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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1941
Page
8
A Southern society column reflects on boys leaving for camp and the emotional toll on families. It notes the Federation of Women’s Clubs’ work, a Rotary talk on clubs, and stories from readers about housing, bicycles, and local life. The piece ends with notes on prayer, northern lights observations, and Miss Myrta Jeffrey’s apartment move.
A booklet titled Epilepsy Inherited What Causes It will be sent free to readers who write to the Educational Division at 535 Fifth Ave New York N Y. The notice invites inquiries and promises the doctors’ opinions in the publication.
Notarized disclosure lists Elder Shannon & Co as publisher and owner of the Evening Journal Washington Iowa. R E Shannon named managing editor. Average weekly circulation 3081. Notary Stella A. Palmer certifies sworn statement dated September 20 1941.
Army engineers completed the removal of the hulk of the U S S Maine from Havana Harbor at a cost of 785740 dollars and 33 cents. The operation concluded after extensive salvage and lifting work in the harbor basin.
Scattergood Raines guides two young lovers and reunites a ten year old with his falsely accused father in Scattergood Pulls the Strings. West Point Widow stars Aline Shirley James Corner Richard Carlson and Richard Denning with director Robert Siodmak shaping a light comedy at Fox Theatre through Thursday.
Larry Keith Crooks infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Orlo Crooks died in Cotter at seven weeks old. He was born August 7 1941 and passed away Monday afternoon. Survived by parents three brothers a sister and numerous relatives. Funeral held at the maternal grandparents' Columbus City home with Rev. M A Robeson singing and remarks. Interment Columbus City Cemetery.
Jim Hanley died suddenly prompting sympathy from Grandview. Mrs. Frank Skala and her baby arrived from Washington hospital to the Merle Enfield home. A large funeral was held at the Catholic church in Kinross. Neighbors note transfers of residents and visits among locals.
Mysterious tiny lights twinkle and dance on Grandfather Mountain near Linville North Carolina. Reported by locals and visitors, the lights lack a debunked source or identifiable cause despite numerous observations.
Emma Evans 88 died in an Iowa City hospital after breaking her hip at her daughter’s Kalona home. Funeral services set for Monmouth Kansas with burial there. Survived by daughter Blanche Adams and three sons G. E., J. G., and Dana along with 21 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
Saye and Mae West from Ottumwa sang over K B I Z Thursday night at Rubio in a Ladies Aid sponsored program. A crowd enjoyed hot dogs pie and coffee raising 12 dollars. The West sisters stayed with Raymond Steinbeck and had fried chicken supper. Install Electric Wiring Omer Peiffer wired Mrs Nannie Dickinsons house for electric lights.
United Press reports from Shreveport Louisiana that American troops show higher morale than German forces in six weeks of maneuvers. The piece notes leadership gaps, ongoing equipment shortages, and crews using dummy rifles, but praises American soldiers for sticking to tasks and the potential to match Germany as production increases.
Census shows Germany at 79 600 090 residents excluding Memelland and the Bohemia Moravia protectorate. The male total reaches 38 000 000 with 5 800 000 females.
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