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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1946
Page
5
A religious reflection cites James 1 25 urging believers to live by the perfect law and act rather than merely hear. The message emphasizes that true blessing comes to those who doers the law in heart and life.
England faces housing strain as Guildford proposes law to seize spare rooms for ex service families on council waiting lists. Washington Iowa readers note similar need and wonder if law would work in a democracy. Air freighters with radar guided relays and landing beams described. Editorials criticize wartime looseness and urge cautious rationing and stronger leadership.
A collection of quips and gags about wartime life and home front absurdities. Includes a draftee's Iceland trip aims, a polar bear kiss, bombers over Berlin, a housewife and teeth joke, and a ribald exchange about lie detectors.
Students Priscilla Porter Betty Griggs and Corinne Nicola were chosen to represent West Chester High School in the preliminary declamatory contest at Keota on February 20. The eighth grade starts a four unit Basic Science Education Series course.
Mr and Mrs Harley Rhea celebrate as Jeryl Kenning and spouse in Denver welcome Keith Douglas, a six pound son born Wednesday at 3 PM. First grandchild for the Rheas, both mother and baby healthy.
Dayton Grove record from February 16 notes visits by Richard Crawford from Trenton New Jersey and a return from the army. Bruce Moore did mason work for Daryle Oldfield in Lexington community. Dale Rathmel assisted Robert Stephens with farm chores as the Stephens family including Mary Martha and Barbara were present.
Sunday guests at the J D Morrison home in Wellman and Mary Jane Stephens attended a 4H club meeting at the church in Lexington. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Miller visited Robert Stephens home. Several tons of rock were placed on the road from the Robert Stephens farm toward Roy Argo s farm. Clarence Timmons of Washington visited Thursday afternoon with J B Moore.
The department of serience reports a rural population drop of nearly 17 percent since January 1940. The finding highlights ongoing rural depopulation affecting farming districts and regional demographics.
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