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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1940
Page
4
A devotional calls readers to act in the name of the Lord and notes a sermon on handling emotions. It cites an Iowa Medical Society discussion from Des Moines on mental illness where many seek sympathy without physical ailment. It warns against teaching children to rely on crying and predicts future focus on mental health treatments.
Dr George Gallup explains sampling methods and cross section importance for accurate public opinion. The piece notes the 1936 Literary Digest error and predicts Allied limits in Norway and Japan, highlighting air power over battleships and economic war strain in Japan.
The annual OES school of instruction was held at the Masonic hall on April 29 with Worthy Grand Matron Mozelle Russell and other grand officers present. A covered dish supper followed initiatory services and a music program by Wesley Pritchard’s students preceded light refreshments.
Rural mail carrier Frank Reed of Clarinda has constructed a vehicle in his spare time. The project showcases practical engineering skills and local craftsmanship amid community interest.
The well traveled Mrs Roosevelt will be on a sponsored radio program in Kansas featuring a portable microphone. The Kansan notes her appearance and frequent travels as part of the broadcast schedule.
A collage of quips and scenes from busy life includes soldiers in moonlight, a cafe chat in a dictatorship, and jokes about schemes and education. It blends humor, mischief, and everyday insight with quick wits and cross-cultural quips.
Fragmentary dialogue mentions Zeen family and crude oil jokes, with garbled phrases about sipping, four months, a new pair, and hints of a struggle or pain. Names and connections are ambiguous, offering no clear event or outcome to report.
Shiloh prepares for state examinations May 2 with eighth graders Duriete Schanitz Billy Caldwell and Vauline Miller Lawrence Glasgow of Marion township among participants. Weather moods blamed for odd seasonal feel as May plowing continues wrapped in winter garments. Doris Endicott, Shiloh teacher, stayed with the Sehants children Tuesday night. Local women plan baby chickens this month. Shiloh school ends Friday May 17.
Discussion of the hymn Nearer My God to Thee written by Sarah Flower Adams in 1840 and its enduring fame through history, including use at McKinley’s death, the Titanic tragedy, and Civil War memories, followed by a local note about tomorrow’s garden event and visits in Ottumwa and surrounding households.
A blue ribbon cast led by Edmund Lowe, Rose Hobart and James Stephenson star in a Fox Theatre picture about a young lawyer who believes his client is innocent. Circumstantial evidence, a murdered witness, and a late turn by the DA drive a tale of guilt, justice, and purpose.
Babson argues Russia, not Italy, holds the winning cards in the European conflict. He predicts Stalin will ally with the Allies, Russia will dominate in the Far East, and warns investors to focus on business while watching Russia. He forecasts 1940 first-half activity near 10 percent above year-ago levels.
In an Eighties era tale, the financial backer of a criminal gang funds schemes as George O'Brien stars in Bullet Code for RKO Radio. The film features cattle rustling along the border into Mexico with Virginia Vale as the leading lady.
Promoters of the League of the Sacred Heart of St. Mary’s parish held a card social in the parish hall on Monday evening. Bridge euchre and pinochle were played with Mrs. Dorothy Fitzsimmons winning high score in bridge and R. H. Heitzman taking the consolation.
Mrs Edward Muller and Miss Ella Dautre mont led euchre and pinochle results as Francis Basch nagel won pinochle with Miss Marguerite Thomann taking consolation. After the games a lunch was served and proceeds went to the church treasury. Riverside fire chief Raymond Dautre mont announced the annual benefit firemen ball on May 7 at Swailes pavilion with Bill Meridan and his 11 piece orchestra.
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