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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1942
Page
4
A column of opinion and light reportage discusses sugar rationing jokes, the lingering bravado of conquered peoples, the ethics of subjugation, and civil defense guidance. It also notes literacy issues in selective service, wartime wage shifts, junkyard cleanup, fishing license fines, soap lather concerns, women in farming, and FBI spy vigilance.
The Ladies of the United Presbyterian and Methodist churches in Ainsworth sponsor a flower show at the United Presbyterian church basement on June 10 from 2 to 5 p.m. with committees for Publicity Arrangements Refreshments Plant sale and Children's department. Exhibits open 9 to 11 a.m. Growers supply their own receptacles and entries. Judges' decisions final. Two ribbon prizes per class. Admission free with small refreshment charge. Division I Roses features one stem or cluster per entry in red or pink.
Harry McCall reports that his nephew Lloyd McCall and wife, stranded in Shanghai as Japan opened war with the United States, may be repatriated under a nationals exchange. The plan envisions American, Canadian, and British staff evacuated to Lourenco Marques, with ships starting mid June and aims for late fall completion pending war developments.
Mrs. John Sherman hosted the Friendly Circle club at her Sherman home Thursday afternoon with 11 members present. A brief business meeting set roll call for garless recipes at the next gathering.
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