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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1945
Page
5
Message urges adherence to divine law and avoidance of human or external plans that violate God’s commandments. Citing Isaiah 45:22, it calls all people to look to the Lord for salvation, asserting there is no other savior.
The Keota Eagle marks seventy years of local service by the Richardson Brothers while praising the paper as a reflection of the community’s progress in horse business and hybrid corn. It urges personal ambition, notes postwar restraint, and references Dr Earl Harper’s talk on pursuing new skills later in life. The piece also touches on national mood, politics, and military remarks about General McNider and public privilege.
A collection of light humor and pithy sayings from daily life in Washington. Quips touch on doctors patients letters mail delays manners and gossip with playful turns of phrase and social observations.
Advice warns acetate rayon garments fade from atmospheric gases. A final rinse with one heaping teaspoon washing soda per quart warm water helps reduce fading. Do not store acetate rayon in paper or near felt and wool to prevent further fading.
Shirley Temple achieves grown up status in Columbia Pictures Kiss and Tell. The film features her as an older character in a comedy noted as a major screen event with high public anticipation. Critics praise her transition from child star to leading comedienne and the film’s lively humor.
Ex Lieutenant John Carroll debuts as a rugged test pilot in Bedside Manner at the Fox Theatre opening Sunday. He joins Hollywood veterans including Ruth Hussey and former aide General Edward Morris in the club of ex screen heroes after a medical discharge from war service.
Pvt. Donald E. Hamilton starts training as aviation engineer at Geiger Field. Pfc Ray Peak on 3 day furlough with family in Verne Furnas home. Dorothy Hanft returns from England to California for schooling. Navy FF1/C Russ Hafner honorably discharged after 22 months in the Pacific. Posthumous awards to Maj Laurence Herrick for mission over France June 25 1944. Sergeants Burdette Adams T/3 Kent Doren W Dicks and Melvin Partington discharged or honored for service in Pacific, Africa, Sicily, Italy and Europe. Captain Joseph Clinton Green promoted in Japan after Philippines service. Local Louisa county veterans report discharges to selective service board at Wapello. (Continued on page 8)
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