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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1941
Page
5
A narrator describes waking, looking out the window, and spotting an eight‑foot tall tree in the front yard, prompting reflection on what to write next. The surreal sight interrupts routine life and fuels creative thoughts about the scene.
Announcement from Columbus Junction details the marriage of Bonadelle Fullerton of Columbus City to Melvin E Raid of Donnellson at Versailles Missouri on May 3. The ceremony featured a single ring rite with piano music by Peter Hilty Jr. The bride, a Columbus High School graduate and Parsons College alumna, taught at Pleasant View Rural School. The groom, Parsons graduate, has served as Pulaski High School principal. The couple will reside in Pulaski.
The 78.66 mile straight rail stretch links Wilmington and Hamlet in North Carolina, described as the longest straight track in the United States. The line remains notable for its uninterrupted length and straight alignment.
A report notes that the Bible has been published in 919 languages and dialects, reflecting extensive global reach and linguistic diversity.
A list of individuals including Lloyd Lytle W Fulton E Mitck Henry Bailey and others appears in the community roster. Names such as P L Jordan George Baker Mark Pratt H H Reister and A L Griffith are recorded alongside several initials.
May 24 Lexington district ends the school year with a noon picnic at the school house. Families attend as Mr Tadlock wins for best spelling. Marion Pence plans to farm. Marie Stewart chosen as next year’s teacher.
Washington Lodge No. 26 F and A M. holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. Lee Holland, W M, A W Yard, see relary.
East and westbound trains listed with numbers and stops from Golden State Limited to Californian and local services. Includes depots in Knoxville and Goodland, M and STP lines, plus Burlington Trailways bus routes from Washington with several departure times and a note on purchase locations and coordinator Al Cantoni.
The Technicolor Rio spectacle features Carmen Miranda dancing Samba with Alice Faye and Don Ameche in dual roles. Mack Gordon and Harry Warren supply tunes, with costumes by Travis Banton and a witty plot of mistaken identity. S. Z. Sakall and Curt Bois provide comic support as J. Carrol Naish portrays a Brazilian banker.
A recent analysis shows salt water does not differ in germ content from fresh water. Tests on the Atlantic coast and Lake Michigan found similar bacterial levels, challenging the theory that salt water is sterile.
The Portulaca seed has been scattered in the cracks of the pavement. It will sprout next spring and provide a bright display by midsummer. Germination awaits warmer weather.
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