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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1940
Page
4
Today’s Bible Thought for Tuesday March 26 1910 emphasizes perseverance with faith in victory. It cites 2 Corinthians 4:5 noting believers face trouble yet remain undismayed, perplexed yet not despairing, persecuted yet not forsaken, cast down yet not destroyed.
The Corn Festival committee struggles to obtain calico seed for decorations, receiving only 200 grains offered in response. Amid the reader letters and old-time fashion notes, the piece also recalls Easter floral displays and fashion trends from the period, including hats and sunbonnets. It mentions Senator A Claire Dewey’s praise for Congressman Dies and Bernarr MacFadden’s appearance, framing a broader look at cultural quirks of the era.
The piece laments tradeoffs between freedom and security, criticizes spending and infrastructure waste, and weighs presidential contenders including Hunt, Dewey, Taft, and Van denberg. It also notes Elm Grove road beautification, and comments on unemployment and living standards over a decade.
A Storm Lake Pilot Tribune verse laments leaving a busy road side shack after a truck crash and race track noise. The speaker dreams of a quiet home with shade, birds, and fragrance, hoping for safety and peace away from din and danger.
Three year old Margie McCleery scolded her ushers father in church for not neat enough hymn book placement. In another note Duke the collie mourns his mate killed by Chick's dog after a nearby female dog killed by Duke's partner.
Dr Barrett of the Washington Health Unit explains a new Indiana statute requiring couples to submit to a pre marriage blood test before their wedding vows. A letter from a cousin in Indianapolis references a humorous Hoosier theme song about人生 and romance.
A garbled note shows political quips on liberty taxes and work ethic, followed by a 1937 Navy leave record. It details a sailor visiting his brother in Cobblerrook Arkansas, a silo fire, and a risky brick hoist during repair work on a farm.
The item notes a Los Angeles Times meditation on separating human needs from political needs, highlighting the difficulty of distinguishing essential welfare from political objectives in current discourse.
A compiled list shows multiple businesses with March establishment dates ranging from 1896 to 1988. Entries include Cox Motor Company Wilcon Coal Sartor Sartor Sanitary Bakery Mangold s Tire and Radiator Service and various local shops such as Carson Plumbing Heating Co andJohnson s Grocery Market. The document reflects a historical ledger of business anniversaries by date.
A sailor recounts a dangerous incident involving a barrel loaded with bricks on a ship. He climbs, moves bricks, is knocked by the barrel, and sustains head and leg injuries. The barrel bursts, bricks spill, and he receives burns and head impact as he is carried down. He is ordered to remain ashore until September 16, two days past leave.
West Chester reports a Father and Son banquet set for Thursday March 28 at 6 20 PM in the Methodist church. The Ladies Aid division will serve. Mrs Will Reif and Milo DeLong attended court last week as jurors. Queen Esther society held a bake sale at Hoover and Porter store. Mrs Dave Miller has been secured as housekeeper at the A T Augustine home.
Riverside reports members of St. Rita's Court Foresters will sponsor a card party in Forester Hall over the local bank on Wednesday afternoon March 27 with bridge and euchre at 2 o'clock.
Columbus Junction high school selects Charles Garrett and Richard Houseal to attend the Hawkeye state camp in Des Moines this summer. Previously the Legion post and the community club sponsored representatives from Columbus Junction.
At Fairfax and Swisher, Mrs H L McRoberts returned from a visit with her daughter Mrs R J Votroubek of Sigourney. The Women's Relief corps met Friday afternoon with Mrs W E Gabriel.
Production chief Darryl F. Zanuck chose Alfred Newman to compose a new score for The Blue Bird, replacing Humperdinck. The 20th Century Fox Technicolor film, directed by Walter Lang, stars Shirley Temple and a stellar cast. Electrical instruments complement the Land of Past and Land of Future scenes to heighten mood.
Andy Devine, famed for his comic rarity, stays in his back yard of laughter. The Fox Theatre screens Danger on Wheels with co star Richard Arlen Wednesday and Thursday, recounting how Devine found his niche after early villain roles.
Mrs Lester Nicola spent Tuesday at the parental Charley Zears home in Merrimac.
The Merrie Makers club met with Mrs Glen Shafer Thursee in the afternoon. Six members and one visitor attended. Hostess served refreshments. Various local residents were noted visiting and socializing at home and in nearby towns.
Larry Trotter returned from Ames for a short visit. Carlton Rider traveled to Gilmore City for Easter. Frances Smith headed to West Liberty for a weekend visit. Freida Rabenold spent the week with her parents while studying at Business college in Chillicothe Missouri.
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