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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1941
Page
4
A short religious reflection centers on Matthew 5 3 blessed are the poor in spirit as a path to the kingdom of heaven. The verse emphasizes humility and spiritual dependence on God guiding daily faith practice.
The Washington County Farm Bureau Board rebuts Senator A. Claire Dewey's claim that southern agricultural expansion threatens Northern producers. The statement argues figures are incomplete, cites five year and state yields, cotton acreage reductions, hog and lard dynamics, and the need for a balanced national farm program to sustain incomes and food supply.
Northrop Aircraft at Hawthorne California reports a new high of one five ton patrol bomber assembled each working day. The fast seaplanes are bound for the Royal Norwegian Naval Air Force and can carry 2000 pounds of bombs plus six heavy caliber guns.
The column notes Washington's Spring Opening at seven tonight despite the weather. Bill Kylie reports the first robin of the season, with four seen on his lawn, and townsfolk anticipate radish tops peeking through soil as spring returns. A quip recalls Mishus Smith and a theater box office exchange about a boy missing school due to measles.
Police chief conducting a personal raid at a gambling premises finds a locksmith trapped near a rear door. The locksmith admits he was trying to bolt for the door, shocking local authorities and confirmed by witnesses.
A wounded youth in a hospital tells a nurse he loves her and wants to propose while she jokes about not getting well. A parlor scene ends with laughter as the nurse hints at the doctor's affection and the patient’s stubborn illness. A separate item notes a dignified man at a country resort praising hikers and revealing he makes corn plasters.
Four stars Nancy Kelly Robert Cummings Hugh Herbert and Roland Young star in Private Affairs a modern romantic comedy set in Boston Back Bay. Montagu Love plays the grandfather and G P Huntley Jr others star in a tale of love and family duty with a Puritan village celebration as a standout scene.
West Chester high school glee clubs stage the operetta When the Moon Rises tomorrow at 8 o clock in the school auditorium. The cast has rehearsed for weeks for the evening performance. In Kernersville North Carolina Caleb Story once bought what is now the town for four gallons of rum.
Mrs. Eugene Currier of Denver visited with her sister Mrs. Arthur Davison and family. Clayton Widmer helped Noah Widmer with farm work last week. Mrs. Lester Alliman was ill last week. Edna Widmer and children visited Arthur Boshart’s home. Cletha Widmer assists at the Pail Widmer home. Mrs. Elmer Graber and children spent time with her sister at the William household.
Mrs Arthur Davison attended a quilting bee at Mrs John Dill Hulmes' home on Thursday. Dren visited Mrs Sarah Boshart in Wayland on Sunday. Roselie Widmer and Glen Yoder of Iowa City planned a weekend visit but could not reach due to bad roads. Marvin Widmer works for William Conrad.
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