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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1942
Page
6
In Westminster on June 12 the column urges garden defense against pests using sprays and virus-like reliance on timely rains. It notes wartime mobilization themes, mentions local residents traveling east for training, and reports readers aiding Civilian Defense and inflation talks while families adjust to induction and military placements.
Superintendent E A Ralston Dean of Junior College Harland W Mead principal High School A W Ebre principal Junior High Miss Ethel McCreedy principal Elementary Kenneth Freeman named. School Board President Richard A Stewart Secretary Donald R Boyer and members Harry Ramseyer Fred S Downing B F Bostwick Jr Mrs Charlotte Bald rig¢.
Western and Burlington schedules list Davenport to Kansas City and Omaha to Chicago routes. Buses depart Washington at 4:28 pm 8:50 pm and 6:30 am 1:30 pm 9:30 pm with connections to Chicago coast to coast tickets at the depot and city agent offices.
Tyrone on June 11 reports Eilen Crawford attending Parsons College summer school in Fairfield. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Dickenson and family and Mr and Mrs Charles Dickenson of near Richland were Sunday dinner guests.
Highland Center report notes Fred Merrifield hatching 3560 baby turkeys this spring. Local residents share social visits with friends and relatives including the Murphy and Coon families. Other entries list shoppers, dinners, and weekend gatherings around William Murphy, Lewis Coon, and Coan households.
Members of the Rolling Green social club were entertained at the home of Mrs. Otto Sheetz Thursday afternoon. The afternoon included quilt block work and light refreshments served by the hostess and her daughter. Guests included Mrs. Walter Sheets Caroline Ruth Dill Marilyn Stewart and Margery Van Sickle.
Riverside on June 12 guests gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Tesar to honor Artis G. Beck of Riverside who is joining the armed forces. The event featured cards and a luncheon with gifts presented to Beck. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Heck and Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Heck and their son Ronald.
garet Arndt of Hills, Mr. and Mrs Milo Stransky of Cedar Rapids and Mr and Mrs Gem Peterson of West Branch attended beside the hosts and their family at the event.
The Fish and Wildlife Service notes that some birds can live up to 17 years. This finding comes as researchers study avian lifespans and wildlife conservation.
An ex-boxer hides in a London pub garden renamed the Owl, recovering from war trauma with help from its owner the Biffer and a recovering bar crowd. Smithy gains daily stability, plans future shows, and rediscovers life while Paula visits, navigating fear and friendship.
James Hilton narrates a feverish aftermath where a prize of a hundred pounds lifts the Biffer’s spirits after his wartime glories. Tension rises as a hospital memory looms and Paula urges Smithy to flee to the forest, fearing Melbury Hospital men returning him to care or captivity.
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