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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1942
Page
4
A religious exhortation dated Saturday May 30 1942 urges readers to seek the Lord and His power, urging daily prayer and devotion. The note quotes Psalm 105 4 and emphasizes turning to God for guidance and resilience.
A suburban carpool proposal for East Main street seeks neighbors to share rides to reduce wear on shoes and conserve rubber. A rotating schedule assigns residents like R. Wilson Ed Ralston George McDaniel and others to gather and transport neighbors to work and Sunday services.
Local notes report Mr and Mrs Elmer Pearson visiting the Frank Mincer home and several relatives visiting Monday and Sunday. Measles persist in Mincer Murdock and Swailes households. Lewis Weber brooders fire injures chicks and equipment. Furloughs, work shifts, and multiple Sunday visits to the Mincer home are listed. Eighth grade diplomas awarded to nearly a hundred students.
About 100 women from Richer and Mennonite churches gathered in Wayland for Aganetha Fast, returning missionary from China, who spoke on China work hindered by war. Hostesses organized May events, and a social hour followed with refreshments as gifts were exchanged and remarks concluded.
A home care tip suggests cleaning leather uphostered chairs using milk. The method claims to refresh appearance and restore suppleness, offering a simple DIY solution for worn furniture.
The piece contrasts a world engulfed by hate with a personal belief in a better life. The speaker weighs despair against faith and recalls Christ's death for all on Calvary. A call to hold high the light of faith to day for humanity to find a better way.
A remark about shifting beliefs and language. The fragment highlights a common pattern where people reflect on past ideas and question why usage changed, suggesting a broader comment on social norms and expression.
A scattered wartime themed collage features a train berth exchange with a porter, political quips about temptation and opportunity, and a critique of military authority. It includes a constitutional note on presidents from different states, a dairy labor anecdote about race and labor, and a reflection on learning ARCs and postwar programs.
Local social column lists guests and visits including Mr. and Mrs. Dave Armstrong of Minneapolis with Mrs. Nellie Jones, Irene Bishop of Marengo at the G F Trotter home, Rolla Gardner and daughters with Mrs. Wanda Bartz and Bonnie Jean near Rubio, and other relatives. It notes travels of Leo Esbeck family, W H Hemphill household, Connie White and Mary Jane Walker, Hilda Olds, Mary Davis’s Dubuque trip, and the Mahin family’s Louisville visit for Paul Mahin’s University of Kentucky medical graduation.
Rural St James organ blessed by Monsignor Walsh as Gladwin area school graduates eighth grade. Students include Lillian Jones Duane Schwab William Hawley and Joan Hotle. Louisa county spelling champ awarded to Mrs Lara Jarrard teacher previously reelected. Social notices cover hostesses Mrs Hope Dunn and Mrs Anna Paxton for Whatsoever society at Methodist parlor. Weekend graduation events and residents traveling to Tucson Arizona. Local visits to Des Moines Washington DC and Chicago. Anniversaries noted for John and Mrs Coon. Gamble estate purchased by F D Smylie with historic ties to 1866 acquisition by Andrew Gamble.
Mary Catherine Thompson and three other Sth Grade graduates completed studies at the Iowa state school for the blind in Vinton. The Columbus Junction note highlights local students from the Frog Pond area and their progress in Deaf alphabet lessons amid classroom routine.
AINSWORTH May 28 Circle No. 1 of the M E church met with Mrs Edith Richards. nine members answered roll call. Mrs William Olinger led devotions and Joyce Butterworth directed readings. Refreshments were served by Mrs Richards with assistants. Other circles and clubs met the same day with various hosts and bridge games noted.
The fragment mentions a hostess who served a one course luncheon assisted by Mrs. Evana, indicating a small social event. Details are sparse but confirm the luncheon took place and a named helper participated.
Wellman residents learn the Wellman Garden Club will sponsor its regular Flower Show at the high school gym on June 2 from 1 to 9 PM with no admission charge. Navy Band member Russell Ross, son of Mr and Mrs H B Ross, has joined a 45 piece Navy band and will train at Great Lakes Naval Station after Friday.
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