This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1945
Page
6
The Rocking Chair Brigade muses on holding Sunday union services on church grounds near the Methodist church rather than Central Park. Rain plan includes indoor meeting. chairs and logistics would be easier at the church. Discussions weigh practicality and location availability.
The U S supreme court, in a five to four ruling, set free GERHARD WILHELM KUNZE and 23 others, invalidating their convictions for conspiring to advise draft evasion. The Bonds men, sentenced to five years each after New York trial, were acquitted due to insufficient evidence.
He claims his distinctive traits set him apart and cause jealousy among friends and associates. The remark frames his self-perception and social dynamics, suggesting envy stems from perceived uniqueness.
An instrument filed as the last will of J L Genkinger, deceased, dated March 12 1945, was opened and read. A hearing to prove the will is set for 9 00 AM Monday June 25 1945 at the Washington Iowa court house before the District Court or Clerk.
Social notes from Stringtown list local families visiting, returning home from travel, and attending gatherings. The piece mentions the Brooks and Roth families, Navy sailor Louis Graber on leave, and visits to Cedar Rapids and Trenton, with several households hosting dinners and picnics.
Sunday gatherings mark visits by the Widmer and Schlatter families in Wayland and Washington. A funeral for Sam Johnson of Rubio is noted with his death at age sixty and a wife as survivor.
Richland reports Cpl Walter L Stewart of Rapid City South Dakota back from 30 months in India. He visits 15 day fur lough at the Tom Stewart home. Community mentions: high school band concerts Wednesday nights directed by Mrs A Howard. several local family happenings and moves. Ensign Al F Bridger graduates Annapolis. S/Sgt Barr returns from Italy after 20 months.
A special Riverside election on June 14 authorized the town council to issue bonds totaling 2500 to fund a new town well. Incapable wells prompted improved water flow for tank protection. 85 voted yes, and 5 voted no.
Schnoebelen, a Navy veteran, served in Pacific theaters and in New Caledonia and New Hebrides. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Pruess Ainsworth visited the Walton home. Iowa City guests were entertained at the Duffy household. Mr. and Mrs. Rotenburger and Mrs. Knebel of Jona Gay visited relatives near Riverside and at Paul’s home.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.