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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1946

Page

2

Local News: Mrs Custer Improves After Illness

Mrs. John Custer shows signs of improvement after a week of illness. Gene Crossett arrived home from Camp McCoy Wisconsin with a honorable discharge as a first sergeant after 15 months in Italy. He and wife Mrs. Crossett with son Gene Jr. live with her parents while renting an apartment at 310 East Third Street. Mrs Charles Metzger left for Atlanta after weeks with her parents, joining a dance orchestra at the Ansley hotel.

Camp McCoy Wisc States Italy Charles Metzger Atlanta Don Applegate Metzger Ansley Hotel

Honest to Horns In Town Scare Turns Out Stuck Device

Residents were alarmed by a loud horn blast as Harry Simpson drove through town. Police closed in to intervene, but the horn was found to be stuck rather than intentionally blaring. Nearby, bright tulips bloom beside purple larkspur, creating a striking spring display.

Harry Simpson

Soldier Pfe Urban Walker Receives New Address

Private Pfe Urban M Walker of 37685741 Hq Co 187th Regt 11th Airborne Division APO 468 care of Postmaster San Francisco California is a son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Walker of Hedrick who formerly lived near Washington.

Pfe Urban M. Walker Hq. Co 11Th Airborne Division APO San Francisco Calif Bernard Walker Hedrick Washington

Pleasant Plain Wins Narrowly In Tourney Thriller

Two close amateur tournament games at the Y featured Pleasant Plain edging What Cheer 54 53 on a last second shot by Ed Chuck from near mid court. Barnes City defeated Gibson 52 45 as the event of 28 teams continued with schedule mentions for Morning Sun teams and local clubs.

Most Pleasant Plain What Cheer Barnes City Gibson Pleasant Plain Ed Chuck Washington Morning Sun Community Club Sharon Morning Sun Slickers Willes Thomas G Karsten Kotels M. Sanders fal + Riggs C Falmer Steele Pitman Wilson L. Sanders Dugger Paras Soults Chuck Farrier N. Quist Aldinger Outset Roland

Knife Rack Keeps Butchering Knives Secure

A kitchen knife rack stores all butchering knives when not in use, ensuring safe handling and orderly organization. The rack secures blades in designated slots and prevents accidental injuries.

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