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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1945

Page

6

The Rocking Chair Brigade Unites Park Guests and Local Happenings

In Central Park Union services begin early as attendees crowd benches. Dr. Geo Kerr spoke to a pleased crowd with Sara Lu Miller and Helen Harvey performing, while Rev. Walter Smith led songs and prayer. Local notes mention J. Ellitt Grayson visiting, John Bunce’s college fund, travel plans, and community projects.

Central Park Geo. Kerr Sara Lu Miller Helen Harvey Carolyn Hamilton Walter Smith Trenerry

Window of Service Men Pictures Discontinued

After almost four years the window display of service men and women is being discontinued because the display can no longer accommodate all photos. The pictures will be held at the store for owners to collect, and loaners are thanked for their contributions. Please call to retrieve your photo.

Weather outlook shows cool night and rising temperatures

The forecast calls for fair skies with continued cool conditions tonight then warmer temperatures to follow.

Six deer release forms North Carolina’s finest herd at Fort Bragg

A six deer release at Fort Bragg's artillery range years ago has grown into the state’s finest deer herd, reflecting notable population and health development within North Carolina.

Fort Bragg North Carolina

Leave at Home From Pacific Area Lt Norman White

Lt Norman White a transport pilot in the Pacific returned home on leave to Brighton to visit his parents Mr and Mrs L K White. He has the points for discharge but will stay in service in the U S and has several service medals. Other notices include visits by Mrs L K McAfee and Joyce Ann Spencer to Stockport and Mrs Ida Bass of Des Moines visiting friends. The W S C meeting was held at Mrs Howard Reighard’s home with the vice president presiding.

Edna Ida Bass Des Moines van Zanter van Zanten I. R. Allison Norfolk Merle Allison Signalman Howard Reighard

Navy taps former Treasury official for air secretary post

Vice Admiral John S. McCain aboard the carrier John L. Sullivan conducted an oath ceremony in Pacific waters for a 46 year old former assistant secretary of the treasury who was sworn in as assistant secretary of the Navy for air. The unprecedented event occurred in waters off Japan.

Adm John S. McCain Pacific John L. Sullivan

Local Social Notices and Travels Reported

Mrs L A Horton and Mrs Joe Day led devotionals, with Mrs Ross Day teaching. Lt Ralph Wanerus, son of Mrs Fred Wanerus, heads to California on leave after duty in Germany. Mrs Addison Connor and son Jimmy visited from Detroit. Mr and Mrs J C Bhiznak return to Huston after a brief stay with Mr and Mrs Frank Swisher. Center ville family festivities noted with Walter Richardson and others. Buy James House Mr and Mrs W D Johnson participate in Fourth activities.

L. A. Horton Joe Day Ross Day Edna Crile Heur Pire Axson Ralph Wanerus Fred Wanerus New York California Hermosa’ Beach Germany Addison Connor Jimmy Detroit, Micch J. N. Irwin J. C. Bhiznak Teft Huston Texas

Residents relocate as property transfers occur in town

The Karl Hoover property now owned by James Whisler of Bloomfield is sold to the Chas. James property buyers. Mr. and Mrs. James plan to move to Laramie Wyoming to live with their daughter Mrs. Hel Cordner. Charlescllfith of San Diego California visits the D. H. Wentworth home. Mrs. B. V. Galbry returns from Wayland where she aided daughter Mrs. Victor Stacy recovering from surgery. Falls off hay load leads to broken breast bone for Dave Paul. hospital x rays confirm injury. Lt. and Mrs. Robert Edmondson visit from Oskaloosa. Roger Van Zanten and family visit Elkton and Dr. and Mrs. Wm. Van Zanten. Theodore Horton, formerly in the West Indies, visits his parents as he travels to Hamburg with his wife and daughter.

Karl Hoover James Whisler Bloomfield Chas. James James Laramie Wyo Hel Cordner Charlescllfith San Diego Calif D. H. Wentworth B. V. Galbry Wayland Victor Stacy Dave Paul Doyl Fairfield Hospital Paul Robert Hdmondson Oskaloosa L. Edmondson S/Sget Roger van Zanten van Zanten Elkton Minn Wm. van Zanten Theodore Horton West Indies A. Ob. Horton Gen Willits Indianola Hamburg

Mrs Horton to Eau Claire After Signment

Mrs. Horton will move to Eau Claire Wisconsin where she has been employed while another person travels to Minneapolis Minnesota for a 34 assignment.

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