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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1946
Page
4
Riverside March 15 The Woman's Society for Christian Service of Trinity Methodist Church held its March meeting in the church parlors with nineteen members present.
806 West Main St opposite House. Ambulance Service. Phone 253.
County officers listed include County Attorney John Owen County Auditor Stan Kiesey County Clerk R R Noonan County Engineer W P Shawn County Welfare Director Mrs Payne Marshall County Recorder Mrs Harriet Coulter County Sheriff Harold Putnam Treasurer W E Howell County Supt of Schools Lester B Krabill County Coroner Dr W S Kyle and County Supervisors Ned Morrow Clarence Fulton Arthur Wiley.
Dr Chas C Brown, chiropractor, advertises neurocalometer service from an office opposite the courthouse with a listed office phone 102. The text also mentions Washington Independent School District officials and a school board with names including M Schell and Miss Ethel McCreedy, plus Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M announcing regular meetings.
Mrs Delbert Flynn led worship and Mrs W L Edwards spoke on Need in Europe. An all day quilting was planned at Mrs William Ingram’s home and Everyday greeting cards were to be sold to benefit the church treasury. The afternoon included quilt work and refreshments by Mrs J M Soukup Merritt Wehmeier Opal Kern and Hubert Kron.
A dense schedule lists trains and buses with numbers, routes, and times, including Westbound No. 3 Davenport to Kansas City, No. 25 Southwest Limited, and various California and Washington stops. Burlington Trailways and Bee Line Transit Bus schedules show departures and arrivals between Washington, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Mt. Pleasant, Fort Madison, and beyond with ticketing notes.
The Columbus Junction Book Club donated a long list of classics and modern works to the Columbus Community Library, including Leave Her to Heaven and Cannery Row, as part of a yearly gift similar in size to prior years.
Editor's note explains a Washington Bureau arrangement with Western News to publish a weekly veteran and family problems column. Readers may submit questions to the bureau for later column answers and must not expect direct mail replies.
The article notes veteran pension decisions hinge on medical care quality, cites Gen. Omar Bradley appointing Maj. Gen. Paul R. Hawley to head VA medical and surgical divisions, and Hawley’s WW II European theater leadership. It outlines decentralization of VA hospitals to bring treatment home and mentions veteran rehabilitation programs. It also includes a local farming family requesting wage-matching aid for a son in 4-F status, with guidance on farm deferment and possible discharge.
The Rocking Chair Brigade notes the death of Hugh McCleery at Washington County hospital on Saturday evening. He was a tireless helper known for keeping in touch with old classmates, veterans of 1898, county servicemen, and friends, with a reputation for precision and hospitality.
Hugh McCleery, longtime local figure and calendar factory founder, died suddenly after years of illness. He worked with the Evening Journal Gazette and started a daily. his memory includes community service on the hospital board and in the United Presbyterian Church. His widow Ola and family mourn as friends recall his letters, calendars, and public spirit.
President Truman is shown leaving the White House accompanied by Secretary of State James F. Byrnes, General George C. Marshall, and the U S ambassador to China. Marshall, noted peacemaker in China’s civil strife, will depart for Chungking after a short rest.
Shirley Jeanette Liisa daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Lihs Columbus Junction married Kenneth L Van Etten in Columbus at 8 30 p m in the Methodist church parsonage Rev J B Pooley officiated Attendants were Patricia Lids and Max Kumer The couple will live in this vicinity. Honor Mrs Garrett Mrs Ted A Garrett guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower in Mrs William R Lord home Prizes were won by Mrs Ruby Tompkins Opal Colton and Lois Lambert Many gifts were received and Mrs Colton helped serve
A note states that the cooking performance quality and nutritive value of small eggs match those of large eggs with the sole difference being size.
Experts urge applying bleach only after clothes are sudsed clean and rinsed twice. This guidance stresses two complete rinses after bleaching to ensure residue removal and fabric safety.
The article notes oyster farming is highly developed in many states and accounts for about 58 percent of the United States total annual oyster yield.
Reading impairment in children may stem from improperly functioning eyes. Eye misalignment or refractive issues can hinder decoding and comprehension, signaling a need for vision screening and corrective care. Regular eye exams help identify issues early and support better literacy outcomes.
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