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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1946
Page
4
Brief from April 4 1946 issue highlighting national editorials and commentary. Includes references to association activities and syndicated opinions impacting public discourse.
A reflective verse cites James 3 18 stating that righteousness sows peace and grows harmony among those who seek it, framing peace as a divine and ethical outcome rather than mere absence of conflict.
Louis J. Kehoe urges returning service men to seize high wage jobs now rather than rely on unemployment benefits. He explains wages are higher today and jobs plentiful, and notes benefits can be kept for two years after the war ends. He stresses work and saving while the opportunity lasts, especially for veterans seeking stability.
A woman notes the Barclay family found a home near the old Junior High on West Main after a discharge. A Dick’s second hand shop sign hints at April to May 1. The piece recalls va cations and wartime earnings, urging those back to work to share in higher wages and prices.
A Washington woman ordered individual devils food cakes iced with chocolate for a club meeting. The paper stuck to the icing causing difficulties during the program as she wrestled with the icing and wore a frown of worry.
The piece notes two Lytle babies and their father sharing a humorous moment, Mary Juliet DiLorenzo and her daughters enjoying news of a house purchase in Washington DC with plans to move in three weeks, and furniture hunting as antiques appeal. It also mentions DAR scrapbooks at the MIL house, a kindergarten teacher’s methodical scrapbook approach, Jim Cunningham’s funeral, and praise for the flower arranger at L. A. Jones Funeral Home.
USDA workers at the Mendar Texas laboratory report tests indicating a possible dip containing DDT to control sheep ticks. The work suggests development of a dipping solution for tick control in sheep.
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