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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1945
Page
3
A woman named Gladys wrote loving letters to her Navy boyfriend Joe. The letters were full of affection and cheerful notes that he appreciated.
Bethel reports a lively summer with dogs treeing groundhogs and a fox sighting in the church yard. The column mixes animal antics with local farming notes, hospital updates, hay baling, visits, and community events across Bethel and nearby homes.
Dayton Grove reports the So and Sew club held an ice cream social at Mr. and Mrs. Merle McDowell residence with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Newton of Waterloo and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Iserman of Mr. Pleasant. Visitors Robert Elliott of Chicago and Mrs. Ollie Oldfield of Washington also noted.
Phyllis Bean expresses gratitude to numerous friends for their kindness during a recent hospitalization. Her note thanks supporters for visits, meals, and well wishes that helped her through the stay.
Good iron sources include lima beans peas navy beans broccoli Brussels sprouts and dried fruits. Include liberal quantities of these foods in your menus to maintain proper iron balance for your family.
Cloid Willits told the Rotary club cars arriving soon will resemble 1942 models with cosmetic changes and continued rationing. Henry Bailey outlined Washington’s airport funding plan, noting a 50 000 bond option over twenty years and a 1.4 mill levy potential. Guests included Dan Luck H J Hulgren J Ellis Grayson Clarence Miller and Frank Downey. A ladies night program is planned for July 23 at the Country Club.
Wayland reports a nine week California trip by Mrs. Everette Monson and family to meet relatives including Linda Joy Milsap born May 21. Numerous relatives from Kansas City and California visited and attended gatherings, with travel and local farewells noted. Arvilla Wittrig Sweet, 39, died in Glendale California, prompting funeral plans for July 6.
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