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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1940
Page
4
In a November 26 1940 column, the author urges gratitude and peace ahead of Thanksgiving, notes a Des Moines poultry theft ring busted by police, praises southern courtesy to northerners, reflects on Hoover era blame, and comments on kitchen modernization and State Theater seating upgrades.
Riverside November 25 members met at the Legion headquarters for a regular session. A committee to sponsor a December 10 card party was named comprising Mrs J Karel Eva Thompson Mary Hartgzler Joseph Kupka and Anna Krotz. A social hour followed with refreshments served by Mrs William Kucera and daughter Leona. After the auction sale of the late Mrs Charles Kallaus goods the aged Mr Kallaus moved to live with his son Melo near Washington. The old homestead built by his father over seven years ago will be closed for now. Mrs Anna Kyoltz visited her sister Mrs Elmer Kolosick in Washington.
Admire is identified as a town in Kansas in the article fragment. The note references its existence within the state context and underscores its local prominence in the narrative.
A short note expresses gratitude and thanks to Joseph Angel for supplying the farm and providing for loved ones.
A playful spoof notes a physician warning that hard tasks before breakfast spoil days. An office grouch claims most arguments are sound yet some louder than others. A Broadway digger jokes about jewelry and pearls, revealing they come from oysters with a sly quip about keeping mum.
The Journal photographer voices a common complaint that criticism of a group photo is missing the photographer personally, saying the image is good for everyone but me.
A light column mixes jokes about horsepower and donkey power at the wheel with camping mishaps and a vegetarian restaurant gag. Bits include a failed portable dynamo leaving guests without heat or lights and a waiter noting artificial flowers to deter eating them. The quip ends with a witticism about the City of Happiness.
Editorial notes that governments may strive to equalize chances for men, but lasting equality remains unattainable. The piece reflects on social reform and the limits of policy in achieving true parity.
In Wellman on November 25 Mrs. Elmer Nevin buys Ed Gingerich residence with possession set for February while Ed Gingerich acquires the Huffman home recently vacated by Mr and Mrs Piere Huffman. Remodeling planned before moving in. Hospitalization for Mrs Charley Green follows. Rebekah Lodge members travel to Iowa City for Dove of Peace ceremony.
Funeral services for Walter Kemp 58 of Fredonia who died in an auto train crash near Columbus Junction will be held at 2 PM Wednesday at the Fredonia Methodist church. Burial in Indian Creek cemetery. Surviving include two sons a daughter and several siblings.
A roster of attendees and non attendees for a lodge meeting includes Miss Nellie Eeckhardt Mrs Arthur Wright Mrs rant Griffith Mrs Rose Glant Mr and Mrs Wm Wagamon Mrs Fred Herr Mr and Mrs Johnson Mrs Melvin Yoder Mrs Floyd Griffith Mrs Lee Walton Miss Helen Tuhrig Mrs Rud Nickell Mr Theodore Zillmer Miss Bernice Brown Mr and Mrs Lester Disney Mr and Mrs Charley Schachner Mr and Mrs George Bell Mrs C C Tiheissen Mr and Mrs Merlenfield Mr and Mrs Delbert Maxwell Others who traveled but did not attend were Thomas Johnson Melvin Yoder Arthur Wright Franeis Jean Wagamon and Junior Wagamon.
Washington Lodge No 26 of A M holds its regular meeting on the first Friday of each month with Howard McBride as W M and A W Yard serving as secretary.
A dense schedule list shows westbound and eastbound trains with regular and exception service amid station stops. It notes departures from Washington and Davenport Kansas City routes, plus Knoxville branch trains 430 and 429, and local Burlington Trails buses with timetable numbers and times.
The article promotes bulging fabric counters and inexpensive materials for holidays. It advises planning wardrobes to extend the season, suggests transforming traveling suits into beige daytime dresses, and highlights black and misty blue rayon jerseys with gathered details, diamond bodice inserts, and jacket dress options for travel.
A naturalized American recounts visiting Europe before World War II and finding poverty and misery. He values life liberty and the pursuit of happiness as priceless American heritage and urges others born in America to appreciate the freedoms they have.
A quoted remark by Boots Andrews asserts that America remains secure in liberty as ancestors secured it, suggesting little fear for the nation’s future and highlighting a steadfast, forward looking stance.
The Sun Set Circle gathered at Mrs Will Twinam’s house for a regular meeting with seven members and two guests. Mrs Clair Holmes led the business session and Mrs Merle Twinam gave the Farm Bureau lesson. Refreshments were served with Mrs Fishburn assisting. The December gathering is set for Tuesday December 17 at Mrs Merle’s home.
Each member is requested to bring a ten event eft for the Christmas exexbanse. The note urges participation in a community display with items prepared by attendees.
A cryptic remark from a schoolboy imagines Edward WD becoming King of France had his mother been a man. The line reflects playful political speculation and gendered lineage in historical jokery.
Stabilize Wheat Canada disbursed 25,000,090 dollars to farmers to stabilize the price of the 1038 wheat crop. The payment aims to smooth market swings and support producers amid volatile grain prices.
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