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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1942
Page
4
Fragmentary ad copy promotes leg aesthetics and uses the phrase tire shortage as a justification. The readable portion suggests advice to improve legs and implies a connection to broader fashion or health trends, though specifics are unclear.
Mr and Mrs Donald Rinner of Ames visit grandparents and two families in Wayland. Rinner is a livestock judge at the 4 H Achievement show. Mrs Guy Elliott and relatives return home to Taylor Ridge Illinois after hosting in Val and Glenn Fuhr homes. Several young women travel to Cedar Rapids for a Roberta Roth house party returning Saturday. Mrs Carl Voorhees accompanies them to Iowa City.
Dr and Mrs Fred Blick of New Kensington Penn visit at Mrs Roy Crossets home. Dorothy Bennett returns from summer school at Iowa City for a short stay before rejoining Clinton as teacher. Mr and Mrs Joe Rich and daughter Ruth and Mrs Peter Graber with daughter Verena are also mentioned among local social movements and visits.
Crawfordsville hosted Rev. and Mrs. Voss on Saturday. France’s General Mangin issued a general order praising the Leathernecks for their heroic conduct in the Aisne Marne battle of 1918.
The Mississippi River travels about 2,500 miles from source to mouth and reaches a point roughly four miles nearer the earth's center than at its origin, an unusual geodetic note on its path.
Protect heating equipment during idle summer months by coating rust prone parts with paint grease or oil. Rust and corrosion cause more damage than prolonged use. Clean equipment thoroughly before applying protective covering.
The Mysterious Seventh as named by Seventh Marines faced disappointment when ordered to Cuba for deployment in 1917 instead of marching to France.
Brighton news notes visits from Chicago to Mrs. Dan Eicher's home and a Goldsmith reunion trip to Wayland. Margaret Rudolph returns to Davenport after Camp Gruber trip. Families from Cedar Rapids Excelsior Springs and Fort Madison visit Brighton. Joe Christy moves to Keokuk for teaching. Rev W A Harden attends Birmingham Camp Meeting. Mrs J A Lemley to Vancouver. Raymond Lemley on nine day Furlo gh from Great Lakes Nav.
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