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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1943
Page
4
In these uncertain days readers seek simple joys and stay present. The column highlights Ode Ferguson's flourishing garden and generous harvests from neighbors including corn broccoli beets cabbage and apples. A retold apple dumpling recipe is shared as a nostalgia note for home cooks.
A recipe for butter and lard dumplings with lemon syrup is shared. The writer notes a Washington church in disrepair due to dwindling members and mentions Mrs. R. C. Keagy praising a new Ottumwa parsonage. Details of social visits and campus activities at S.U.S. are included along with travel updates of Ida Leanna Peterson and a birthday note for Neile Wilson.
The W S C S meeting at the church parlor was led by Mrs. J E Freeland with Mrs. Georgia Reaney in charge of the program. Pvt. Glen Wood returns from Concordia on furlough to his parents Mr and Mrs Roy Wood. Several neighbors and relatives visit and move as noted, including Edgar Lids moving into the Reaney property and a farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Anderson at the Butterworth home.
A Riverside group honored Lieut Iban Shradel on leave from Hunter Field Savannah Georgia with a chicken supper at the American Legion home. Visitors include Mrs Dorothy Fitzsimmons from Cedar Rapids and many relatives and friends sharing local social hours.
A military air crew member's career path is outlined, including transfers from Sedalia Army Field to Peye Field Fort Bragg after training at Keesler Field and the Army Administration School in Huntsville Texas before assignment to current duties.
Capt Thomas F Lyons becomes the first enlisted man to earn a permanent commission in the U S Marine Corps. He enlisted in 1890 and achieved this historic officer appointment.
A vast labor reservoir trains more than a million men for wood crafts, surpassing all other trades in scale and reach.
Canadian National locomotives traveled about 90 million miles last year nearly the earth sun distance. The remark highlights extensive railway mileage and efficiency across CN operations.
Newborn babies often struggle to focus their gaze as they grow. Early eye alignment improves with regular visual interaction and attentive care from caregivers and clinicians.
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