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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1941

Page

5

Psalm 24 Psalms Verse Reflection

A Bible Thought excerpt cites Psalm 24 3 4 asking who may ascend the hill of the Lord and stand in his holy place. It describes the requirement of clean hands and a pure heart and warns against vanity and deceit.

Advice to Graduates From Washington County Iowa

The piece urges graduates to avoid the Gimmes mindset and to view education as a public investment that makes them useful citizens. It stresses personal responsibility, family heroes like parents, and the global context of opportunity, reminding graduates to value their diploma and apply effort beyond mere pride.

Washington

Humorous Snippets From Court and Common Life

A jumble of quips and vignettes from court, home, and street life. Jokes about the maid, ice cubes, and a mustard bath mingle with a drill sergeant gag and a misfired marching pose. Light, epigrammatic humor reflects everyday absurdities.

Nearly thirty in Eva Sundstrom English class surprise party

A group of Skinner students gathered Saturday at Miss Eva Sundstrom’s high school home for a surprise party as she bathed inside. Local brief notices mention a missing dog in Richford and a cow damages warning in Berks.

Skinner Eva Sundstrom Richford Argus James Fenner Clinton Record Hi Clymer Sand Run Berks — Index J Joseph Kongla

Oil Man's Son Safe on Zamzam After Sinkage Report

Ray Colcord Jr., son of a Tulsa oil man, pictured on vacation with his wife Martha Ann Seeley, 22, an actress. A German announcement claimed all passengers and crew of the Zamzam were captured and landed in occupied territory after the ship was sunk by a raider.

Ray Colcord, Jr Tulsa, Okla Martha Ann Seeley

Press Portraits Isolationists as Hitler's Helpers

A Chicago Daily News portrait labels isolationists as Hitler's little helpers aiding his global assembly of power. The piece paints critics of intervention as complicit in preparing the war machine.

Hitler

Incentive aims at hopeful presentation in restaurant staff

The passage shows a manager urging girls to look their best with powder lipstick and hair while the head waitress reacts with confusion. It depicts a strict incentive culture and body image expectations in a dining staff setting.

Farm Bell Telegraph Signals Playful Salem School Sendoffs

A Salem notice describes a farm bell used as a private telegraph between three girls and Norma Jean Krotz across the road. Ring patterns signal arrivals or vetoed invitations as Egypt school ends and summer plans begin, with the bell having been quiet for nine months.

Dewey Weeks Salem Norma Jean Krotz Krotz Norma Jean Egypt

Screen Actor Wayne Morris Plans Next Marriage After Divorce

After finalizing his divorce from Bubbles Sehinasi Wayne Morris is expected to wed Pat Stewart. The couple is seen dining together as Morris appears in costume for his upcoming film role.

Bubbles Sehinasi Wayne Morris Pat Stewart Morris

Italian Surrender Leader in East Africa Pursues Terms

Cairo report says Duke of Aosta leader of Ethiopian Fascist forces seeks terms with Britain to yield about 38 000 Italian and colonial troops. The Duke, cousin of King Victor Emmanuel, sent emissaries while shown in East Africa field quarters.

Ethiopia Duke of Aosta Cairo Egypt Victor Emmanuel Italy East Africa

Last Day Picnic and Local School Events

Egypt school held its last day picnic on the grounds last Friday with a large turnout for dinner and social hour. Jackson Center hosted a picnic dinner at the schoolhouse inviting district parents and friends. Mrs. Joe Knotek and Norma Rose Kos will travel to Jacksonville Illinois Saturday to fetch June Arlene Knotek who finishes her second year at MacMurray college this week and return Sunday. Mary Ann TeBoeckhorst, Kalona high school senior, joined others for a Sunday trip to Chicago by school bus and came back Wednesday night. Guests at dinner with Mr. and Mrs. George Zeck last Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fulton and family and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne

Egypt Jackson Center Joe Knotek Norma Rose Kos Jacksonville Ill June Arlene Knotek MacMurray College Chicago Mary Ann TeBoeckhorst Kalona High School George Zeck Harold Fulton Wayne

Inauguration speakers set for University of Iowa event

Prominent educators will discuss Education for the Future at a morning conference during the inauguration of President Virgil M. Hancher. Participants include Dr. Frank Aydelotte from the Institute for Advanced Study, Edwin R. Embree of the Rosenwald Fund, and Lee P. Seig of the University of Washington. Henry C. Shull of Sioux City will deliver the induction and charge.

Virgil M. Hancher University of Iowa Frank Aydelotte Institute For Advanced Study Princeton N. J Edwin R. Embree Julius Rosenwald Fund Chicago Ill Lee P. Seig University of Washington Wanecher Henry C. Shull Sioux City State Board of Education

Montreal Port Stands as Canada’s Largest

The port of Montreal is recognized as the largest port in Canada, handling a high volume of cargo and serving as a key maritime hub for the country. The facility supports trade, logistics, and shipping activities across the region.

Montreal Canada

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