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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1945
Page
9
Drew Pearson reports President Truman told congressional leaders of a surprising episode about his effort to visit his mother on her 83rd birthday. The tale circulated after newspapers carried word of the president’s remark during a discussion of legislative problems.
President Truman phoned the Kansas City Star from Grandview Missouri and, amid a skeleton editorial staff, spoke with a reporter who doubted the caller. The exchange escalated until a writer who knew Truman confirmed the voice and relayed the visit news.
In a kitchen scene Pop recalls early love with Lil and Jed Hafey’s past plans as a keg opens for New Year’s Eve. He insists Lil join him for the night to prove she cares and to spite Jed, who hoped to marry Edda Stout for money. The dialogue reveals jealousy, marriage schemes, and lingering affection amid a small town.
On a Christmas train to Chicago, Private Dan Monroe flirts with Miss Hedwig Schultz a retired Home Economics teacher as other travelers chat. He earns a jackpot quiz moment through a question about the islands of Langerhans, revealing his love, and plans a sundae celebration with Hedy after the trip.
Naples Ada Openshaw reports travel plans as Mrs Darlene Evans and two children head to Spanish Fork to spend winter with her parents Mr and Mrs John Davis. Ray Nash leaves for Salt Lake City for a short visit. Mary and Paul Rasmussen travel to Fielding Utah to visit Mrs Gerth Rasmussen. Homer Wells and Shirly from Blune Kentucky visit Jim Nickels. M Men and Gleaners host a house party at A J Duvall home after MIA games. Kenneth Goodrich and Mrs Grace Jensen depart Friday.
A fragmented notice indicates a Jensen couple in California court records. Readable bits reference a spouse and case context though details remain unclear due to damaged text.
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