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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1946

Page

6

Farewell Sermon Marked Immanuel Lutherans Farewell

Yesterday at Immanuel Lutheran Church Rev. E. H. Wendland preached his farewell sermon before departing for Janesville Wisconsin. The service drew a full house with many children present and nine or ten baptisms earlier in the day. The congregation plans a new parsonage at 320 South Iowa Avenue and Wendland urged members to carry on without him.

Immanuel Lutheran Church South Iowa Avenue E. H. Wendland Janesville Wis Immanuel Lutheran Len Smouse

New Jersey Orders White Fire Engines for Visibility

The state requires all municipal fire equipment to be painted white instead of red. The paint scheme change aims for higher visibility, and the process involves about fourteen steps, ending with lacquer spraying and taking around two weeks to complete.

New Jersey

Fire Ravages US Over a Decade Claiming 100000 Lives

A historical fire report states that in the last decade about 100000 people died in 6000000 fires across the United States. Property losses are estimated at 3 billion dollars with widespread damage reported nationwide.

United States

Storing Fish In Fridge With Lemon Juice Method

A home tip explains preserving fish in the refrigerator by coating with lemon juice and covering with waxed paper to prevent odor. The method aims to keep fish longer without scent.

Starchy cereals and their role in energy storage

Cereal grains are mainly starch which provides energy and aids fat formation in the body. The starch content underpins the caloric value of cereals and influences metabolic processing.

Cold snap chills Washington and Midwest with record lows

Three degrees above zero marked the warmest reading in Washington after days of milder weather. A rush of Arctic air sent temperatures plunging as low as 17 below zero in Devil's Lake North Dakota and parts of Minnesota. Des Moines and Milwaukee reported near freezing, while Atlantic states faced ice glaze from rain in subfreezing air and Gulf states saw rain.

Washington Mississippi Valley E. S. Hanlon U. S Chicago Devil's Lake N. D Willmar Hinckley Minn Dakotas Des Moines Iowa Milwaukee Wis Atlantic Seaboard Gulf States

Cold snap to continue with milder weather forecast

Des Moines reports a sub zero cold snap with eight below at Decorah. The Weather Bureau predicts continued cold tonight and milder conditions tomorrow as temperatures rise across northern Iowa.

Des Moines Weather Bureau Decorah

Plan for inquest in killing of sheriff

An inquest planned in Postville Iowa after the fatal shooting of Allamakee County Sheriff Leonard Bulman by 72 year old William Gerieke. Police siege followed four hours of tear gas and gunfire in a tavern room above the tavern. Deputy Hendrickson said Gerieke fired when the door was breached and nearly hit him.

Postville Iowa Allamakee Leonard William Gerieke Bulman Peter Hendrickson Gerieke Hendrickson

Senators Read Message Amid Filibuster Tension

John Creexett the 81 year old senate reading clerk began reading after assurances the interruption would not endanger the filibuster against a permanent fair employment practice commission. Twenty republicans, 13 democrats and Sen Robert Labollette were in seats as the reading started. In the house reading began at 12 06 p m and was halted by a quorum call with about 40 republicans and 20 democrats present.

John Creexett Senate Robert M Labollette House

Filibuster Row Eases as Truman Message Read in Senate

Southern Democrats relented on filibuster threats as a clerk began reading President Truman’s 3200 word state of the union and budget message in the Senate. The action followed days of blocking debate while the message was delivered.

Washington Truman Senate

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