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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1940
Page
4
The county’s 1400 miles of highways are being graded and resurfaced under a 1940 program, with sixty miles completed and eighteen more slated. Side roads reveal overlooked places, reducing rural isolation within years.
In a reflective stance, the piece argues the United States should stay out of the European conflict. It contends Britain and France cannot be saved by arms alone, due to enduring hatreds and prejudices. The author urges focus on peace efforts and internal healing rather than entering or prolonging war.
Betty Cantoni proudly presents an exceptionally large egg found in her chicken house. The Washington hatchery man notes the egg as one of the largest seen in the area for a long time, laid by Betty's white rock chicken.
A jumble of light vignettes and small notices from Franklin township includes chatter about a Spokane girl, jokes from a barber, and reflections on fear and courage. Community events note neighbors visiting, picnic dinners, and a Sunday in Iowa City while hints of school play day spread among residents.
Mrs. Lloyd Thompson and Judith with Mrs. J. H. Thompson were among visitors in Franklin District on Mother's Day. Several families shared celebrations at Stone home near Brighton and at Hoyle and Kleese homes. Attendees included Harold Humston at parental home, W. Combs and others, plus graduates at West Chester. Families Durst and Kleese visited, and Harley Davidsons hosted Elizabeth Young Richard and the Young families.
A fragment states the hairy Atmus of Japan as a primitive people occupying a land likened to Ladin w America, reflecting dated ethnographic comparison and colonial era tone.
A compact feature highlights playful aphorisms and floral imagery. The piece blends light humor with reflections on love and nature, pairing sage wisdom with references to wild flowers and feminine charm.
Mrs. Floyd Chambers and friends visited Homer Kephart Thursday. Families from Swan Creek Ill and Washington joined others for Sunday dinners with the Kepharts, Bakers, Sigatoose, and Dickinsons. Mother's Day gatherings included Hanan and Ballard families, with illness noted for Gilbert Dickinson and a flu throat trouble.
Mrs. Clara Godlove reports a pleasant stay with her sister Mrs May Hopengardter and family in Haskins. She attended a Missionary lecture by Dr Higgenbottom and a Presbyterian Church music recital.
The Board of Supervisors appointed Judges and Clerks for the June 3 1940 primary across townships including Brighton Cedar Clay Crawford Dutch Creek English River Kalona Richmond Franklin Center Weitchester Highland Nira Marion Oregon Seventy Six and Second Fourth and Third Wards with named individuals for each role and precincts listed. The document enumerates Receiving and Counting Boards with specific names for each township precinct and ward.
May 16 reports from Tyrone show Ms Fred Sheetz and family visiting Cease Rapids with Josephine Singmer ter and Dorothy Sheetz. Omer Black recovers from exporter and Orin Black has mumps. Community play day occurred in New Haven with several locals attending. Families visited and extended relatives spent Sunday with the Miller and Smith households. Ellen Crawford begins Cedar Falls summer school after Keats High School grade.
Fairfield residents hosted Mother's Day gatherings with extended families from Muscatine and Iowa City. Frequent names include the Nicholsons McCreedys Farringtons and Booths as visitors circulated through the day. Rumors point to a future wedding in Haskins. G C Ebner showed improvement after a Tuesday illness. A school picnic is planned at the schoolhouse next Tuesday.
The Brighton Junior-Senior banquet was held May 11 at Hotel Turner Fairfield. Dutch theme decorations and a varied program featured Windmill Wind and Tulip Waltz. Senior and junior class rosters listed. twenty-five guests invited.
A deadly incident in Amsterdam leaves wreckage strewn across a street as a man is trapped beneath the cab of a garbage truck. Emergency crews work at the scene to remove the body and secure the area.
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