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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1946
Page
8
A lighthearted column covers marital strains of Bernart McFadden and his 33 year marriage, jokes about galoshes, Army bride shipments to England, Red Cross aid by Vivian Harris, and local moving updates including the Dittmers and Mrs Wead. The piece weaves humor with social notes and small town life.
A report from Prairie Flower recalling a January first gathering at the Robert Roberts home with thirty two relatives. The day included a birthday for Mrs. Roberts and a wedding anniversary for the Roberta couple, a cooperative turkey dinner, and homemade ice cream. Attendees included many Rees family members and local residents. Also noted are visits from guests, Farm Bureau activities, new Farm Bureau members, and a funeral service for Helen Knupp.
Partly cloudy conditions persist today with a cooler trend expected tomorrow. Hog futures rise with top at 14.85 dollars per hundredweight indicating market strength.
A discussion praises organizing service committees in Washington to streamline home cleaning. The plan suggests three congenial women visit homes for a few hours weekly to complete cleaning tasks, providing relief and efficiency.
Roy Finke sold several truck loaded hogs with Holt hauling. Prairie Flower hosts a church dinner and meeting after morning service. A large Turnipseed family gathering highlighted by a full home registration. School resumes after vacation. several families and neighbors visit or update on health, travel, and local moves. A Kruger statue fund lists J. M. Hugo among contributors from Pretoria Prison.
Rubio, Jan.17 The P. T. A held a meeting at the school house Monday evening with Co Supt Krabill presenting pictures. Refreshments were served by Mike Moody Vernon Shearadon and Bun Watson. Plans were made to hold bingo at February’s meeting to raise funds for the school. Lt Milford Bond returned home Wednesday night after nearly four years in service.
Crawfordsville announces Mrs C C Moorhead as chair for the Victory Clothing drive to aid devastated countries. Collections run January 21 to 26 at local churches with specific rooms for each site. Nearby residents donate used winter and summer clothing including shoes.
Ruth Norris reports multiple Ainsworth families relocating within town. Ms and Mrs Dick Nseenblossom and Judy bought a home from Mrs Rose Wood. Mr and Mrs Harry Boileau and their son Billy moved to the former Don Rabenold residence, with the Rabenolds planning a move.
Washington to the former Boileau home sees Max White on the sick list. George Alexander and daughter move to West Branch as he begins S U L I in the last semester. George McCaleb returns from a trip to Wietuta Kansas. Mrs J A Marsh visits Kenilworth Illinois with Maynard Hites family. Orville Moore, ex paratrooper, discharged in Europe, visits sister near Winfield Ed Lambert family.
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