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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1946

Page

4

National Editorial Association Training Ember

The fragment notes a National Editorial Association training ember session dated Wednesday March 13 1946. It references an association event and scheduling details without additional context.

God’s Children Home and Economic Woes in Iowa

A column blending religious appeals with social critique discusses returning soldiers, rising costs due to shorter workweeks, and public funding shifts. It cites Iowa officials on mental health care shortages, salary gaps at state institutions, and calls for modernized treatment, while noting broader national trends in labor and welfare.

Towa John R. Gardner Lisbon Iowa Rotary Club Gardner Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois

Wis Wartime Anecdotes and Humorous Bits

A collection of short jokes and sayings set around a Wisconsin family and soldiers. Tales mention a price hike from 50 cents to a dollar for berries, a cousinly quip about a girdle, a buck private joke, Christmas shopping woes, and a widow’s money troubles. A Civil War eagle named Old Abe is noted as returning unharmed.

Wisconsin

Railway Board names two of three to head off strike

President Truman appoints a three member emergency board under the Railway Labor Act to delay a national railroad strike for 30 to 60 days. Leif Ericson, former Montana Supreme Court judge, and Frank Swacker, a New York attorney, are pictured, with the third member unnamed.

Railroad Emergency Board Truman National Railroad Leif Ericson Montana

Noble elects two to school board in light vote

At Noble Consolidated School District elections Oscar Miller and William Conrad were re elected for three year terms while only 18 votes were cast. Several locals attended Stella Rinner’s funeral in Wayland, with burial at Center Cemetery near Noble.

Noble

Leichty Family News and Local Farm Activities

Edwin and Ellis Leichty visit Fort Collins relatives during furlough. Eicher church ladies tied ten comforts. Graber family packed 25 comforts five blankets and two clothing cartons sent to Ak ron relief center. Otto Frey and Vernon visit Wayland. Kathryn accompanies Harlan Widtmer on business trip to Burlington. Maynard Goff family visits Kenneth Goff. Joe Reschly off to Culp Ark to oversee schoolhouse construction. Eicher pupils enjoy vacation during school election. Giesel from Brown Trumbing repairs pumps for Kenneth Goff. Olds carpenter crew assists Henry Leichty. Bobbie Reschly out of school due to mumps. Charles Regier visits Carl Johnson home.

Edwin Ellis Leichty Fort Collins Colo Henry Leichty Eicher Church Elmer Graber Harold Bontrager Otto Frey D. S Akron Penn Vernon J. H. Wittmer Wayland Harlan Widtmer Burlington Kathryn Maynard Goff Washington Kenneth Goff Joe Reschly Culp Ark Eicher School Glenn Giesel Brown Trumbing Company Ainsworth Wm. Reschleys Olds

Ralph Hixson Navy Discharge Highlighted at Round Grove

Round Grove reports a family visit by John Milton Hixson who was discharged from the navy after 315 years of service in the rank of boatswain mate first class. He last served on the Philippine Islands during a voyage home lasting over 100 days.

John Skubal Round Grove Ralph Hixson John Milton Hixson Navy Philippine Islands

Lemon Juice Recipe for Rheumatic Pain Relief

A simple home remedy using Ru-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice promises quick relief from rheumatic arthritis or neuritis pains. Take three tablespoons twice daily. if no improvement, return the empty package for a money back guarantee offered by McDaniel Drug Store and druggists.

McDaniel Drug Store

Dinner guests visit Mary Lou Celebrate at Coon home

Sunday dinner visitors at the Coon residence included Genevieve Higs on Janet and Joanne Coon and Judy Skubal who came to help Mary Lou celebrate.

Coon Genevieve Higson Janet Joanne Coon Judy Skubal Mary Lou

Popular Wear Dresses For School Use

Popular Wear Dresses made of spun rayon are suggested for school use. When washed they should be ironed while bone dry on a well padded ironing board. Iron on the wrong side first then turn and press with a cloth to avoid shiny edges on collar cuffs and pleats.

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