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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1941
Page
4
Daily devotional note from May 20 1941 emphasizes John 8 47 that those born of God heed divine words, while others do not. It reflects a quiet religious reflection typical of the era.
Dr. Barrett urges enlistment of healthy young men to donate blood for transfusions at the county hospital. Donors must qualify by blood type and will be listed and called as needed. The notice notes potential payment if a transfusion is billed, but frames volunteering as a civic duty.
The text notes that locust blossom timing and the bees’ travel after bloom are unknown. Bees visit a specific tree every May for years, then disappear when the flowers fade. The author expresses indifference to their departure and his dislike for bumble bees.
A propaganda bulletin titled Automobile Facts states national defense orders drive the auto industry, with work on machine guns engines tanks and plane parts advancing day and night. It notes new plants rising and current plants producing war materiel ahead of schedule while also training army officers and men.
In the late 18th century Irish silversmiths created ornamental stands called potato rings to protect polished mahogany tables from hot bowls. Placed in the table’s center during meals they held various dishes and prevented heat damage.
Dozens of sunburned faces crowded picnic grounds fishing spots and the golf course after a weekend migration. Mrs Frank L Wilson sent in a witty poem about an old dress and a locket with a lock of hair, delivering light local humor.
A trainee at Camp Meade jokes about a captain and his uniform after a physical. An American arrives in London with trunks and a taxi driver quips about the Statue of Liberty. A prisoner fears an all woman jury and quips about fooling his wife with twelve women.
A fragmentary line hints at a humorous or puzzled exchange. The snippet suggests dialogue about identity or recognition, but no clear names, places, or events are present to establish a full news item.
A brief exchange captures a morning moment as two individuals discuss who posed for portraits. The dialogue hints at a newsroom or studio setting with curiosity about the subjects.
Sunday dinner guests at the Rex Smith home included Mr and Mrs John McConnahay Mrs Edna Witting from Washington and several families from Brighton Ainsworth Ottumwa Kalona Kahoka and Moline Also noted were visits by George Koehler Walter and George Jr and the birth of a granddaughter to Marshall Koehler and his wife The column lists many neighbors calling and general village happenings in Prairie Center May 19.
Franklin Center notes Janet and Dickie Shalla share a May 13 birthday with a family gathering at the Edward Shalla home on Tuesday evening. Other items include Mr. and Mrs. Will Shalla hosting guests and John Combs visiting from Camp Bowie at the J. W. Combs residence.
A report notes Ensign Franklin Roosevelt Jr. survived a five am crash when a tire blew on his new convertible near the Newport Naval Training Station. The incident coincides with other local items including obituaries, weddings, and community notes.
Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lew Embree and other locals spent the day at various homes near Wayland including the Asa Payne residence. Play Day events at Grant and Cedar schools featured a West Chester play Friday night with a cast member niece of Mrs Will Shalla. Local visits and neighbor notes accompany road project bids for Bunker Hill Road and Bunker Hill Bridge construction details and material estimates.
On May 16 1941 the Board of Supervisors adopted proposed grading plans specifications and contract forms for the work described. The action formalizes the project scope and bidding documents for the grading and incidental work.
May 29 1941 at 10 o clock a m the Board of Supervisors fixed the hearing time for objections to proposed plans specifications and costs. The hearing will be held at the Board office in the Court House Washington with Stan Kiesey county auditor noting the date May 16 1941 and the notice published May 20 1941.
A new hermetically sealed plastic paper package for coffee is introduced, claiming efficiency rivals vacuum sealed tin cans. The packaging promises stronger freshness preservation and potential cost savings for retailers and consumers.
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