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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1948
Page
4
The piece critiques political conventions, predicts Wallace attention, toasts recreational softball scenes in southeast Washington, and humorously lampoons atomic energy basics with fake jargon. It notes crowding attendances, community summer evenings, and the absurdity of high price relations to homeland familiarity.
Mrs. Robert Clark, an English war bride, praises Washington's friendliness and explains her family's move from Oxford. She recounts wartime service, marriage in England, and a seven to ten month stay for her sick child. She notes England's coupons and shortages, and says Brits cherish self respect while hoping for mutual understanding with Americans.
A Washington resident, recently back from England a month ago, declares Washington her adopted home and happiness. She visited her girlhood scenes and reunited with family, yet cherishes her husband Bob Clark and new Washington circle. The trip widened her view of postwar England’s hardships and resilient people. Her marriage occurred in May 1945 shortly after World War II ended.
Mrs Clark is living with her mother two sisters and a brother in England. Her father died last March during her stay at home after a long illness, a reason she visited Oxford at that time.
A speaker describes severe hardship in England amid strict rations. One person survives a week on a half pound of sugar two ounces of bacon one eye of meat two pints of milk and similar items. Nearly all food is rationed and non list items are hard to obtain with potatoes recently removed from rationing.
During a visit to England Mrs Clark notes surprising progress in rebuilding bombed areas and says England is returning strongly despite wartime difficulties. She mentions Oxford and nearby airfields, a shift in sentiment from Labour to Conservatives, and her own postwar plans and experiences in the United States.
A plane piloted by Vere Goff and passenger Clarence Asper of Pontiac landed short in EK J. Freyenberger's orchard causing propeller damage after a failed resumption. Both occupants escaped serious injury and visited Goff family before leaving. Several local residents hosted visitors and held family gatherings including birthday celebrations. An exchange student from Holland spoke about homeland wartime conditions at Eicher church before World Mennonite Conference.
Republic Studios presents a musical comedy at the Fox Theatre featuring Richard Crane Hal Hackett and the Wilde sisters in a satire on the housing shortage. Four homeless students trigger a chaotic series of campus misadventures at Opaloecka University.
The English wife fears relocation as her husband advances with the Benteco company. She is relieved the firm has no stores in New Mexico, where they stayed two months in fall 1946. The couple, once English, now enjoys Iowa’s green landscapes.
A brisk comedy echoing apartment hunting woes delights audiences with relatable scenes. The film follows families students and even homeless citizens confronting housing hassles while a chorus of catchy songs like Who's Got A Tent For Rent and It’s Nice To Have A Man About The House heighten the mood.
Louisa county's new bridge over the Iowa river at Wapello is 14 feet wider than the old one which became unsafe for heavy traffic. Crossing is free. Le Roy Evans, son of Mrs. Jere Evans, returned from University hospital to the hospital for examination after a June 12 admission and July 9 discharge. he was injured in an airplane crash near here that killed Robert Hesseltine en route to hospital. Evans suffered a brain concussion, two broken ribs, a back wound with 15 stitches, and cuts. Glen Gabriel was named Benteco store manager, succeeding Lester Voss. Dixie Free Methodist church officers elected: stewards Velma and Russell Cutkomp, J. C. Cassabaum, Marie Cassabaum. trustees Tommy Holmes, Lee Casenbaum, Oscar Cassabaum, J. C. Cassabaum, Russell Cutkomp. treasurer Russell Cutkomp. class leader Oscar Cassabaum. Betty Cutkopm named Sunday school superintendent. Mrs. Mary Dennis of Downey Calif. visited then went to Davenport. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Houseal moved from Galesburg Illinois to work with his father in carpentry. Josephine Owens, Harriet Jones.
Irene Rees and Robert Peters returned from Pella after attending a Presbyterian conference at Central College. J. T. B. Alliss of Mercedes Texas visits Grace Lehmer and Lyle Wasson. Lee Colton returns from Estherville after about two weeks. James Briggs and daughter Marlene of Decatur Illinois visit J. Weaver Briggs and family. Robert Langstaff and spouse travel from Michigan after a Percy Jones hospital reunion. plan to move to Pasadena California.
J O Mecklenburg named county superintendent of Louisa schools succeeding Ada Smith after 18 years. He graduates from Morning Sun HS and Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls. He taught at Washington Wheatland Calamus and served two years as superintendent. He served in World War II for 414 years. He starts August 1 at a salary of 4000 dollars annually.
The Max White family heads to northern Wisconsin to visit Frederick White in a trip noted by local society. Several residents share visits and family news as Iowa City and Davenport connections appear among guests and relatives.
A social gathering was held at the residence of Mrs Iva Mc Mullen in Oskaloosa, described as a cordial day of visits and light refreshments among friends and neighbors.
Planting shrubs near modern low houses should be kept minimal and low. Tall evergreens close to the structure can make a building appear even lower and overwhelm the main floor.
A brief notice notes a per year charge by a carrier in Washington state for deliveries outside Iowa. The item mentions billing details and regional scope without listing names or dates.
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