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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1946
Page
6
A collage of editorial remarks cites GM strikes, GI Bill college enrollment, and Japan prisoners adapting after war. It weighs American identity against mass politics, honors Harry Hopkins, and quotes regional papers on labor and government roles.
Charley Fish comments on public signs and social behavior in a humorous set of vignettes. A Missouri highway sign urges caution while a Chicago club advertises drinks. A G I soldier excuses drunken conduct, a beach couple’s distraction ends with a cop confronting the husband, and a pun on artificial realization ends in a jarring punchline.
A quirky verse set in a playful tone notes vanity and public perception. It contrasts a wished-for fame with self-acceptance while teasing a chorus of lively, humorous lines about a young girl with a temper and a grandmother.
Madge Brooks and Bill J. Deaton married in Long Beach California on January 6. Brooks, a Wayland high school graduate of 1927, had worked in Long Beach while Deaton recently completed naval service. They plan to reside in Long Beach. The local item notes other social visits and nearby residents.
The text records multiple Widmer family mentions with visits to Noah Widmer and Orval Miller homes, plus Friday evening calls to Mrs. Delmar Widmer after the death of William Rapp of Tremount Iowa. Other items note Bachman and family visiting Joe Hershey, and Washington couple L H Rinner with Marvin Rinner and daughter as Wednesday dinner guests at Arnold Rinner, with Wenger and Glen Richards at Kinner Roth for Sunday dinner.
Irv Sommers and Mr. LeJeune visited from California last week. He sold his farm to J. W. Sommers and son Everette, who will live there after discharge from the navy. Sunday guests at the John Martin home included Mr. and Mrs Sam Wittmer and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Martin. Jess Raymond repaired a well at Levi Blanchard’s home. The new served fried food at the Blanchard gathering.
The report lists visits and gatherings among local residents. Mr and Mrs Harry Jones hosted at the Frank Scranton home with Robert Scranton recently entering the army. Thursday supper guests included Irvin Sommers and LeJeune. Dale Jones, back from service, called on Harry Jones. Ernest Clark hosted Kenneth Killpatrick and Clifford Killpatrick with their spouses. Dale Peters and sons visited Clarence Booth in Cotter.
Mrs Eva Fatig and son Gilbert of Cedar Rapids spent several days visiting the Glenn and Jay Schafer homes and Roy Duttweiler home in Merrimac. Waldo Van Winkle, recently discharged from the Pacific, visited Roscoe Bain, Lester Kientz, Earl Smith and John Baldosier homes. Lyle Baldosier, son of Mr and Mrs Ray Baldosier, returned home after Pacific duty. Mrs Mary Leving of Calif visits sister Mrs Dave Baldosier and family, Mr and Mrs Carl Baldosier and Mr and Mrs Max Baldosier.
John Daldosier's bate action mentioned Friday. Mrs Carl Amrine visited Wednesday at the John Wieneke parental home. Mrs Earl Smith visited Wednesday with sister Mrs Dave Paul and family. Mary Kientz spent Sunday with Gladys Van Winkle.
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