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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1944
Page
5
A collage of casual reflections covers careers from locomotive engineer to Army kit tips. It notes July rain, Central Park sermons, politics and Tojo rumors, then quirky travel advice praising a sponge and can opener for field rations and bathing on marches.
A collage of newspaper clippings argues against third or longer presidential terms, urging a constitutional law limit. It contrasts Roosevelts stance with editorial voices from Oelwein, Keene, Titonka, and others, noting wartime strain and public fatigue. The piece mixes political opinion with anecdotes about soldiers, daily life, and weather, reflecting mid-century concerns about independence and governance.
A brief devotional blurb cites Matthew 6 10 urging believers that God desires to do great things for them and that earthly will aligns with heaven through faith. The message emphasizes trust in divine provision rather than seeking special favors.
Hilma Dodds, a Red Cross social worker at a Los Angeles army hospital, is home in Wellman for weeks of rest. Local visits include the Curl and Werhler families, with others traveling from Cedar Rapids and Washington. Notable notes: Mary Martha U S class dinner at Forest Jones home, and a republican state convention in Des Moines.
Grace Hill July 18. Mr. and Mrs. Max Waterhouse and Louise visited their son and family in Brighton. S-1 Robert Waterhouse on 15 day furlough from Farragut Idaho. Several neighbors and relatives called during the weekend at multiple homes in the area.
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