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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1945
Page
6
Lt. Glenn R. Murphy receives the Purple Heart for wounds in Germany, and previously earned the Bronze Star in Belgium. Other service members gain new ranks and addresses, with COVID era style notices of postings to Norfolk, Camp Hood, Fort Benjamin Harrison, and England.
Lt Pauline Clegg aids wounded in France and leads 4000 treatments for 600 patients while German equipment is captured. Lt Earl Richardson earns the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with Oak Clusters for 21 bomber missions over Europe. Pvt James Stelzner awarded Bronze Star in Italy. Pvt Calvin Rowe hospitalized in England. several family members serve in WAVES and Army nurses corps. notes on missing and returning soldiers and transfers.
Hollywood reports Twentieth Century Fox presents Sweet And Low Down starring Benny Goodman and His Band Linda Darnell Lynn Bari and Jack Oakie with Virginia Mayo among others Opens Sunday at the Fox Theatre The film blends music romance and comedy with a dynamic parade of new songs and a notable cast including Walter Slezak Walter Brennan and Victor McLaglen Also mentions local community notes about a chicken sale and Ladies Aid gathering
In District Court Iowa 85 Washington County No 7986 an instrument purporting to be the last will of Hattie Pratt dated July 3 1937 has been filed opened and read. Hearing fixed for Friday January 19 1945 at the Court House Washington Iowa before the District Court for probate of the will.
Bob Hope headlines the action packed comedy adventure The Princess and the Pirate opening at the State for four days. A cowardly hero tangled with pirates in the West Indies leads to sea battles and daring escapes, delivering thrills and rapid gags for film fans.
Frank Rath mel of the Carr farm was taken to the hospital for a final leg check. Mary Manners, fellow Crawfordsville correspondent, has died. Noah Beer's father from Wellman was buried. The Margit Barrett family is quarantined for scarlet fever. Martha Duncan of Ames read a pioneer story about settlers near Waterloo. Communities recall older technologies and farming life with interest.
Fred Berry of the former Morgan farm shipped four carloads of cattle from Haskins to Chicago on Sunday. Jesse Meeks, new owner of E. J. Frey’s store and dwelling, moved in Tuesday as the town’s new merchant. Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Coon traveled to Iowa City Tuesday for a hospital checkup. Una Gordon and L. M. Birney visited Frank Em-ersen on Sunday.
Jen Coppock reports Mrs. Frank Manning is slowly improving after months of illness. Mrs. Merna Starr rented the Joe Smith home and moved last Saturday. Arlis Van Sant and Clarence Sim began new duties at the Burling ton ordnance plant on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Neff and Oneda spent Saturday shopping in Washington. We extend thanks to the Journal.
Readers receive New Year greetings while the community shares social visits and family gatherings. Items note Ire Genisen visiting relatives in Washington, Uncle Glenn and Hesser family from Olds, and local guests at the Turner and Davison homes.
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