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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1941
Page
3
A brief devotional line cites 1 Corinthians 15 21 stating that by man came death and by man comes the resurrection of the dead, reflecting on Christian doctrine and hope.
Samuel B. Pettengill reflects on 1912 to 1939 political pledges and the decline of promised platforms. He laments erosion of democratic faith as leaders break commitments, citing Parker Smith Smith and Hitler, Petain, and Bathhouse John as symbols of empty words. He urges eradicating promises as danger to free institutions.
Mr and Mrs John Rath celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at their home 615 West Washington. A turkey buffet featured an anniversary cake baked by Mrs Rath's niece Lenora Owens, decorated with sweetpeas and yellow daisies, served with homemade ice cream as friends visited and played Chinese checkers. Attendees included Karl Marshall, Bernard and Hanon Riverside, Orville Evans, Ella Coon Ainsworth, Mellie Coon Columbus Junction, William Coon Janice Nichols, Howell Owens Ivan Cotter, Anna Nicholson Elva Albaugh Washington.
If you blunt a machine needle and have no replacement, stitch a few inches through fine sandpaper to sharpen the point. The method restores needle efficiency and produces cleaner stitches.
A knitting tip explains strengthening heel seams in hand knit socks. Use knit one slip one along the front side of the heel and purl every stitch on the back row to build a solid heel before turning. The method avoids weak threads and yields a neater finish.
A legend links Christmas trees to Adam and Seth with a seed from the Tree of Life planted in Adam's grave. Growth of that seed is said to have provided wood later used to fashion the Cross, tying the holiday decoration to ancient sacred origins.
The Lindsay Post of Lindsay Ontario becomes Ontario’s first daily to adopt a tabloid style, following trends set by the English Daily Mirror and Daily Sketch and later mirrored by New York papers.
After a west visit Dr. Mast went to Juarez where he tried to photograph a building marked penal. A policeman arrived and accepted fifty cents. the doctor then captured a color photo of the officer and the penal house together, leading to the officer adding the photo to records.
Thundering sea on a western shore recalls maritime lore from a century ago. The verse speaks of great ships manned by pirates, sirens, and buried treasure, then shifts to night when tempests and storms claim brave sailors. Laura H.
A fish market exchange features Barracuda Pete saying fish lay millions of eyes yearly but never brag. A customer replies that creatures with such small eggs have little to shout about, contrasting audibility with modest reproductive traits.
A marriage license was issued Friday to George M and Pearl L both of Grand Island. Present indications point to a baby show as one of the features of the county fair this year.
A poem in a stormy fable about a rain drop who leaves for the hurricane, suffers destruction from his wind driven path, and returns home to a stern Mother Cloud who bans her back. The fragment ends with a moral note as the raindrop reflects on belonging and consequence.
A kaleidoscope of lines hints at a1910s postcard mood with Beatrice LaForce and Mary We, noting Plaza observers and a Sequoia vacation postcard. The piece blends overheard voices and a bear visit to a camp, describing night rummaging and a political sting about Congress and the President.
A playful set of terms redefines common words with quirky meanings. It lists how artery becomes a place for paintings, chink as Chinese money, climate as lasting, nonconformists as people unable to form anything, and hypothesis as what is needed to develop snapshots.
Mrs Charles Stoutner of Keota and Mrs Al Sleichter of Kalona visited Dr and Mrs W S McIntosh. Dan Steiner and son Harold stayed with relatives in Cedar Rapids. Dorothy Durian and Jean McIntosh spent the weekend here. George Foster Everett Fleming Donald Fleming and Donna Lee hosted A C Jadrnicek clan in Cedar Rapids. Gladys Biason and daughters Georgia Nanette and Donna of St Louis visited. Georgia stays with Roy Marner family in Kalona. Nanette in Kalona. R J McDowell and daughter and Mrs Marel Adams with Betty Lou joined Sunday dinner at Dan Steiner home.
Notes from the week highlight the Y's presence with 136 players and 17 managers from 12 towns. The Y's Men's club provides tournament support and sponsorships. Claud Tucker chairs the awards committee with a list of members. Clarence, a longtime YMCA contributor, helps in membership drives and community programs with his son Bob, a swimmer.
The Four Square church and Rev. W J Stevens lent their public address system for the tournament. Gold Medal company donated two trophies and 12 medals. Washington Y swimmers defeated Davenport 80 to 51 in a dual meet. Coach Red Little and swimmers Archie Buwer and Leigh Soule provided transportation and deserve credit.
About 200 people gathered Saturday evening for the Washington County Agricultural Association banquet. St Paul’s church ladies provided a fine dinner and the program was well received.
Thirty two people attended the couples night marking the season finale. Couples are invited to return next spring for Saturday evening games and swims.
Rotary held a Monday noon program while the YMCA board met Monday evening. The Gold Medal tournament began Tuesday evening with the Phalanx Fraternity running the stand and their lady friends assisting.
The Y’s Men held a short business session Tuesday evening. Pleasant Plain seniors were guests of Mr. Guther on Wednesday. Hi-Y reported sixty members at the dinner Wednesday noon. Mr. Gingerich spoke for the war prisoners books committee. The Camera club met in the community room Thursday evening.
The Boys Work committee of the Young Men's Christian Association runs a large program with the Hi-Y club and other boy activities. Clarence Logan serves on the general committee and advises the senior Hi-Y chapter, contributing freely of his time.
Franklin District notes a March 15 meeting at Franklin Center school led by Mrs. Howard Hoyle. The column records social visits: Dwight and baby, Bernice Sheetz at Fred Mangold home, Harry Hutt with his mother, Clyde Dawson and family with Clifford Leeper, the Hoyles with Bert White, Harold Fulton with Pilot Grove hosts, Humston and Booth visits, Kleese families at Walter Bauer and Thomas Geerdes homes, Eva Hoyle aiding at home, Leonard Lovelett’s call, and a trip plan to Brownwood, Texas with John Combs' car.
In early days a rolling road network ran through Maryland and Virginia forests. Hogheads of tobacco were fitted with axles to be drawn or rolled from inland plantations to the river. In some cases the hogsheads were rolled by manpower.
A mummy preserved in St James Church Garrick Hill London is reportedly over 250 years old. The mummy is believed to be male, but no identification or details about its origin or cause of mummification are provided.
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