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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1946
Page
3
A devotional note contrasts Jesus refusal of earthly crowns with a crown of thorns. The author cites Isaiah 9 7 about the increase of his government and peace and remarks on the outcome.
A mixed-page column spans labor critiques, home life shifts, and press growth. It links union attitudes to industrial woes, notes fewer local newspapers yet growing efficiency, and condemns German-American Bund leader Fritz Kuhn while urging humane wartime food aid and cross border understanding. It closes with a Bible verse reference and a call to forward-looking resolve.
Mrs Howard McBride and Nellie Dodder co hosted last evening s dinner for Past Matrons club members and families with 13 present. A short business meeting followed led by president Mrs E Schmitt. Mrs H M Dodder reported on the luncheon and June meeting committees were named. Social hour included two tables of pin ochle with Dodder posting high score.
Mr and Mrs L M Eicher announce the marriage of their daughter Jane to Edwin J Linden of Brownsville Penna set for May 18 in Washington The announcement was shared at a private home gathering with nine school day friends and place cards confirming the date.
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church held its May meeting at Mrs. Neill Trotman’s home with co hosts Mrs. Amos Stout. Nineteen members answered roll call with Echoes from Presbyterial. devotions by Mrs. Cloyce Stewart. an efficiency quiz led by Mrs. Boyd White. guests included Mrs. Prior Fenn and Mrs. Will Sheetz.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid held its May general meeting yesterday in the church social rooms with a cooperative pot lunch at one o’clock. Thirty five women attended, and group No. 4 supervised the luncheon while group No. 2 organized the program. Devotions were led by Dade Shearer, who read a poem to start the program.
Claudette Colbert Orson Welles and George Brent star in a wartime drama about Elizabeth whose husband John dies in action but disguises himself as Eric Kessler to rebuild a life in Austria. Years later Kessler returns to work at the Hamilton plant and befriends Elizabeth and her son Drew while war threatens Canada bound RCAF enlistment. The story blends sacrifice, identity and family strain against looming conflicts.
The routine business meeting reporting officers and committees. Mrs. William Graf, patient at Cedar Rapids Hospital, is improving. Rev T E White spoke on Child Delinquency in the Church. Miss Shearer discussed a Florida missionary conference with the theme Christianity in Education. Several missionaries attended and described their work and world brotherhood.
Mrs T K Barker and Mrs L A Bunce led the program with help from Mrs Mauthe and Mrs Fred FE Miller. Barker reported on the April district meeting at Letts. Elizabeth Klein, president, presided over a short business meeting.
The Cullen Harrison bill to modify the Volstead act to permit 3.2 percent alcohol beer and wine was signed by President Roosevelt on March 22 1933 and became legal on April 7 of that year allowing sale of such beverages.
The May meeting of the Em ma C. Anderson Mission Study group at the Methodist church was held yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Fred Mauthe presiding. Five members attended as Mrs. N. M. Speidel led devotions from Psalms 22 and 23.
The article advises buying bread in small quantities to avoid waste since bread stales quickly. It recommends keeping bread cool and well wrapped to prevent mold and drying out, and using a ventilated bread box in a cool place if the refrigerator space is limited.
Nearly half the planet’s land area is inhospitable due to deserts high mountains freezing tundra and polar ice. Sparse populations persist in these areas with most human activity concentrated in accessible climates and coasts.
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