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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1944
Page
6
Excerpt recalls holidays with sons Duane at Lincoln Air Base Nebraska and Mary in Portland Oregon. The writer describes travel, train misadventures, WAC staff, meals skipped, and a warm family reunion with reflections on army life and hopes for future visits.
Mildred C Bell daughter of Spencer Bell and Herbert Harbison son of H A Harbison both of Columbus Junction were married January 8 in the Cotter Presbyterian Church parsonage with Rev W Z Allen officiating. Attendants were K H Robertson. ceremony marked Louisa countys first 1944 wedding. The next item notes Florence Nora Goodwin of Burlington and Carl Brown of Columbus Junction wed December 27 in Kahoka Missouri. The couple will reside in Fredonia.
Iowa legislators show a two vote margin in favor of a special session forgiving 1944 income tax payments with 51 yes 49 no and eight undecided from 108 votes. Regional patterns favor western and northern lawmakers, while urban rural sentiment shows little difference.
The 1943 officers were honored in a ceremony with outgoing matron Mrs. Della Clark receiving wishes and pins. New matron Mrs. Mabel Huffman and a full slate including Herbert Morehouse as worthy patron and Grace Stacey providing readings were installed. The 1944 officers received flowers after installation and refreshments followed.
Pvt. Eugene Tisor son of Mr and Mrs Edward Tisor left Jan 12 for Camp Chaffee Ark after a 20 day furlough with family He entered the army in 1940 and worked on construction in Alaska over three years His unit moved from Nome Alaska to Camp Chaffee Ark A brother Harold has been in the Navy recently home on Christmas 1940 Frances Mae Thompson ill with spinal meningitis at University Hospital Iowa City Mr and Mrs R M Buffington observed their 40th wedding anniversary Jan 12 on the Spring Run farm Relatives attended a noon dinner They have two sons in the armed forces First Lieut Robert K Buffington overseas and Pvt Charles Craig Buffington inducted Mrs Buffington was formerly Verdie Jennings of this vicinity
Wayland Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star installed its 1944 officers during a regular meeting held Thursday evening. Mrs. Pearl Clark, past worthy matriculant, led the ceremony alongside fellow officers.
An obituary and community note recount Julia Cavender’s life and character. The piece reflects on her church work, Relief Corps involvement, care from Mrs. Harvey, and devotion to family, ending with a wartime fund drive appeal and a moral about civic duty and money.
Two 24 year old marine lieutenants J D Fortenberry and William F Fry led three units in a six hour assault at Tarawa driving enemy back 150 yards to a pillbox then, after a bombardment, pushing a mile to the end of the island. They caused heavy casualties and held their line with minimal losses crediting their men and the advantage of open combat.
Wayland January meeting of the Progress club hosted by Mrs J R McKirahan with eighteen members sharing poems. Guests Mrs Hazel Berkshire and Mrs Ezra Wittmer attended. Eda Roshart presided and spoke on Citizenship as the program. The club voted twenty dollars to the library fund and planned a February library benefit.
The excerpt praises American troops for overwhelming Japanese defenses, noting low morale of the enemy and high casualties avoided by not delaying. It mentions Lieutenant Fry, a Guadalcanal veteran and University of Town graduate, and Lieutenant Fortenberry, Arkansas State College alum and former varsity basketball player.
Eleven members attended the evening with Mrs. Lloyd Allimas and Mrs. Joe T. Wenger guest. Two comforters were knotted. February meeting to be at Mrs J R McKirahan home. The Wednesday Study Club met with Mrs Warren Bergh. eleven members present with guest Mrs J Pooley. C E Hensley presided and spoke on Plastics. new officers elected: president Hensley, vice president Berkshire, secretary treasurer Bergh, reporter Sharp, historian Hengs. social hour and refreshments served.
The United States civilian health picture is generally good despite facility shortages. Data from the Public Health Service, War Manpower Commission, and Federal Works Agency show 1942 death rate at a record low of 10.3 per thousand, birth rate up to 20.7, and maternal mortality declining for the 13th year.
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