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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1946
Page
4
Nation editorial quotes Job 27 3 and reflects on the mystery of breathing and the divine presence in life It cites a March 29 1946 date and frames humankind as living and moving in God while awake or asleep through a contemplative lens.
A Washington chapter PTA criticizes parental apathy while outlining PTA aims to boost child welfare and school collaboration. The piece warns against federal lunch bills and welfare schemes that curb local control, urging parental involvement and district meeting participation.
A humorous strip recalls a soldier answering no about dependents then confirming marriage with a jab about his wife. A mother and son exchange a ladder memory with a punch line. A boss notes a lodge meeting was postponed due to the Potentate being beaten by his wife.
A playful exchange aboard shows Mrs Nitwit asking after her husband while two locals joke about plans to “take him to the cleaners.” The banter hints at a local Bon Ton establishment and playful family dynamics.
A young man visits a jewelry shop to buy an engagement ring for his sweetheart. He asks the price of a sparkling diamond and the jeweler says one hundred dollars. The man whistles, then points to another ring and asks its price. The jeweler answers that ring costs two whistles.
Noble March 28 Rev W H Regier and son Charles with Max and David Allen Graber and Vernon Frey drive to Donnellson to plan the four Mennonite churches southeast Iowa get together and youths retreat at Donnelson church this summer. Robert Freyvenberger discharged from CP camp at Terry Montana. J R Kauffman farm 121 acres sold to Clayton Nebel as family moves to Wayland.
U S farm milk production climbed 7 percent from 50 935 million quarts in 1940 to 55 327 million in 1944. Despite a smaller rural population and a 1.1 percent drop in farm numbers, farmers earned 95 percent more cash income from milk, totaling 2 969 361 000 dollars in 1944.
A half teaspoon of celery seed replaces a quarter cup of diced celery in soup, offering a quick flavor swap. The substitution preserves texture while delivering celery’s characteristic aroma and sharpness.
Rodney Gowey served as Fairfield caller last Wednesday. Wayne Savage visited Myrtle Stephenson near Richland. Kosmer Borkoski spent Sunday in Washington. Fred Shaita and Lorraine with Air and Mrs. Everette Shalla visited John Blum's Harper home. Hospital calls to Mrs. C. A. Bleese at Iowa City. A Penn researcher links skin ailment relief to low sugar diets and insulin.
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