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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1945

Page

4

Editorial Slocition Alanning J Leditorial Slocition

A 1945 editorial discusses wartime policy and postwar recovery. It critiques peace terms, lend lease dynamics, and European reconstruction while urging fiscal restraint and national interests. The piece references VE Day prospects, timber distribution issues, and international aid, ending with a warning about deficit spending and private enterprise decline.

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Old Timey Snippets and Rural Banter

A collage of quick sketches and dialog bits from rural life and military humor. Jokes about courtship and consent, a Main Street fire, a watchman’s death, and a rookie meeting a second lieutenant, all conveyed in folksy dialect.

Practically Yours leads with MacMurray Colbert at State Theatre

MacMurray and Colbert star in Practically Yours at the State Theatre with a mix of comedy romance and surprise. A rival for Claudette Colbert's affection sparks lively routines as Fred MacMurray returns to the United States as a Navy man amid mistaken presumed romance. The plot twists and brisk humor promise enterprising entertainment for screen comedy fans.

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Turnipseed Family Dinner Honor Guest

A Prairie Flower social page notes F O M Turnipseed as guest of honor at a L W Turnipseed home dinner on Thursday. Attendees included Merle Turnipseed, Mrs. Lloyd Fredmund, Judy, Johnny, Mrs. Robert Lowe Jr., Danny of Washington, Dorothea Turnipseed of Rock Island, Lloyd Jr., and local hosts Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Glassburner and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Knapp with Patricia Griffith.

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Missionary Society Holds April Meeting in Crawfordsville

The United Presbyterian missionary society met Thursday with Mrs. F J Maxwell in Crawfordsville. Fifteen members and one guest attended as Mrs S G Taylor led with topics by Ida Wooley Mabel Morson and R M McCracken. Gifts marked Mrs Alice Davidson fortieth wedding anniversary and Mr and Mrs W P Davidson observed theirs April 19.

Mary W. Packer Crawfordsville United Presbyterian Missionary Society F. J. Maxwell John Martt S. G. Taylor Ida Wooley Mabel Morson R. M. McCracken Alice Davidson Lillian Maxwell W. P. Davidson Frienes Girard Presbyterian Missionary Society Florence Maxwell Hazel Moorhead Cora McKee M Moorhead Wess Hallock Marva Merna Gilkey Columbus Junction

Community notices from a rural gathering and visits

Thursday evening featured a potluck supper and sons fest with contests marking the last meeting of the school year. Mrs. McBeth of Mt Pleasant and others visited, while furloughing airman Merle Turnipseed stayed with relatives.

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Doan’s Pills Offer Kidney Relief for Backache

Many sufferers learn that tired kidneys cause backache and other symptoms. The ad claims Doan’s Pills flush out poisons through the kidneys, providing relief and restoring energy after 40 years of use.

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