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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1946
Page
5
Cotter students report back from vacation with seniors working on their annual and ecards received. Basketball results show Cotter losses to Olds 31-24 and Wayland 68-22, with wins earlier over Mt. Union. Primary and upper grades note snowflake science, igloo reading charts, and perfect spelling lessons.
Sinbad the Coast Guard mascot arrives in New York aboard the cutter Campbell after eight years at sea and more than a million miles. Seaman Stefano Condatore poses with the dog as plans set a jeep parade and civic receptions with dinners and a network radio program.
A report notes the fuel was brought from Day ton in Washington, detailing the source location and transportation of the commodity.
At Merrimac Mrs. Merlyn Anderson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Paul visited the Earl Smith home as he recovers from illness. Lutheran Ladies Aid met in the church parlor. Families visiting friends included the Baldosier, Amrine, Schafer, Crile, Kientz, Hyde, and Waggoner households during Sunday and Thursday gatherings.
Pilotburg residents note the ice has melted and creeks overflow with melting snow water. The scene brings relief after a cold spell and rising water levels around town.
Mr. Churchill plans a closing sale soon with his son Milton taking over farming duties of the ground. The notice also records anniversaries for Maas and Anderson couples and visits by Adaline Schneider and Mrs Oldfield among local residents.
The sale of Orva Scotts was attended by a large crowd and items sold well. Albert Maas plans to save a portion of proceeds for future improvements.
Winter conditions delay Presbyterian services in Crawfordsville as water blocks access to the Welsh church. Rev. Ball preached at Ainsworth Methodist Church, then heads to Garrett Biblical Institute for an eleven weekly study, continuing Sunday sermons and Boy Scout instruction. Also notes on local residents and a wartime escort record: 16 780 ships escorted, 3 552 escort trips, and over 50 million miles cruised.
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