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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1946
Page
5
A reflective column notes differences between Americans and Russians, praises local usefulness, and recalls early auto history. It laments waste reports, housing shortages on the west coast, and the dangers of war and peace, while urging self reliance and civic duty.
Le Le and Charlie Ragan, longtime local mushroom enthusiasts, explored the woods yesterday but found no mushrooms. Charlie predicts the season may be one of the earliest on record.
Luther Burbank endures persistent intrusions as a passerby in San Francisco grabs his arm and asks about his latest work. He explains in polite humor that he is grafting milkweed onto eggplant to produce a custard pie plant.
A crowded street car scene prompts a fare dispute as a stout woman struggles with a tight jacket while a man offers to pay. A sequence of punchy jokes follows about cannibals priests and bayonet instructors, ending with fashion notes on water repellent hats and handbags.
Quick guide urges mixing dry muffin and pancake ingredients the night before to speed breakfast during busy mornings. It highlights benefits of pre mixing to save time and ensure a smoother rush.
Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra appear in Universal’s Idea Girl a humorous music publishing industry comedy now showing at the Fox Theatre. The band performs three new numbers I Cant Get You Out of My Mind Xango and I Dont Care If I Never Dream Again with Laura Deane Dutton as vocalist. Jess Barker and Julie Bishop lead romantic roles alongside Alan Mowbray George Dolenz and Joan Fulton in the cast.
By Order of R R Noonan Clerk of the District Court the instrument is not proved and allowed as the Just Will and Testament of the deceased. Dated Washington Iowa April 2 1846. Seal R R Noonan Clerk of the District Court 4111 Apr 3 1946.
A writting purporting to be the last will of James KR Cunningham deceased was filed April 3 1929 and opened for hearing on April 9 1946 at 9:00 a.m. at the Court House in Washington Iowa before the District Court or its Clerk. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the will should not be probated.
In Wellman this week the American Red Cross launches its annual drive under the leadership of H E Rosa. The Methodist church reports strong support for the Crusade for Christ program and local church members urged to donate letters for several years. Also notes include W S C S meeting planned for April 4 with Mrs Faye Rowe in charge and Mrs L C Miller conducting devotions.
The newly married couple, Mr. and Mrs. Davis, are guests at the Gerald Furman home for a short stay. They arrive to begin their first days together as a married pair in a welcoming household setting.
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