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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1946
Page
3
A 1946 column blends political commentary with light notes on birds and local taxes. It critiques labor strife, state spending, and Henry Wallace while praising practical government limits and the value of education, ending with quotes from Burroughs and others.
A collage of brief lines and captions from a bygone era features a soldier stripped of rank muttering about a rigid regimental clerk, a farmer’s wife seeking plain labels for medicines, and scattered witticisms on manners, travel, fleas and snakes. The snippets capture social foibles and rural life with a dry punch.
The Fort nightly Club afternoon section met at Mrs. E. E Stutsman’s home to discuss Now that April's Here. Mrs. Hull reviewed the English children tale and Mrs. Berdo offered life in England insights. Also noted were travel plans, street safety views, and a Minnesota resort purchase.
Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Alliman celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary with sons daughters and grandchildren on February 27 in Wayland. Gifts were displayed on a decorated table and corsage and boutonniere were presented. Attending were families of Hinkle Neff Alliman Robertson Washington and St Louis relations. Refreshments followed.
Theisen died Sunday night from injuries suffered Saturday when struck by a hit and run driver while walking along a road with a companion. Charles Menster, 22, Cascade, identified as a person involved or related to the incident.
The lemon flavor comes from the yellow rind oil on the surface. Do not grate the white part beneath the skin as it is bitter and lacks lemon flavor.
A $200 reward was posted for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the driver who struck and killed Arnold Theisen senior, 18, of Luxemburg. His parents contributed $100, with the rest raised by merchants on Sageville Road where the accident occurred.
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