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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1944
Page
6
At the Midway Sales Company pavilion Columbus Junction on March 16 the seventh winter sale featured 152 head of horses and colts. A finished pair of bay geldings aged six and seven brought 2350 dollars, plus other pairs and singles sold from 70 to 300 dollars.
East Sunset residents spent Sunday visiting families including Clarence Lowes and the Graber household. Sophomores staged a St Patrick Day play at the schoolhouse praised as very good. Jerry Dean Owen is ill with mumps while others report muddy roads hindering news and many busy with chicks and pigs at home.
On October 28 1886 the Statue of Liberty was dedicated in New York harbor. The statue was presented to the United States by the people of France.
Bethel community reports flocks of crows circling the hen house and brooder area hoping to seize newly raised chicks. Residents urge action while neighbors share visits, mail delays, and local election news amid spring preparations.
Advertises ready cash loans of 50 75 100 200 or more for spring needs such as home improvements car repairs taxes and clothing. Suggests consolidating bills into one account to reduce monthly payments and free income for other expenses.
The WAVES term covers the war duration plus six months. About 47 000 women served by end of 1943, with a goal of 92 000 uniforms by end of 1944. Women up to 36 may enlist, and age 20 is required for 19 year olds with parental consent. Pay starts on arrival at training. A booklet with full WAVES info is available at Navy Recruiting Stations.
The Lexington Circle met with Mrs. Wm. Flynn despite icy roads. Twelve members and guests attended, some walking across fields. A pot luck lunch followed sewing for the hostess.
Ivan H. Cummings president of Peoples Trust and Savings Bank chairs Riverside Red Cross drive meeting on Friday March 17. Committees and canvassers named include Mrs Iverett Latta Mrs Gerald Cress Mrs Roy G Green Mrs Ray Conklin Martha Dautremaine Patricia Mougin Zelda Shebek and Earl Walton. Also note horse sale event March 23 at Riverside Sales Company with auctioneer Charles Laren assisted by Bert Cray.
Masson cared for Dean Emde during a three day furlough last week as plans to move him proceed. Mrs Ray Wiles helps care for her ill father in Pilotburg. Carol Lee Cupp suffers severe sore throat. Mrs Wm Martin returns home from Excelsior Springs improved in health.
Advice notes that keeping the house overly warm causes plant failures. It warns trees need cooler conditions and suggests aiming for temperatures below three degrees in the context provided.
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