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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1941
Page
4
Success and Failure Through a Dreamer’s Eye
Billy Cox shares reflections on what separates winners from dreamers. He argues aggressiveness, definite purpose, and imaginative doing distinguish success from failure, noting happiness can accompany wealth and that life pays what you ask if you commit. He cites leadership, Christianity, and a changed postwar era as proof of new opportunity for practical dreamers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Cox
Washington
Far West
Billy
Defense
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Mr. A
Mr. B
America
Passes and signs echo scripture in a quirky lobby scene
The text blends biblical quotes about passing with a note on a Theatre Mart lobby sign in Los Angeles. It mentions a household goldfish, a caution about taking credit, health advice for the next twenty years, and a suave car salesman pitch, with a witty Londoner quip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezekiel
Jeremiah
Jonah
Theatre Mart
Los Angeles
Calif
No Treasure Hunt at 15 Cent Hash Dish
A diner finds a collar button in hash and the proprietor retorts no diamond breast-pin should be expected in a 15 cent plate. The exchange satirizes attempts and fault fixing within a busy restaurant scene.
Advertisers and Ad Copy from Indo China Newspapers
A collection of humorous and promotional lines from ads and notices in Indo China papers. Includes quips by a dentist and hardware seller, a tea room’s greeting, a florist boast, a baker’s shell comparison, and a remark on marriage customs. Also a note on Charlie Smith of Baker Oregon with exceptional bridge work.
Washboard and tub gift echoes Shakespearean line
A writer recalls gifting a washboard and tub, then quotes a witty touch of Shakespeare in a playful exchange. The anecdote highlights the influence of the Bard on everyday humor and conversation.
Sugar Craving Sparks Comic Domestic Exchange
In a playful scene a mother and Little Audrey argue over sugar while a theater gag turns into a ticket window farce. A cheerful lad bursts in demanding a round trip ticket just as the train begins to depart, prompting lighthearted chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ltd
Interceptor Planes Climb At Sharp 40 Degree Angle
Interceptor aircraft show a notable ascent capability with climbs reaching about 40 degrees. Pilots report steep angles as a standard approach in testing and training missions.
Optimist and Pessimist Quote in Dark Light Contrast
An optimist sees a light in the darkness that may not exist while a pessimist would blow out that light. The saying contrasts hopeful vision with cautious doubt, framing attitude as a choice in perception.
Press Portraits Celebrate Aunt Molly Souvenirs
A brief item notes press portraits as souvenir keepsakes for Aunt Molly, capturing a moment of family memory and local interest in commemorative images.
Iowa Electric seeks franchise to build power line in Washington County
Official notice from the Iowa State Commerce Commission announces a petition by Iowa Electric Company Cedar Rapids to erect use and maintain poles wires towers and other fixtures for electric transmission across public lands highways streams and private property in Washington County Iowa A hearing is set for September 30 1941 at Des Moines with objections due five days prior and representation advised by an authorized agent Des Moines August 29 1941 Geo L McCaughan Secretary file E-5111 17512 Sept 8-15
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Washington County
Iowa Electric Company
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Towa State Commerce Commission
Des Moines
Geo. L. McCaughan
Jack Benny Shines in Charley's Aunt Film
Jack Benny stars in Charley's Aunt at the State Theatre with his dress role as a witty lady. Kay Francis, James Ellison lead a strong supporting cast in a faithful screen adaptation of the Brandon Thomas farce full of laughs and twists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Benny
State Theatre
Brandon Thomas
Benny
Charley
Kay Francis
Donna Lucia
James Ellison
Jack Chesney
Edmund Gwenn
Anne Baxter
Reginald Owen
Arleén Whelan
Laird Cregar
Ernest Cossart
Richard Haydn
Morton Lowry
New Tay Bridge Claims World-Long Length
The New Tay Bridge spanning the Firth of Tay near Dundee Scotland is believed to be the world’s longest bridge at about 10,780 feet in length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Tay
Firth of Tay
Dundee
Scotland
Scrimmage Practice Ideas From Wartime Letter
A columnist suggests football teams use scrimmage with striking labor groups as training and morale boosting, arguing allied labor actions are major threats to the country. The piece notes soldiers might enjoy rough scrimmage with labor groups during lay-offs and posits workers would value their jobs after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Eicher School Opens With 23 Pupils Four Beginners
