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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1941

Page

6

Balmy Weather at Camp Claiborne

Balmy weather at Camp Claiborne La amid sun and cloud. About 4500 soldiers join a ten mile westward march as a test before leave. The afternoon features first aid theory practice under Sergeant Richard Warner and music history and theory with Sergeants Jackson Hamm. The band rehearses Liszt Meyerbeer Tschaikowsky Brahms plus lighter works.

Camp Claiborne Camp Claborne Richard Warner J. A Harwood Washington Fairfield John Jackson Wesley Hamm Parsons College

April as Start Month of Major U.S. Wars

The text lists major U.S. wars that began in April including the Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775 the Mexican War on April 24, 1846 the Civil War on April 15 1861 the Spanish American War on April 21 1896 and World War I on April 6 1917.

United States

Knox and Witmer Earn Oratorical Honors

Lucile Knox and Willis Witmer received oral honors in a recent contest for public speaking.

Lucile Knox Willis Witmer

Life-Saver Truss Claims Rupture Relief

An advertisement claims the Life-Saver Truss fits above or below the hip to hold rupture, stop movement, heal through a cloth pad, and prevent chafing. A testimonial from a ruptured man says prior operations were avoided after wearing the truss.

Two Inmates Escape From Anamosa Reformatory

Des Moines chief R W Nebergall of the Iowa bureau of investigation said two inmates escaped from the Anamosa reformatory. Shortly after the escape a 1938 Chevrolet Master Coach with Iowa license 2 563 was reported stolen at Anamosa.

Des Moines R. W. Nebergall Iowan Bureau of Investigation Anamosa Reformatory Iowa

Trust Company Ad Claims Authorized Agents in City

A letter from a Des Moines resident endorses United States Trust Go as sole makers. It mentions authorized agents in the city and frames the product as a godsend to sufferers of ruptures, urging potential buyers to consider their trusses.

Wm J. S Des Moines The United States Trust Go

Fugitives Named LaVerne Lorraine and Philip Wilbore

Nebergall identified the suspects as LaVerne Lorraine of Clarion and Philip Wilbore of New Hampton.

Amosa. Nebergall LaVerne Lorraine Clarion Philip Wilbore New Hampton

Little Men film adds new characters in fresh adaptation

RKO presents Louisa M. Alcott’s Little Men with Kay Francis as Aunt Jo and Charles Esmond as Professor Bhaer. The screen version introduces two brand new characters, including Willie, for modernized, humorous moments alongside beloved figures like Dan Nan Daisy Old Silas and even the cow Buttercup, bringing boyhood memories to life.

RKO Radio Louisa M. Alcott Kay Francis Plumfield School Professor Bhaer Charles Esmond Dan Jimmy Lydon Nan Ann Gillis Daisy Asia Old Silas Buttercup Cow Elsie Gene Towne Graham Baker Willie

Ford Car Offers Roomy Comfort and Quiet Ride

An automotive description highlights the Ford model as the roomiest in its field with generous total inside length and seating width. It emphasizes a soft quiet ride and ample passenger space, focusing on comfort and interior volume.

Ford

One-act Plays Featured by Crawfordsville and Nearby Schools

Crawfordsville Salem and Wyman each presented one act plays in the high school auditorium. Olds could not participate due to illness of their dramatic coach. Plays included This First Girl Ty Child Wonder Elmer with interludes by the Crawfordsville girls glee club and Dorothy Rees. Local music acts followed between performances and at Mt Pleasant contest selections were announced.

Crawfordsviler Crawfordville Salem Wyman Olds Crawfordsville Ty Child Elmer Secon Crawfordsville Girls Glee Club Tiptoe Dorothy Rees Green Cathedral Gladys Rose Waldo Braden Iowa Universitty Mt. Pleasant Girls Glee Club Virgil Hering Gladys Jose Masonic Lodge Kahoka K. A. Coates Forrest McNeill W. H. Henss John Holmes Karl Monson Robert Wells J. C. Huston Blak Spencer Robert Howell Shannon Lantz Dewey Davis R. G. Hushes Guy Huston Gault Frank Gault

Snodgrass Talks Training of Pilots at Rotary Meeting

Nine boys and one girl are in Civilian pilot license training at the local air field. Jack Snodgrass leads the program and reported progress to the Rotary club. The session noted this is the second trainee group and emphasized safety over speed in early aviation training.

Jack Snodgrass Rotary Club Snodgrass D. C. Barertt A. A L. Bennett Iowa Washington

PFUNDER'S TABLETS Promoted for Ulcers and Hyperacidity

An old advertisement urges relief from stomach ulcers and hyperacidity by aiding nature. It touts PFUNDER'S TABLETS as a sure or soothing remedy, claims 20 years of fame, and invites readers to ask their druggist for a Special 25c Test Package.

Pfunder Pfunder’s

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