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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1943
Page
5
Iowa officials expect a special session next year to extend voting rights for service members. The issue hinges on absentee ballots and potential federal waivers, with officials preferring a 60 day ballot period. Party leaders support action to protect military voting rights if Congress stalls.
Iowa leaders silent on summer call beyond soldier voting. Special elections to fill vacancies seen as musts and could align with June primaries. A short session would cost about $2,000 a day, with total-pay around $4,000 for one day and $6,000 for two days, plus printing.
Fire reported Friday night at the Eldin Bauer residence was confined to an upholstered chair. Junior Bauer found smoke after returning from a basketball game. chair removed with no further damage. Community members Floyd Crayne and others are noted at University Hospital Iowa City. several local residents mentioned in updates.
Mrs. Joe Te Bockhorst reports the Thanksgiving church dinner in Richmond drew strong turnout despite gas rationing and expects about 900 dollars to be raised. Community updates include farm work, a birthday dinner, and cautions about trailer safety on trips.
The Knights of Pythias hosted a husking bee in Brighton on Tuesday to aid Terry Gowey whose wife has been ill, with many local men and women volunteering as participants and servers. Additional local notices cover property transfers, visits, births, and community events surrounding families Gowey, Dickinson, Willy, Griffith, and Mumper.
Mrs Nellie Booth and Esther along with Melvin drove to Washington on Wednesday afternoon and visited the Will Booth home. Mr Booth has recently returned a patient from the University hospital at Iowa City.
George Zeck hosted guests at his home last week. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. J. Spevacek of Kalona Mrs. FE. R. Cartwright of Cedar Rapids and Joe Spevacek of Chicago with Mr. and Mrs. John Shalla as hosts.
West Sunset items list social visits across the week. Dale Mitchell and Frank Bailey are among frequent hosts. Shirley Ann celebrates first birthday. multiple calls and dinners occur at Schlatter, Shraders, Thomas, and Kiene homes.
Early cultivation using spike-tooth harrow or rotary gear may begin after morning sun softens plants. The method targets corn, soybeans, and other row crops with minimal leaf damage as fields warm.
A plastic insole has been developed for U S jungle fighters to keep feet dryer and allow washing with soap and water. It promises improved comfort and hygiene for soldiers in tropical conditions.
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