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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1945
Page
7
Notices recount Rosalind Russell and Jack Carson in Roughly Speaking, praise for the human drama and humor, plus local society items about Mrs Sevilla Boice Hopp, Susie Johnson, and the Turner anniversary. Birthdays, club meetings, and memories from California and Iowa are noted along with newspaperwoman Emily Wilcox.
Local items report Joyce Lowry and son Michael returning to Bede and relatives visiting from Des Moines and Cincinnati. Also describes Kensington club meeting at Mrs. Cora Baird’s Washington home with contests and picnic plans. Original notice in Iowa District Court. hearing set for August 24, 1945 in Washington County regarding a land ownership dispute.
A brief note describes applying a product under each arm to deter B. 0, aiming to keep away the threat. The exact context and authority remain unclear, but emphasis is on a preventive measure.
The piece praises Gertrude M. Puelichier editor of the Press Woman and retiring president of the National Federation of Press Women. It highlights her inspiration and leadership in the youth movement and notes her Swan Song plea for youth. J. B. Randle is thanked for apples and homey gifts and marked by his 80th birthday.
Law firm Baldrige Bailey at 225 West Main Street Washington IA and Edward F. Bate at 15 Iowa State Bank Building Iowa City IA represent the plaintiff. Dates listed July 17 24 and 31 appear as filing or action dates.
Mrs Wylie Anderson assists in nationwide nursing drive as Elmira Wickenden warns quotas must be met. With graduate nurses redirected to the military, Iowa schools report vacancies starting July and September. Interested young women 18 or older with a high school education are urged to apply, Mrs Anderson available by appointment at 739 St Iowa Ave Washington Iowa.
Agricultural scientists predict more maple sugar at lower costs as they propagate trees with sap two or three times as sweet. Greenhouse cuttings from high sugar trees will be planted in forest areas soon.
The Smaller War Plants Corporation will assist veterans in obtaining surplus government property on high priority to establish or maintain their own small business. Veterans must show use for a professional enterprise, with capital under 50000, and may buy up to 2500 in surplus property. Prices are set by the disposal agency and not above original cost minus depreciation.
The text states that purchases can be made on a priority basis if the veteran shares ownership with another person, but the non veteran may own no more than fifty percent of the enterprise.
Iowa City court forfeits $169 bonds for K W Drake and Harvey Moore of the Austin Brothers circus who failed to appear after arrest on operating local gambling devices on the circus grounds during a show.
A newly processed honey product markets as finely crystalline with a smooth texture. The item highlights a distinct processing method and claims a refined mouthfeel for consumers seeking an alternative to traditional honey.
The United States reorganizes leadership in the China theater and Pacific fleet. Lt. Gen. George E. Stratemeyer takes command of all U S air forces in the area while Maj. Gen. Claire L. Chennault retires from the 14th Air Force. In the Navy, Vice Admiral Mitscher shifts to naval operations, with Vice Admiral McCain moving to a new post and Rear Admiral Sherman rising to vice admiral to relieve Mitscher. Vice Admiral Towers will replace McCain.
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