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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1946
Page
5
The National Editorial Association note from February 22 1946 urges that knowing why matters more than where with a call to pursue a great purpose citing biblical themes Hebrews 11 8. It emphasizes direction and conviction guiding action.
A collage of opinions and anecdotes on strikes, inflation, and OPA rules. It cites Chester Bowles and Senator George A. Wilson debating production, wages, and arbitration while urging faster civilian goods output and judicial checks on labor disputes. It includes quips about timing and daily life such as late clocks and dating misfires.
Christopher Paterson, 28, of Scotland, a former Royal Air Force engineer, becomes the first war groom to gain U.S. government benefits similar to GI war brides. Arriving in New York aboard the Transport General Anderson, he heads to reunite with his wife Pauline Motylewsik of Three Rivers Wisconsin, who served as a First Lieutenant in the Army Nurses Corps.
Oakville flood victims received bedding canned goods and clothing from local churches distributed by the Red Cross. The note of thanks lists the donation source and the relief effort across Crawfordsville with community members noted for various moves, visits, and military news.
Walter Reaney and Dewey Stephens Jr. drove to Ames for meetings Tuesday. Catherine Morris and a college friend visited Iowa Wesleyan and attended the Iowa Purdue game in Iowa City over the weekend. Mrs. Eva Clegg hosted an all day meeting Wednesday. The sewing group helped flood area families near Oakville. Gail Shull’s mother died last Friday. Joe Woods and Sam Canott, in the navy, were driven from San Diego to join family. Mrs. J. M. Lord celebrated her 90th birthday at her daughter’s home.
Vetters in Rock Island report Mr. and Mrs. George Lord and Mrs. Bryce Lord visiting their mother for her birthday with Rev. Austin Lord of Indiana also noted. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Owens showcase a new Ford delivered Tuesday. Sunday visitors included Mrs. Anna Wagenkneelit and the Wagenknecht, Zieg, and Lowsky families from Cotter. Mrs. Dorothy Owens reports the first chickens, with 400 more due Tuesday.
Riverside February gathering of the Better Riverside club held at Trinity Methodist Church parlors with Women’s Society for Christian Service members serving. Guests include Adrian Kuiper Dale Edwards Stephen Dautremont all recently honorably discharged from the U S Service. Dr Thomas Bowstead fire chief urged improved equipment. St Mary’s pupils provided entertainment with piano accompaniment. Mr and Mrs Leslie Perezek of Lone Tree visited Riverside relatives for Mrs Perezek’s birthday. A noon dinner featured a birthday cake centerpiece. Mrs Russell Denison and daughter Mrs Glenn Gringer visited and attended a Riverside Solon basketball game. Sergeant Donald J Meeks, son of Mrs Fannie Meeks, Riverside.
A serviceman was honorably discharged from the United States Army on February 7 1946 at Camp Grant Illinois and returned to his home on February 9 after serving sixteen months overseas.
The tropical fruit guava rich in vitamin C and pectin is expected to rise in popularity in the United States within a few years. It is now grown in California and Florida for jellies preserves candies and cake flavoring with a ready market anticipated as production expands.
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