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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1941
Page
3
Memorial remarks emphasize respect for the dead and the value of public schooling as an investment. A Georgia speaker argues ignorance costs trillions and warns of returning to the dark ages without education. A light bulletin hints at Hess and invasion timelines and a camel image about Iowa erosion concerns.
The piece argues soil erosion burdening Iowa, noting prehistoric neglect and lost land due to ignorance. It links disappearing horses and mules to reduced farm output and market losses, and suggests using tractors while others handle markets.
The 1940 census shows 8,956,206 Americans aged 65 and older, 6.8 percent of the population, up from 6,633,805 or 5.4 percent in 1930. Northern and Pacific divisions have the highest shares, with New Hampshire leading at 9.7 percent. Florida shows the largest rise in this age group at 82.5 percent. Iowa's 65+ population rose 23.2 percent to 226,965.
Washington gardener Art Swift notes a change in his roses this year with blooms shifting from plentiful red to pure white like cherry blossoms. The observation focuses on a single bush and its unexpected color variation.
A Muscatine gas station tale tells how Charles Light lent a dollar to Taylor Crayton after Crayton’s billfold vanished, prompting Crayton to mail the loan back from Washington. A separate misstep by a local trucking firm swapped washing machines, involving neighbors the Bowles and Braytons, both teachers. A short wartime letter from Fort Des Moines dated May 28 1941 shares impressions of army life and a Lake McBride boating mishap involving Charles Sutton.
Bethel and Cotter Presbyterian Churches invite parishioners to Pentecost services under the theme A Baptism of Fire from Acts 2 3. Bethel hosts 11 00 am Morning Worship and 19 00 Sunday School with Antioch Movement. Cotter holds 10 00 am Sunday School 7 00 Christian Endeavor 7 45 Evening Worship and a Bible focus on Antioch. Announcements note Ladies Aid Thursday June 5 and Westminster Guild Thursday June 1 at Mrs Haydan Davis home.
The author writes about attending a movie with Jack Gibson at the post, fitting in with about twenty army men, and notes Jack's promotions. He mentions Captain Corden, Bruce's relative, and that Jack has been in the army six months. He describes rapid daily routine sparked by loud bomb blasts. Cordially yours, Sam MecCleery.
The Portuguese man-of-war is a jellyfish-like animal common in warm ocean waters. It has numerous tentacles that float in the water and can paralyze small fish that touch them with poisonous darts.
The Lexington Circle met with Mrs. Albert Paul and Ethel for a cooperative noon dinner. Eleven members and guests sewed and embroidered while a business meeting led by Mrs. Herman Schultz included autograph album quotes.
The piece notes that women of all ages are embracing earrings this season with new costume jewelry designs. It highlights a designer creating dress pins that match earrings, including dainty crystal and gold pansy sets, a streamlined chevron brooch in red white and blue enamel, and a spray pin with shell and coral motifs paired with lucite pansies and rhinestones.
The Sorosis club met Friday afternoon at Mrs E R Butterworth s home. Roll call responded What People Do That Annoys Me. Mrs Mac Wallace was introduced and gave an engaging talk. Mrs Jennie Bassler spoke on Textiles their uses and manufacture. Hostess served a one course luncheon.
In Columbus Junction on May 20 at St Pauls church, Mildred Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter J Lewis and John C Higgins Jr son of Mrs John C Higgins Davenport were married. Attendants were Mrs Calvin Smith and Henry Higgins. The couple will reside in Davenport after a motor trip. Jeanette Helmick announced her engagement to Lawrence Herrick of Letts after graduating from Iowa Wesleyan College.
Mr. Herrick, an Iowa Wesleyan College alumnus, serves in the army air corps at Randolph Field and will receive his commission in August. In local memory, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lewis marked 654 years of marriage with a Sunday family dinner at their West Hill home, reflecting long community service.
Four Harmony club teens attended a one o clock lunch on Monday at Mrs. W. O. Schafer’s Brighton home. The three course meal was served on the enclosed porch with garden bouquets. A separate item notes Wayland Chapter FE S presenting Traveling Star at the Masonic hall Friday night with a musical program and pageant.
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