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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1942

Page

8

Thompson family safe as others kept in touch

The page notes the Thompson family is fine while questionnaires tracked 100 more Washington count registrants. It lists numerous local movements including injuries in a highway crash near Highway 2, church calls, job changes, travels, weddings, and visits across multiple Iowa towns, with names such as Keith Long and Merle Shellman among the injured.

Keith Long Oskaloosa Merle Shellman Washington

Ainsworth Briefs July Visitors and Local Guests

Ainsworth notes show Mr and Mrs Earl White and Connir visiting from Davenport for a few days. Mrs Mary Chambers returned home from Letts after a stay as a guest at the Mil.

Ruth Norris Ainsworth Earl White Connir Davenport Mary Chambers Letts Mil

V mail Letter From Australia Reaches Washington In 13 Days

Lieutenant Kathleen Hayes writes from somewhere in Australia that a V mail letter reached her sister in Washington in 13 days. The missive, stamped American Base Forces on July 4, describes Australian hospitality, slang, and church parties. Hayes trained at Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids and served with Lieut Martha Harvey, with both women stationed in the same hospital.

Kathleen Hayes Australia Lyle Snyder Hayes O. K America Miss Hayes Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids University Hospital Iowa City Army Nursing Corps Fort Leonard Wood Miss Harvey St. Luke's Methodist Hospital Foreign Service Harvey San Francisco Calif Paul Harvey Washington Algona Iowa

Local Notes and Visits From Community Folks

Sunday work at ISTC after time at home. Mrs Jesse Moore of Washington visits relatives for two weeks. Mr and Mrs Richard White spend weekend in Missouri with kin. Adopted boy Richard Catherwood welcomed by Bassler family in Hospertont Tick. CS O drive led by Mrs Pearson meets $145 county quota. Iowa City visitors stay with Mrs Wesling. Jeck family called to Nebraska after father’s death. Glen McMel and family host Everett Shearer in Burlington. Rhee family returns to Davenport from California. Leatherberg returns from Los Angeles and San Diego to Tiptoe. Effie McCreedy visits Dog Rapids with siblings. Charles Nz and family noted in town.

Loren Hazen Mms al Hazelett Texas Olive Hary Boileau Effie McCreedy Cedar Rapids Charles Nash Miss McCreedy G. E. Moore Shirley Trenton Harold Scott Wayne Gene Annas Andersons Ege Jesse Moore Washington Richard White Missouri Charles Jeck Nebraska Jenkins Glen McMel Burlington Everette Shearer BE. K. Rhee Davenport Mary Chital

Slaying Mystery Near Homewood Sanatorium

Police investigate the shooting of David M. Staehling of Homewood Illinois found in a car near a sanitarium. Murray Williams owner of the sanitarium called authorities reporting he shot a man at the door after a reported intrusion. Ballistic tests awaited to confirm if Staehling was the victim as the wounded man walked 200 yards before collapse.

David M. Stace Homewood Illinois Staehling Naval Au

Coffee or Tea Leads American Beverage Battle

Americans drink about cups of coffee per person annually making it the top beverage, with tea around a smaller share and soft drinks trailing.

Paris Court Grants Custody to Creditor in 1839 Case

A Paris court in 1839 granted a creditor custody of a debtor’s children until the debt was paid. The ruling required the creditor to cover costs of room and board for the children during the hold.

Paris

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