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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1946
Page
4
National editorial from February 1 1946 argues practical wisdom comes from asking God for guidance and cites James 1 5 and reflections on politics business and war era issues. It discusses John L Lewis hotel industry labor and government, tool of fact finding boards, and economic realities. It ends with a call to focus on production and real wealth rather than strife.
The issue covers boys county basketball at Crawfordsville, a ninth grade transfer, a home declamatory contest with several contestants, and two one act plays planned for late February or early March. It notes the latest film Wheels Across Africa and reports on seventh to eighth grade news, Iowa Every Pupil tests, a birthday treat, and a Western settler literature tie-in.
In Columbus Junction an extensive remodeling of the Commercial hotel owned by M. F. Fisher is under way. Plans include basement locker rooms with showers, first floor showroom for autos and appliances with plate glass windows, enlarged lobby, and a three room apartment to be fitted in the east. The building will be rewired and have new fixtures. The Columbus Community Library reopened after redecorating with Mrs. Henry Oak as librarian. The library will be open Tuesdays 2 to 5 pm. Community notes cover local farm moves and returning service members from World War II duties.
The Columbus high school basketball team beat Mediapolis 38 to 25 on Tuesday evening in a Southeast Iowa league game. Mediapolis led 23 to 22 at halftime.
Clara Mondia seeks a decree of absolute divorce from Anthony Mondie in Washington County District Court. She cites a 1942 Chicago marriage, two children aged 23 months and 7 months, cruel treatment, and asks for child custody and support pending determination by the court. A temporary injunction prevents contact or interference with the plaintiff.
Plaintiff seeks judgment for costs and asks for the decree prayed in the petition. The defendant must appear and file an answer in the District Court of Washington County by March 8, 1946. If not, default will be entered and judgment granted as prayed. Attorney Louis J. Kehone is listed for the plaintiff. Feb. 15-15.
Sunday guests at the Earl Booth home included the Cave and Mouser families and Mrs. W. D. Booth to celebrate Jeanne five and Janice ten. Visitors also stopped by Cloyce Statler’s with the Statlers hosting.
Mrs. Mattie McAvoy of Washington spent Wednesday with Mrs. Walter Statler. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Richards and family were Sunday dinner guests at the G. M. Wylie home.
The article notes that the United States has manufactured about two billion pounds of ice cream each year for the last three years, reflecting a sustained high output in the dairy industry.
The text gives stain treatment steps for washable fabrics using soap and water for fresh paint. For old stains it suggests softening with lard or turpentine before laundering. For non washable materials it recommends turpentine or spot remover.
The text urges housewives to plan for postwar needs and notes Ruud and Smith-Way Permaglass gas automatic water heaters. It cites 45 gallon size for higher hot water use and invites customers to visit the showroom to discuss needs and view the two models on display.
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