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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1940
Page
6
Policy on publishing personal items in The Journal
The Journal explains it avoids items that reflect on individuals unless court records compel publication. An anonymous automobile accident item was requested to be omitted due to embarrassment, but the policy holds firm. The note urges readers to consider restraint and notes wit and irony in other quoted remarks.
Road Vacation Report in Clay Township Iowa 1940
The county auditor announces a report favoring the vacation of part of road No 3% in Clay Township from the SW corner of the NW quarter of section 21 to the NW corner of the same section. Objections or damages must be filed by noon May 1 1940, otherwise the road will be vacated. The notice names J E Bovee L C Hornung J B Bovee Clayton Martin James Rice and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
J. E. Bovee
Truster
L. C. Hornung
J. B. Bovee
Clayton Martin
James Rice
Ali
Clay Township
Range
St. P. M
Township
Mange
Auditor's Office
Joe Palooka Caption Prompts Laughable Claim
A playful line from the Joe Palooka panel features Ham Fisher focusing on the punchline about a woman being more interested in what you say. The gag centers on a boastful remark about the most interesting fellow in the world.
No School Election at Center as Only Two Are Present
Dublin reports a Center schoolhouse annual meeting with only two attendees, so no director was elected. The item notes birthdays, visits, and social calls among local residents, including the Mangold and Vandyke families, through the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Mangold
Dublin
Mar
Center Schoolhouse
Readable Beaulah Lowry guest column in Advance News
The Lowry family has supplied this conductor with guest columns for years and readers value them. Advance News of Spring notes robins typically return yearly, with Mrs. Paul Shahan and Mrs. Harold Jarvis reporting first sightings in West Chester and at 715 East Jefferson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaulah Lowry
Lowry
Paul Shahan
West Chester
Harold Jarvis
East Jefferson
Wisely Said The Man Who Steals Dynamite Deserves A Blow Up
A quoted proverb attributes severe punishment to dynamite thieves. The remark critiques theft by explosive means and its consequences, reflecting a blunt warning tone common in period editorials.
Two Million American Flags Sold Each Year Claim
The article notes two million flags produced yearly and seven thousand births daily, suggesting 2.5 million new customers annually. It argues 80 percent of newborns buy flags and estimates 1.25 million new homes with about one and a third flags per home, asserting enduring American spirit and love of liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Transformation of Women and Society Says Lemmon
A circulated verse contrasts past and present roles with women busy at home cleaning and caring for big families then notes a modern shift to silk fashion, bobbed hair, cocktails, politics, and leisure. The piece critiques commerce and money practices credited to a C. Lemmon contributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. 5
Lemmon
Morning Mood and Motives in a Grumpy Style
A reminiscence from Anon contrasts a grumpy start to the day with advice on mood and dress. It cautions against greetings, hints at social ridicule, and suggests a jovial look as enduring style. A later vignette discusses average tipping seen from a porter’s perspective.
