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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1941

Page

4

Walk 22 Miles A Day? California Weather Sparks Gripes

In Detroit and Dearborn reports from a strike era, readers see tensions around a CIO United Auto Workers injunction and police friction. The piece catalogs staged pickets at River Rouge, gated access near Ford plants, and a mail driver injured by a thrown stone, noting defense workers and government orders at stake. Adolf Hitler referenced as a looming threat, framing a tense national mood.

Dearborn River Rouge War Department River Rouge Plant Ford Defense Service of United States Ford Plant Dearborn Post Office

Neighbors and ads spark humor and practical chatter

A collection of light vignettes shows a Journal reader drawn to want ads about rooms for rent, a Washington gardener planning sweet corn early for baseball, coal cost contrasts, and a cheerful neighbor dropping in with bright talk. Also includes jokes on time savings and farm talks.

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Community Club Hosts Easter Themed Meeting at School House

Mrs. Lew Coad hosted the community club at the school house with a good turnout of moms and two guests Mrs Vernolatley of Laverne and Mrs ine who recently moved here. The event featured a W C C broadcasting station quiz conducted by Mrs R J Turkington bingo and other games with refreshments and favors reflecting Easter served by several members. Court ney will host the May 7 meeting at the school instead of the usual last week date.

Wyman Lewis Coad Mom Vernoatley Laverne R. J. Turkington Guy Huston J. ¢C. Cannon Shannon Lantz C. D. Davis Courtney

Engineer ends up composer with Dixie song title

George Wall, a locomotive engineer on the Cheyenne Laramie run from Laramie Wyoming, has produced his first composition titled Will They Sing the Songs of Dixie Way Up There. Critics praise the work and about one thousand copies have been published.

George Wall Cheyenne-Laramie Run Laramie Wyo

Hungarian Minister George de Ghika Presented Credentials at White House

George de Ghika, Hungary's new minister to the United States, appears at the White House after presenting credentials to President Roosevelt. He succeeds John Pelin, continuing diplomatic ties between Hungary and the United States.

Hungary U. S George de Ghika White House Roosevelt John Pelenin

Film star under scrutiny in six marriage divorce case

A prominent film star, already wed six times, faces a new divorce examination. He defended himself to the judge, insisting that the allegations from six former wives are old wives tales and not to be believed. The Cleveland Press notes the current legal probe amid ongoing chatter.

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Noble family mourns as Mya Mary Wyse funeral held

Mrs J A Frey notes Saturday callers at the home and lists visitors including Mr and Mrs Elmer Wyse and Lizzie Short. Attendees gathered for the funeral of Mya Mary Wyse, with more family from Ohio and nearby towns joining for the service and Sunday visits.

J. A. Frey Noble Newton Frey Packwood Dave Richard Roger Everetty Weston Larry J. A Frey Elmer Wyse Ahe Wyse Lizzie Short Albert Nofziger Archbald Ohio Gid Wyse Pettisville

Ford strike ends at River Rouge plant face to face talks

Gov Murray Van Wagoner and C I O chief Philip Murray opened new talks with Ford officials at Dearborn Michigan River Rouge plant. federal conciliator James Dewey participated with Harry Bennett and Ford personnel director in a direct conference.

Ford Motor Company River Rouge Dearborn Mich Murray van Wagoner Ford Cc. I. O Philip van Wagor James Dewey Harry H. Bennett Jip Murray Murray D. van Wagoner James F. Dewey

Frey Family Hosts and Funeral Observed in Local Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Everette Westen spent Friday night at the Floyd Reschley home in Olds. J A Frey and family visited the Frey home in Jas kin. Orlan Frey joined Sunday gatherings at Winterset and Havre with Martin Westen. A surprise party honored Mrs Floyd Reschley Monday evening. A large crowd attended the funeral of Mrs Herveg Tuesday. The family extends sympathy.

A. Frey Everette Westen Floyd Reschley Olds J. A Frey Aga Roy EF. J. Frey Jaskins Orlan Frey Winterset Larry Martin Westen Havre Albert Zbeglowsky Floyd Resehley Floyd Revchley

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