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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1946

Page

8

Service update lists new addresses for servicemen

The notice lists new addresses for several servicemen including Pvt. Dwain D. Johnson at Ft McClellan Alabama Pvt. Max White Jr Fort Lewis Washington and Lt Wilton Harley assigned to naval air station Memphis other names include S/Sgt Ernest J White and SGT Artis Heck with discharges and transfers noted Also Pearl Harbor and Great Lakes briefs mention veterans returning to the States and new postings near Camp Polk La plus a World War II veteran John E Flynn patient at Oakdale sanitarium Iowa This item preserves the roster style with military locations and veteran statuses.

Pearl Harbor T. H Ernest J. White Iowa Ave Washington Iowa States Yokohama Japan Seattle War Shipping Administration Navy

Barnett Brothers Buy Filling Station From Roy Baker

Westchester reports Barnett brothers of Fairfield taking possession Wednesday after purchasing the Diamond station from Roy Baker. The item sits amid a local notice page with social notes from Westchester detailing club meetings, family visits, and birthday observances.

Barnett Brothers Roy Baker Westchester Raymond Baker Fairfield

Top on hogs $14.85 Weather

The report notes hog prices at 14.85 per unit with a weather forecast of fair conditions and a drop in temperatures later tonight.

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Roy Gardner at Home

Mrs. Roy Gardner was honored at a birthday dinner at her home served cooperatively by her daughters. The gathering included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gardner and many relatives, with Bruce Gardner unable to attend due to U S service at Camp Upton. Fred Bauer traveled from Ames for the weekend.

Lou Bauer Ross Roy Gardner Walter Bauer Fred Maryann C. C. Niffenegger Niffenegger Helene Miller Oakdale Iowa City

Wayland Community Notes and Local Changes Highlight Regional News

News Review details assignments for live stock shipments involving a student at the State University of Iowa and a contact in Iowa City. It notes several gambling fines, missionary meetings in Coppock, a marriage in Brighton, aid packages to Holland, a World War II veteran’s discharge after an around the world trip, property changes in Wayland, a new farm machinery store opening February 1, a highway collision injuring Mrs. Roy Benson, juror draws for March court, a divorce filing, and Sunday church services plus a school band concert drawing crowds.

New Winsor, Md Jugoslavia Davis State University of Iowa Rev. Goss Methodist Iowa City U New

Arrow Shots From Washington Democrat Fifty Years Ago

A collage of quips notes humorous lines about newspapers with holes, nose glasses, book reading, pies, and parade uniforms. It remarks on growth, manners, and postwar views with light satire and nostalgia for cleaner times.

Shiloh Pot Luck Supper Led by School Friends

Mrs Glenn Thompson and Mrs Max Goodlander led a pot luck supper at Shiloh school Friday evening. A large crowd attended as Ralph Schoonover was guest of Ross Van Nostrand at a father and son banquet Monday evening.

H. J. Schoonover Shiloh Glenn Thompson Max Goodlander Shiloh School Ralph Schoonover Ross van Nostrand Father and Son

Community Notes on Local Visits and Births

Sunday visits touch several families across the area. Mr. and Mrs. Schoonover and daughter Inez with Galen Patterson visited the Showalter family in Cairo. Hinkle guests included Bette and Ellen Schantz. Sigafoose hosted Evelyn Averia and Barbara Carter. A Carter brother was born to Orville and spouse on February tits, and Carter and son stayed with his mother in Washington. Tappendorf of Davenport and two friends visited Jean’s parents, Howard Sigafoose.

Home Arts Club B. J. Holt Washington C. C. Niffenegger Abraham Lincoln West Chester Esther Booth Davenport Leland Griggs Melvin Booth Lewis Jolly Chicago U. S Italy Polly Kay Fred Foriash Fioyd Guayne Hugh Crayne Velda Roy Hinkle Olive Harry Homer Oskaloosa Fred Buuer Orville Carter Carter Ray Tappendorf Jean Howard Sieafoose

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