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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1946
Page
3
A brief note from the National Sea Association dated Saturday April 20 1946 offers a moral verse urging consistency and kindness. It quotes James 3 11 about a fountain not sending both sweet water and bitter and encourages love even for enemies.
A local column urges compulsory auto liability insurance to protect innocent drivers from underinsured motorists. It argues public rights trump labor strikes and criticizes government overreach while contrasting British social planning with American enterprise. The piece cites a mix of editorials from Iowa and national figures.
A collection of quips and jokes including a presidential anecdote about weighing a baby, a joke on death and taxes, a Sioux verse, a lawyer's courtroom retort, a travel fare gag, and a remark on a woman’s friends visiting a home, all framed in lighthearted antiquated wit.
In the District Court of Iowa in Washington County, State of Iowa files a civil action against Lyle E Wandling. A 1935 Model Ford De Luxe Coupe with 1946 license is described for the proceedings and related notifications.
Notice of seizure of Engine Nim 1394720 registered to Lyle E Wandling in Scott County Iowa for illegal liquor transport. A hearing before the District Court of Washington County Iowa is set for June 17 1446 to show cause why the property should not be forfeited. Judge J G Patterson Sixth Judicial District of Iowa Antes April 13-20.
Vis were appointed on the flower committee. Members were requested to remember their sunshine friends at Easter time. Mrs Jennie Carson who spent the winter in Oklahoma was welcomed by the club. A plan exchange was held at the close of the meeting. The hostess assisted by Mrs Havel served a luncheon. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Grace Stone if weather permits. otherwise Mrs Busby will entertain.
About 200 million feet of lumber are used annually for citrus packing boxes by growers in California and Arizona, reflecting a steady demand in the citrus trade.
Melvin Frank presents a giddy spoof riffing on the Alaskan gold rush with Bob and Bing pursuing Dotty's gold mine. A galaxy of new hit tunes features Janes Van Heusen with Crosy Hope and Der Bingle Lamour in top form. Previewers praise the film as miles ahead of other road pictures.
Paramounts Road to Utopia features Bing Crosby Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour in a travel comedy hitting Singapore Zanzibar and Morocco before a Sunday State Theatre premiere. The trio tours a zany Yukon set piece with fast gags and groaning lines as Norman Panama writes the script.
Mrs Henry Williams acted as hostess for the Indian Creek club in Sandy Hook on a Wednesday in April. Twelve members attended and guests included Mrs Harold Guy Mrs Ida Farr of Red Oak Mrs James and Mrs Cordner of Larmmine Wyoming. Roll call featured Easter Bonnets while original creations were displayed. Bingo awarded high to Mrs Mineart and Mrs Lauderdale and low to Mrs Tucker and Mrs Mullikin. Next meeting planned with Mrs Wenecker in two weeks.
The Wednesday Kensington club met with Mrs. O. J. Wx in Ainsworth on April 19. Fifteen members answered roll call and spent the afternoon socially. Mrs. Mae Spessard Mrs. Oni Edmondson and Mrs. Ethel Da are named among attendees.
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