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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1945
Page
3
Editorial notes amid the San Francisco conference urges a workable peace plan, stressing the need to protect people over nations and to create an international neighborhood where aggression is treated as outlaw. It laments war costs and calls for urgent action to spare future generations from bloodshed.
A visitor sees a man at a desk writing and asks questions. The inmate replies he is writing to himself and will not receive the letter until tomorrow, prompting the visitor's amused reaction.
Uncle Sol laments lack of clarity in a letter that reports their father fell from an apple tree and injured a limb. Sue asks what is wrong, as the scene centers on a home mishap and a request for clearer wording.
A western desert service station hangs a shingle warning customers not to ask for information. The sign reads If we knew anything we wouldn't be here, suggesting a humorous lone outpost far from civilization.
An industrial leader cites the need to balance many demands while joking about a man who keeps his head in the clouds and feet on the ground. A quip about a wife fearing theft leads to a punchline: a man staying in the closet to watch her clothes.
Melvin Spears Doyle Spears and Howard Jones went to Jefferson Barracks for army physicals on April 9. The Junior-Senior banquet is April 20 and the Senior play April 27. Cotter boys lost 0 10 to Iowa City on April 10 then beat Ainsworth 19 7 for first victory. The cotter girls sextette sang at a Guild and Ladies Aid meeting. Jack Duncan is missing. First graders study subtraction and progress to new numbers.
Lt Edward Gray on leave from Camp Planchet Louisiana spoke at the Rotary club about training men. G W Pugsley Iowa City said one in ten walnut emstocks in the US army come from Iowa trees as Cliff Davis described malarial attacks from the South Pacific. A film on war materials aided the talk and Davis urged home front support.
Riverside April 21 a surprise party honored Mr and Mrs Simon Metz on their 25th wedding anniversary. High score ecards went to Mrs Walter Shebek and a consolation prize to Simon Metz. The couple received a silverware set and a decorated cake was served. They are parents of 13 children, 12 living, from Riverside with ties to St Marys church.
Mrs Martin George 87 longtime resident died Thursday evening at her daughter’s home east of Columbus Junction after a stroke. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Iredonia Methodist church with Rev Lester H Bill in charge. Burial was in Cedar Bethel country. Pallbearers were Harold Michindson Frank Dwinell Har Shellabarger Frank Pierson Clyde Carey and Jack Carey. The resurrection hymn was sung in Welsh at the grave by a group.
Dry hot water bottles ice packs and syringes thoroughly away from heat. When not in use store in a box or heavy paper to protect contents and prevent moisture exposure.
Funeral services for Mrs. Rowland Rees aged 81 were held Monday afternoon at Zion Congregational church. Rev. Trevor Williams, former Salem Presbyterian pastor, officiated with assistance from Rev. Robert N. Chord. Pallbearers were six sons.
A concise saying states that happiness in marriage rests on one main element faith and five elements confidence. The line emphasizes trust and assurance as core foundations for lasting partnership.
Moe asks Joe to attend his wedding and ring the bell with his elbow. Joe questions the elbow detail. Moe insists no one should come empty handed.
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