Today’s Bible Thought Tuesday 1941
Thought for the day stresses God’s protecting care and the angel of Jehovah encamping around those who fear him. The quoted Psalm 34:7 reinforces divine deliverance and safety for believers.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1941
Page
10
Priorities and Pipelines Spark Public Debate
A hoard of thoughts on human nature and defense priorities. The piece argues that shortages drive demand, with the Office of Production Management juggling scarce resources to satisfy vast needs while pressuring small manufacturers. It notes an 1800 mile oil line proposal moving 250000 barrels daily and observes dairy pipe systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Production Management
Texas
Louisiana
Washington County
Dale
Modern war drives odd shifts in industry and fashion
The article notes that wartime demand reshapes production from lipstick to vacuum cleaners into defense items. It cites milk and oil lines as symbols of efficiency and observes armies counterattacking despite German reports. It ends by remarking on men wearing shirt tails outside as part of a broader wartime social shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uganda
Entebbe
British East Africa
East Africa
Kenya
The World’s Biggest Man and Gentle Humor
A collection of humorous vignettes and quotes on size of manhood and character. It weighs in on the idea of the world’s biggest man with playful musings on stature, intelligence, and morality. It closes with thoughts on smiles spreading cheer.
Notice of Expiration Tax Sale for Corodon Mayers
Notice declares that land in Washington County Iowa described as S A N 10 A W% NE NE% sold for taxes in 1987 1938 1939 on December 2 1940 to Birdie M. Welsh certificate of sale assigned now owned by same and redemption expires ninety days after service. Treasurer's Deed will be issued if not redeemed. Dated September 3 1941. Birdie M. Welsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corodon Mayers
Washington County
Iowa
Birdie M. Welsh
Floaters The Village Teacher Faces Difficulty
A village teacher struggles with a classroom issue involving floaters in the eye causing distraction. Medical notes suggest eye strain and temporary rest, while project plans adapt to ensure continued instruction and student safety.
Floating population cited in wartime evacuee dialogue
Excerpt shows a teacher asking a pupil about Noah’s residence during evacuation and the pupil describing Noah and his family as belonging to a floating population without a regular home. The exchange highlights displacement and housing instability among evacuees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah
Me Own Figure Mrs McPherson Faith
A brief exchange remarks on identity and perception with Mrs Casey asserting her own figure and resisting remarks from Mrs Casey. The dialogue presents two speakers in a pointed social exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson Faith
Settle Down The celestial golf tale and Scot humor
A humorous golf tale opens with St Peter and St Paul competing in a match with miraculous hole in ones. An English tourist in northern Scotland asks about local medical care, and a native replies they rely on natural death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter
St. Paul
Scotland
Sandy
Clothing and Shoe Store Opens in Columbus Junction
Harlan Eliason opened Saturday a clothing and shoe store with Louis Pugh assisting. Beulah Luckey and sons relocate from Iowa City, Sheldon Hawkins moves into the Mulhern apartment, and Mrs. J A Mulhern travels to California. Gov Wilson names Louisa County defense council with E R Hicklin as chair and members Cotter Shearer Pierce Waterhouse and Lieberknecht. Blanch Jones returns to Des Moines to teach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Harlan Eliason
Louis Pugh
Leo Chrecks
Luckeys
Beulah Luckey and
Iowa City
Sheldon Hawkins
Luckey
Mulhern
Defense Council
Louisa County Defense Council
George W. Wilson
E. R. Hicklin
Wapello
R. J. Cotter
B. H. Shearer
R. L. Pierce
Morning Sun
Emma Waterhouse
Oakville
Ernest Lieberknecht
Letts
Des Moines
Blanch Jones
J. A. Mulhern
California
Fall Hats Signal Return to Formal Style and Moderate Brims
Fashion note outlines fall trends in men’s hats with a shift toward medium tones and darker colors, wider brims peaking, then stabilizing around 2% to 2% inches. Brims turn up all around for formality while ribbon bands, grosgrain, and gabardine accents gain popularity on university and traditional felt hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
mid-West
Family Notes and Reunion Report
Mrs J W Hull of Hammond nd and Woodrow Shearer of Fort Snelling Minn are on short furlough with their families. Patsy Ann Masonholder has returned home from Iowa City hospital after illness aided by care. she is improving slowly. Pretz Cutkomp Reunion marks 14th annual gathering at Columbus Chautauqua park with officers re-elected and plans for 1942 reunion at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hull
Hammond
Woodrow Shearer
M. P. Band
Fort Snelling
Minn
B. H. Shearer
Patsy Ann
Lloyd Masonholder
Davenport
Blanch Masonholder
Children’s Hospital
Iowa City
Pretz
Plan to Rebuild Church into Residence
Vaughn Cockran purchases the Baptist church building at West Chester and plans to convert it into a residence. The move is announced by Mrs. R. C. Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn Cockran
Baptist
West Chester
R. C. Ferguson
Baptist Church
Woodward Visitors and Local Travel News
Woodward Iowa residents and visitors are noted with trips to Mt. Pleasant Des Moines and beyond. Elmer Fenton travels en route to Woodward to begin schoolwork. The Booth and Beatty families host guests while Melvin Booth tours multiple states by bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
Frank Beatty
Iowa
Nellie Booth
Elmer Fenton
Mt. Pleasant
Melvin Booth
St. Louis
New Orleans
Tennessee
North Carolina
C. C. Niffenegger
Dean Niffenegger
Whiting
Friends
Hampton
Dick Williams
Mingo
William Williams
Los Angeles
Calif
Supt
J. L. Calkins
E. H. Whitehead
Cairo
Neb
Bop Bauer
Roy Bauer
Ralph Waddell
Des Moines
Iowa Aircraft School
Nineth Street
Ray Hough
California
Ray
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