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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1944
Page
4
A quirky essay argues thrift as a core virtue and notes that talk is cheap in finance. It jokes about Santa, toys, and economic honesty while critiquing modern gender roles and business crankiness as drivers of progress.
Opinion and letters discuss four freedoms as public irritants and national aims. Observations critique political rhetoric about voting for soldiers, airport planning, and personal freedoms, with quotes from Lin Yutang and notes on prisoners of war and federal bureaus.
A prim old lady tastes her first beer and remarks it resembles the medicine her husband has taken for twenty years, drawing a puzzled reaction.
Two little girls walk home from Sunday school and discuss belief in the Devil. One asks if there is a Devil and the other answers with a playful misdirection about Santa Claus being the father.
A Black preacher asks his congregation how to address “the status quo” while a member replies with a question. The preacher answers that the status quo is the Latin for the mess they are in, reflecting a social commentary tone.
A lively couple shares chatter about a young medical officer’s upcoming return. The fiancée jokes about plans and the crowd notes the bride-to-be appears to enjoy the moment while awaiting the groom’s arrival next month.
Interview captures the star’s family visits. The grandfather recalls Bill returning every summer with his wife and five party-girl sisters, noting the family gatherings during the actor’s early years.
A provocative remark asserts the belief that massive bombs will force an end to wars by destroying the world. The line reflects wartime fear and rhetoric about arms race consequences and global devastation.
Brighton report lists a March 27 election ticket with current town officers. Mayoral candidate is Dr. Noel Carter and councilmen include Dr. J N Irwin Monte Beauchamp D J Kyle Charles Crish Ira Saunders along with treasurer I F Kraemer and Assessor R W Fillmore. Funeral services for Mrs Frank Frazey aged 81 noted with pallbearers and mourners.
A Brighton club dinner and business meeting led by Supt. B H Paxson, a Brighton Study club session on Your Life Tomorrow, and a Farm Bureau gathering at Brighton high school marked the week's community events. Local families and visitors posted medical, funeral, and travel updates among the notes.
East Highland residents receive groceries delivered to a ford on pavement by Jim Bevtremont of Riverside. Mrs. Jennie Rath and Mrs. Ann Lear assisted, with others cited as shopping and social visits across the area. A milk cow was injured by a rusty nail, prompting a doctor’s visit.
Fred Lear assists J B Quinn delivering mail on muddy roads. Donald Nicholson reports meeting Leo Rath and James Doors there and enjoying the visit and seeing one another.
District Court in Washington Iowa fixes March 29 1944 at 9:00 AM at the courthouse for proof and possible probate of the last will and testament of Robert A Chesson deceased filed June 24 1920. All interested must appear to show cause why the instrument should not be probated. By order of R Noonan Clerk of the District Court. Washington Iowa March 22 1944.
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