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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1943
Page
5
A column of homely adages and reflections laments wartime strain and urges prudent use of war bonds. It notes some cash bonds for gifts, cites Roosevelt and Bellamy, and cites Allied progress while warning against a premature peace or half victory.
A garbled OCR style item mentions a large annual loss of fish and a fire company saving a sidewalk. It references a Kansas farmer lamenting his ill wife and a quip about wishing her better health. The fragmentary text blends unrelated snippets from a past newspaper page.
A playful look at dieting and hunger moments, barber shaves near the Adam’s apple during swallowing, and ladies driving raise nerves. The piece ties everyday anxieties to quick, humorous observations.
A humorous wartime or home front gag line about beauty routines and wartime shortages. The quip contrasts desire for a long lasting permanent wave with a wish for a permanent shave, reflecting resourceful, lighthearted mood. It centers on women and grooming during difficult times.
A classroom exchange over apples ends in a punchline and a scuffle as Johnny answers with a fight when asked about losing apples. The exchange highlights a humorous misinterpretation leading to a classroom disturbance.
Funeral services were held in St Marys church for Mrs Joseph Walsh 32 died in Iowa City hospital after a short illness. Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier celebrated the requiem high mass with acolytes as St Marys School choir sang. Burial Mount Olivet. Al Walton 80 buried in Champion Hill cemetery after services at Trinity Methodist Church Riverside. Baby boy born Mercy hospital Iowa City to Clair Geret and spouse. Local residents and visitors noted in brief items and upcoming Christmas events and salvage drive results.
The Wellman Rotary club marked its fourth anniversary with a Tuesday night program “That’s When Our Club Was Born” including talks and a reading by Ralph Shannon. Rev. Brown of Keota delivered the guest address while past presidents wore gold pins. The Garden club held a Friday meeting with a Christmas program and carols.
The text notes that cream with 30 to 40 percent milkfat eases churning while thin cream often leads to difficult churning.
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