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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1946
Page
4
A fragment from a July 26 1946 issue cites a biblical verse James 1 5 and hints at a spiritual call to seek wisdom from God. The brief item frames wisdom as a divine tap to the inner store in a national diary association context.
Dr. Melvin Gingerich, former Washington high teacher, now oversees 52 cowboys aboard the Stephen R. Mallory sailing to Poland with 830 UNRRA horses. Engine trouble forced a Boston stop, seasickness hit some crew, and daily duties spanned first aid, morale, and livestock care as diverse sailors from Spain to Argentina shared stories while two foals were born aboard.
Sailors recount days at sea near England with sea gulls and fishing ships, noting July 4 aboard ship, flag display, and routine tasks. They describe learning ship terminology, officer roles, and marine signals while stopping in Plymouth due to refrigeration and water issues. Plymouth highlights include views of the old city, monuments to Drake and the Armada, and plans to proceed to Poland.
A village veterinary candidate is elected town marshal. A late night call asks to see him urgently for a burglar in a bulldog’s mouth. The wife asks whether he serves as marshal or vet, and the caller says both. A witty line about a wife with horse sense follows.
Betty teases about jealousy as Bob owes Joe ten dollars and avoids meetings. He endures a photo session, and the proofs reveal only one button on his coat, prompting a wry reply. A father asks about trials grades, and the son jokes that history fell for Lincoln and Jefferson but EL went down.
A dialogue between Gladys and a friend reveals surprise and mixed feelings about an imminent marriage. The friend admits disliking the groom’s ways but adores his means, hinting at social or financial motives behind the union. The exchange underscores concealed motives in relationships.
A visitor asks an asylum inmate his name. He replies George Washington, then recalls being Abraham Lincoln by his first wife, a remark that draws a rueful laugh and mirrors time worn by memory.
Jackie tells his teacher that a new baby cost 100 dollars. The teacher remarks on the price for a tiny baby, and Jackie responds with a cautious rebuttal about value.
A sailor misses fly balls and jokes to the athletic officer that he needs glasses. The officer responds with radar. A county agent questions the farmer seeking a hired man with big feet to mend a hayrack, highlighting practical farming humor.
Glen Richenberger of the U S Navy stationed in North China had an emergency appendectomy about three weeks ago. He was moved from the ship De Haven to a hospital ship and recovered well. He hopes to reach the States next month for discharge.
A list of local residents with travel and visit notes includes Esther Graber from Goshen Indiana visiting in J G Roth and Dan Widine homes, Rev Willard Leiehty to Rochester Minnesota, Mrs WEF Levert to Rochester, another Levert to Hot Springs Arkansas, Helen and Mary Mathieu of Moline Illinois visiting the Roth and Hyde households, Jerry and Jan from California staying with Ben Nelf’s family en route to Waec Nebraska, Ethel Bergh visiting her parents in Ionia, and a class reunion for the class of 21 at Weed Park Muscatine with attendees from Kalona Davenport Mt. Pleasant and other area towns. Harold Graber entered navy boat training in San Diego. Jeanette Krabill and Rachel Graber began Akron Pennsylvania employment separate from other notes.
A West Chester family spent Sunday at the parental H. O. Davison home. Mr and Mrs A C Wenger and Mr and Mrs Edward B Wittris were business visitors in Des Moines Thursday.
The article notes that in 1945 United States hens used about 320000 tons of calcium to ensure proper eggshells.
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