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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1944
Page
4
An ancient admonition notes that many physicians urge recovering patients to attend church, citing the Bible Psalm 103 verse about healing. The passage emphasizes faith and communal worship as supportive during illness recovery.
In editorials and columns, writers warn of postwar delays and renewed German aggression. They discuss labor strikes, morale, and the need for a united, practical path to lasting peace, referencing Reader’s Digest and plans for a World Union. Local notes flag vitamin and sedative sales rising with wartime worry.
A collage of humorous quotes and civic chatter follows a street scene with garbagemen, neighbours and family notices. Vignettes include exchanges about timing, marriage quips, and local visits to Frank Pratt’s home and the Zieglowsky family.
The note records a social gathering on Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. 8S. C. Wittmer, indicating a local society interaction.
New Haven notes list Rosella Sheets as the school teacher for the year beginning with the start of classes. Local maintenance work includes Lloyd Moothart painting the interior and Mrs Hyde sewing curtains. Other items mention Mrs Baker’s illness, Dorothy Statler’s recovery, and births and caregiving among residents.
Sawdust makes a good garden or orchard mulch and is well suited for blueberries. It improves soil moisture retention and helps with weed suppression. Use in moderate amounts and renew as it decomposes.
Springfield officials import 200 sheep from Montana to graze 2000 acres of city parks and Lake Springfield replacing lawn mowers. The flock will manage grass in lakeside and park areas.
Havre report notes the Will Richards family at a ham burger event at Sunset Park on Wednesday evening. Norma Smith resumed work at the Al Ledger home on Monday morning. S C Wittmer (merchant) paints the Sam Wittings buildings while Mrs Wittmer runs the store in his absence. Harold Wilson and family, Walter Westen and family, and Mr and Mrs Martin Westen spent Wednesday evening there.
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