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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1941
Page
4
A devotional item cites Jeremiah 23 24 declaring that God fills heaven and earth and cannot be hidden. The brief text emphasizes divine omniscience and presence, inviting contemplation of God’s all seeing nature.
The Birmingham Age Herald argues Hitlerism is a violent, temporary aberration doomed to fall as human aspiration for peace and freedom prevails. It cites Paul Mallon’s analysis of officials’ private views and reiterates optimism that democracies will prevail regardless of Britain’s wartime reverses.
The article notes official views that Hitler dominates seas but loses strategic advantage when oceans are controlled by the United States and Britain. It discusses allied unity, resistance from subjugated nations, and the remote possibility of Nazi invasion or nuisance bombing once bases or carriers are established.
Editorial warns no town can rest on laurels and must stay up to date trim and neat to avoid looking worn or neglected. It stresses continual effort to maintain progress and civic pride.
The Sioux City Journal argues that 100 percent proper liability insurance for motorists is necessary to ensure victims are paid for property damage. It states no one should drive a car and injure another’s property without a plan to compensate.
The Waverly Independent criticizes labor unions for strikes saying mediation methods are being ignored and public support wanes. The Northwood Anchor reports the stance, arguing such conduct invites stricter regulation as unions seem their own worst enemies.
Mrs Raymond Graf hosted a Mother's Day dinner in Harmony with Mr and Mrs Henry Graf and Billie Mr and Mrs Gerald Graf and two girls Mr and Mrs Alvin Graf and baby Hilda Graf and Mr White Ket.
Blum and the McCrab family with two boys were among visitors. Herald Klopfenstein and family visited Fred Klopfenstein. Otto Schiebel and Della Miller hosted at Charles Schiebel’s. Walter Longer reports corn ready to plow. Pauline Florang helped at Bill Chmelar’s with work. Mayer Carris Klett families spent Sunday at the Schmitt home. Schiebel and Roeder households hosted guests. Jake Hendrickson dined with Charles Schiebel.
Florida crews spend months in swamps gathering cabbage palmetto buds for Palm Sunday. Farm experts note ethylene chlorhydria treatment can wake dormant potatoes quickly, sparking early sprouting.
The Bronx Zoo in New York reports a population of 1,692 birds observed on site. Zoo officials note this figure reflects the current avian collection and ongoing exhibit care.
Keith Sweet and his wife spotted a gas powered houseboat sweeping down the Skunk River. They asked Brigh ton for directions but no one there saw the craft. The couple remains curious about the unusual vessel and its fate.
A shipboard collection of light jokes and wry exchanges. Passengers trade quips with the captain a nurse and crew about curious birds breakfast bacon and a clowning doctor. The tone mimics a veteran newsroom wit with clipped punchlines.
Wellman high school stages the senior class play China Boy by Beach and Taggart on May 20. Leads are Robert Wehrle and Barbara Fjelland with a large cast including Betty Turnipseed Will Parker and Barbara Frelland. Visitors Mr and Mrs Carl Blumenstein from Long Beach arrive for a weeks stay.
The sacred pallium, a neckpiece formed by a circular white wool band with pendants front and back, is bestowed by the pope. It signifies authority within the church and is worn by the recipient during liturgical duties.
Riverside reports Roy Holtz of Sac City announced his concert band will attend the national music festival in St Paul Minnesota after winning first at the Sioux City contest. Sac City raised 1000 dollars to cover expenses.
An auto mechanic from Los Angeles, California visited relatives and friends. John Gerveler and his Fort Madison daughter stayed with Mr. and Mrs. William Knebel and their family during the visit.
Rev and Mrs E R Mitchell hosted a six oclock dinner on May 14 in Columbus Junction honoring seniors James Merritt Betty Bell Marion Pugh Juanita Hendrickson and teachers Effie Kelly and Mrs Genevieve Fedderson all connected with the Presbyterian church Also a Mothers Music club election and band uniforms payment were noted plus a marriage announcement for J Lyle Kinmonth and Mabel Thurston Brager in California.
Fedderson presented a students voice and piano recital Thursday afternoon in the Columbus high school music room with mothers of the pupils as guests.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Rathmel visited his mother Mrs J B Wolvert on Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Alvin Strum and Colleen visited her brother Alvin Engle in Illinois Sunday. Mr and Mrs Doc Engle and Louis Ritz joined them. New Haven Ladies Aid net about 21 dollars at bake sale Saturday. 90 people attended church Sunday and Rev Dale delivered a thoughtful message. Families shared meals at L C Baker home. Announcements thank contributors for the sale.
The Galveston disaster on September 8, 1900 cost over 6,000 lives while the Johnstown flood of May 31, 1889 killed 2,235 people. Both events remain defining tragedies in U S civil engineering and disaster history.
A historic note states that making a shotgun shell involves eight hundred eighty eight operations and the item retails for four cents, reflecting factory complexity and pricing of the era.
On December 14 1917 the federal fuel administration mandated electric advertising signs be darkened on Sundays and Thursdays each week across the United States to save energy during wartime.
A 1918 Johnston Evening Journal photo by Graves shows seventy five Red Cross workers who earned Red Cross emblems for 72 hours or more of service. Front to back lists names and roles across five ranks with chairpersons, knitters, and hospital garment leads, many later moved or died by 1941.
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