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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1944
Page
3
The passage records Jesus' frustration with disciples unable to heal a boy while Paul emphasizes inviting medical aid yet keeping faith for miraclous cures. A father pleads for mercy as his son suffers epilepsy and danger from fire or water.
A survey by the Greater North Dakota Association finds 88 percent of farm boys in the service want to farm after the war. Of 6,285 rural youths in 42 counties, 61 percent would buy a small farm, 39 percent rent. 17 percent own stock and equipment. The piece also notes farming as the U S backbone and urges states to learn veterans' plans.
Mrs. Jean Long, 40, secretary at Twelfth Street Evangelical church, was found slain in the church aisle. Police questioned three persons including her husband Kenneth Long from whom she separated two years ago and Alex Simpson a Chicago meat salesman who had a date to meet her that evening. Police said she was slain after a furious fight and Long admitted a quarrel with her earlier in the evening.
A Swede driving an auto at high speed ignored an officer’s orders to slow down. When caught, the driver asked if the shout was meant for someone he had run over, highlighting a misheard warning.
Women recalled a wedding at their church the day before. When the couple reached the altar, every light failed. The bride, the widow, and groom kept walking as if nothing happened, and the ceremony continued.
A tourist asks a Texas hotel manager about local sights. He boasts of a helium plant as the world’s only. The tourist replies with a wry wish that it be in full bloom. The Willing Apprentice closes with a note on honesty and a proposal rejection.
A humorous exchange unfolds as the heiress chides Jimmie for poor attire with a sharp comeback about learning despite flaws, showcasing wit in a social scene.
A humorous exchange reveals Mrs P asking about a speaking acquaintance with the woman next door and Mrs R retorting they know each other so well they do not speak at all. The wry joke highlights neighborly friction and social propriety in the household.
A playful exchange features a Sweet Young Thing asking if marriage is a lottery. A Married Man responds that a man should have a chance in a lottery, framing the issue with humor and social commentary.
In a playful exchange, a judge asks a defendant about the size of a rock. The defendant responds with exaggerated measurements using phrases like fist, two fists, and head, expressing agreement with the judge’s implied scales. The dialogue showcases humorous back-and-forth rather than a formal verdict.
May we take this method of thanking our neighbors and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy in our bereavement. These expressions have been deeply appreciated. Mrs. Gerald Neff, Mary and Richard Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Neff, Harold and Duane.
Clean soot from chimney flue and pipe once a year and from bottom of lids and surrounding areas even weekly to prevent buildup and ensure proper venting.
The State Theatre screens MGM comedy See Here Private Hargrove about Army life. Robert Walker stars as Hargrove with Keenan Wynn and Donna Reed in supporting roles. A lighthearted tale follows a reluctant draftee as antics and mishaps spark laughter from first act to curtain.
Belita, famed as a graceful film figure skater, headlines Monogram's Lady Lets Dance as it opens at the Fox Theatre. The musical comedy extravaganza arrives on screen after her standout prior motion picture success.
Revealed that this versatile young beauty is skilled as a dancer and talented actress. The lavish film offers skating and dancing numbers in near equal measure with Belita in the lead opposite James Ellison. Supporting cast includes Walter Cattlett Lucien Littlefield Maurice St. Clair and Eugene Mikeler Frick and Frack skate team and a water ballet by Olympic champion Olive Hatch. Four popular orchestras conducted by Henry Busse Mitch Ayres Eddie LeBaron and Lou Bring provide tuneful accompaniment adding to the spectacle.
The younger generation 500 years ago sought precious spices not furs or cars. Merchants in Venice, the world’s trading hub, kept spice origins secret and prices high, shaping a coveted but opaque market.
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