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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1944
Page
4
The page blends a Rocking Chair Brigade almanac note with April farming advice and Easter shopping. It cites moon dates and tree care prompts, plus light jokes about war sacrifices at home. A letter criticizes Congress pay while praising Iowa representatives and reports on mortgage debt trends and political squabbles in Congress.
A morning visit to Mrs. J. E. Lemmon highlights updated dining room details including new dish nook and painted ceilings contributing to a cozier apartment. Mentioned are native walnut pieces by Mr. Bickel, a new picture of the granddaughter, and crocus blossoms in the garden. Major Theodore Willhite's death in Italy is noted with family ties to Ken Willhite and promotions in the 451st Bomb Group.
The RKO film Around the World features Kay Kyser and Mischa Auer with Joan Davis and Marcy McGuire on a world tour entertaining American troops in Australia and China then in Chungking and Tunis. A scarab ring carries an Axis message as Kyser’s troupe moves from Australia to Cairo and to Monrovia ending with a gay note.
Mrs Earl Bachman and her two children spent last week in Stringtown assisting with household duties at the parents home. The report notes family support during this period.
Annoying false teeth slip and wobble? Sprinkle MASTEETH on plates for firmer comfortable bite. Non acidic powder leaves no gummy taste or sour feel and helps control plate odor. Get FASTEETH today at any drug store.
Mrs J C Bridges hosted the Harmony club at Brighton with Mrs R W Fillmore presiding. Members answered roll call with current events and voted to donate to the Red Cross. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from her daughter and sister in law.
The diamond rose as the leading ring jewel as engagement pieces gained fame. Its renowned clearness suggested purity and fidelity while the inner fire mystified ancients who deemed it the supreme expression of love among gems.
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