Bible Thought Tuesday and Greece under Nazi rule
A mixed column notes a May 6 204 Bible thought, reports Baron Franz von Werra escaping a Canadian prison then bond release, and reflects on Greece under Nazi pressure. It cites civic notes on organization work, press perception, friendly disagreement, rhubarb recipe, and Greece’s enduring love of freedom with the line that Greece will rise again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Franz von Werra
Unitedates
South America
Germany
Greece
Editorial on street parking and selective service stance
The piece argues meetings do not steer editorial policy or merge papers into politics. Streets should serve traffic not parking. Local boards may grant deferments in select selective service cases despite claims of no exemptions.
Mrs May Phillips Honored At Shower In Ainsworth
May 5 Mrs Clarence Richards Althea White of Washington and Mrs Lucille Anderson hosted a miscellaneous shower at Mrs Anderson home honoring Mrs May Jay Phillips. Bridge and pinochle were played at three tables with homemade ice cream strawberries angel food cake coffee and candy served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Clarence Richards
Althea White
Washington
Lucille Anderson
Anderson
May Jay Phillips
Wry Lines of Wit and Folk Humor
A collage of quick quips and jokes about money, salvation, fishing, weather, love, and daily quirks. One liner gags feature a colored preacher on free salvation, a weary angler, a nervous passenger, a professor, and a fashioning shopper, all delivering lighthearted punchlines.
Sage Savings From The Press
The brief notes that success comes from small margins as the fastest runner cannot exceed ordinary runners by more than a few percent, according to the Minneapolis Tribune.
Office Philosopher on Making Friends Quickly
The quote argues genuine interest in others builds more connections than self-promotion. It stresses patient, attentive dialogue as a quicker path to friendship than seeking attention.
Dayton Grove Notes From Wellman Visit and Club Plans
Dayton Grove reports Mrs. J. B. Moore visited her sister Mrs. T. O. Nicholson at Wellman recently. The So and Sew club will meet with Mrs. Robert Stephens on Thursday May 8. Mr and Mrs Robert Stephens Mary Jane Martha and Barbara and Mr and Mrs J D Morrison parents of Mrs Stephens visited Sunday with Gene Morrison at Rock Island. Mrs William Carr will entertain the Merry Mixer club on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Moore
Dayton Grove
T. O. Nicholson
Wellman
Robert Stephens
Mary Jane
Martha
Barbara
J. D. Morrison
Stephens
Gene Morrison
Rock Island
William Carr
Merry Mixer Club
Neighbors Help Clement Griffiths With Plowing Aid
On Wednesday May 7 Clement Griffith and his son, recent ill health, received help from 15 neighbors and friends who brought tractors and plows to their home and the Charlie Stewart farm to perform a large plowing task. Lime haulers worked at Mrs Knott's stone quarry this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Griffith
Charlie Stewart
Mr. Griffith
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Washington County
Elder, Shannon & CO
Bruce Cowden
United Press
Iowa
Iowa Daily Press Association
Dea Moines
Matt
Ed Grayson
Shenandoah Sentinel
Toledo
Grinnell Herald-Register
Mt. Olympus
Ross Motor Service
Palooka
May Phillips
Pete Koehler
W. Shalla
Janet
Ed Welte
Aletha Enele
Hubert Walker
Henrietta Whittaker
Luella Patton
Phillips
Ham Fisher
Brother Smith
Darkey
Jones
Bill
Dixie Dugan
Tim
By McEvoy
Striebel
Waal
George
Grey
Mildred Mulling
Harley McCreedy
Fred Bartow
Harley
Fred
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
Sage Savings
Minneapolis
Trilmine
U.S. NO
Woodbury’s Ivory
Sweetheart Jergens
P&g
Giant
Libby
Pkgs
Iz Vark Food
Clapp
del Monte
Oxydol
Golders Fruit
King Edward
Emerson
Roi Tan
San Felice
la Fendrich
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