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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1945

Page

6

Dutch minister urges aid to stricken Europe at meeting

Rev. Walter J. Teeuwissen of Indianola Iowa addressed the United Presbyterian brotherhood calling for Christian aid to Europe. He described famine, housing and fuel shortages across Belgium Holland Germany France and the Balkans and noted economic disruption and rising communism. The talk aligned with World Wide Christian Advance funds to train church workers overseas while a supper and devotional followed.

Belgium United Presbyterian Brotherhood Walter J. Teeuwissen United Presbyterian Church Indianola Iowa Holland Germany France Balkan I’nited Presbyterian Church Ares Dick Pratt Brotherhood EF. L. Stewart Arthur Duensing H. C. Finney Ralph Kleese J. M. Finney Arie Huisman

Walton Officers To Be Selected

Continued from Rage 1 list of names scanned for Walton election officers. The long roster includes many residents and a bank signatory, with no clear action date or action beyond the selection process.

Walton

Homer Hunts Buy Chambers House

Homer Hunts have purchased the home owned by the late Mrs. Mary Chambers from the heirs and will take possession some time after the first of the year. Rev. Hal Norton has accepted the pastorate of the Baptist church in Grinnell and will move there from Milwaukee at the first of December. Mrs. Laird Hawkins returns from naval service in Okinawa. Jitaniey White and Frank White of Clinton visited the Marr family. Al Hazelett bought the Emma Haze property on Front Street. Mrs. Gladys Lins purchased the home she occupies with her family. Olinger family returns to Davenport after visiting Ainsworth. Floyd Bimkins discharged from the U S Navy.

Ruth Norris Ainsworth Homer Hunts Mary Chambers Hal Norton The Baptist Church Grinnell Norton Milwaukee Wrs Laird Hawkins Navy Seabees Okinawa Navy W. J. Olinger W. J. Graves Ewing, Mo France St. James Olinger St. Corneilles Cemetery Jitaniey White Baby Frank White Clinton George Marr al Hazelett Trave Emma Haze Front Street Gladys Lins Mary Belle Betty Davenpork Floyd Bimkins U. S. Navy Jle Marragut

Aged Adel Man Is Hit Killed by Car

Perry Charles Glenn 72 of Adel Ta died in a hospital from a skull fracture after being struck on an Adel street Saturday night. Sheriff Evan Burger said the car was driven by Donald Johnson 26 of Adel.

Quicksand Described as Fine Pulpy Mass Near Water

The article explains quicksand as extremely fine rounded sand particles, not sharp grains, typically forming near water. Seepage turns it into a pulpy mass unable to bear the weight of a person or animal.

Gelatin Stiffener For Restoring Garments

Gelatin serves as a stiffener to restore body to rayons. Soften two tablespoons of granulated gelatin in cold water then dissolve in two to three quarts of boiling water. Cool to lukewarm and dip garments. Squeeze and dry.

Manila Robbery Yielded $206,500 Loot Seized

Five Filipino youths snatched $206,500 from an armored bank car in Santa Ana Manila and fled in an army jeep. They signed a full confession and were arrested within seven hours. About $199,509 recovered. hunt on for the remainder. An army lieutenant who lent the jeep is under investigation.

Manila Santa Ana National City Bank Col J. P. Holland

Wanted Farmers and townspeople for new loan plan

Farmers and townspeople are urged to borrow 50 100 150 200 dollars or more to cover bills taxes fuel clothes and winter needs. Loans include a farmer plan to buy stock machinery or for farm use with monthly or post sale repayment options.

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