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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1944
Page
3
A Des Moines column notes the Secretary of State office funds are self supporting and contribute to state revenue. 1943 receipts reach 171 601 10 with accumulated totals highlighting a potential excess to general revenue near 189 000, amid proposed budgets and inflationary pressures.
The article notes Senator Evans and Senator Lundy may announce for Lieutenant Governor, while Carl Reed is expected to announce as commerce commissioner. It cites the governor’s stance on states rights to regulate voting and praises Iowa actions on absent voters ballots. It discusses public aid outlays and national leaders considering Hick enlooper for a convention nomination.
The film contrasts generals with the common people who halted the blitz and shifted history. Scenes from the battlefronts near Stalingrad emphasize ordinary Soviet citizens while leaders appear briefly. Produced by the Army Special Service Division with Signal Corps. distributed by 20th Century Fox for the War Activities Committee.
The fragment notes that two former classmates pursued different paths with one at Harvard University and the other at West Point, illustrating divergent military and academic careers.
Riverside residents and visitors attend the funeral mass for Mrs. Leo H. Schnoebelen at St Marys Church with relatives from Los Angeles Keota Rock Island Richmond and other towns. Local births visits and farm rental news also appear including a Mercy Hospital baby and movements of families in Riverside and nearby areas.
Dayton Grove Iowa January notes report Mrs Sadie Moore learning her mother Mrs W H Mahoney of Rock Island is improving. The So and Sew club meets January 27 with Mrs Charlie Thrapp. Several residents are active, with dining guests and family visits noted. Deaths include Mrs Cavender of Washington and Mrs Leo Schnoebelen of Riverside with condolences extended. Community plans a spicy entertainment and local moves toward Iowa City and Straw College area.
The Seventy Six Community club announces a farewell party for members moving from East 76 township. The event will be at the Community building Monday night January 24. Building committee is Mrs. Ruby Sharpe and Mrs. Kenneth Bell.
CAPT. M. J. REDLINGER Jr writes from England to his parents from New Year night. He recalls surprising reunion with Charles Bear a West Point classmate now a first lieutenant in the Air Force and mentions plans to meet again soon. He also notes seeing Carl Koehler at Fort Bliss and meeting twenty West Point classmates in prior letters.
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