours before relaying.

Extension Service University of Nebraska Agriculture College

Accidental Burns in Homes Hit Women Far More

Accidental burns exclusive of fires are the only home accidents where women suffer fatalities more often than men. Fatal home burns occur about twice as frequently among women as men.

Magnetic Mine Triggers On Steel Ships Pass

A magnetic mine is described as an explosive device that detonates automatically when steel-bottomed ships pass nearby, utilizing the ship’s metal to trigger the blast. The term reflects its reliance on magnetic influence to initiate its explosion.

Fighter sat on trainer knee between rounds with no stools

Fifty years ago a fighter rested on his trainer's knee between rounds because the ring lacked stools. The brief reminiscence highlights sparse corners of boxing life and the coach fighter bond amid makeshift comforts.

Turkey Presses War Readiness Amid Balkan Crisis

Turkey's Army Chief Marshal Feuzi Cakmak, head of staff, states the Turkish army is ready for action as Balkan developments push Turkey toward possible European involvement. The force is described as well trained and modern, with about 1,000,000 men and a potential reserve of around 7,000.

Feuzi Cakmak Turkey

Common Salt for Brine Use

Use common salt in making a brine for pickles. Do not use salt with additives such as iodine or anti caking agents as they spoil results in brine.

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