Eicher school opens in Noble with 23 pupils and Paul Yoder as teacher. Four beginners named Doris Nebel Wilma Swartzendruber Alice Leichy and Franklin Wenger. Several pupils enroll in Washington High and Washington Junior College while twelve attend Wayland High School. Numerous local visits and dinners follow among families and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Frey
Noble
Hicher
Paul Yoder
Doris Jane Nebel
Wilma Swartzendruber
Alice Leichy
Franklin Wenger
Alice Eichelberger
Washington High School
Orlin Frey
Washington Junior College
Eicher School
Wayland High School
Mary Schantz
Arlene Swartzendruber
Evelyn Nebel
Bessie Graber
Aldine
Calvin Eichelberger
Harold
Edwin Liechty
James
Donald Reschly
Wayne Rich
Wayne Alliman
Alvin Good
Armington
Ill
Frances Rich
Esther Gholson
Burlington
Jack Howe
Kingston
J. M. Rich
D. E. Welty
Aplington
Iowa
Pigeon
Mich
Marcella Good
Arthur Eglie
Los Angeles
Calif
Ivan Egli
Hopedale
Barbara Schlatter
J. R. Kauffmann
Simon Johnson
New London
Frey
Peter Leichty
Grabill
Ind
Robert Leichty
Fort Wayne
John Dill Hulme
Dan Schantz
Margrat Witting
George Herzog
Phil Frey
Total Columbus Junction enrollment reaches 439
Columbus schools report total enrollment 439 with 179 in the high school 104 in junior high and 165 in grades and kindergarten. Weekend guests and local visits are noted along with a Fredonia school reunion and a death in Chicago. Community Club held first fall meeting with local topics on agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction Schools
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Columbus Schools
C. R. van Vliet
St. Paul
Minn
S. M
Frank O'Neill
Chicago
T. N. O'Neill
Gallatin
Rock Island Lines
Oak Park
Columbus Community Club
William Dunn
Weekend Guests and Church Attendance Highlight Local Notices
Dinners and visits feature Archbold Ohio and Leo Indiana families with multiple extended relatives gathering at Elmer Wyse, J A Frey and others. Attendance at Eicher church includes Harl Hostletter family and August Ziegłowsky with Chicago and Minnesota connections. Also notes visits by Gordon Stitchler Minear Ill and Currier family Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Wyse
Esther Naufsienger
Archbold
Ohio
Sarah Leichty
Jessie
Simon
Leo
Ind
J. A. Frey
Elmer Wyse
Albert Naufsienger
Jacob Roth
Wayland
Sarah Leichty and Sons
Jessie and
Leo, Ind
Esther Nafziger
Indiana
Harl Hostletter
Kalona
August Zieglowsky
Maurice Stone
Chicago
Gilbert Wenger
Minnesota
Mable Wenger
Illinois
Eicher
Gordon Stitchler and Sons
Minear
Ill
J. M. Rich
O. F. Frey
Eugene Currier
Jeanne Marie
Denver
Colo
Wear Earrings as Precaution in Tibet
In Tibet earrings are worn by people of all classes to avoid rebirth as a donkey, a widespread belief cited as the reason for piercing earlobes nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibet
Handy for Coffee Pots Brush Keeps Spouts Clean
A slender brush is handy to keep the spouts and grooves of coffee pots clean aiding easy maintenance and proper cleaning.
Riverside News Social Roundup and Local Moves
Riverside community notes record Louis Dautremont heading to Rule Nebraska to teach while sister Grace Dautremont is re elected in Riverside area. Emma Leatsch visits from Cedar Rapids and families gather with Mrs Kron and Mrs Shimitz. Charles Rath family hosts visitors as Allen Snyder returns to Grandview teaching and coaching duties. William Sims and Donald Riley attend rural carriers meeting in Mt Pleasant. Anna Yeggy visits from Iowa City and Mary Vegey family north of Riverside hosts. William O Loughlin acts as referee for John Critz estate sale of 1909 acres southwest of Riverside on Sept 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Louis Dautremont
John C. Dautremont
Rule
Neb
Grace Dautremont
Kron
Emma Leatsch
Cedar Rapids
Fred Kron
Frank Shimits
Iowa City
Donald Riley
Mt. Pleasant
Johnson
Washington
Louisa
Henry
Charles Rath
William Korous
Willadene
LaMoyne
Williamsburg
Ivan Rummelhart
Frances Jean
Hills
Rath
Leslie Berezek
Lone Tree
Anna Yeggy
St Mary’s Convent
Mary FE. Vegey
William O'Loughlin
John Critz
Nebraska Declares Itself The Tree Planters State
The act dated April 4, 1895 formally designates Nebraska as The Tree Planters State. The legislative measure elevates forestry and reforestation efforts as a state identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tree Planters
Nebraska
the Tree Planters
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the Evening Journal
Washington Elder, Shannon & CO
Bruce Cowden
Publishers News
Ace Daily Presa Association
Deg Moines, Wa
WM. Goodman
Billy) Cox
Joe Palooka
Knobby Walsh
Knobby
Joey
Mike
Ray of Sunshine
Charlie Smith
Baker
Oregon
Audrey
Optimist
Molly
Willie
Chicago News
Jack Benny Great
Charley's
L. J. Kehoe
Eicher Church
U. S. Navy
New York Harbor
Defense Savings
Defense Savings Program
Savings and Loan Association
United States
Washington, D.C
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