Farm vote dominates political scene in Norfolk
The Norfolk Virginian Pilot notes the farm issue as a focal point for politicians seeking the farm vote. A puzzled observer recalls a one dollar exchange, while a porter humorously remarks on progress, hinting at optimism and regret in future expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Virginian-Pilot
Brahms Quintet in F Minor Faces Revisions to Please Critics
The 1862 Quintet in F minor Opus 34 undergoes multiple rewrites for piano and strings after mixed opinions from Clara Schumann and others. Critics eventually praise the work as a tribute to Brahms’s genius and perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannes Brahms
Brahms
Clara Schumann
Holding Companies On Spot Again
Babson warns that SEC pressure on public utility holding companies may raise uncertainty and threaten 100,000 jobs while hurting investors and consumers. He argues the death sentence would slash security values, cost billions, and fail to deliver real public benefit as utilities need new plant and jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babson
Winter Park
Fla
Arizona
Montana
Florida
Ohio
Flour Usage Plentiful in Indian Creek Homes
Mrs H A Mineurt writes of baking demand, detailing a 49 lb weekly flour use for bread rolls pies and cookies when all children are home. She notes 215 bread loaves last summer from 4 H club records and mentions local community notes on weather schooling and a re election of Farrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Hook
Pole
Indian Creek
van Guy
Laura
Ritter
Wisconsin
Talk on Germany's Refugees At Riverside Club
Riverside March 15 Next Sunday evening FL K Schaefer, Berlin graduate and anti Nazi economist, will speak to the Sunday Evening Study Club at Riverside Methodist Church. He fled Germany after opposing Nazi methods and worked at Scattergood Hostel before joining the University of Iowa economics department. Phyllis Shalla of Riverside stars in Parents Day events at 64 year old teachers college Evanston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
FL K. Schaefer
University of Berlin
University of London
Germany
United States
Scattergood
West Branch
Department of Economics
State University of Iowa
Schaefer
Van
Phyllis Shalla
Milo Shalla
National College of Education
Evanston
Illinois
Teachers’ College
College
March Anniversary Dates From Historic Business Listings
A整理 of historic business anniversaries lists Cox Motor Company on March 1 1024 Wilcon Coal Co March 1 1920 Sartor Sartor March 4 1003 Sanitary Bakery March 9 1938 Mangolds Tire Radiator Service March 14 1935 Kaberta Beauty 5 salon March 22 1034 Heisler Tree March 1 % Ca Whurly Market March 1914 Carson Plumbing Heating Co March 1919 Johnson s Grocery Market March 1930 Diamond tna March to Kiveready Plumbing Heating Co March 1933 Ralph Kreese Tank Wagon Service March 1933 Ruggab er Hardware March 1985 Sloat Radio Service March 1937 Globe Beauty Barbershop March 19387 Rockwood s March 1038 Fred Lurger Produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heisler Tree
Whurly
Carson Plumbing & Heating Co
Johnson's Grocery & Market
Diamond Tna
Kiveready Plumbing & Heating Co
Ralph Kreese
Rukgaber Hardware
W. J. Sloat
Globe Beauty & Barbershop
Notice of Probate of Will in Washington County
An instrument alleged to be the last will of George W. Creen deceased dated October 29 1934 has been filed for probate. A hearing is set for March 21 1940 at 9 00 AM at the Washington Iowa courthouse before the District Court or clerk to determine if the will should be probated. All interested persons must appear and show cause if any why the instrument should not be probated and allowed as the deceaseds last will. By order of Rt. R Noonan Clerk of the District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Iowa
Washington County
George W. Creen
Washington
District Court
Said
Rt. R. Noonan
R. R. Monan
Distecet Court
Vacationers' gas use fuels fleet of ships the size of the Queen Mary
The National Consumers Tax commission estimates that yearly gasoline consumption by vacationing motorists could fund enough fuel to float 1,090 ships each the size of the Queen Mary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Consumers Tax Commission
Local Family News and Health Update
Roy Kneer reports two young sons still recovering from the flu under doctor care. Richard remains quite ill while Mrs. Taylor Stout visits this week at Carl Jarvis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Kneer
Richard
Taylor Stout
Carl Jarvis
West Sunset Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs. Carl Atkinson visited Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. C. T. McCoy. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Spangier and Harold were dinner guests Wednesday at the Wilfred Smith. Ruth Baker visited over the weekend at the Sam Wittmer. The Sam Baker and Mrs. Sam Baker spent Wednesday with her mother, Mrs. Jame May, while the men attended the sale at Columbus Junction. Mr. and Mrs. Myral Smith spent Tuesday at the parental W D. Booth home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iBy
Sam Baker
West Sunset
Mar
Carl Atkinson
C. T. McCoy
Fred Spangier
Harold
Wilfred Smith
Ruth Baker
Sam Wittmer
Claude McCoy
Cleo
John Martin
Jame May
Sal
Columbus Junction
Myral Smith
W D. Booth
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