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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1945
Page
3
The column blends editorial voice with light humor and civic commentary. It critiques government red tape in the Shapiro case, promotes a weed killer, discusses job creation limits, and offers partisan quips, all reflecting wartime U.S. perspectives and domestic concerns.
Des Moines authorizes trout fishing through Sept 20 with hours 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The daily bag limit is eight and possession limit 16, minimum length seven inches. Artificial bait in lakes is banned until June 15.
SGT Donald M Been Blossom writes from Belgium before Easter, urging family to focus on war realities. He hopes to see his presumed deceased brother Vernon, discusses home front worries over strikes and celebrities, and reflects on church life, mail delays, and longing for a safe return.
A sender writes a warm closing message wishing everyone aHappy Easter and signing with love to family. The note asks to close and mail it, to say hello, and to share eggs as a token. It ends with good night and blessings for all family members.
Members of the Riverside Garden Club held their April meeting at the home of Mary Baschnagel in Riverside. Guests included Mrs. Della Jones of Longmont and Mrs. Carl Luckey. Anna Krotz led a discussion on vegetable gardens as members shared their favorite books. Refreshments were served by Miss Jaschnagel.
Staff Sergeant Delbert L. Hesseltine 21 of Brighton England receives the Air Medal for outstanding achievement during bombing missions against German targets. Serving as logster with the 490th Bomb Group B 17 unit of the Eighth Air Force he is cited for courage coolness and skill. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Martin Hesseltine of RFD 2 Brighton.
Funeral services for 82 year old Ellen Marsh were conducted at the Christian church in Kalona. Community members and relatives attended, including Verne Arhart and children of Charles City and Erlis Lemley and Rex Stumpf families. Milton Ahrenfelt Jr of the Marines visited on leave, and Charlotte Dunlap marked her 21st birthday.
Prior to enlisting in June 1943, he graduated from Brighton High School and soon entered the Army Air Forces.
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