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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1946
Page
3
A brief national editorial notes concerns about a whining member of the association, reflecting on the importance of healthy minds and bodies as growth and renewal. The piece emphasizes civic virtue and constructive discourse within professional groups.
The Wellman American Legion post canceled its Fourth of July festivities due to bread and lumber shortages. Crowds would lack food and temporary stands. Washington county communities report no other local Fourth plans.
A skeleton was found on a transcontinental train. The report notes the eerie discovery amid other anecdotes and reflections on daily life. The item reads like a brief, fragmented set of captions from a bygone era.
A collection of short wartime and postwar quips. A sergeant-gi exchange ends with grim humor about graves. A sailor learns a telegram missive led to a mistaken homecoming, and a boy jokes about appetite during dinner with relatives.
Prairie Flower column lists visits and guests visiting in Williamsburg and surrounding areas. Families from Cleveland Ohio Kansas City and Chicago are mentioned along with local residents taking trips to Cedar Falls Washington and Midland Airport. The item notes a nurse trainee and a hospital plan, a long distance call from California, and relief fund solicitation.
Ainsworth locals report weekend visits by Mr and Mrs Howard Baker of Cedar to Everette Shearer home. Rev O J Fix and wife attend Methodist conference in Mt Pleasant this week. Olive Hawkins of Detroit visiting her mother Mrs M F E Hawkins. Max Hawkins of Ft Lewis Washington also visiting. Jimmy announces new baby at his house with a grocer quip about stay.
Connie Marshall, age nine, stars in Sentimental Journey with John Payne Maureen O'Hara and William Bendix at the State Theatre. The child actress charts a demanding role behind the scenes she recalls a washing machine routine between takes. She loves acting and may become a doctor if acting ends.
Pilotburg notes summer visits and community events. Jimmy Ashby stays with grandparents. Road west of Pilotburg receives its first oil coat. Local residents assist ill neighbors and prepare for a pastor’s wedding in Indiana. 4 H rally attendees report from Washington. Families plan trips to Maryland and Kentucky to visit relatives and a navy hospital patient. Farm work and strawberry harvest continue as Midland Airport remains busy.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Simonton and their Cincinnati son visit. Mrs. Margaret Evans and son from Natural Bridge, Virginia, are a guest at the Harry Burmeister residence for a few days.
The name Los Angeles traces to priests who honored Our Lady Queen of the Angels of Prociuncula on the site, linking the city to a feast day dedication.
The Friendship class of the West Chester Methodist Episcopal church met at the home of Mr and Mrs Don Statler Friday evening for their regular local gathering. Mrs Ivan Neffeneggar led clever entertainment with contests quizzs and stunts. The hostess assisted by Mrs Neffeneggar served refreshments. Members present included Mr and Mrs Cloyce Statler and Karen Mrs Merle Thrapp and Larry Mr and Mrs Keith Stewart Peggy and Dirk Daryl Statler and Mr and Mrs Ivan
Francis Hopkinson of Philadelphia is identified as the designer of the American flag, contrasting the common belief that Betsy Ross created it. The claim places Hopkinson as the true contributor in early American history.
A wartime recruitment notice calls for enlisting to reach one million, promising the Army's generous family allowance for dependents and urging applicants to visit a camp post or recruiting station. It notes over three quarters of a million have already enlisted in the Regular Army.
A chaotic scene unfolds as Joe, barely conscious, battles to leave the corner while fearing a Nazi foe named Bimmellman. He struggles under brutal blows and fights to finish the fight, unaware he is in a boxing ring on Orooten Island.
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