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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1944
Page
5
A heavy rain yesterday dropped Two inches in an hour over Washington area. Calculations estimate 1 663 958 4 pounds or about 832 tons of water on the city square at noon. The downpour would fill a ten by ten foot column and flood basements in many homes.
U S soldiers staged a daring assault in the Alban Hills, slipping behind German lines to reach a razorback ridge near Mt Artemesio after crossing toward Lake Nemi and Velitrae. The operation, part of the Fifth Army breakthrough from Anzio, advanced at night toward high ground as the map shows progress.
Lt and Mrs Charles Brooks of Fort Knox Kentucky hosted relatives and friends in Wayland and nearby towns for a weekend gathering. The visit included Mrs George Weaver and daughter Donna Jean of Smithshire Illinois, and several other family members and neighbors sharing meals and conversations.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Eicher church met for a full day of relief sewing. Officers elected: President Mrs Harold Bontrager, Vice president Mrs Perle Chrisinger, Secretary Mrs H L Metzker, Treasurer Bertha Graber. Local residents Billy Nebel and Milton Nebel assist farm work. Birthday visit and weekend visits noted with family gatherings and refreshments.
Mrs. Cora Widmer, recovering, has been discharged from Washington County hospital. Myrtle Freyenberger, from Washington, visited the Freyenberger home. Orlin Frey attends summer school in Iowa City and works at WSUT. Locals honor the Krabills on their second wedding anniversary. 郎. Visits and family updates include Oswalts and Krabills from Aurora and others from Clinton and Omaha.
Slovakian Resources maps out opal mines and valuable iron and copper deposits in eastern Slovakia. The report highlights resource richness and potential mining activity.
Many adults over 40 need glasses for close work and reading. Eye strain and blurred vision are common as the eye’s focusing ability declines with age. Regular eye checks help update prescriptions and maintain comfort.
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