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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1946
Page
4
A column recalls Abijah Savage donating land now Sunset Park and comments on local recreation efforts in Washington. It notes school tax debates in LeMars, Iowa, and highlights youth centers, YMCA and YMCA activities, plus community pride in local amenities and voter engagement.
A laughing film heartthrob returns home to his crying wife who insists their marriage is a triangle in trouble. He retorts he is world famous and unfaithful talk is nonsense. The piece blends humor with social color and includes other snippets from wartime letters and jokes.
The general laments heavy losses as soldiers stand firm. Private Jones wakes with a quip about gaining four, showing grisly war with morbid humor. The piece pivots to jokes about social climb and a cousin by marriage, then notes rapid growth of baby chicks in two weeks.
Pilotburg Society members met in August with Mrs Ralph Ashby and Miriam hosting. In the president’s absence Mrs Margaret Brinning stepped in as vice president and committees were formed for the September homecoming. A $5 donation was approved for the Salvation Army fund.
Susan Schantz, Joel Schantz and Frankie Stransky attended the event as guests. Refreshments were served and a social time was enjoyed by all attendees.
Mrs John Bauer and daughters Eva and Barbara visited Mrs Frank Stransky on Wednesday evening. The item extends congratulations and best wishes to Mr and Mrs Raymond.
Raymond, a local-born 4 H achiever, recently wed in a ceremony that marks the start of a happy married life for the couple amid community pride and well wishes.
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