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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1941
Page
4
A devotional note reflects on John 7 37 where Jesus cries out on the great day of the feast inviting any who thirst to come to him and drink. It emphasizes divine invitation and spiritual sustenance offered by Christ to all seekers.
Rural Iowa correspondent Mrs. Harry Campbell reports Snowball community notes from a meeting with Mrs. Glen Fuhr. Topics included the A A A farm program defense production expansion and relations with South American neighbors. The piece laments rural and city women not discussing these subjects, arguing farm parity benefits town families and that many refuse to understand farming protections.
A columnist argues for farm parity with industry citing subsidies for railroads shipping and mail aircraft and farm workers. The piece urges equal footing for agriculture with other beneficiaries, notes AAA defense programs, and stresses rural Washington County prosperity alongside national policy shifts.
Richard McCleery of Washington will be the Memorial Day speaker at 10 a.m. in the Clay church, as the community prepares for the holiday observance.
The White Cloud social club gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Louise Holmes home in Crawfordsville with most members present. Mrs. Bertha Gault spoke on taxation. A plant and seed exchange was held. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Howard Anderson, served a light repast.
May 12 Snowball reports littleJimmy Richards visiting grandparents Hal and Mrs Richards. Nelson Wing of Adair and Mrs Kings mother and father hosted D C Griggs. Julius Kunik family spent Sunday with Harlan O Loughlin. Pansy Hill area visitors on a sunny Sunday. two families claim to have visited at the same hour. Carl Jarrard learned of first grandchild a boy born May 7 to Eldon Navy and wife Everette Genkinger has mumps. George Baker of Netroit to visit N E West home. Florence Kyle of Burlington to return for weekend. Jeanne Campbell at Freshman picnic in Sunset Park.
Reporters note the northeast square corner buzzed as Clipper Barber Shop’s red white and blue pole disappeared only to be found down at the shop being repainted. The column then shifts to light anecdotes and jokes about courtship work and old town life with brief quips and cartoons.
A witty exchange where a servant asks a lady how low she wishes to sit and she replies with a confident demand to sit as low as possible, reflecting playful banter and social pecking order.
A new boarder mocks a landlady as she defends her pies. The landlady boasts fifty years in pie making while the boarder jokes this might be one of her first attempts. The scene captures a comic exchange over pastry at the boarding house.
Sunday afternoon guests at the Albert Graber home included Vernus Bradford and Jim mie Bradford Frank Bradford and Mrs Tomlinson of Washington Otto Freys Elmer Graber HH Rinners and Noah Widmer David Allen Graber visited Wayland high school Rosalie Widmer and Glen Yoder from Iowa City Mrs Cora Widmer Joyce and Bertha Graber joined Sunday dinner at the Peter Widmer home Myrtle and Ina Mae Freyen berger spent Friday at the Arthur Davison home Sunday visitors at the Arthur Davison home
A Michigan wife tells police she delayed reporting her husband’s appearance because she was in the middle of spring cleaning. Authorities say they believe they know the solution of the case, as reported by the Omaha World-Herald.
Thursday afternoon callers at the Albert Graber home included Homer Davison and family Mr. and Mrs. John Dill Hulmes Mrs. Margaret Witting Dan Schantz and George Herzog Grandma Miller and Ruth Miller of Pekin Al. Sunday visitors at J. J. Richs were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Unkrich and sons Raymond Richs and George Unkrichs. Sunday dinner guests at Noah Richards home were Mrs. Edna Widmer and children.
The American Museum of Natural History in New York houses a famed emerald green sapphire described as the finest of its kind. The gem was mined in Macon County, North Carolina.
Authorities report several recent years of observations show many sinus and ear infections traced to swimming. Officials warn of waterborne germs and advise proper hygiene and protective measures for bathers.
Judy Canova delivers a lively performance in Scatterbrain style with infectious humor and emotional range aided by Charlie Butterworth Jerry Colonna and Elvia Allman. Bob Crosby and his Bobcat orchestra provide popular musical support alongside a strong cast including Susan Hayward Katharine Alexander Carol Adams and Lynn Merrick.
The So and Sew Club met at Mrs. Robert Stephens home on Thursday afternoon with 11 members present. Guests included Mrs Wayne Nor man and Jane McDowell. five children attended. President Mrs Timmons led the business session followed by social time and refreshments.
A note suggests adding canned pineapple cut into single pieces to tea. The pineapple is said to give the tea a delicious flavor and aroma.
Measured by the “Measuring Stick” graphs, the 1941 Ford proves the roomiest of all low priced cars. It offers more than 30 important features unmatched by rivals, delivering ride, room, economy, and value. Liberal trade-in allowances are currently available.
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