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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1944
Page
4
A salesman touts a "super model" to a customer leaving his old car for scrap. The customer, tired of repairs, asks to see another vehicle. The exchange highlights a sale at a used car lot as the buyer seeks reliable transport.
A reflective biblical exhortation urges action over words, calling for tangible deeds and repentance to accompany apologies and change.
Farmers favor business men handling rural bond drives while lamenting time away from crops. A hotel breakfast vignette shows a hardworking mother with four children and a proud, busy family scene. The column also notes Harding critiques, radish garden woes, and a tribute to war memories from Corporal Dea.
A playful quick exchange suggests a camel group could be a carton, echoing humor about collective animal terms. The line contrasts herd for cattle and flock for sheep with a joking answer.
The sermon lauds the late man's virtues as a good provider and family man. The widow whispers for someone to check the coffin, asking if it is really her husband, implying doubt or shock at the scene.
An elderly parish lady in an English village meets a sympathetic clergyman asking if she is unnerved by Nazi bombers overhead. She replies she is not troubled, saying she gets all the shelter she needs from her faith and community.
Excerpt shows a wartime propaganda tone with urging to buy War Bonds and Stamps. A cadet and pilot exchange casual dialogue about a parachute corps theme song and duty, reflecting morale boosting humor amid war preparation.
The dialogue centers on two women discussing news about a son stationed in Australia. One suggests danger involving a jeep while the other mislabels the vehicle. They react with cautious humor and reference a proverb about judging others' actions.
The record lists numerous visits and small events around Wellman and nearby towns. Gertrude Brenneman, Humston, Shields, Sheets, and Fulton families appear with guests and callers. Art Dawson underwent surgery in Washington hospital and is recovering, while activities include corn planting and family gatherings.
A post nuptial shower honoring Mr and Mrs George Anderson was hosted at the H W Mineart home in Sandy Hook last Thursday in the Mineart residence.
A Hap Guy home gathering honored Mr and Mrs Robert Kientz with 82 guests present. Home made ice cream cake and cookies were served along with fruit salad coffee. Also noted H W Mineart returned to Hanford Washington and Frank Embrees plans to move near Washington on an acreage.
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Franklin Center residents share meals and visits this week. Howard Hoyle and Gerald dined with neighbors Daryl Hoyle on Sunday. Rosalie Combs joined Howard Hoyle for supper Monday evening. Nancy Johnette Junior and Micheal visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Win Durst, who will spend Friday evening with them.
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