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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1946

Page

5

Walter Reaney Discharged Plans to Resume Farming

Xenia Ohio January 7 Walter Reaney has been discharged from military service after four years of combat duty including time on Johnston Island. He plans to return to farming with the support of his mother Mrs Georgia Reaney and sister Mrs Norma Close. The article also notes local family movements and holiday visits across the area.

Walter Reaney Correne Edmondson Xenia Georgia Reaney Norma Close Walter Johnston Island Pacific California Walter Will Katherine Morris Town Wesleyan Hugh Morris Billy Norman Billy Iowa State College Ames James Clegg

Local families share Christmas visits and events

Conesville area residents recount Christmas travel and gatherings. Bryce and Glen Lord and families returned from New York City to celebrate with relatives. Quinns hosted a Christmas day visit from Mae Quinn of Iowa City and prepared to travel to Missouri Valley for Christmas with Mrs Quinn’s parents. The pageant featured Robbie and Jem Quinn with Barbara Pearson and Larry Clegg. Santa and a shepherd recalled in the play Away in a Manger. Georgia Reaney Waiter and Norma Cleges joined James and Larry Stephens for Christmas dinner. local residents reported illnesses and AAA convention travel.

Jesse Pearson Richard Paine New London Paul Campbell Don Pearson Wilson Pearson Gail Shull Eugene Shull Clint Shull Winfield Set Richard Edmondson Floyd Edmondson Tokyo Washington D. C Joe Woods Roy Woods San Diego Calif Joe Navy Julie Woods Julie Davenport Gail Joe Gould Bryce Lord Glen Lord New York City Hunter Richard White Darlene Glen Lords James Quinn Sirs Mae Quinn Iowa City Quinns Moundlay Missouri Valley Iowa Robbie Jem Quinn Barbara Pearson Georgia Reaneyv Norma Cleges Larry and James Sam Stephens

Enchanted Forest film praised for all ages

A local notice promotes The Enchanted Forest urging adults to borrow a child for two showings or contact area orphanages and hospitals. The pitch highlights wild forest life, characters in fur and feather, a witch woodcutter, a flash flood retribution, and strong performances by Harry Davenport and Billy Sev en.

PRC Show Enthralls with Two Afternoon Phantasy Sessions

A reader note invites families to bring children to PRC’s dazzling phantasy show on two consecutive afternoons. The message highlights the entertainment value and urges attendance for young viewers.

PRC

Appreciation Note From Hospital Visit

Dariene Humston thanks friends for flowers ecards and carls during her hospital stay expressing gratitude for support and kindness received.

Ecards Carls

Clinton to vote on new schools plan

Clinton Iowa voters will decide in a Maresh election on whether to approve a bond issue by the independent school board to finance the building of two new elementary schools.

Clinton Iowa Dan Beara

School board approves new buildings and bond plan

The board last night signed contracts for construction of proposed elementary and high school additions and will prepare the bond issue in a meeting Monday. The new structures replace four old elementary buildings and the high school expansion could serve as a junior college. An agricultural economist warned that a future land use change remains possible.

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Ames Farmers Praised for Steady Land Boom Handling

Ames Iowa January 10 farmers were praised for steady handling of a major land boom amid cautious market conditions. The report highlights resilience and prudent farm management as land prices rise in the region.

Ames Iowa

Check Buttons For Tightness Now And Then

A brief remit urges periodic inspection of control buttons to ensure proper alignment and reliable operation during use.

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