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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1945
Page
5
Nation Editorial Association quotes Esther 4 14 urging readers to find purpose in their current era. The message implies divine purpose in service during wartime and encourages action if the moment requires it.
A collage of observations on spring attire and suburban life, noting vest pockets and a mother with pigs. It contrasts public works skepticism with a tribute to Senator Chandler moving to baseball, and reflects on wartime shifts through German retreat and Truman merchandising. The piece quotes Adams on happiness and ends with local Iowa education funding hopes.
In a sharp exchange a man tried to push Wesley aside and say he would not yield to a fool. Wesley answered with quiet wit and stepped aside to pass, illustrating his measured temper and courtesy in the face of aggression.
Fragmentary note mentions a sit-down strike and workers refusing to work. It also notes shortages of cigarettes nylons and lawn mowers causing drug stores to resemble typical shops. The text uses satire about figures and corsets and references to monkeys and peanuts.
In Europe a Hollywood actress is described as always the bride not brides maid. A judge questions a star witness about prior appearances while a gag reflects social commentary. The scene closes with doctors attributing a death to smoking.
In a brief exchange, Gertrude laments the excess cigarettes while Mamie notes the wife’s reward rug bought with coupons. The dialogue highlights frugal saving habits prompting a shift in consumer choices.
Ted Steele asserts Stettinius must work hard to reach the popularity of his predecessor, comparing the effort to notable figures and noting Winchell as a point of reference.
A summer school scene has an instructor challenging student Paul to explain how the world can be a ball 25 600 miles in circumference hanging in the air. Paul responds I don’t see why it should have to be proved. The exchange shows classroom debate over accepted beliefs.
Riverside April 24 Officers of the Womens Catholic Order of Foresters were installed for the year at Forester hall with Zel da Shebek as installing officer and Mrs Melvin Bone conductor. Officers include Chief Ranger Zelda Shebek Vice chief ranger Mrs Edward Rushek financial secretary Mrs KK H Hellaman recording secretary Rose Dautremont treasurer Mrs Elmo Knittel first trustee Mrs William Griffin second trustee Matilda Wieland third trustee Mrs Clement Dautremont senior conductor Mrs Melvin Bone junior conductor Margie Streb Inside sentinel Mrs John Knittel outside sentinel Mrs Edward Kuenemin. Committees named Good of the Order Mrs R H Heitzman Mrs Elmo Knittel Mrs Melvin Bone Mrs Clement Dautremont Auditing Mrs Melvin Bone Eva Heitzman Mrs William Griffin. Following ceremonies refreshments were served. Air Cadet and Mrs Wayne Harrison of Riverside welcomed a son named Donald Wayne at Mercy hospital Town City. Ensign Theresa Walsh promoted to Lieutenant j g per word. Mary Pogge visited West Point and Salem. Lyle Murray visited Riverside. Ray Cummings North Liberty and Martin Shoup Iowa City visited Riverside. Mrs Fannie Meeks and daughter Mrs John Vegey visited Town City with Wayne Harrison and infant son. Rent with a Classified ad.
Mrs Mary Allen marked her 89th birthday with a family chicken dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Clyde Beauchamp in Crawfordsville. A pink and white cake, decorated by granddaughter Si Finke, read Grandma S89, as relatives and neighbors gathered to honor her including S B Taylor and others from the area. News arrived that Russell Miller has returned from abroad and Bruce Jana was due to arrive home soon.
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