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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1947
Page
2
The First Cavalry Division on occupation duty spans the ten prefectures of the Tokyo Yokohama area. Known as the First Team the division fought from Manila to Australia in World War II and then led the way in Tokyo. Tec 5 Simmering has been overseas since June 1947 and on duty.
A Washington Iowa man who joined the Army in January 1947 completed basic training at Ft. Lewis Washington works as a Clerk Typist for the Inspector General of the First Cavalry Division. He is a former carpenter and is the son of Mr and Mrs Joe Simmering of 614 North 2nd Ave Washington Iowa.
Local residents announce visits and arrivals including Mrs S P Sorenson and two sons in Burlington for a few days. Star Marie Hartsell born weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces in Kirksville with mother in Grime Smith hospital. local tours cite balloon parade tomorrow and Messiah concert at the Methodist church.
Pedro Martinez promised to bring a rattlesnake from Texas and hid it in a glass jar inside his suitcase. The jar broke en route, and the snake bit his wrist as he unpacked at home in Sterling Illinois. Police and hospital staff arranged serum from Chicago via Rockford. Martinez had a fair chance to recover.
Sandra and party visited Carthage Illinois over the weekend to see Mr and Mrs Will Embree who have relocated to a local farm. Wilbur Moore will assist with farming operations. Mrs J C Peek of Corydon has moved to live with her daughter in Lansing Michigan. Mr Peck, uncle of Mrs A W Clow, died December 3 at Corydon. The Peck family left Washington about 13 years ago.
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