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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1946

Page

8

Boy Freyenberger discards crutches after broken limb

WAYLAND February 26 Local sophomore Joseph Freyenberger is seen at school with his crutches discarded after breaking a bone six weeks ago in Hesston Kansas. He returned home to attend school and the crutches were sent back to Newton Hospital. The report notes his happiness at resuming normal activities and his recovery progress. Other local happenings include visits from Mrs. D D Matheny and relatives, plus neighbors aiding a coal delivery incident where Rex Swan and Lloyd Alliman were involved.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland Joseph Freyenberger Joseph Hesston Kan Newton D. D. Matheny New London Sherm Amphreys Warren Schilatter Shirley Don Lloyd .Alliman Mr. Cuming Rex Swan Ira Clair Sodergren Sam Bergh Cedar Rapids Mel Haberman Bobby Ann George Haberman Philip C. Leavenworth Lakeside Hospital Cleveland Ohio Catherine

Residents and visitors share pages of local life

The column lists residents visiting relatives and traveling visitors including Mr and Mrs Walter Otte formerly Marie Haberman, Theodore Miller visiting grandparents in Iowa, Sk H Magdefrau transporting cattle to Chicago, Lt Chas Brooks on terminal leave awaiting discharge, Charles Brooks entering Western State College March 11, and John Notzinger visiting from Ontario with relatives. Also noted are Mary Wittmer’s 15 day fur lough, United Service Women meeting, a Jr high spelling contest winner Lavonne Wenger, and visits by Mrs Dan Roth and Billy to Davenport.

St. Brooks Chas. Brooks California Charles Western State College Macomb H. C. Brooks John Notzinger Bruner Ontario Canada Amasa Miller Johnson County Iowa Mary E. Wittmer Washington, D.C Ezra Wittmer United Service Women Legion Hall Lavonne Wenger Ralph Wenger Mt. Pleasant Dan Roth Billy John Alston Davenport Charlie Ballard

Petrillo Targeted by Legislation On Broadcasting Coercion

Congress moves a conference on a Lea bill aimed at limiting strikes and boycotts by eight musicians unions to curb alleged coercive activities against broadcasting. The measure, supported by Rep. Clarence Lea and passed 222 to 43, contrasts with the Senate version backed by Sen. Arthur Vandenberg.

James C. Petrillo American Federation of Musicians House- Senate House Clarence F. Lea California Senate Arthur Vandenberg Lea Clarence J. Brown Ohio Interstate Commerce Committee James Caesar Petrillo International

Refunded gasoline tax rises with farmers major share

In Des Moines on February 27, the refunds to nonhighway users rose again led by agricultural recipients. The 1945 total reached 5,011,477 dollars, with 92 percent going to agriculture. refunds increased by 824,297 dollars from 1944 despite sales tax deductions totaling 345,921 dollars.

Des Moines F. W. Shoquist John Grimes Shoquist Socond

Classified Ad Notes Social Visiting in Newton and Wayland

Mrs Walter Henss of Newton visits with Mrs Sadie Henss to help move and settle the Payne estate home. Mrs Lester Nicola of Washington attends an all day quilting at Mrs Chas Zear's home with local guests. Davenport and Burlington visitors join the Wittmers and Zehrs for meals and social visits.

Walter Henss Newton Walter Sadie Henss Payne Estate Lester Nicola Washington Wayland Chas. Zear W. F. Levert Alice Kauffman Everette Monson Will Allen Anna Barr Nellie Wittmer John Alston Davenport Dan Roth Lyle Zehr David Wittmer Rochelle Ezra Wittmer Burlington

Code of Confucius Not His Own Creation

Confucius did not found the code of morals and ethics bearing his name. He was a transmitter of ancient teachings and the editor of some Chinese classics.

Confucius

Care of Curtains in Hot Weather

Protect curtains by keeping shades down part of the day to shield fabrics from sunlight and dirt and to help maintain a cooler home during heat.

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