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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1946

Page

6

Death of Mrs Della Wallace George mourned by town

The death of Mrs Della Wallace George on Wednesday morning brings loneliness to friends. A cheerful, bright presence, she blessed many with her laughter and kindness. A steadfast member of the Womans Relief Corps and a worker in the WCTU, she attended whenever able. She was from the mentor family. her father was Matthew Y. Wallace. Her husband J R George died in November 1940, a hard blow she bore.

Della Wallace George Womans Relief Corps WCTU Matthew Y. Wallace J. R. George

Local Family Notes and Moves in Town Scene

The column chronicles neighbors and their moves including the Lemmon apartment family, the James Turner purchase on West Madison, the Everett Stewart garage project, and the Stewarts' relocation with the Lytle family shifting nearby. It notes Ada Hollingsworth planning to move to Colorado and Dorothy Black’s UK visit and views on English American marriages. Dorothy Thompson praises Mary Does in Ladies Home Journal.

James Turner Mrs. Hays Crayton West Madison Street Gene North Second Ave Everett Stewart John Babcock Investigaton Stewart Dorothy Black Tadies Home Journal England Bruce Gould Thisman Land of Ladies Home Journal Dorothy Thompson Mary Does

Truman urges Congress to back compulsory health insurance plan

President Truman proposes a federal program funded by a new earnings tax to cover sickness costs including doctor hospital and dentist bills. He asks readers to mail the coupon to CMS care of Journal in Washington Iowa and to share their opinion on passing the law.

President Truman Congress CMS Care of Journal Washington Iowa

Speech on fear and healing through love and creation

The article quotes a speaker urging to set aside fear and violence. It emphasizes seeking healing in stillness, emotion, and the universal will to creation rather than destruction, urging unarmed meetings and faith in life and love.

Eicher Church Donates Six Hogs for Relief Effort

Six hogs donated by Eicher church members were processed and canned at Harold Bontrager home. Alli man locker plant Wayland butchered the hogs and Rath mell locker plant Crawfords ille ground the sausage and rendered lard. The donors express thanks for the services donated by the plants.

Vernon W. Frey Noble Eicher Church Harold Bontrager Alliman Locker Wayland Rathmell Crawfordsille Pessie Graber R. N St. Pleasant Memorial Hospital D. S. Graber Iowa City Oscar Miller Henry Leichty J. N. Resehly Grauce Heicheberger Wayne Alliman David Allen Graber California Margaret Witting John Gammon Pleasant Hill D. W. Widmer D. &. Graber Raymond Rich Seth Roth

Notice of Probate of Will in District Court Iowa

Washington County Iowa No. 8156 To All Whom It May Concern You Are Hereby Notified That an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Thomas Simpson Jr de-

Iowa Washington County Thomas Simpson, Jr

Tyrone Items shows local visits and a burns incident

Mrs Ed Helscher and Mrs Mary Conrad visited Harold Sheetz. Leland Sheetz visited James Combs. Billie Crawford burned hand from stove and was treated by Dr McGuire. Keith Dacring stayed with Ernest Van Sickle. Walter Sheets and Otto Sheetz visited Ada Hollingsworth and Charles Long in Brighton. several Sunday calls noted.

Otto Sheetz Tyrone Ed Helscher Mary Conrad Harold Sheetz Leland Sheetz James Combs Billie Crawford Dr. McGuire Keith Dacring Ernest van Sickle Walter Sheets Ada Gray Hollingsworth Washington Charles Long Brighton

Notice of hearing on will probate in Washington Iowa

The notice states that a will dated July 14 1938 has been filed and that on February 6 1946 at 9 00 a m in the Court House Washington Iowa the District Court will hear proof and determine if the instrument should be probated as the last will and testament of the deceased. R R Noonan Clerk of the District Court issues the order with the date January 1 1946 and seal.

Washington Iowa District Court R. R. Noonan

Home-canned Tomato Juice Said Best Vitamin C Storage

A note on home canning states that tomato juice with the least air space at the top preserves the most vitamin C. It suggests filling jars near the rim to minimize oxidation and nutrient loss.

Quid Tablets Salve Nose Drops Caution

Cautionary label warns use only as directed for Quid tablets and salve or nose drops. Consumers urged to follow dosage and application instructions and consult a professional if symptoms persist. Safety guidelines emphasize proper storage and away from children.

Keota Guests Tell Tuesday News in Washington Area

Mr and Mrs Otto Sheetz spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Nick Hahn in Keota Richardson of Washington. Trucked cattle to Chicago Sunday for Dave Temple were dinner guests Monday evening of Mr and Mrs Ernest Lemmon in Washington.

Otto Sheetz Nick Hahn Keota Richardson Washington Chicago Dave Temple Leland Sheetz Mrs Ernest Lemmon

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