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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1945
Page
8
Public library announces new acquisitions for circulation including biographies and history volumes such as Clemens The Man from Missouri and The World of Plant Life, along with novels and reference works. Gifts noted include several titles and a poetry collection.
A catalog of novels including Dern, County Seat Rinehart, The Yellow Room, Kent, The High Bar baree, Kossak the leper King, Ogilvie Storm Tide, Greig Reluctant Millionaire, Ermine War on the Saddle Rock, Andrews Burning Gold, Yates The Widow's Walk, West The Friendly Persuasion, Simonov Days and Nights, Fadiman ed Short Stories of Henry James.
New Rotarians Ralph Bauer and Jin Humble gave life histories to the club. Bauer, born near West Chester, described schooling, business college, a World War I stint, farming, work in Canada, and leadership at Washington Federal Savings and Loan. Humble, born in Washington in 1912, recalled early jobs, barbershop work, packing-house nails, high school graduation in 1930, and a 1933 marriage to Lorene Willhouse with three sons.
Lt. Jean Goppert of the U S Airborne troops shipped his wife to France in a box via glider after he was ordered overseas. He was fined 200 dollars. On 20 days leave, Goppert greets his wife upon her arrival from Europe. She will stay with his parents in Edna Texas.
Walter Smith born in Illinois in 1877 grew up West in a Nebraska territory that proved harsh with droughts fires and blizzards. He pursued ministry, served in Lexington and West Liberty, and now assists at Washington Methodist church while crafting violins. Guests included Bob Frink recently back from four years of active service and Clarence Lee from the European theater sharing service details. L. C. Willits Jr and Preston of Fort Wayne also attended.
Accident Facts reports one in five or six fatal crashes involve obstructed driver vision. Over one third of causes are on the vehicle like rain fog frost or windshield stickers, and nearly one third are highway factors such as trees buildings embankments or sign boards.
A leading electrical equipment manufacturer plans to enter home heating as new equipment and cheaper power make it affordable for consumers.
Funeral services for Minton R. Allien will be held Thursday at 2 PM at the Richie funeral home conducted by Rev J R Allen. Burial will be in Columbus City cemetery. He died Tuesday morning at his daughter's home in Columbus City after weeks of treatment. He was born May 12 1867 in Freeport Ohio and spent most of his life in Columbus Junction as a farmer. He is survived by his wife eight children 28 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren with siblings and relatives listed from several states.
The text advises scheduling baths to suit each family member. The man uses morning baths, children bathe by age and bedtime, younger ones before dinner, older ones later. Plan your own bath for maximum relaxation.
An ad touts Ru-Ex Compound as a cheap cure for rheumatic and neuritis pain. It prescribes mixing the powder with water or lemon juice and drinking three spoonfuls twice daily. The text promises quick relief, overnight improvement, and a money back guarantee if not better.
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