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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1944
Page
3
A spiritual reflection cites Deut 7 15 promising Jehovah will remove sickness. It emphasizes harmony with God to heal body and soul and honors the physician Luke as a beloved helper.
The Ducks Unlimited group says western Canada's nesting grounds show more ducks this season than in over a decade. Efforts include creating duck factories and protecting eggs from crows, aiming to restore duck and geese populations and support hunter conservation.
A sergeant confronts a puzzled soldier about not knowing the bugle call reveille. The recruit admits being unprepared, fearing a trap as a soldier since he cannot distinguish tunes.
A sergeant questions a policeman about pressuring a prisoner as the suspect naps during questioning and repeats compliance. The exchange satirizes coercive interrogation methods with a quip about the prisoner saying yes, dear, you are perfectly right.
A quip recalls Captain Cook era sailors bringing an unknown animal to ship and learning from natives the word kangaroo meant what did you say while a chorus girl jokes about suing later.
The text mixes eccentric lines about Isa cora Duncan advocating eugenics with a Shaw reply on a hypothetical child and a classroom quip about Romeo. It blends historical personae and sharp wit, reflecting early modern era humor and controversial ideas.
A humorous exchange centers on a request to cut hair “Just like dad’s” with a reminder to leave the small round hole atop the head, illustrating a family joke about the barber and a child’s tricky instruction.
Between 1920 and 1940 the pupil count rose faster than the school age population. High school enrollments tripled and by 1940 they made up 24 percent of total public school enrollment.
Ray Malone credits the Marine Corps and the Air Corps for his break into film after Universal Pictures signed him. He leads dance numbers in Slightly Terrific at the Fox Theatre, performing own routines beside Leon Errol and Anne Rooney. Malone’s path began with a singing and dancing trio before Pearl Harbor, with his brother drafted into the Marines and another into the Air Corps.
Filmgoers will soon see the military air base in action in the Walter Wanger production Ladies Courageous for Universal. The film screens Thursday at the State theatre and features a thrilling story of the WAFS Women Air Force Service Pilots.
A memorial note thanks those who expressed sympathy after a bereavement. Doris Mutlinnix Rudy and Dbdnna extend appreciation for the kindness shown during their recent loss.
A short note expresses appreciation for neighbors and their support. It notes gratitude for community aid and offers continued goodwill in the upcoming days. The message highlights shared efforts and neighborly kindness.
Mr and Mrs Chester Spangier and Karla Kay thank friends for kind expressions of sympathy in their bereavement. The note expresses appreciation for the support received.
A fair sized potato provides the same calories as a large orange a large apple or four average sized prunes when used as body fuel.
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