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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1944
Page
6
A reader-charged reminiscence recounts the Stewart Webb wedding amid a snow storm and rain. notes on guests, gifts, and cake. Washington residents Oliver Todd and Dr H F Masson are mentioned along with local social scenes and returning families from Corpus Christi.
The article explains a program where students may finish the current semester before being called to active duty. Those selected undergo classification tests at an army air forces training center to assign roles as pilots navigators or bombardiers after about thirteen to fifteen months of training. The exam occurred at Washington high school and was conducted by Captain Gentry and Cpl J H Craven of the Des Moines aviation cadet examining board.
The Columbus high school senior class chose The Imaginary Invalid with Mrs. R. W. Galloway as coach. Columbus high speech class plans three one act plays March 21 Wheat Fire The House of Greed and The Dummy. Community notes mention church officers and local residents.
In Crawfordsville on March 13 the high school boys basketball team was hosted by families and the school board for a cooperative dinner attended by about 100. Supt. D W Githens presented letters to players and the team cheered by three cheerleaders. The season record stood at 14 wins and losses. The event moved to the gym for singing and games with Irish family group roles.
The Morrison family reports progress in a cramped five room dwelling where three boys share one bed. Red Cross solicitors plan visits and encourage generous donor support. Edith Van Cise Wilhis of Mt. Pleasant mourns Howard, killed in Africa, as a nurse’s sister and another daughter serve abroad.
Naples dispatch reports opponents of the Royal Italian government fear Washington and London may recognize Premier Badoglio's regime following Russia. Count Carlo Sforza, anti-Badoglio leader, says such recognition would hurt anti-monarchist forces and bolster the king's position.
Members and families gathered Saturday evening with committee members Mrs Beenblossom Mrs Holmes Mrs Robert Howell Mrs Anderson and Mrs Rickey in charge. Mrs Howard Anderson shared tips on care and use of household equipment while Mrs Stanley and Mrs Hedger helped with refreshments.
Dr. W. S. Kyle, republican committeeman from the second ward, said the caucus scheduled for last night at the Ford garage was not held due to bad weather and will be held Wednesday evening at 7 30.
A passerby reported a fire alarm at 843 South Iowa Avenue early this morning, but firefighters found no fire at the residence of Mrs. Laura Oldfield. The incident raised the alert and prompted a routine inspection.
Smoke rising from shingles near the roof, traced to the chimney, dispersed by muggy conditions creating the illusion of a blaze. Fire responders reported no active fire after inspection of the structure.
The article notes that business in the United States centers on roughly 190 million daily transactions between individuals, highlighting the scale of everyday commerce and consumer interactions shaping the economy.
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