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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1945
Page
4
A religious note from December 19, 1945 emphasizes that life follows a divine plan. It asserts God ordained every detail and invites readers to discover his plan for themselves, citing the Lord's wisdom as the foundation of creation.
The Evening Journal describes its clash with wage stabilization procedures from 1943 to 1945, ending with a settled liability of 2800 dollars after claims of extenuating circumstances. It laments bureaucratic procedures and notes broader lessons about government administration and taxation.
A doctor explains choosing skin disease for reasons including no late night calls, no deaths, and no recoveries. A Navy guard humorously handles a high ranking officer and driver. A mother’s powder puff tale ends with a mischievous son claiming to read the gas meter. Several children, pranks, and domestic moments illustrate light anecdotes.
A 20th Century Fox espionage drama uses FBI secret files footage after World War II ends. Stars include William Eythe Lloyd Nolan and Signe Hasso. Filmed with cooperation from Federal agents at Washington and real locations.
Balloon cloth, a fine long staple cotton fabric used to cover barrage balloons in wartime defense, was diverted to civilian needs as balloon usage declined. The material finishes smooth, resists creasing, and dresses made from it are often printed.
Mr and Mrs R L Richards of Cotter will observe their 50th wedding anniversary in Columbus Junction with family and friends. The couple have resided in Cotter for many years and their milestone is noted in local notices.
Mrs. Richards formerly Elizabeth Jenkins celebrated a Dec 24 anniversary. The couple wed Dec 24 1895 at the home of Mr and Mrs Griff Hughes in Cotter. They lived on a farm near Cotter before moving to Cotter in 1963. He was a cashier at Cotter Savings Bank and later worked in cattle trading with E C Burkington. They have a daughter Mrs Everett Peck in Charlotte Michigan and a son Howard who is deceased with three grandchildren including Richard L Peck.
The article notes that the tradition of referring to ships as she or her likely dates back to Greek mariners before the New Testament. They gave vessels feminine names perhaps to honor Athene, goddess of the sea, suggesting a longstanding gendered naming convention in early maritime culture.
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