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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1940
Page
4
A miscellany includes a devotional line from Israel and a column on nasal care debunking nose blowing while noting medical cautions. It critiques Roosevelt’s third term stance in New York politics and rails at Hollywood mythmaking in historical films.
South area expects a major tourist influx with Miami projecting about 250 million dollars from around 2 million visitors. Resorts and business owners prepare hotels roads and homes for winter guests while Dixie's merchants anticipate stronger trade amid a Europe abroad.
The Council Blatislowad Nonpareil quotes The Rev Charles M Sheldon on religion in the human heart. It argues that the state cannot replace God and that a just world must begin with a divine foundation. France’s past attempt is cited as caution.
Lexington residents report the oiled road deteriorated after last fall causing muddy conditions. The community hopes for drying before Master Sunday while local families mark Irene Oldfield’s birthday with visits and gatherings. Two students, Billy Norman and Kenneth Bishop, miss school due to colds as Abigail Flynn visits near Washington.
Harry Lehman of Atlantic City ran an oyster operation at No J restaurant where he discovered an unusual pear shaped inniche during work. The quirky find sparked curiosity about his trade and adds a curious local anecdote to the seafood scene.
In a dimmed room the well known local men played bridge against their wives and girlfriends. As the lights failed, the contestants quietly swapped cards and, once illuminated again, the men appeared to hold the winning hands, delivering a decisive defeat to the women.
A terse wartime assessment contrasts the bumper with the bayonet, noting higher danger and lethality from mechanized or armored equipment. The phrase signals public concern over evolving weaponry and battlefield risks.
A thought caption warns that children’s lives are precious and condemns careless driving as a public enemy, underscoring traffic safety concern and civic duty.
An obituary style notice lionizes a tireless worker who planned to help others tomorrow but died before acting. The piece frames his life around generous intentions and unperformed deeds, concluding with a public sale listing a vast, chaotic catalog of farm animals and equipment to be auctioned within ten days.
Ambition remains a driver for people while the town grapples with the growing impact of no parking signs. Local narration notes this public policy push and its effect on daily life.
A list of historical business names with March anniversary dates ranging from 1896 to 1988. Entries include Cox Motor Company Wilson Coal Sartor and Sartor Sanitary Bakers Mangold's Tree and Radiator Service Bud's Garage Roberta Beauty Salon Reister Bros Kuriz Market Carson Plumbing Johnson's Grocery Diamond Inn and others. Records show varied establishment years and service types across multiple towns.
Babson argues waste of natural resources, especially oil, must be cured as America highways shift from horses to cars. He warns about fuel overuse, calls for price reforms to save farms, and urges industrial adjustments to conserve oil and promote prosperity.
A county sale lists items including wheelbarrow, manure spreader, pearl handled tools, a six cylinder stone boat, a talking machine, sideboard, bottles, baby carriage, and more. Terms note patience and months in jail referenced. auction conducted by KR clerk and U Nutty, with an exchange.
A garbled transcript shows a heated exchange where a candidate is derided with insults about integrity and jokes. The dialogue shifts to family status and marriage references, yielding a chaotic, unclear political moment with no clear outcome.
Mrs. Ben Stout visited her parents Mr and Mrs Thyman Venehe in Kulona. Families from Wellman Washington Columbus Junction and Iowa City joined Gerald Dettwiler and the Dettwiler household for gatherings. Various local residents including the Graber and Stout families hosted or visited relatives over the weekend.
On Tuesday March 24 Ainsworths spring musical will be staged by the band and glee club directed by Milo Serden. The program features a Polish folk song Star Lullaby a Bach choral and soloists with Esther Wolfe and Mildred Press. Both ensembles perform pieces including North Iowa Band Festival and Down the Field as part of the music contest at Muscatine.
British aircraft attacked Nazi harbor targets including a radio station hangar seaplane facilities and repair shops causing limited damage according to German reports. Workmen and crews at garages and barracks were noted as present during the operation with delays reported in deliveries and construction war materials.
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