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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1945
Page
6
Local column recalls Mrs. Rukgaber’s fall, hospital stays, and a busy sale of Oliver typewriters at Ed Mayer’s event. The piece reflects on independence, aging gracefully, and cheerful community anecdotes from Princeton New Jersey to Washington County.
A Riverside dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wes Sojka drew numerous relatives and visitors from Cedar Rapids Moline Iowa City and Davenport. Attendees included Warry Malichky Yansky Burich Havel Beranek Kiefer Rosene Dautremont Libenguth Vondrasek Kron Welch and other locals in a week of holiday entertaining. Rev Omer H Kiefer officiated Mass at St Marys chapel.
We seek townspeople and farmers needing funds of 50 100 150 200 or more. Borrow to pay bills taxes fuel clothes and winter needs. Cars repairs home improvements or any emergency. Repay monthly or on a farmer payment plan.
Eduard Von Steiger, long time Swiss Federal Council member since 1940, chosen as president for 1945. Born July 2 1881 in Langnau, he has served as assembly president since 1939 after a career as temporary general district attorney and assembly member since 1914. He is noted as an adept orator in French and German and aligns with the conservative Farmers party.
States service member and wife visited relatives in Iowa City Davenport and the Davenport area during furlough. They plan to return to Virginia soon. Des Moines hosts include J Karel Riverside family and Karel daughters. Other visits include Duffey Iowa City and Rotenburger homes, and Yeggy and Shebanek family gatherings.
Gracehill reports Vernon Williams surprised his father John Williams with a 21 day furlough on Christmas morning after 27 months in the Aleutians. He had only seen one white woman, Olivia de Havilland, during that service and later traveled to Des Moines with relatives for a visit.
The article lists numerous families hosting Christmas dinners and visitors across Wellman, Brighton, West Chester, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa, Des Moines, and Washington. Notable mentions include A/C Wm. Preston Harvey, Ira Miksch, Dale Cole, Charlene Johnson, and the birth of a new boy to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Genkinger on December 21.
Roof care warns that neglecting caulking leads to leaks and interior damage after storms. Flashings require attention to seal all cracks and openings with suitable caulking to prevent water entry and costly repairs.
A home remedy suggests dipping torn net curtains in cold starch then applying to the torn area on the reverse side and ironing with a hot iron. The starch helps the fabric adhere and blend with the original curtain so the tear becomes nearly invisible.
Frank Miles reports on his return to Fifth Army Italy after travel through Greece and Egypt. He details accreditation hurdles and a perilous Cairo stop, then highlights Pvt. Edwin Lemke of Webster City nicknamed the Sergeant York for lone night raids and tank‑busting actions with the 34th Division.
Kathleen Drinkall visits Downing Missouri to spend several days with her parents and brother on furlough. William Ray Rive returns from Jefferson Barracks for a twenty two day leave to visit family. Pvt. Lewis W Beenblossom arrives from Camp Fennin Texas en route to Fort Meade Florida.
The guide advises hanging clothes straight to reduce ironing. Hang sheets with the wrong side out, then fold the line cloths in half and in quarters as you remove them. Dry garments by their firmest parts and keep similar pieces grouped on the line.
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