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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1941
Page
4
Reflects on near war, quotes Hutchins and Villard, cites Miami Herald editorial, and Twain prophecy about war. Questions whether America will lose its democracy to defend it, arguing the nation faces a dangerous drift toward conflict and calls for vigilance. Includes religious framing and period rhetoric.
S D Ross celebrated his 81st birthday with all his children except Clifford in Ainsworth on Sunday. A luncheon at the Orville Thoma home honored Mrs Mabel Fullerton Mrs Gibson and Mrs Angie Schmidt of Iowa City and Will Ross Steve of Keota O Thoma and family. A birthday cake featured the luncheon. The Saturday Nite supper club met at the Thoma home with cooperative supper bridge and high score prizes awarded to Mr and Mrs J D Rabenold.
The Junior Missionary Society of the Methodist Church held a brief four o'clock meeting with twelve members present. They reviewed last night's candy sale raising four dollars during the family night supper and discussed future plans. Carol Barrett presided, Mrs D C Barrett led devotional, topic Migrant Children, and a ritual prayer closed the session.
The column feigns a string of light anecdotes and wry quotes on life. It ponders patent medicines versus longevity, urges action over hesitation, and contrasts generosity with thrift. It ends with reflections on aging and the grip of money on living.
The piece blends aphorisms about spending and wealth from the Minneapolis Times-Tribune. It contrasts spendthrifts with misers and notes that the spendthrift, though labelled careless, often supports others by spending. The tone satirizes frontier line types and economic wisdom.
The piece humorously notes scientists chase thunder causes while a late helper slips in at 2 a m. It also jokes about fruit placement in a grocery box and ends with a Republican friend's quip that babies cry when born to learn of government.
A compact reflection on strength beyond size, noting a small woman who has disciplined far larger men. A Hoover high student cites a famous moment in Roman history, choosing Marc Antony and Cleopatra as the pivotal date.
Nine members of the Booster Club accepted the invitation to sew baby quilts for the county health unit. The group gathered to stitch quilts, aiming to support newborn care programs and provide warmth for new families in the community.
Mrs Mae Smith and Mrs Bert Dill visited yesterday to knot baby quilts at the County Health Unit and enjoyed a luncheon. The Booster club met with 13 members present led by vice president Mrs Sam Neill in Mrs Anna Landau's absence.
Noon activities centered on making blocks for baby quilts to be donated to the Health Unit. Hostess duties were shared with Mrs. Orley Page and Mrs. Bert Dill assisting in refreshments. The next regular club meeting is scheduled for March 25 with Mrs. Delbert Darnel.
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